When it comes to any type of writing, setting often gets overlooked in favor of characterization, plot, or storyline. And yet -- none of those aspects of creative writing are possible without setting. In this course, you'll discover how setting affects the mood, tone, and characters of your work, as well as how it goes beyond the description of place and integrates politics, identity, and social issues. Through a presentation and writing exercises, award-winning author and travel writer, Alex Temblador will show writers how utilizing setting can elevate their writing skills, story, and creative pieces.

TAKE THIS CLASS IF

• You write novels, short stories, essays, or memoir.

• You feel like your work falls flat.  

• You want to make your characters, scenes, and storyline more dynamic.