by Teresa Slack,
Have you ever taken a vacation or
browsed a travel brochure or even looked at a postcard without imagining a story
of your own in that setting?
Me neither.
We’re writers. That’s what we do. Choosing settings are nearly as much fun as creating characters that will live on with readers long after they finish the book. In fact many readers—and yes, publishers—consider setting as another character to be examined and explored throughout the story.
Me neither.
We’re writers. That’s what we do. Choosing settings are nearly as much fun as creating characters that will live on with readers long after they finish the book. In fact many readers—and yes, publishers—consider setting as another character to be examined and explored throughout the story.
Tomorrow I’m on my way to
Charleston, SC for a week long vacation. Ah, Charleston—the history, the romance,
the mystery. Of course I’m looking forward to it as a tourist. But as a writer,
I’m more excited about the opportunity for research for future writing projects.
I can’t be the only one. What
location has always appealed to you as a possible setting for your next book? Is
it a small town you drove through once on vacation? A foreign city full of
mystique and excitement? A historic town that doesn’t exist anymore, or a
futuristic location of your own making?
1 comment:
Take plenty of pictures of South Carolina, Teresa, and visit as many mansions as you can. Most of all, have a great trip.
Love,
Molly
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