Comments on: How to Write Unforgettable Settings: the Right Location

By: Creating Unforgettable Settings, Part 4: World Building | WRITERS HELPING WRITERSWRITERS HELPING WRITERS

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:46:29 +0000

[…] far in this series, we’ve touched on choosing the right setting, describing the setting, and maximizing the setting through various figures of speech and […]

By: Creating Unforgettable Settings, Part 3 | WRITERS HELPING WRITERSWRITERS HELPING WRITERS

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:44:12 +0000

[…] You’ve picked the perfect setting for your story. You can describe it so clearly and compellingly that your readers will want to move there. Is that […]

By: Creating Unforgettable Settings, Part 2: Describing the Setting | WRITERS HELPING WRITERSWRITERS HELPING WRITERS

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:37:19 +0000

[…] ’cause what good is the perfect setting if you can’t convey it to the reader? So once you’ve figured out the right spot for your story, here are a few tips for describing it […]

By: beyondtourism

beyondtourism — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:40:58 +0000

Good post. I have say setting (description) is not my strong point. But this has given me some great ideas for my novel and how to use my setting, a colony ship in space, to great effect.

By: A Mom's Choice

A Mom's Choice — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:58:38 +0000

I love your site. Could you put a email subscription for feedburner? Good post, I agree the character needs an obstacle or the story will be boring.

By: Julie Musil

Julie Musil — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:40:42 +0000

I love writing about settings! I don’t know why, but it’s just this thing about me. I have to be careful not to write too much about it. These are such great tips, thanks!

By: Amanda the Aspiring

Amanda the Aspiring — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:14:39 +0000

These are really helpful pointers! Thanks for posting. =)

By: Traci Kenworth

Traci Kenworth — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:33:44 +0000

I agree! The perfect setting grows out of the character. For me, you can’t sit them just anywhere, they need a place to call home, somewhere to cherish, and fight for.

By: Laura Pauling

Laura Pauling — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:23:37 +0000

Depends on the story. Some settings demand to be likened to a characters and others need to be background. It’s important to know for your story, which it is. Great post!

By: Sharon K. Mayhew

Sharon K. Mayhew — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:37:24 +0000

You are so right! Setting is sooo important. I carry a travel journal with me when I travel so that I can jot down details. I also take a camera with me. It’s a great way to record details…

By: Mysti

Mysti — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:29:51 +0000

I agree that setting isn’t one of my biggest strengths either. It’s often an afterthought–more distinctly–good minute descriptions of setting are not my strong suit.

Really want to work on that-thanks!

By: Elle Strauss

Elle Strauss — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:32:36 +0000

Thanks for the reminder–I’m working on setting at the moment, so great timing!