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On a scale of 1-10, rate your partner's descriptions. Do they create a fresh visual? Does it flow well with the narration or does it feel forced? Do they pay attention to setting as well as the characters?
For those who've been paired together before: Did you notice a change from the first chapters you read?
We're back to basics this week!
This'll be a good exercise to do every once in a while to see how consistent the writing style is. The first few chapters tend to be the strongest because they're the most critiqued and proof-checked, but let's make sure those following chapters are just as strong!
So, let's refresh . . . How do you write good descriptions?
1. Engage the reader's senses. Remember to engage all 5 senses throughout your writing for a more engaging feel.
2. Use figurative language. Metaphors, similes, onomatopoeia, personification, and all sortsa stuff can be used to write descriptions in a fun, fresh way. Make use of them. (Check out past BUBC chapters for a refresher in Metaphor VS Simile).
3. SHOW, don't tell. I mean . . . 'nough said, right? This one tip has been told and retold a dozen times, but if you'd like a more in-depth explanation, I suggest taking a gander at past BUBC weeks where I explain it further.
Here's a link where you can find some more tips and examples about writing powerful descriptions:
Remember that after reading and commenting on the 3 chapters of your fellow bookworm, you have to let me know you're finished, in the comment section of THIS chapter.
