Using Description to Introduce Place and Character

Writing Craft
2021
Featuring Baron R. Birtcher, Bill Rapp, Jeffrey Philips, Sasscer Hill, Stanley Trollip

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Effective description helps readers see the story without overwhelming them. Baron R. Birtcher, Bill Rapp, Jeffrey Philips, Sasscer Hill, and Stanley Trollip discuss how to anchor readers in time and place while introducing characters with just the right amount of detail. This session offers guidance on choosing details that spark imagination and support the story rather than distracting from it.

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