6) Use Setting and Context
Setting includes the time, location, context and atmosphere where the plot takes place.
- Remember to combine setting with characterization and plot
- Include enough detail to let your readers picture the scene but only details that actually add something to the story. (For example, do not describe Mary locking the front door, walking across the yard, opening the garage door, putting air in her bicycle tires, getting on her bicycle-none of these details matter except that she rode out of the driveway without looking down the street)
- Use two or more senses in your descriptions of setting
- Rather than feed your readers information about the weather, population statistics or how far it is to the grocery store, substitute descriptive details so your reader can experience the location the way your characters do.
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10 tips on How to write a story
RandomTen simple tips on how to write your own story... This is just a guide for beginners. (every once in a while, i get sudden influxes of notifications from here and I'm just?? People actually read my work omG) By Jami
