Difference between researching fanfic and researching original novel I hope to publish

[dragonbat2006]

Fanfic:

• Start with Google


• Move on to friends who may be familiar with the area you need


• Go to places like little_details or fanfic_med


• Check the library/bookstore if it's not fannish, especially if you're going to need to know more on the topic for a long fic


• Tell yourself it's just fic and wing it, apologizing for possible research!fail in an author note if you must

Original Fic:

• Start with Google


• Move on to friends who may be familiar with the area you need


• Go to places like little_details or fanfic_med


• Check the library/bookstore if it's not fannish, especially if you're going to need to know more on the topic for a long fic


• Email various organizations in Ontario politely asking to connect with someone willing to review your draft and help you get it right and offering payment in cash or indy promotion.

I so do not want to mess up my minority character...

Comments

[biting_moopie]

That's a pretty good rule!

It's so great that you're making sure you do right by the character. Lots of people don't even bother. I hope you get a response soon and can't wait to read your story!

[dragonbat2006]

Thanks! I've been posting chapters of it here (check the 'hero in my life' tag), in
'friends only' posts, if you're interested.