We’ve all used Google maps to get from point A to point B, but have you ever considered using it as a writing research tool?
Neither had I, until reading the guest post on Writer Unboxed by Camille Di Maio.
Remembering details is not my strong point. My brain seems to have more holes in it than a sieve, and my memory is worse than a nat’s life span.
I didn’t inherit the sense of direction gene, either. I’d get lost in my driveway. So, as you can imagine, having access to the right tools can make all the difference. It’s the same when writing.
Whether the location and setting of your novel are imaginary or based on a familiar place, details do matter.
Think about the things you can do with Google Maps – Visualize streets, intersections, terrain, transit routes, lakes, and rivers and you can see all of…
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Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
Never thought of doing that. Since those maps are somewhat described, I think that might even assist a blind author.
What a great idea.
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A terrific resource for writers.
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I never thought of it. What a great resource at our fingertips!
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Thanks, Chris, for sharing this helpful information. I also left a comment on the original post. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Suzanne 👍😃
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I used it for my mystery book!
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