Thursday, October 10, 2013

Setting

Read Zechariah 7-10

Zechariah 8:5 "And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof."

Some writers start a project with a character, some with a plot, and others with setting in mind. Those who start with setting have an advantage in description because it is important for them that readers get a feel for the place and time they are writing about.

Setting might not be crucial for most stories that could take place anywhere and anytime, but the readers desire some sense of where and when they are as they read. A few details about season, weather, and surroundings help the story world come alive.

We don’t need to go on for pages since too much description tends to be skipped, but setting mixed with action will keep the reader anchored and interested. Even some nonfiction benefits from a few setting details.

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