Find the setting of your novel

Picking the creation of a novel is obviously a critical step. Write a classic detective story in a small town in Siberia will be a struggle. That is, the collection of creation is one small step. Then you need to build the credibility of the story is always right attitude.
Which setting credibility? The credibility of precision. Suppose you write a story that is set in New York. It's our history detective. In the second chapter, you have the detective walk into the World Trade Center. If the time in history before 9 / 11, you just described that the buildings no longer exist. It is not only distasteful, but inaccurate shot a hole in the credibility of the story. So how do you avoid this problem?
Many authors have to go with the parameters of what they know. This approach has its advantages in the fact that you know your inherent in the region, such errors should be easily avoided. There are of course a side benefit that you can not really do much research on the establishment, as you already know. For us lazy writers [we know who we are!] That can not be underestimated!
What about the settings that you do not know? What happens if you've never been to New York but are willing to write the novel of the greatest detective ever? The simplest answer is to go to New York and spend several months there in order to become familiar with your organization familiar. The problem is, of course, some of us have to do money or time. As a writer, can thus be represented glamorous, but it is not well paid, if you have a great name.
This makes the search for the best approach for most of us. There are obviously several ways of searching. The Internet is a great tool, but only to ensure that the information you have both accuracy and timeliness. Another tool is great, believe it or not, rent documentaries on the travel website. You can use them through Netflix, or to get your service of choice. Also, make sure to know when the film was shot.
To add additional credibility of your company, try to have unique research in specific locations in your area. Let us assume that a significant part of your story is set in a hotel. Try to photos of the hotel online in the search for "pictures" shoot based on a search engine and order brochures away. After all information, notes that many individuals, small details as possible about the hotel. Now you write your story. Readers will note the details and your story is more credible. The devil, as they say, is in the details.
The setting of story is extremely important. Collect the details surrounding that is not always the most glamorous job, but it is a criticism. Go enjoy the right and your story.