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by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

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By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

I dislike writing setting and
description, but I used to absolutely despise it.  I’ve got plenty of now-published manuscripts
in my Word archives with helpful editorial direction on them: “Elizabeth, could
you share with us what this car looks like? 
I can’t really picture it.”

Each time, of course, I added the
description in for my editor.  There are readers who
really enjoy description, I know.  I’ve
just never been one of them. 

There was also the side of me that mutters, “Who cares?” when asked about the car’s description.  Really, did it matter?  It wasn’t a clue to the mystery.  The character didn’t care much about cars.
Why include it?

But as I went on, I started making my
peace with it.  All right,
so the character doesn’t care about cars. 
Maybe that’s something I should be showing with my description.  Maybe the car shouldn’t be the latest
model.  Maybe the car desperately needs a
trip through an automatic carwash.  Or
maybe the car simply functions as a mobile billboard for the character’s
beliefs and causes—in the form of bumper stickers.  How could I take a humdrum assignment (adding
description) and make it something I could get interested in?

So 
that was one thing that helped—have the
description help show a bit about the character.

Another tip that I picked up along my
blog reading way was that verbs were much more
fun than adjectives when describing something.  A blog post by David Jacobsen on the Book
Talk blog, “Writing
Tip: Describing With Verbs”, does a nice job explaining the process. He
changed Kari was a beautiful toddler. She had
long, black, curly hair and shining, green eyes. to: As Kari toddled across the room, her black hair
curled and bounced around her shoulders, and her green eyes shone. 

Although his examples are dealing with
describing a character, you can use it with settings, too.  Something like this: The mountains rolled off as far as she could see, rising gently to the
sky until they faded into the horizon.  
The closer hills were draped with trees, like moss on stones.

Discover
how the character feels about the setting.  Literary agent and writer resource Donald Maass recommends
that we consider how our character feels about the setting, suggesting that we brainstorm emotions tied to particular events, incorporating those details
in our setting.  Again, this exercise
helps us, and our reader, understand the character a bit better…and helps make
our task a little more interesting.

Make the
setting enjoyable for you to write.  For one of my recently-written books, I chose
a setting with secret passageways, trapdoors, and a spooky attic.  Beats writing about lunch in a restaurant.  If there’s a place you especially enjoy,
think about writing a similar location into your book.

Have you got any tips for writing
description and describing setting?  Is
it something you enjoy as a reader or writer? 

Image: MorgueFile: calebunseth

 Guest Post by Deborah Sharp

First, I must
recognize Mystery Writing is Murder as the fantastic resource it is for me, and
for countless others. Much thanks to Elizabeth for her fantastic blog, and for
inviting me to guest post today.  

This month marks the
publication of the
fifth book in my Mace Bauer Mystery Series. It seems a good time to pause
to look back at what I didn’t know when I started out.  Here are 5 Things About Book Publishing I Wish I Knew Then:
 

1. Writing your first book isn’t the hard part.

The other stuff —
getting it published, promoting it, learning the ins and outs of marketing when
your entire experience in sales was peddling Girl Scout cookies in the fifth
grade — that’s the hard part. And if you’re doing a series, like me, you’ll also
be writing another book during the learning curve. Start learning about the
business side of being a writer before you get published. 

2. Your readers are not only drawn TO your setting,
they’re drawn FROM your setting. 

Give this some
thought. Had I done so at the beginning, I might not have set my first book,
and hence my series, in a region of Florida that has more cattle than people.
Cows, in case you didn’t know, do not buy books.  

3. Publishers
want what they want when they want it. 

When I began working
on my switch from journalism to fiction-writing in 2004, ebooks weren’t even a
gleam in Amazon’s eye. I went the traditional publishing route. If you do the
same, you’ll probably wait months to hear from a publisher you’ve pitched. You
may not ever hear back at all. But if you do, and turn in the finished version
of your manuscript, months may pass without a word. Then, suddenly, they’ll get
back to you with a cover design, or a request for changes, and it’ll be, SNAP
TO IT!  As a former news reporter, I viewed that distant deadline as a
long, luxurious stretch of time. Now I know how time accelerates quickly toward
the end of the process. Understand that publishers do not like to be kept
waiting. 

4. When you
decide to don something “fun” or “quirky” because it’s
something your character might wear, readers will expect to see you in it. ALL
THE TIME. 

”Where’s Mama’s
veil?” 

I still hear that
question, three years after I dressed in hideously tacky wedding attire to
promote Book No. 3, ”Mama Gets Hitched.”  Not only did I get a permanent
neck crick from plopping five pounds of pearls, ribbons, and tulle on my head,
the wedding hat became a hard act to follow. Sure, a feather boa and diva
sunglasses worked for the movie theme of No. 4, ”Mama Sees Stars.” But what
am I supposed to do for No. 5,  ”Mama
Gets Trashed?” That book opens in the city dump. Must I dress in a Hefty
bag, and dip up punch from a trash can?  Be careful with costumes!

5. The quality
of your first book is key to the success of your series. Fortunately, I
had lots of time — and a fantastic critique group — to polish and improve my
first title.  I only realized later most series readers start at No. 1, no
matter which book the author may be promoting. That one establishes the characters
and the foundation for everything that follows. If No. 1 is a sloppy rush job,
readers won’t pick up No. 2.  All aspiring writers hear this advice.
Listen, because it’s absolutely true: Write the best book you can, right out of
the gate.

One lesson I’m
struggling with now is how real life can intrude on our writing lives. 

I write a funny
mystery series. When sad things happen, it’s hard to be funny. Within the span
of a year, my mother’s failing health and dementia forced me to place her in
assisted living. I had to sell the house where Mom — my muse! — lived for 65
years; the house where I was raised. Meanwhile, my husband’s mother was dying
of cancer. We were at her bedside when she passed away. Nothing funny about any
of that.

I decided to take a
break from writing the series. My editor at Midnight Ink has been kind enough
to leave the door open should Mace, Mama, and the gang from Himmarshee, Fla., want to
come back. I’ve had some time lately to slow down, so I’ve been thinking of
things I wish I knew back when.  

How about you? What
lessons have you learned along the way that you wish you’d known at the start?

Florida native Deborah Sharp
is the author of the funny, southern-flavored Mace Bauer Mysteries, featuring Mace’s wacky mama. She
lives with husband Kerry Sanders in Fort Lauderdale, where she spends her time chasing
the iguanas out of her hibiscus.

By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

Last December I was at a Christmas
drop-in and was hanging out near the back of the room…my favorite haunt at
social events.  This spot is even better
if there is wine near the back of the room, which was the case for this party.

I’m sure I’m the despair of many a poor
hostess, but this one was doing a great job trying to engage me.  “Let me introduce you
to my friend,” she said.  She brought me over to a
gentleman who was also standing in the back of a room, this one the
kitchen.  “Elizabeth is a mystery
writer,” she said with a smile.  Of
course I winced at being outed as a writer—you just never know how that’s going
to go. And the hostess continued, “Elizabeth, my friend is a botanist.”

I lit up. 
The party flew by and I wasn’t the first person to leave this
time—perhaps not even the fourth or fifth person. I’d immediately gasped as if
I’d met a rock star and said, “So you must know all about poisons!”   He did. 
The poor man.

It was a good thing that no one else
found the botanist as fascinating as I did. 
I completely monopolized him as I avidly picked his brain on North
Carolina poisons, emailing myself the information on my phone.  My husband gave up trying to be part of our
conversation as I recorded poison after poison in complete delight. It was my
most favorite party ever. And—I got lots of information on Destroying Angel, a
type of mushroom that I’m using in my next book.

This made me realize that, introverted as
I am and as fond of computer research as I am—sometimes nothing beats primary
sources.  The botanist loved talking about poisons and had ideas for
many different types.  I could
immediately learn if they’d work for my story by asking how long before they
took effect, if they had a bitter taste that would prevent the victim from
continuing to eat/drink the item, etc.

I’ve also used primary sources to fill in
bits of research that would take forever for me to research online.  Last year, I asked a successful barbeque
competitor how teams were set up for the Memphis in May barbeque competition
and what it took to win.  I’ve asked cops
police procedural questions, particularly how they relate to small towns.  And I’ve asked a former participant in beauty
contests exactly how one contestant could take revenge on another and ruin
their chances…and if these contests got that competitive (they can and do,
apparently).

Aside from the botanist, I’m usually
fairly organized when I contact a primary source.  If I’m calling, I immediately explain that
I’m a writer (especially when I ask police officers murder-related questions!),
ask if there’s a good time to call them back or if they’re currently available,
and always make sure I have my list of questions in front of me.  Email sometimes is a better way to
communicate with sources because then you’ve got it all in writing.  I’m not fond of the phone, but sometimes
that’s preferred by the person I’m interviewing.  And, as much as I dislike it, I probably do
get the information faster because I can ask follow-up questions right then
instead of having to email them back.

Something else I’ve found on these
occasions when I’ve talked with a primary source—I get ideas and information to
work with on other projects.  Plus, it gives me extra inspiration to talk
with someone who really knows the topic I’m asking them about and who’s excited
about it.

I credit my source in my acknowledgments
and send them a signed book when it releases.

Have you ever used primary sources for
researching a book? 

Image: Destroying Angel, Wikimedia Commons, Calvero

By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Writers: http://dld.bz/cNTnx @paperblanks

How to Become a Novelist in Your Second
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How to Finish Your Novel (While Life Goes
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The Hidden Psychological Benefits of a
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An Important Technique for Adding
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Failure and Writing: http://dld.bz/cNTtB @mabelsblog

Top 5 Misunderstood Monsters in
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7 Reasons Every Writer Needs to Be on
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Writing in Bed: The Peculiar Perks of
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Brain Power: What Makes A Superhero? http://dld.bz/cNT5e @tordotcom

One Book, One Year: In Praise of Reading
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Flash Memoir: http://dld.bz/cNT5x

The New Face of Book Pirates:
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3 Threats to Effective Time Blocking and
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Standard Pages for A Fiction Website: http://dld.bz/cNTWZ @authormedia

4 simple tips to know before you write
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Grid Lets You Organize Your Ideas
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Positives & Negatives of Getting an
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7 Ways to Build Your Writing Confidence: http://dld.bz/cNVAA @KMWeiland

Journalists declare war…on ellipses: http://dld.bz/cNVAH @Poynter

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Taking A Break From Your Platform: http://dld.bz/cNVAV @danblank

The e.e. cummings Poem That Turned a
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A writer hears from residents of a town
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10 Techniques for Greater Creativity in
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Will Self’s rules for writers: http://dld.bz/cNVKe @guardianbooks @wself

Lost for words: The curse of writer’s
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Rewrite Your Way to Greatness: http://dld.bz/cNXVE @alering

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Romance, gender, and the measure of a
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“My WiP is Making Me Fat”
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Series–do they help an author sell more
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How not to be eaten by sharks as a
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When Not to Give an Interesting Character
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How to Write Description Through
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The Reading Checklist for Authors: http://dld.bz/cNXWy @YAmuses

Top 7 Reasons You Should Give Your Book
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For The Writers: It’s Just Books: http://dld.bz/cNXWC @LASbauer

Writing for today’s ADD Audience: http://dld.bz/cNXWJ

On overusing exclamation points: http://dld.bz/cNXWM @GraemeIng

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9 Reasons to Keep A Reading Journal: http://dld.bz/cN5FU @DollyGarland

8 Practical Tips for a Better
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This Is Your Writing On Drugs: http://dld.bz/cNReK @kenyonreview

A Revision Check List: http://dld.bz/cNYEW @WriterlyTweets

A Study in Sherlock–Finding a Character
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Screenwriting: 7 Ways Film Training Can
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How Not To Begin A Story: http://dld.bz/cNYFC @woodwardkaren

Building a better Batcave (comfortable
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30 Things to Tell A Book Snob: http://dld.bz/cNYFU @matthaig1

Character building tips: http://dld.bz/cNYFV @eThrillerWriter

Three Dimensional Characters: http://dld.bz/cNYFW @TaliaVance @YAmuses

10 Dead Simple Ways To Make Readers Love
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The Shy Writer’s Cocktail Party Survival
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“750 Words” Helps You Meet
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Top Free & Paid Services to Promote
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Inspiration is a Fickle Mistress: How to
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The 7 Personalities Every Successful Film
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Searching for Your Character’s Root Need:
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Why it’s difficult to get into the
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@DavidCampitiGHG

Editing tips: http://dld.bz/cNZAv

For coffee-addicted writers: What
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Use Google as a Timer with a Simple
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3 Rules to Write World-Changing Memoir: http://dld.bz/cNZAH @jeffgoins

3 conversations about writing: http://dld.bz/cNZAX @afesmith

Authors on the Importance of Writing the
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Why We Hate & Love The Cheaters Who
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1 simple secret for success for a writer:
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6 reasons why you need to write more
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Writers and the
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How to Get Your Screenplay Read Without
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Letting your characters go: http://dld.bz/cPas8 @writerunboxed

What is means when you hear your
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10 Traits of a Strong Antagonist: http://dld.bz/cPasR @janice_hardy

Promoting a Poetry Collection: http://dld.bz/cPatm @robertleebrewer

10 OneNote Features that Will Rock Your
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Is Perfectionism Killing Your Career? http://dld.bz/cPa2V @KristenLambTX

50 Productivity Tricks: http://dld.bz/cPa2Z @lifehackorg

Gender and the Gothic Space: http://dld.bz/cPa3E @GothImagination

The Millennial Method Of Publishing?
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Want to Make Your Writing Life Joyful?
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Dreams and Bestsellers: http://dld.bz/cPa3K @kristinerusch

Contrasting personality traits: http://dld.bz/cPbDn @glencstrathy

Recording things: Snippets of dialogue: http://dld.bz/cPbDq @Le_Shack

MYTH #1–There is only 1 right way to do
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Regulating Our Emotions To Be More
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Commonly Confused Words: http://dld.bz/cPbDG @janetboyer

Physical Attributes Entry: Underweight: http://dld.bz/cPbDK @beccapuglisi

Best Online Backup Services: http://dld.bz/cPbDZ @lifehacker

Audience Development for Writers: Your
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3 Ways Marketing Fiction Differs from
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@thecreativepenn

Authors and Reading Communities: http://dld.bz/cPbEn @author_sullivan

“Everything I Know About Writing Sci
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@PiperBayard

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your
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@BookAnalyst

The Writer’s Toolbox: Must-Haves for
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@ruthharrisbooks

The 5-Step Mission Statement (An Author
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A Full-time Indie Author Answers Your
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Is it ever too late to write an outline? http://dld.bz/cPbGc @nailyournovel

Is Your Prose Too Complex? http://dld.bz/cPbGe @KMWeiland

The issue of novel length: http://dld.bz/cPbGU @lawrence_wray

How to Edit Your Own Book: Tips from
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@chrisrobley

How A Great Twitter Bio Can Net You More
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@badredheadmedia

Paying to promote your book? Read this: http://dld.bz/cPbRb

The Art of Writing Simply: http://dld.bz/cPbRh @Uberflip

7 Rules for Writing Short Films: http://dld.bz/cPbSc @raindance

The fine art of writing small: http://dld.bz/cPbSv

On ebook price points: http://dld.bz/cPbS3 @dearauthor

Slate Gets It Wrong – The Real Reason
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@goodinaroom

3 steps to selling more of your
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@MrBuzzFactor

71 Ways to Promote and Market Your Book: http://dld.bz/cPbSQ @writerplatform

Character Motivation and Desire Lines: http://dld.bz/cPbSX

40 Inspiring Workspaces Of The Famously
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Book Marketing: The Long Term Launch: http://dld.bz/cPbTz @CormackCarr

ISBN Essentials: An FAQ for eBook
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Be Smart not Taken: Red Flags to Heed
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@shewritesdotcom

The Daily Routines of 12 Famous Writers
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@james_clear

7 Deadly Sins of Worldbuilding: http://dld.bz/cPbUs @io9

Spanish Gothic Horror: http://dld.bz/cPbU4 @GothImagination

“Wait, Video Games Have
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@HiJayPosey

What if video games didn’t exist… and
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@CatGoneCrazy

Your Music Publishing Cheat Sheet: http://dld.bz/cPea8 @eshac

Tips for approaching an editor: http://dld.bz/cPeaR

Writer’s Block: On The Persistence of
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Must We Like the Characters? http://dld.bz/cPeba @junglereds

Top 12 Quotes On Writing Memoirs: http://dld.bz/cPeRt @Writers_Write

10 tips to help you avoid telling
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Writing People of Color in NA Fiction: http://dld.bz/cPeSX @NAAlleyBlog

How to Develop Good Writing Habits: http://dld.bz/cPeTj @cloutpower