Conveying a Sense of Place to Our Readers

Confessions of a Mystery Novelist

How can we convey a sense of place to our readers—help them feel like they’re actually visiting the region we’re writing about–without overdoing it?

Hope you’ll join me on Margot Kinberg’s blog, Confessions of a Mystery Novelist, where I share some tips for writing your region.

Elizabeth Spann Craig

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Elizabeth writes the Memphis Barbeque series (as Riley Adams) and the Southern Quilting mysteries for Penguin and writes the Myrtle Clover series for Midnight Ink and independently. She also has a blog, which was named by Writer’s Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers. There she posts on the writing craft, finding inspiration in everyday life, and fitting writing into a busy schedule.

4 Comments

  1. Cassandra JadeJuly 27, 2010

    Sounds like it will be a good read. Going to check it out.

  2. Helen GingerJuly 27, 2010

    Linking…

  3. Roland D. YeomansJuly 27, 2010

    I’m heading there now. A sense of place is important to cement your reader into the “now” of your novel.

  4. Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley AdamsJuly 28, 2010

    Thanks so much, y’all. :) I know I’ve been blogging all over the place and I appreciate your following me around!

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