**When we are intensely using one of our senses, we sometimes block out the other sense, for example, closing our eyes when we experience an intense sound, taste, smell, or touch.** At first, she’d thought the blindfold being tugged… Read More »Senses Exercise 5
This week I explore another exercise with the senses. A blindfold makes you rely more on your other senses. Can you smell and feel your way out of a bad situation? Check back Thursday to see what happens.
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
This week’s post will describe what I hear in the background. It’s another exercise using my senses to help with my descriptions. This is one of the things I hear while I work 😂 boyfriend playing Call of Duty.
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