It’s important to take the time to plan out your story world in advance of writing. With careful planning and attention to details you can create an immersive story world that can draw readers in. The story world can create a mood, reveal character and add tension to a story. Join us in today’s Storylines, as we look at how you can create a story that transports your reader back in time to the world of their ancestors.
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