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November 5, 2015

Writing Prompt: Using Imagery for Inspiration

One way to get your brain working if you’re having trouble getting started, is to start by describing something. Find a picture that’s interesting, look out your window, or close your eyes and imagine a vivid memory. You can even imagine a place you’ve never been or that doesn’t really exist. You can pick something as simple as a girl...
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November 4, 2015

The Top Tool for Realism Is Imagery

It’s hard to talk about realistic writing without talking about imagery. What I said yesterday about realism related to research, experiences, and believability is true, but it was still framed in big ideas (almost more related to plotting: what situations or experiences will the reader believe are real?). Imagery is more about the small details of the experience, and it is one...
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September 14, 2015

Behold The Art of the Unexpected Comparison

These are not your average similes. They are startling, funny, and somewhat disturbing – at the same time, they get their points across. Because they do, they are powerful. You could use comparisons like these to shape a character’s dialogue or to make a point with tone. Or you could just read them and laugh. “21 Actual Analogies Used By High School Students in...
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