Tuesday Choice Words

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One of the changes I have made (so far) in rewriting my novel for the 9-12 age group is to move the location of the attack on my protagonist. Originally, the attack took place in a deserted park which always felt slightly wrong. I think the problem was that I couldn't truly picture the park. In the latest draft, the attack has been moved to a derelict street where there is no apparent chance of help. I can see that street in my mind's eye. I can feel the roughness of the torn tarmac under my feet. I can hear the wind whistling through the smashed windows. It feels right.

The Other Side of the Story has an interesting article on the same topic of settings - How your setting can affect your characters - that is well worth a read. Have a look.


Comments

  1. Kelly Hashway28 January 2014 at 11:33

    Sounds interesting. Thanks, Fi.

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  2. Karen Wojcik Berner28 January 2014 at 17:34

    Thanks for sharing this, Fi. It made me think about a few things I am working on right now. Appreciate the help. :)

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