I’m somewhat embarrassed at how long it has been since I posted on my blog. My five-day a week one seems to get my time while this one languishes. I’m going to try to do better!
On our wordsmiths8 blog, we are talking about sensory detail. I thought I would continue discussing a bit about that.
What is sensory detail? It is when you involve the senses in your writing. They are smell, touch, hearing, sight, taste.
I would suggest you go back through your manuscript. Mark any areas that you have added sensory detail and what sense was involved (ex: smell, taste, etc.). Do you have sensory detail dispersed throughout your manuscript? Do you have too much? Do you need to add more?
Sensory detail draws your reader deeper into the world you have created. They live the story. That is what you want from your manuscript.
Take the time to look your manuscript over and add sensory detail if you have not done so. You will be happier with your writing and so will your reader!
Hoping to add just the right amount of sensory detail, Gloria
