Setting Up The Scene

One of the most confusing aspects of scene writing is 'setting up the scene.' Most authors don't get this, they believe they are expected to write up to 2 pages that set the scene, give back story, and foreshadow the story. This is wrong. Start the scene with some action.

If you feel the need to describe cabinet knobs then go to one of the online home decorating sites, buy some new cabinet knobs for your home, and then write reviews. Mind you, we are renovating our home, so I've spent a lot of time looking around the sites.

I am buying the above knobs...for my kitchen...they won't be appearing in my book.