Sense-able Writing

Sense-able Writing

Looking for a quick way to jazz up your story?

Lay off your eyes. 

Really.

Give your ears, nose, mouth and fingers a greater role in your writing.

We writers know that it’s our job to use juicy details so our readers feel

they are right there with our characters when we set the stage. But sometimes we 

rely too heavy on showing what the stage "looks" like. Let’s say we are describing a bonfire gathering deep in the woods. We've got five senses to paint this picture, not one, in our writer’s toolbox. We can relay the smell of smoke and pine-tinged air, the sound of owls hooting, the touch of crunchy leaves on the ground, and the gooey-oh-so-good taste of s’mores. The more we add these other senses, the richer – and realer -- our writing becomes.

Next time you are writing, give this a try: Describe a scene using your other senses 

first before adding sight details.  Close your eyes if you have to! Your writing will be

more sense-able. Promise. 

Do you “see” my point?