Setting (Elements of Fiction Writing)

Bickham, Jack M.

ISBN 10: 0898799481 / ISBN 13: 9780898799484

Published by Writers Digest Books, 1999

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Synopsis:

Even if you have great characters, outstanding dialogue and a gripping plot, your story isn't complete without the appropriate setting. Setting is the unifying element in most fiction, working in concert with plot, characterization and point of view. Here you'll explore how to use setting as the basis for creating dramatic, engaging stories. Focusing on detail, language and observation, Jack Bickham's invaluable instruction will not only improve your ability to create a strong setting, but also enhance your writing skills as a whole. You'll learn:

- the function of setting within the fiction writing process
- how setting works with plot, characterization and point of view
- the effect of setting on unity
- ways to generate story ideas through setting
- techniques for creating setting
- how to use setting as a thematic device
- methods for using setting to stimulate your reader's senses
- how to incorporate factual information for texture and authenticity
- exercises for improving your powers of observation
- tips for recording ideas, events and descriptions using notebook entries

About the Author: Over the course of his esteemed career, Jack Bickham published more than 80 novels and instructional books, including Writing Novels That Sell and The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them). A former creative writing professor, he instructed thousands of writers through his classes, seminars and Writer's Digest magazine articles.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Setting (Elements of Fiction Writing)
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: like_new