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: Incorporate period-appropriate slang. For a 1920s setting, you might use "bean shooter" for a gun, "beef" for a complaint, or "button man" for a hitman.

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Depending on whether you want to a gangster story or find a guide to read, there are several specialized resources available. Writing a compelling gangster story requires balancing a street-smart protagonist with themes of loyalty, power, and eventual isolation. Guide to Writing Gangster Fiction : Incorporate period-appropriate slang