HOW TO MAKE LIVES BETTER FOR WOMEN IN THIS SOCIETY

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For the final edition of this blog series, I will talk about perhaps the most common aspect of the topic- our dear society. It’s not like none of us knows what goes on in the society, what happens behind the doors of houses, what happens in the gossip of people and what is said in the pointless taunts and remarks passed as a part of routine. Therefore, I will not waste words trying to explain what is wrong, neither will I mention how to right it. I will simply mention the efforts that are already underway because luckily once again, this is one of the aspects that has had some light shed on to it in recent years. Every other week we see stories, posts and campaigns on social media. A new harassment case, rape cases, and murder cases against women and trust me when I say that it’s the social media that brings all of these cases into light and tries to ensure justice for the victims. Our paper and TV media is controlled, they are forced to deliver a narrative in order to delude the publi...
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HOW TO DESCRIBE A STORY SETTING

HOW TO DESCRIBE A STORY SETTING:

Every story needs a setting. And any story is only as good as the setting and the way it’s described to your readers. This is so that they can immerse themselves fully within the world you've painted with your words.

Below are some helpful ways to describe stories:

  • SHOW, DON’T TELL:

I’m sure if you’re an amateur writer then you’ve heard this statement plenty of times before, if not, then read it now. This particular point cannot be stressed enough. To engage a reader within your writing, you need them to see the picture you’ve painted for them with your words. Not simply tell them. You can better observe what I mean in the two extracts given below:

‘...It was a sunny day and she was walking in the old forest.”

While there is nothing grammatically incorrect about the above sentence, it does little to engage the audience. It’s nothing more than a bland observation; that is, you are telling your reader what is happening.

However, to show them what’s happening in the scenario, you can rewrite the above sentence in the following manner.

‘...the long forgotten fallen branches snapped beneath her feet as she trudged along the forest path, the trees surrounding her stood tall and imposing, like silent sentinels; old and weary. Yet, in contrast to their unwelcoming appearance, their canopy of leaves still allowed bright sunlight to peer through them in greeting.’ 

Do you see the stark difference between telling and showing? You can easily see which one will appeal more to the reader.

  • USE THE FIVE SENSES:

Using sensory details to describe a story setting helps in immersing your readers within the words and paragraphs of your story. As a writer, you can use a specific scent, or a taste, or how something feels to touch, or looks in appearance, or even how it would sound like to describe an entire setting. By describing them, you are inviting your reader to be fully engaged in your content.

  • INSPIRE YOURSELVES WITH REAL-LIFE LOCATIONS:

If you find it difficult to come up with your own setting, you can use a real life locations as an inspiration. Many authors and hopeful writers do this in an effort to outline the end-setting they have in mind. You can do this especially when trying to come up with the location of your story.

Do keep in mind that despite everything, please keep it simple. Concentrate on the details that truly matter. I hope you find these tips helpful in your story-writing venture.

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