How To Avoid Writing In A White Box

When you’re watching a film or a play, the setting of your story is immediately apparent. It’s created by set designers for the story to move through and around. However, when you’re writing a book, it’s your job as the writer to fill in that scenery.

The White Box

When you’re telling your story, you need to set the stage. Where is this happening? You can tell your audience that your characters are in a bedroom or a restaurant, but if you leave it there, that room is blank. Setting your st...