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How to Write a Story

How to Write a Story: Setting Part Two

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So, last week I gave you the basic options for choosing the time and place of your story. This week’s short post will focus on the details of the culture that you will need to think about.

Culture

So once you’ve decided the time and place, you’ll need to do some research. Here are a few things to think about.

  • Clothing
  • Money
  • Transportation
  • Jobs
  • Leader (President, king, council, etc.)
  • Technology
  • Social Ranking
  • Weather
  • Surroundings

All of these will depend on where your setting is. If you chose the same city or town you live in, it should be easy. If you chose somewhere that was in the same country you’re living in, you shouldn’t have to do much research. If you chose a country other than the one you live in, you’ll definitely have to do a lot of research. If you chose to make up your own world, you get to make it all up.

There are SO MANY things to think about for your setting. The more you write, the more you will realize how much there is to research and decide.

Next week (February 28) I’ll be doing my monthly recap for February. How is your story planning going? Have you decided on your setting? You can either comment or email me if you have any questions.

Thanks for reading! Happy writing!

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. (Isaiah 40:28 ESV)