This is a goody that I wish I had seen/read when it was first shared. My m/s is of a woman whose life I describe during the mid twentieth century. It is with the line editor now and I can only imagine it will come back to me full of comments to include more sensory details. I like the examples you give as they show me the goal to achieve when applying the facts of the time. I will save this goody to come back to when my m/s comes back to me. Thanks!
Love this, Kim. As a food writer (and food-writing instructor) I’m thinking about sensory writing all the time, and trying not to get stuck in taste alone. As you mention, a little synesthesia goes a long way.
Hi Kim , I have read several Lauren Groff books - loved Matrix especially. It is now out in French, with a better cover than the English version is one is interested in book covers. I plan to include your exercises in my morning writing routine. Thank you.
Fantastic newsletter Kim - really through-provoking insights on sensory perception and description, how challenging it really is given all the nuance, context, timeframes, and points-of-view, but when you get it right, wow, it can make something really come alive and electrify the reading experience.
This is a goody that I wish I had seen/read when it was first shared. My m/s is of a woman whose life I describe during the mid twentieth century. It is with the line editor now and I can only imagine it will come back to me full of comments to include more sensory details. I like the examples you give as they show me the goal to achieve when applying the facts of the time. I will save this goody to come back to when my m/s comes back to me. Thanks!
Love this, Kim. As a food writer (and food-writing instructor) I’m thinking about sensory writing all the time, and trying not to get stuck in taste alone. As you mention, a little synesthesia goes a long way.
Terrific, Kim -got me thinking about the changes in smells and sounds in our world - inspiring! thanks
Hi Kim , I have read several Lauren Groff books - loved Matrix especially. It is now out in French, with a better cover than the English version is one is interested in book covers. I plan to include your exercises in my morning writing routine. Thank you.
Inspiring examples presented with clarity and power.
Dear Kim,
This is a fantastic resource, with excellent examples, and has inspired a sense writing exercise with my students. Thank you!
- Adelle:)
Kim.
Thank you so much. What an invaluable resource you are. And what rich resources you provide. I truly appreciate your hard work and research .
Fantastic newsletter Kim - really through-provoking insights on sensory perception and description, how challenging it really is given all the nuance, context, timeframes, and points-of-view, but when you get it right, wow, it can make something really come alive and electrify the reading experience.
Thanks Jeff!