I would like to be somewhere in the middle. A contrast to this is Sylvia Plath's Journals, who writes at such length per entry and with such density of imagery and description that one can only resign themselves to an exhalation and a nod of the head in respect for her ability. His entries are enjoyable, detailing his life in Chicago and New York, without the need for scintillating description. To keep a journal that records events does not necessarily require a descriptive oomph, as can be seen in David Sedaris's ' Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977–2002)'. The dimensions of people and the contours of the world are exciting, but my writing, although touching on events, never feels truly comfortable in their relaying (or at least, until I picked up this book). But this is a narrow way to be in relationship with the world. Writing in my journal, I'm more at ease in the harvesting of self-reflection or the prognostication of speculation. She was approached by the editors of Writer's Digest Books in 1998 to write a book on description. She is also an educator in creative writing, as an instructor at the MFA program in Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina. Rebecca McClanahan is the author of ten books - ranging across poetry, fiction, memoir and non-fiction - and has won a list of prizes for her works. She was approached by the ed ' Like painters, writers are the receptors of sensations from the real world and the world of the imagination, and effective description demands that we sharpen our instruments of perception.' ' Like painters, writers are the receptors of sensations from the real world and the world of the imagination, and effective description demands that we sharpen our instruments of perception.' Rebecca McClanahan is the author of ten books - ranging across poetry, fiction, memoir and non-fiction - and has won a list of prizes for her works. I read this as a kindle book, but with the advantage of hindsight, recommend the paperback version for writers intending to refer back to the text for ideas or practice at a later time. At the end of each chapter are numbered suggestions for both broadening and pinpointing a writer’s observational skills and for practicing the techniques presented in the text. This is not a quick read, but it is thorough, and a good “textbook” for the serious writer. Numerous examples from well-known books illustrate each descriptive technique.
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Though the author provides some basic “rules” such as avoiding filter words and passive sentences, most of the book takes a deeper look at descriptive writing, including but not limited to, how point of view impacts description, the use of simile and metaphor, establishing tone, and how to write active versus static passages. And there’s no single way of accomplishing the task. Numerous examples from well-known books il This book offers an in-depth study of how to write an effective description. This book offers an in-depth study of how to write an effective description. Whether you are writing a novel or a poem, a memoir or an essay, Word Painting Revised Edition will guide you in the creation of your own literary masterpiece.more You'll also find dozens of descriptive passages from master authors and poets-as well as more than one hundred exercises-to illuminate the process. Weave description seamlessly through your stories, essays, and poems. Inside, you'll learn how to:ĭevelop your powers of observation to uncover rich, evocative descriptions.ĭiscover and craft original and imaginative metaphors and similes.Įffectively and accurately describe characters and settings. Word Painting Revised Edition shows you how to color your canvas with descriptions that captivate readers. The words you choose to describe your characters, scenes, settings, and ideas-in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction-need to precisely illustrate the vision you want to convey. Writing strong descriptions is an art form, one that you need to carefully develop and practice. Word Painting Revised Edition shows you how to color your canv Paint Masterful Descriptions on the Page! Paint Masterful Descriptions on the Page! Writing strong descriptions is an art form, one that you need to carefully develop and practice.
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