Today we’re taking another trip through the Senses Thesaurus and working on descriptions. I thought I’d try something different this time though, and just describe Christmas day and make sure I include all five senses. And I’m going to… Read More »Senses Exercise #4
Aaand we’re back with the description exercises. As I work through my next book(s) I know I’m making more of a conscious effort to bring the setting to life. I even have a post-it note next to my editing… Read More »Senses Exercise 3
In my current writing project I’ve been making a conscious effort to describe the setting, and I think I’ve been doing a much better job already just by putting it at the front of my mind. So, to keep… Read More »Senses Exercise Number 2
Here’s a short video I found that gives some great tips on writing better descriptions using your senses.
I’ve decided I need to try to expand on my description abilities. I feel like its something I leave out too often because I see it in my head, and I forget that other people can’t see it too. I… Read More »Description Writing
Got this book in recently. I hope it helps me develop better skills in describing the setting and characters in my books. Also, had to include my cheat day candy bar 🙃
In Kristen Lamb’s book Rise of the Machines, one of the things she suggested was to make a word cloud for yourself. Here is my first attempt. I know it kind of sucks, but it’s really hard to come up… Read More »Words, man
Step 1: Describe your least favorite room in your childhood home. “The Bee Room” One summer, the unused basement room was infested with bees. There was a small hole in the wall and they infiltrated. No one went in there,… Read More »The Monsters in the Attic