Review: A Must-Have Reference Book for Writers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
Writing Active Setting is an essential book for every writer, regardless of their career stage. Broken into three parts; Part I: Characterization and Sensory Detail, Part II: Emotion, Conflict and Backstory, and Part III: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More, Mary Buckham walks you through all aspects of painting a Setting that will grasp your reader’s attention, anchor them in your story and keep them riveted from beginning to end. Setting is so much more than just where the story takes place! Mary expertly explains how it affects every aspect of your story and the ways it can be used to help you tell your story better and deliver a richer experience for your readers.She provides author examples, assignments to help you master the concept and helpful “what not to do” tips. Her teaching style is both easy-to-read and understand. I know this is a book I will return to again and again and I encourage every writer to add it to their toolbox!