It has all been very fun, but you know, to me, one of the most exciting parts about beginning a new story is thinking of the setting. I have to have an image in my mind of where this story will take place, or at least begin, before I write a word. There is something almost magical about describing a new place in my writing.
Is it that way with you? What are some of your favorite settings that you have either written or read about?
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Such pretty pictures! I agree with you. There's something almost magical about picturing - and then getting to describe - a new setting. Whether it's one you've created or an actual place that you get to paint through your eyes, it's just inspiring :)
Those are amazing pictures! Where do you find them? I usually search google images for inspiration, but they aren't as cool as yours. Which probably means your book will be much cooler than mine too.
I pretty much think traveling the world is the ONLY way I can become sufficiently familiar with my settings to write. At least I tell my husband that.
But traveling does inspire me to write and the right setting is just pleading for a story to go in it.
SOMEONE WRITE A BOOK SET IN THE UNDERWATER ONE. LIKE, NOW.
I WON'T STOP WRITING IN CAPS UNTIL YOU DO.
KTHNXBYE
Seriously, though I love these pics!
P.S. haha @ Charlotte. A brilliant idea! "We have to go to China, Hubby! It's important for my writing!"
Ooooh, I really love the library with the trees in it. I want that in my house, I could write there. I love to write outside, what better than a library with a tree in it.
That's why we read and write - to escape! I love getting lost in the settings/worlds I've created :)
Shari- I like thinking about it as painting like you said. Nice imagery!
Jessie- I love google search, but unfortunately Google search skills do not equal writing skills :(
Charlotte- It is true that when you have been to a place it is much easier to write effectively about it.
Ren- I knew you would like that one :)
Leigh- Isn't that one cool? It just feels like there is a story behind it!
R.S.J- So true :)
Setting's a pretty major piece for me. On the last first draft I wrote, the story was originally set in a town. Nothing special there, and it wasn't really clicking.
Then I decided to set it on a cruise ship, and POW! Instant awesome. :)
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