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A all-questions-welcome resource will, almost inevitably, be less helpful than finding pertinent resources for the specific topics you're asking about. And that'll be a case-by-case process. The g...
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2019-12-12T20:05:59Z (over 4 years ago)
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2019-12-08T02:13:48Z (over 4 years ago)
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A all-questions-welcome resource will, almost inevitably, be less helpful than finding pertinent resources for the specific topics you're asking about. And that'll be a case-by-case process. The general workflow will be: - Figure out which field your question falls into (e.g., physics; architecture; survival skills) - Google "[Field Name]" together with keywords such as "community," "forum," etc. - Browse through the results until you find something that seems appropriate - some site on the topic with a public forum; a newsgroup; a LiveJournal community; a chat room. Make sure to read through to be certain your question won't be wildly out of place. - Post your question. Explain that you're looking for detail for a story you're writing; be sure your question is clear and detailed; be polite and appreciative. Mention that you'd be happy to hear of other appropriate resources. This process is great for a single detail, but if you find that your work is dealing heavily with a particular topic, you really need to do your own research - you won't get by giving a fair portrayal of desert survival or Victorian England just by asking other people about the occasional detail. For greater involvement, you want to find good sources on the subject - generally books. You can search yourself for books that cover the topics you need; if you're not sure or want a second opinion, you can follow the above process to ask for specific recommendations. Be sure to explain exactly what topic you're researching, and what kind/style/level of books you think will be best for you. Beyond this, there _are_ many communities based on answering specific questions on a wide range of topics. These are certainly worth trying out, particularly as an initial avenue. These include: - The wide range of [StackExchange websites](http://stackexchange.com/) - [Detail-Oriented](http://little-details.livejournal.com/), a LiveJournal community for detail-seeking writers - [AllExperts.com](http://www.allexperts.com/) - [Reddit](http://www.reddit.com), with its many domain-specific and Q&A sub-communities - ...and many many others.
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2012-02-27T19:35:12Z (about 12 years ago)
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