Good writing keeps the reader interested. It’s about people; it touches emotions and
uses sensory details: sight, sound, smell, hearing, taste. Good writing doesn’t
TELL right away, it prolongs suspense. Are you up to the challenge? Will you choose one, or as many as you want,
and finish the sentence?
and finish the sentence?
Tammy paused in the hallway when she saw (describe what she saw but don't tell what IT is)
Beth froze when she came through the door and heard (describe what she heard but don't tell what IT is yet)
Lynn cringed at the familiar smell of (Help your reader discover what IT reminded her of)
Thank you for playing along.
8 comments:
Ahh! I love this- my brain is in a flurry about which one- I will be back to finish when I settle down.
Will be following your blog from this point on.
Sioux inched her way closer to the objects on the floor; they were drooping miserably and had lost all their perky potential and all their allure many decades ago.
Hi Linda...You are soooo right. Tell some but not all in a story so that the reader can discover things on his/her own.
You are a perfect person to explain this because you are a super writer!
Thanks soooo much for all your visits and comments. Love them! Susan
"Lynn cringed at the familiar smell of cigarettes and alcohol on his breath..."
Thank you all for participating. Excellent responses!
Tammy paused in the hallway when she saw a shadow flickering under the closed door. She knew no one was home....
Okay, I just scared myself! That was fun, though.
Lynn cringed at the familiar smell of pine when she walked in the door and knew it meant one thing...
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