Writers (and everyone else) can research a vast assortment of topics on the internet. But relying solely on web research carries with it some potential pitfalls. Read more for tips and cautions about internet research.
Tracking Down People to Interview
Tracking down people to interview (or even to find lost friends) can be frustrating and time consuming if you lack current contact information. But the internet provides resources to aid in the search for the hard-to-find person.
Accessing Law Enforcement and Court Records
Writers of several genres may find useful information in law enforcement records and court files when they research a particular individual or specific incident. Read this post for a few tips to make your research a bit easier!
Researching Local Government Records
You’ve finally decided to write a story or book about a subject- a person or an event- but you lack first-hand knowledge. Where do you begin to gather information?