The giant misconception: who cares about the setting? The setting as a vehicle for characterization Setting matters: the importance of where The setting as a vehicle for delivering backstory The crown jewel of settings: sensory details Urban word building: the pros and cons of choosing a real-life location Common setting snags Other urban setting considerations The urban setting thesaurus In the city Restaurants Retail stores Sports, entertainment, and art venues Transportation Appendix A. Emotional value too Appendix B. Setting checklist More settings: The rural thesaurus
