Could your story happen anywhere else? If the honest answer is yes, your setting isn’t working hard enough. Here’s how to fix that — with examples from 7th Grade Revolution and Secret of the Red Key.
Setting — Not Just a Pretty Place
Aunt Polly’s fence. McDougal’s Cave. A small town in Florida baking in summer heat. These aren’t just places. Here’s why setting is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s kit — and how two beloved authors prove it.
Strong Emotions and Situations in Stories and in Life
Have you ever read a book that made you feel like you were living the story along with the characters? A book that made you think about your own life and how you would handle the challenges they faced?