Discuss the Topic with Others

Discussing your writing project can provide insights you might not find on your own. Identify resources by talking with an instructor, a supervisor, or a librarian. Learn what other people think about a topic by conducting interviews. Gather information and insights by corresponding with experts or with people who have been affected by a topic. Get a sense of how readers might respond to your ideas by posting on Facebook, Tumblr, or Twitter and seeing how your friends respond to your ideas.