Setting is an integral part of fiction writing. In this category, you will find articles about what setting is and how to use it.
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring ‘description’ and sharing some ways in which you can use it to better your story. Writing Descriptions That Don’t Slow the Story I’m sure you’ve been there before. You’re lost in a gripping story—I mean, fully immersed, desperate to know what happens next…. Read More ›
Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 2 Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m continuing my exploration of using your life and experiences as inspiration for your fiction. So, let’s continue by delving a little deeper. Mining Your Past: Turning… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am continuing to explore the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! If you’re a writer interested in the theme of good vs. evil, you might wonder how to keep this trope compelling. After all,… Read More ›
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the idea of reader interpretation and the difficulties some of us writers face in letting our work go and giving it up to our readers’ imaginations. Your Readers will See… Read More ›
Hi everyone! How are you all? October is upon us, which means it’s spooky season and time to get into the spirit of things! For many people, including me, that means breaking out the old horror films and reading some… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the idea of ‘setting’ and, in particular, its importance in storytelling. The Importance of Setting in Storytelling Storytelling is a complex and layered art form, but there are some… Read More ›
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today I’m going to be exploring precisely what it is that makes a fairy tale a fairy tale. I’ve previously talked about what a fairy tale is and why they’re important, but here I’ll go a little… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about the rule of three, a storytelling technique used in various types and styles of stories. The Rule of Three in Storytelling The rule of three is a technique… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am sharing some tips for making sure your story moves along at the correct pace. Pacing is an essential element of good storytelling. It is the speed at which your story… Read More ›
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well! Today, I’m talking about setting, and, more importantly, ways in which you can help the reader to connect with the scene you are describing. So without further ado, here are 5 Tips to Help… Read More ›
GEORGE L THOMAS 