Episode 49 - Robin James - Writing Small-Town Settings that Readers Want to Live In
First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft
Navigating Real Small-Town Settings in Fiction
Exploring the legal and ethical considerations of incorporating real small towns in fiction, this chapter examines the impact of setting research on novels. The speakers share insights on balancing realism with creative license, the importance of creating a sense of community in small-town settings, and effective ways to introduce settings without overwhelming readers with excessive details.
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