Setting

by Jack M. Bickham

Through clear, hands-on instruction, Jack Bickham teaches you how to create setting and how to incorporate it into your story or novel. You'll find that his tips on using sensual detail, vivid language and keen observation improve not only your ability to create setting, but also your overall writing skills. You'll develop a sure sense of how· setting works and how to create one.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?