The Urban Setting Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to City Spaces (Paperback)Is your setting pulling its weight in the story, or is it just sort ofthere? For readers to be fully engaged, they must be immersed in the character's world in every scene. That's where this guide comes in. With its instructive content and lists of sensory descriptions for over 120 modern locations, it's like a masterclass on maximizing the setting. This book will help you: Transport Readers into the Story. Every entry explores the sights, sounds,

and no-win situations that make every setback feel consequential and deeply personal

Painful experiences are part of life and generate lasting psychological effects

With over 100 unique scenarios

it's easy to get a character to take foolhardy risks and make mistakes that will complicate the plot

Get practical advice on using each amplifier to complicate scenes

and the desire to protect themselves from future hurt

fresh emotional descriptions can be a challenge…or rather

and inner struggles that could result

Learn how to use elements like the weather to mirror your characters’ emotions and struggles

Master the Art of Emotion

Learn how to weave conflict into every scene

so you can polish your story and keep readers engaged