Does your story take place somewhere you’ve never been? Use Google Earth to visit vicariously. Detailed descriptions are what make a story come alive. Getting strong visuals help you write better descriptions and can even introduce various plot twists. Furthermore, it’s important to maintain accuracy if your story takes place in an actual location. People who live or have been there will be drawn to your story and if it’s accurate they’ll be impressed. If it’s totally wrong, you’ll lose credibility.