Writing about a critique sandwich last week must have made me hungry. Today I have food on my mind.
These sugary donuts make me want to dive into the box and eat one. (Or even two!)
In real life, we can see, touch, taste, and smell these donuts. (We can maybe hear them if the frosting slides off in a big glop.)
In our writing, we have to see, touch, smell, and taste with words. How do we choose the right words, so that our readers long to step into our story and pop donuts into their mouths?
Just as in real life, we use our five senses.
Pick a donut from this box. Is it the braided cruller, or the donut with pink sprinkles?
What does it look like? The frosted donut was a pink, round rainbow with sprinkles.
What does it feel like? The sticky frosting felt like a smooth river of caramel.
What does it smell like? The cloying scent of the fat, puffy, sugary donut overpowered the room.
What does it taste like? The chocolate donut exploded in my mouth like cocoa fireworks.
Did you notice I used similes and metaphors to describe the donuts? Making comparisons is a great way to tap into our senses.
What does your donut look, feel, smell, and taste like?
