Google maps a priceless reference when writing

[Anne]

I use it all the time when writing scenes in cities I haven't had the opportunity to visit in person. How many of you have utilized this too?

[Mark]

Absolutely. For cities I've never been in, for medical information, for the layout of certain penthouse apartments, for the style of houses in Queens, NY. All the time. I find it is invaluable.

[Mark]

Oh sorry, I skipped right over that word -maps- I use that too, but I also use google in general for all the other stuff I mentioned.

[Anne]

lol Mark, I know what you mean. I often wonder if they sensor searches on certain keywords. I do searches for medical info all the time. Some of them are often dubious.

Sarah, it's a shame they don't run a points program based on virtual travel. lol

[Mark]

Yeah, I end up looking up poisons and the affects of certain drugs on your body. Rare genetic disorders and stuff like that. If the NSA was tracking me, they'd think I was some sort of mad scientist.

[G.G.]

I have used Google maps but like Mark, I mostly use google. I spend more time on Google and Thesaurus than writing.

[Anne]

I LOVE thesaurus! I live on that site.