It's not stinky ABC blocks that fell into the sewer.
It's not a page from a skunk's beginning reader.
A smelly alphabet is one we create ourselves, using words from A to Z that refer to our sense of smell.
For each letter of the alphabet, think of something that has an aroma, scent, fragrance, stench, odor, or bouquet. Whatever we call it, smell is a powerful sense to include in our writing.
Here's the start of my smelly alphabet:
Argyle socks found in the garbage can
Bread fresh from the oven
Cauliflower soup
Dirty T-shirt in the laundry basket
Elephant poop
You get the idea. Create your own smelly alphabet and remember to use scents and odors in your writing.
Whether smells are "good" or "bad," they can bring up vivid emotions. Just think--your smelly alphabet could make someone laugh or cry!
