Auditory stimuli have the ability to trigger physical reactions. The calming sound of rolling waves, or the alarming jolt caused by a popped balloon can influence how we act and feel. Sounds, especially music, can also trigger memories. Exercise: To explore hearing, each member of writing group brought a song to listen to. As weContinue reading “Exploring the senses – Hearing”
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Exploring the Senses – Vision
I apologize for the neglect. I was hibernating. Now, with spring on my doorstep, I return to sharing my writing life with the world of internet content seekers. Over the next five weeks I’ll share explorations and exercises I did with my writing group in an attempt to incorporate all five senses (vision, hearing, smell,Continue reading “Exploring the Senses – Vision”
Nobody’s Perfect
Want to make me not at all interested in a character? Describe him, or her as beautiful and rich. I gave up on Mary Higgins Clark’s mysteries in middle school because I just couldn’t care about the plight of the wealthy, beautiful people any more. Isn’t it enough that they cover the screens of ourContinue reading “Nobody’s Perfect”
Experience Writing 