The Importance of Setting in Storytelling

Setting can give birth to plot, shape characters, and influence the atmosphere of a story. It can be the difference between a forgettable reading experience and an exciting foray into an unknown world. In this video, you’ll discover ways you can use setting to elevate your fiction. You can read a text version of this video on Medium: https://medium.com/@quotidianwriter/6-questions-to-consider-when-choosing-your-storys-setting-ddf05f0bd842 Love my channel? Treat me to a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.com/quotidianwriter. My Published Stories and Poems: https://www.quotidianwriter.com/my-writing Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuotidianWriter Music: "Clockwork" by Vindsvept - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zl4EGLoiI8 Introduction (0:00) Survival Stories (1:56) Time Period (3:59) Culture (6:45) Tropes (9:54) Setting as Character (11:05) Summary (13:17) Writing Exercise (14:18)