The Novelist: The Importance of Setting in Fiction Writing
June 20, 2010 by Nina Munteanu
Filed under Fiction Writing, Workshops, Writing Tips, Writing Workshops, the novelist
Setting provides an “emotional landscape” upon which a character’s own temperament may play counterpoint or may resonate in a wonderful symphony
—Nina Munteanu (The Fiction Writer)
In my online writing classes and workshops I cover several common pitfalls of beginning writers. One common pitfall is to forget the importance of setting in story. Think of Frodo in [...]
The Fiction Writer Eligible for Aurora Award
February 7, 2010 by Nina Munteanu
Filed under Books, Coaching, Fiction Writing, Writing Coach, Writing Workshops
“The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now!” is eligible for the 2009 Aurora Awards, an annual Canadian Science Fiction/Fantasy award in the “Publications in English: Other Works” Category. The Aurora is a prestigious award and provides good exposure for works recognized. If you think that the world can benefit from Nina’s entertaining and easy to use [...]
