Character and plot development are critical, but the settings can be equally important. If developed well, a setting can be a character in its own right. See the review by Davyne DeSye of my second novel The Drift where she speaks about the town of Crystal Falls. Just as your characters need to support and add to your story, so too do the settings you choose where we watch the events play out. For example, if Stephen King had chosen a different setting for Under the Dome, it would have been an entirely different read. In this post, I will do my best to help you develop rich and vibrant…