[02:42] Describing the setting before starting the action:
[03:20] Describing the setting by layering it into the story:
[04:42] Showing, Rather than Telling
[05:25] Immediately Applying This Description Technique
Jerry Jenkins discusses the challenge of starting a novel with setting descriptions. He advises against beginning with separate setting descriptions, advocating for integrating setting details into the narrative. Jenkins provides examples and emphasizes the importance of showing rather than telling, ultimately aiming to engage modern readers effectively.
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