Tag Archives: Marcel Proust

Imagery

Posted on May 4, 2023 by knlistman

Imagery is one of the harder concepts to pinpoint in writing. What exactly is the difference between describing something in detail and creating imagery? This is not easy to explain. Imagery is often a figurative or symbolic description that goes beyond … Continue reading →

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The forgotten sense

Posted on October 23, 2013 by knlistman

For an recent practice in sensory description, emerging writers chose a photo from their childhood–playing on a snow drenched hill, seeking warmth in the flicker of a fireplace, or splashing in a plastic pool to escape the summer heat.  For … Continue reading →

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