Writers who want to craft richly detailed settings for their characters can either spend lots of time and money researching dozens of travel guides, or they can get all the facts they need right here. Writer?s Guide to Places provides information on all 50 states and more than 80 cities in North America, encompassing all the details writers need to develop convincing characters and realistic settings, including: ? Basic ethnic, religious and economic issues that shape their character ? Regional history and facts their character might know ? Their character?s favorite food and drink ? Things their character may be proud or ashamed of concerning his or her birthplace ? Interesting places to set a scene ? Myths about the state ? Resources for further research Within each detailed state characterization, readers will find dozens of cities profiled for easy referencing?from major cities to smaller towns of interest, including New Orleans, Birmingham, Honolulu and Chicago.