Writing Basics: Sensory Lists and Descriptive Words
My first experience in learning the writing craft was attending a writing class several years ago. The class was taught by B.J. Tiernan , author of Standing On A Whale . S he had the class do a writing exercise of five sensory lists. The purpose of this exercise was to go back to the list when doing descriptions in your writing. B.J. said to assume every reader is blind, so you need to use description when you write. The reader wants details and can connect to you better if you do: "Show, don't tell". Sensory Lists These are five sensory lists and my responses to them as they relate to me. 1. Things that are magical - rainbow, unicorn, gazebo, shooting star, full moon 2. Favorite Smells - scented candles, freshly brewed coffee, baked brownies, roses, hand/body lotion 3. Sounds I love - rain, wind chimes, piano, ocean, music box 4. Favorite Sights - watching people dance, ice skating, snow globe, sunset, sunrise 5. Favorite Feels - soft han