1. Select a segment of your writing that you feel didn’t have enough emotional impact, suspense, or realism.
2. Either mentally or physically list the sensory details (various sights, smells, tastes, feelings, and sounds) of this segment. Zoom your camera in to see the close details, or zoom it out to see the big picture.
3. Use your list to determine the feeling you’re attempting to convey. For example, if you are looking to discuss regret—circle or not the sensory images that are connected to sadness. Likewise, do the same for any other emotion—joy, peace, serenity, etc.
4. Write and trust the process. Again, don’t be surprised or upset if you veer off the course. The act of brainstorming was still time well spent.
5. When you’re ready, copy and paste it to the blog. We all can learn from your wisdom!
