Ever read a book and think, “Wow, how did she figure out how to put that sentence, or that paragraph together? How did she pick those words, that item to focus on? How did she … word paint?” In my feature article in the current issue of the Voices Ezine, “Word Painting for Emotional Effect,” I talk about using the metaphorical word pool to find the right symbol and images. But I also use a handy acronym to help me develop a word painted description. It’s called FOCUS: First Impression Observations Close Up, Simile (or Metaphor) First Impression is all about giving us that overview of the setting. For example, if you were walking into a conference room, you might say: The conference room was small but comfortable. But you […]
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