Although you don’t want to write a page-long paragraph
describing a room, what you do want is prose that will bring to life the events
in your story.
Is there a thunderstorm in your book? Describe it so that
your readers can visualize a streak of lightning, hear the crack of thunder,
and see a steady downpour of rain. If the storm is intense let your reader feel
its intensity through your words.
Is there a fight in your book? Let your reader hear the
clatter of colliding blades and the pop of gunfire. Help them to see the blood
and sense the agony. Describe how a character moves so they feel as though they
are beside him/her on the battlefield.
Do your main characters share a kiss? Make the readers feel
as though they are receiving that kiss and not just reading about it. Tell your
readers about their rising heart rates, the flavors they taste from each
other’s mouths, and the eagerness of their hands.
TIP: To write good prose use
the five senses (though not all at one):
- Sight
- Taste
- Smell
- Touch
- Sound
And don’t forget that adjectives are your friends! (Just don't go overboard.)
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