Joan,
Setting is very important and can even be a character. I tend to forget that sometimes. I like your line of thinking! You help us to think too. Photographs encouraged brainstorming. Something we could all try with our stories. Thanks!

Dear Linda,
Thanks for writing. You’re right, setting is very important and can definitely be a character. I’m glad your like the thinking path I led you down. I agree that the photographs encourage brainstorming…one thought, then another. Finding a good picture with the mood you’re trying to set in a story will help you find the right words to describe it.

Celebrate you
You add joy to our world
Never Give Up

Joan
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Many years ago I lived in Bermuda . So I’m going to say that my characters would be hanging out on the beach under some palm trees. Houses in #2 are looking quite familiar to me. I remember waking up in the mornings and usually finding a lizard on the wall flicking his tongue, just hanging out also. So, my character lives in a beach house because nothing else will do! Thanks Joan, a creative and fun post.

Dear Susan,
Thanks for writing me a note. Wow! You lived in Bermuda. My parents visited Bermuda in 1953. They loved it. I love your description of the lizard on the wall flicking his tongue. It helped me envision him. I’m glad this post was fun for you!

Celebrate you.
You are fun.
Never Give Up
Joan

Joan, what great pictures and ideas to get those creative wheels rolling in our heads!! Thank you!

Dear Kathleen,
Thank you for writing. I’m glad you loved the pictures and ideas. So glad they got your creative wheels rolling which leads to the post about getting from place to place.

Celebrate you
Keep creating your joy
Never Give Up
Joan