Lighting As An Element Of Setting

June 13, 2009 by Chris
Filed under: Writing Tip

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One vital aspect of any scene in your writing is your setting. How you set up your setting sets the tone for the entire scene. Lighting is a key element.

Consider the different messages/moods that each of these settings convey. Fine Art lamps convey a sense of wealth–or at least the appearance of it. Describing such elements in your scene adds dimension to the characters of it. No more is it ordinary John Anderson. John Anderson has cash.

Looking to set a more contemporary mood? Your character’s study could be decked out in George Kovacs lighting. Here is a person focused on their work. Their surroundings are minimalist. What does that convey about that character?

Even simple elements like a lamp can say so much about your characters. Words are precious in your work. Each word, each sentence has to be weighed for how well it advances a story. Using aspects of your setting is a good way to tell your character’s story with a minimal number of words and with the greatest impact.

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