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More copies of this ISBNeBook editionsWriter's Guide to Placesby Don Prues
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Writers who want to craft richly detailed settings for their characters can either spend lots of time and money researching dozens of travel guides, or they can get all the facts they need right here.<P>Writer's Guide to Places provides information on all 50 states and more than 80 cities in North America, encompassing all the details writers need to develop convincing characters and realistic settings, including: <P>-Basic ethnic, religious and economic issues that shape their character<P>-Regional history and facts their character might know<P>-Their character's favorite food and drink<P>-Things their character may be proud or ashamed of concerning his or her birthplace<P>-Interesting places to set a scene<P>-Myths about the state<P>-Resources for further research<P>Within each detailed state characterization, readers will find dozens of cities profiled for easy referencing — from major cities to smaller towns of interest, including New Orleans, Birmingham, Honolulu and Chicago. Book News Annotation:Featuring entries on all 50 states, ten Canadian provinces, and 51
North American cities, this book provides information about each
location's culture, history, landmarks and climate so that writers
can create realistic characters and settings. Though the profiles
reinforce some sterotypes, they include important details such as
which neighborhoods particular types of characters might live in, and
where they might work, shop, and eat etc.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:For writers who want to craft detailed settings, but who don't have the time or money to research them, this title provides information on more than 100 cities in the US and Canada, such as interesting places to set a scene, myths about the area and resources for further research. Synopsis:A Writer's Magic Carpet Ride - Carry Your Readers from Coast to Coast without Leaving Home
Fill your settings with the insider details readers love - without spending days in a library or weeks on the road. Writer's Guide to Places makes it easy Featuring all fifty states, ten Canadian provinces, and fifty-one North American cities, this book provides a writer's eye view of hundreds of fascinating locales, from bustling cities and scenic landscapes to tourist traps and small town squares.
You'll find detailed information on each area, including the best locations to set a scene, regional foods and slang, the people and places your characters love, and much more.
Start saving valuable research time and create more realistic settings today. Writer's Guide to Places has all the information you need in a single volume. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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