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You’re not going to like this answer. “Traveling” scenes are among the most difficult things to write, because they are innately boring. Modern audiences have little patience for reading long d…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [I'm writing a novel in first-person narrative. The first chapter is about traveling to a place in the mountains. How do I describe natural scenery in a good way for my readers to keep reading?]( C.S. Friedman, Science Fiction/Fantasy Novelist and Writing Instructor [Verified badge] • [Answered January 3, 2018]( [You’re not going to like this answer. “Traveling” scenes are among the most difficult things to write, because they are innately boring. Modern audiences have little patienc... Read more » [Upvote] 213 [Comment] 19](   [lock] Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. 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