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Description and Setting: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Believable World of People, Places and Events (Write Great Fiction) (Paperback)

by Ron Rozelle (Author) "One of the first things I learned about the difference between good and bad writing is that good writing is not entirely dependent upon the..." (more)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books (24 Jun 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 158297327X
ISBN-13: 978-1582973272
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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For a story to be successful, it must come alive on the page. With Description & Setting, writers will learn how to make every detail count as they create believable people, places and events. This valuable reference work: Shows writers how to master the challenging - and often overlooked - subjects of description and setting; Offers hands-on action-and-results exercises that allow readers to incorporate lessons into their own work; Provides busy writers with accessible information through sidebars, exercises, checklists and more; With clear examples from popular fiction and tips for specific genres, bringing a story to life has never been this easy or this fun.

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Ron Rozelle is the author of three books and teaches creative writing at workshops and universities.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy!, 6 April 2009

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This writer's series of books is a joy, not only to learn the secrets of telling a good yarn, but most surprisingly also doubles as an excellent guide to understanding a lot about human nature. As with every book in this series (and I've got them all) the author's text is so easy to follow, and every point is illustrated with examples and very easy to understand. No way could these works be described as long winded or boring, in fact like any good story, they are very hard to put down.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth its value, 12 Oct 2009

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I found the reading very interesting. Though some parts tell nothing new (which doesn't make them rubbish, anyway), others are well dealt with and help understanding the role of description and setting, always with practical advice that make the book easy to use.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real writing help, 6 Jul 2009

By	Elisabeth T. (Oxford, UK.) - See all my reviews

I found this the most useful and practical book on fiction writing I've read - and I've read a fair few. His examples are telling, he breaks his subject matter into digestible and often amusing chunks, and he inspires you to have a go yourself rather than be a passive reader.

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