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Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More
Writing Active Setting seriesbook 3 of 3
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This short guide is for writers who want to deepen their grasp of the craft, with a focus on setting. The author argues that setting can do more than furnish a scene: when it is rendered through the senses, it draws readers further into a story. The idea is illustrated with a contrast between a vivid, sensory account of standing on a beach, with sand underfoot, salt spray in the air and the roar of waves, and a flat image like a postcard.
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The book also touches on anchoring, action and using setting as a character. It belongs to a series on writing active setting and is aimed at authors who want their scenes to feel lived in.
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