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First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft
Episode 39: Tiffany Reisz - Make Settings Sexy
Mar 12, 2022
USA Today best-selling author Tiffany Reisz discusses the importance of settings in novels, emphasizing how they can shape the narrative and resonate with readers. The conversation covers crafting authentic settings, historical research, and the journey of crafting a bestseller through extensive rewrites.
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- Real-life settings can inspire fictional narratives and add authenticity to storytelling.
- Blending real and fictional settings enhances believability and grounds the narrative.
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Setting Drives Story - Importance of Setting to Inspire Story Creation
The podcast delves into how setting plays a pivotal role in driving the narrative of a story. Tiffany Reese shares experiences where specific settings directly influenced the creation of her novels. For instance, when she resided on Mount Hood in Oregon, the picturesque environment and interactions with locals inspired the 'Men at Work' series, showcasing the impact of real-life settings on fictional narratives.
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