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How Small Setting Elements Can Pack Big Emotional Hits

Guest Blogger — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:01:00 +0000

Small setting details—like a seating chart or an old letter—can create powerful emotional shifts in character development. Discover how to use them effectively!

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How To Create Compelling Settings

Guest Blogger — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:00:45 +0000

Cathy Lamb Old Homes With Secrets, Car Living, and Scottish Men in Kilts. How To Create Compelling Settings In Your Books. I don’t like boring words. I like scintillating words. Words that are skippy and delicious, or long with multiple syllables that roll like literary candy out of your mouth. Words that make you […]

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5 Ways to Bring Your Descriptions to Life by Janice Hardy

writersinthestorm — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:30:16 +0000

Writers In The Storm is delighted to welcome Janice Hardy to our blog. This ex-Writer's Digest instructor knows her stuff - if you're not already following her blog, The Other Side of the Story, you are missing out on an amazing writing resource! She's even agreed to visit with us again next month, so please […]

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The Rocky Road to Me ...

Guest Blogger — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:00:07 +0000

By Florence Fois I would like to thank Laura Drake and those here at WITS for this gracious invitation to share my journey. I have spent many a happy hour reading the talented women who contribute to this blog and feel honored to be counted in their company. ################ Once upon a time, a little […]

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