The Other Senses
I covered smells yesterday, so thought I'd just add some thoughts about the other senses.
Of course you should be writing what your character is seeing. Climb right into you character's skin and see out through his or her eyes.
What is your character hearing? No matter where you are or what you are doing, you are surrounded by sound. Of course sound can add a lot to your story--the creak of the stair, a squeal of a door's hinges, a dog barking, coyotes howling, wind in the willow tree, waves crashing on shore, the screech of an owl, a clock ticking, and one and on.
What does you character feel? Raindrops on his nose, the softness of a baby's skin, a strong hug, arms squeezing, a breeze ruffling her hair, the dampness of the fog, the coldness of the leather couch, the big dog bumping against his thigh, the ideas are endless and will enrich your story.
And don't forget taste. When your character is eating, let the reader know how the food tastes, you'll have him or her running into the kitchen for a snack. Think of all the things you taste in the day and then how you can incorporate them into your story.
When I'm editing, I look for places I can add more of the senses.
Marilyn
Books by Marilyn
Of course you should be writing what your character is seeing. Climb right into you character's skin and see out through his or her eyes.
What is your character hearing? No matter where you are or what you are doing, you are surrounded by sound. Of course sound can add a lot to your story--the creak of the stair, a squeal of a door's hinges, a dog barking, coyotes howling, wind in the willow tree, waves crashing on shore, the screech of an owl, a clock ticking, and one and on.
What does you character feel? Raindrops on his nose, the softness of a baby's skin, a strong hug, arms squeezing, a breeze ruffling her hair, the dampness of the fog, the coldness of the leather couch, the big dog bumping against his thigh, the ideas are endless and will enrich your story.
And don't forget taste. When your character is eating, let the reader know how the food tastes, you'll have him or her running into the kitchen for a snack. Think of all the things you taste in the day and then how you can incorporate them into your story.
When I'm editing, I look for places I can add more of the senses.
Marilyn
Books by Marilyn
Comments
Thanks for sharing,
Monti
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