Terry, Justin, Paul and, sometimes, Scott, discuss strategies on using real settings for your stories as well as how to create them.
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I Are Not An Editro
You have to edit your own work. What steps should you go through? Are beta readers a substitute for an
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Can’t hear Paul! 🙁
I wanted to mention that scent/smell is also a great way to add detail to a location. In my novel, the main characters spend a short time in a seaside market in ancient Persia. I researched what spices and food would have been available for that location and time period, and got some great feedback from my readers about the description of the scene.