Hey, guys!
Sorry that this post is late. I tried to write something last night but I didn't have internet. I'm still getting used to my schedule and trying to keep up with my work load for this semester.
However, I will do my best to write blog posts for the week every Monday. The reason I had so much trouble this week was because I had Monday off from school for Labor Day. Thus, rather than having nothing better to do for six hours than blog, I went to the zoo. I regret nothing.
Again, I apologize, but I will try my best. For now, though, how about a quick little writing exercise?
Pick a public place where a lot of people go: the zoo (like me), the aquarium, the carnival, the fair, the beach, whatever floats your boat. Next, write down all the ways that these places stimulate your senses. By this, I mean sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
For example, say I picked the beach. For this exercise I would describe the sound of the waves crashing, the smell of the salt air, the feel of the sand in between your toes and in your shorts, and the way you have to squint when you look at the sun reflecting off of the water.
Try to use as many of the senses as you can and as many sensations for each. As in, not just the sound of the waves, but the cries of the gulls and the sound the wind makes when it gusts around you. Throw in some metaphors and similes in there if you can, too.
Also, try to convey what the sensations cause you to feel. Maybe you love feeling the sun warm your body or maybe you hide under an umbrella because you burn no matter how much sun block you use. Maybe you love going for a swim and being lulled by the gentle rocking motion of the waves or maybe you hate getting seaweed in your bathing suit (this totally happened to me, FYI, it was everywhere).
It's all up to you. One more tip (which is the same every time): try to step outside of the box / outside of your comfort zone. Oh yeah, and have fun.
Happy writing!!
Sorry that this post is late. I tried to write something last night but I didn't have internet. I'm still getting used to my schedule and trying to keep up with my work load for this semester.
However, I will do my best to write blog posts for the week every Monday. The reason I had so much trouble this week was because I had Monday off from school for Labor Day. Thus, rather than having nothing better to do for six hours than blog, I went to the zoo. I regret nothing.
Again, I apologize, but I will try my best. For now, though, how about a quick little writing exercise?
Pick a public place where a lot of people go: the zoo (like me), the aquarium, the carnival, the fair, the beach, whatever floats your boat. Next, write down all the ways that these places stimulate your senses. By this, I mean sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
For example, say I picked the beach. For this exercise I would describe the sound of the waves crashing, the smell of the salt air, the feel of the sand in between your toes and in your shorts, and the way you have to squint when you look at the sun reflecting off of the water.
Try to use as many of the senses as you can and as many sensations for each. As in, not just the sound of the waves, but the cries of the gulls and the sound the wind makes when it gusts around you. Throw in some metaphors and similes in there if you can, too.
Also, try to convey what the sensations cause you to feel. Maybe you love feeling the sun warm your body or maybe you hide under an umbrella because you burn no matter how much sun block you use. Maybe you love going for a swim and being lulled by the gentle rocking motion of the waves or maybe you hate getting seaweed in your bathing suit (this totally happened to me, FYI, it was everywhere).
It's all up to you. One more tip (which is the same every time): try to step outside of the box / outside of your comfort zone. Oh yeah, and have fun.
Happy writing!!
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