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eating a croissant

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Feb 24, 2022
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This month’s writing prompt is about sensory imagery. I wrote a post about how to write effective sensory imagery a while back. Long story short: focus on precision, word choice, and speed. You might want to read—or re-read—that post before starting this exercise; it’s here:

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[this newsletter originally published December 2, 2020, transferred to Substack Dec. 3, 2021] Strong sensory imagery helps your readers actually feel what you’re presenting on the page. Sensory imagery describes how things are experienced in the body—physical perceptions of touch, taste, smell, and hearing (visual imagery is usually considered its own c…
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4 years ago · Kim Adrian

For this exercise, imagine that you’re sitting alone in a park on a sunny, quiet afternoon. There are a handful of kids and some caregivers in the playground area. A few other people wander the paths, or sit on the benches. A small fountain or body of water is nearby. The sun is out, the world feels peaceful, and you have come to the park simply to soak up some rays and eat a croissant (or pastry of your choice).

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