Category Archives: Description

SETTING — Is it a place you want to visit?

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Connie Stevens

Have you ever been so pulled into a story that you felt you’ve “been there” before? You’ve walked down that street, you’ve inhaled the fragrance of baking bread from bakery at the corner, you’ve heard the rumble of the train … Continue reading →

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THE ART OF DESCRIPTION

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Connie Stevens

Authors have debated for years over how much description to insert in a scene. Description is a lot like seasoning in a stew. If the stew lacks seasoning, it’s bland and uninteresting. But if you shake too much seasoning into … Continue reading →

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