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Central Coast (Hybrid): Setting That Works – How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, Echo Theme, and More.

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January 17, 2023 John Byrne Barry Setting That Works - How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, Echo Theme, and More. The primary job for setting is to immerse readers in the scene, but the most memorable settings do more than that — they advance your story, echo your theme, and convey mood and […]

San Joaquin (Zoom): Setting that Works

On Saturday, April 9, at noon, California Writers Club author John Byrne Barry presents “Setting That Works,” showcasing the ways memorable setting does more than describe the backdrop to your story, but also reveals character, advances the plot, and echoes the theme. Barry will include settings in California’s Great Central Valley to kick off San […]