For a story to be successful, it must come alive on the page. With Description & Setting, writers will learn how to make every detail count as they create believable people, places and events. This valuable reference work: Shows writers how to master the challenging - and often overlooked - subjects of description and setting; Offers hands-on action-and-results exercises that allow readers to incorporate lessons into their own work; Provides busy writers with accessible information through sidebars, exercises, checklists and more; With clear examples from popular fiction and tips for specific genres, bringing a story to life has never been this easy or this fun.