Immersing readers in a story requires more than action. You must create atmosphere and a sense of place. It requires a world in a word.
No matter the genre—from the gritty streets of a crime thriller to the enchanting corridors of fantasy—mastering the art of description is key to transporting readers.
During this FREE one-hour webinar, you’ll discover how to:
- Use telling details to create atmosphere and a genuine sense of place
- Select the most powerful sensory details that engage readers without slowing your narrative
- Write fresh descriptions of familiar scenes that avoid clichés
- Transform your prose into immersive experiences that stick with readers long after they close the book
Perfect for:
- Writers who want to take their description writing skills to the next level.
- Authors seeking to create sensory experiences that draw readers in.
- Anyone wanting to add a level of immersion to their stories that elevates setting, characters, and plot alike.
A live Q&A follows the presentation to answer your questions and help you understand how to apply these tips and techniques to your writing immediately.
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The World in a Word:
Writing Descriptions that Bring Your Stories to Life
You have a twisty plot, memorable characters, and tight dialogue, but do your descriptions lack that evocative punch?
Join me for a FREE webinar where we’ll tackle the power of description to breathe life into your stories. With telling details, you will learn to paint vibrant pictures through evocative sensory experiences drawing your readers in and engaging their interest.
Join us at our FREE virtual discussion:
Saturday, February 21 at 1 p.m. Eastern
Reserve your spot at this FREE virtual workshop. I’ll send you the access details shortly before the event!
Jane K Cleland is the author of the Agatha Award-winning Mastering Plot Twists and Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot, from Writer’s Digest Books, now Penguin Putnam Random House, and the multiple award-winning and IMBA-bestselling Josie Prescott Antiques mysteries, from St. Martin’s Minotaur. Her short fiction has been published by Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
She is also a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest magazine and the chair of the Black Orchid Novella Award sponsored by the Wolfe Pack and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
