Texture is something we see and feel. Adding texture to your writing creates imagery that draws the reader into the story. Practice adding texture by writing a scene including one of the following:
*Cobblestone street
*Orange
*Worn wood floor
*Cat's tongue
*Oyster
2 comments:
Donna, I love your practical advice. It is nice to see a reminder every now and then, letting us know just how important descriptions are...and not assuming that the reader knows what we want them to "see" - Thanks again - Nards
Thanks Nards,
I like these reminders for myself too. Sometimes when I'm reading through the first draft of a story or novel, if I take a moment to consider exercises like this one, I realize I need to add a touch of detail here and there.
Writing prompts provide practice, and in the long run encourage the inclusion of details more naturally.
Donna
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