Writers Talk 11 | The 8 Elements Of Setting
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our eleventh podcast, we talk about the eight elements of setting.
The Unintended Consequences Of A Lack Of Setting
What are the unintended consequences of a lack of setting in a book?
7 Reasons Why ‘What If?’ Is The Most Important Question You Can Ask As A Writer
In this post, we look at the benefits of using ‘What if?’ as a problem-solving and idea-generating tool for fiction writers. We show you how to use it for three key elements in storytelling and share some exercise ideas and other tips.
Why Writers Should Create A Setting Like A Character (& How To Do It)
Do you want to create memorable settings? In this post we look at why writers should create a setting like a character and how to do it.
6 Quick Fixes For Adding Setting To Your Story
What do you do when you’ve finished your first draft and realise that you haven’t paid enough attention to setting? Here are six quick fixes for adding setting to your story.
How To Use Setting As A Source Of Conflict
Have you thought of using a location to increase the tension in your story? In this post, we look at how to use setting as a source of conflict.
Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway's three principles of effective narrative setting.
Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: Which Is Right For You?
In this post, we look at hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding. We give you examples of each and tell you which one is best for you.
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway's four aspects of narrative time.
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Frank Herbert
This is the sixth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our sixth fictional world builder is Frank Herbert.