The words don’t always flow well when we sit down to write. Sometimes we have to start off working on a creative writing prompt, take a walk, or even just sit back and sip on our coffee for a moment.
Then we hope some sort of idea will come to us sooner rather than later.
Or if we already have the idea in our hand, but we’re not entirely how to paint that picture worth 1,000 words for our readers.
1. Practice different scenerios
Cooking dinner? Take in your sights and smells and even your taste later on. Describe what you’re cooking, the ingredients, how your counter looks, what’s in the sink, etc. Paint your whole kitchen based on that one meal. Mostly likely, not all that description will be needed, but the practice is fun.
2. Look up creative writing prompts
If you type “descriptive writing” into Google, you’re most likely going to get prompts for essays or anything else academic, if not elementary school level. Still, there are plenty of creative writing prompts that cater to such writing. You can also twist other writing prompts to make them more your own and cater to your needs as well.
3. Read and rewrite
Read books. Seeing different styles may help you want to try something new. Sometimes, if you think a certain scene could be better, rewrite it. No one has to see it, but it’s a good start.
4. Try a mystery box
Okay, this sounds like something you would do at school, but it helps, trust me. Have someone put items into a box without telling you what they are. Reach into the box and feel around. Write about what you feel and what you think is in the box. Maybe give your description to someone else who didn’t know what was in the box and see if they can guess what it is. This totally sounds like a great party game… am I right?
5. Take a look at other peoples houses
This one may sound weird, but take note of the decor of other houses. Go on real estate websites and look up different styles and such. See what you like and don’t like, describe them all, and change anything you want.
6. Pinterest
Pinterest is your friend. From eye and hair color to what that little plastic piece on the end of your shoelace is called, Pinterest has great info-graphics and lots of information that you thought you’d never need.
What are some ways you practice descriptive writing? Or any kind of creative writing? Let me know in the comments below!
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