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3 Simple Tips to Describe a Scene
How to help your readers visualize settings
Ardsheer Ali
Ardsheer Ali
Jul 25, 2020·4 min read
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
I’m sure you’re aware of the components of a brilliant story: a riveting plot, interesting characters, and the resolution (or not) of the protagonist’s conflict. All of these comprise the what of the narrative.
The how is described through scenes and settings.
The scenes in your story are, in a nutshell, the chances that you have to leave a lasting impression with the reader. They portray the aesthetic of your tale; which is its single-most impactful element. People read stories not just to know what happens, but also to find out how it happens. These are just two sides of the same coin.
A fantastic plot twist excites and amuses the reader.
A well-described scene teleports them into the world you’ve created.
Creating a palpable setting requires effective communication. The way to do this is defined clearly in the final point of this article. However, powerful writing has more to do with avoiding mistakes rather than developing new skills. The first two points are about this.