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Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story: Writing Active Setting, #2
Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More: Writing Active Setting, #3
Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail: Writing Active Setting, #1
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Writing Active Setting Series

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Learn to use Setting to quickly anchor the reader into the world of your story.
Use Setting as movement through space effectively.
Explore Setting in a series.
Learn the most common Setting pitfalls.

Readers usually remember the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story, and Active Setting that empowers your story -- creating a compelling story world, regardless of what you write.

"Mary Buckham has created a treasure for writers. This is a fabulous craft book for the writer who does not want readers "skimming" over chunks of their story because the setting bogs it down. And for the writer who wants to draw readers deep into their world. And for the writer who wants to use setting to show emotion or reveal details about their characters. Need I go on? Kudos to Mary on producing a book that shows how top authors write great setting and easy steps for any writer who wants to improve setting in their stories."~~ NYT Bestselling Author, Dianna Love

"I am amazed how much can change in one paragraph of my manuscript with the manipulation of Setting. This book spells out how to do just that in clear, easy to understand, small steps."~~Judy Wirzberger. Women's Fiction Writer

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Release dateJun 1, 2019
Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story: Writing Active Setting, #2
Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More: Writing Active Setting, #3
Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail: Writing Active Setting, #1

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  • Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail: Writing Active Setting, #1

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    Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail: Writing Active Setting, #1
    Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail: Writing Active Setting, #1

    Have you tried to take your writing skills to the next level but don’t know where to begin? Do you dread the thought of writing narrative description because as a reader you skip over it when you read novels? Or are you a writer who ignores Setting description totally in your novel writing—but know your story needs it? You just don’t know where. Active Setting, explained in comprehensible bites with clear examples from a variety of published authors can help YOU breakthrough with your writing skills. Readers usually remember the plot and characters of a story, but setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Novel writing can be enjoyable once you’ve mastered a few of the writing skills necessary to bring a story to life. If you’re tired of your Setting descriptions being ho-hum and are ready to create a compelling story world, regardless of what you write, or your current level of writing skills, keep reading. In WRITING ACTIVE SETTING Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail you will: * Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story, and Active Setting that empowers your story. * See how to spin boring descriptions into engaging prose. * Learn to deepen the reader's experience of your story world through sensory details. * Notice how changing characters’ POV can change your setting. * Explore ways to maximize the setting possibilities in your story. This book goes straight to the point, putting theory in plain language, adding examples from authors in a variety of genres, and finishes each section with exercises designed to help you  work with your Setting in a way that will excite you. . .and your readers! “The Active Setting series takes an all too often overlooked technique, and elevates it to a next-level game changer for powerful fiction.” ~ Cathy Yardley, author of Rock Your Plot "WRITING ACTIVE SETTING is a powerful combination of fresh insights, practical examples, and how-to advice on the often overlooked but critical element of Setting ... written in a quick-to-read and easy-to-understand style, and packed with useful application exercises. ~~ Kelly L. Stone, author of THINKING WRITE: The Secret to Freeing Your Creative Mind “If you're a writer, then Mary Buckham's book, Writing Active Settings, is a must-have tool for your writer's toolkit. Creating settings that are rich and believable is not an easy task, but with this book, I found that each chapter gave me great tips that I could immediately implement in my manuscript.” ~ Laurie G. Adams, author of Finding Atticus

  • Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story: Writing Active Setting, #2

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    Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story: Writing Active Setting, #2
    Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story: Writing Active Setting, #2

    Readers usually remeber the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story, and Active Setting that empowers your story -- creating a compelling story world, regardless of what you write. See how to spin boring descriptions into engaging prose. Learn to deepen the reader's experience of your story world through sensory details. Notice how changing characters' POV can change your Setting. Explore ways to maximize the Setting possibilities in your story. This book helped me identify areas where I really need to focus (Setting and emotion) and clarified how I can make my Setting work for me in the story and the world I've created. ~~ Wendy G - Memphis, Tennessee Learning how to write ACTIVE SETTINGS has been amazing. The examples are concise and fit seamlessly into the narrative. This book has been both challenging and informative. ~~ Laurel Wilczek, SciFi and Fantasy writer

  • Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More: Writing Active Setting, #3

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    Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More: Writing Active Setting, #3
    Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More: Writing Active Setting, #3

    Learn to use Setting to quickly anchor the reader into the world of your story. Use Setting as movement through space effectively. Explore Setting in a series. Learn the most common Setting pitfalls. Readers usually remember the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story, and Active Setting that empowers your story -- creating a compelling story world, regardless of what you write. "Mary Buckham has created a treasure for writers. This is a fabulous craft book for the writer who does not want readers "skimming" over chunks of their story because the setting bogs it down. And for the writer who wants to draw readers deep into their world. And for the writer who wants to use setting to show emotion or reveal details about their characters. Need I go on? Kudos to Mary on producing a book that shows how top authors write great setting and easy steps for any writer who wants to improve setting in their stories."~~ NYT Bestselling Author, Dianna Love "I am amazed how much can change in one paragraph of my manuscript with the manipulation of Setting. This book spells out how to do just that in clear, easy to understand, small steps."~~Judy Wirzberger. Women's Fiction Writer

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    A really great, simple, and thought inducing write. As a writer now for 4 years—still discovering tricks each day; this book has added to them I am certain!