Never underestimate the power of place. It can do a lot for a story if you let it. Places have character. Think of the home you grew up in or the first home you ever purchased. Think of where you were when you were on the worst vacation you ever experienced. Where were you when you had car trouble or when you got lost one night? See what I mean? Let your readers experience the power of place.
Here's another aspect to it. Sometimes "place" can be the springboard for a wonderful story. Imagine looking into the window of a pawn shop and noticing the things on display. Focus on one particular item. How did it get there? Who pawned it and why? What is the history of that item and who are the people connected to it?
National Public Radio had a story the other day about a Purple Heart medal being in a pawn shop. Why would someone want to give that up? How about a ring with an inscription "love forever"?
All right now, create your own pawn shop window, pick out an object in it, and write a story about it.
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