The Power of Observation in Creative Writing

Creativity isn't just about waxing eloquent about thecoffee, or are you overwhelmed by the cologne of
beauty of athe man sitting next to
woodland stream or a rugged seashore. In fact, theyou? What does the bench or chair or ground feel like
most difficultunder you?
creativity is often the most rewarding: being creativeTake it all in. Then write!Search for the best word to
with the everydaydescribe every single sight, smell, gesture,
aspects of life. That means being observant aboutfeeling, sound, and anything else you can think of. If
everything -- and Iyour writing is
mean everything -- around you.Start with thismissing any of the five senses -- sight, smell, sound,
exercise:Sit down on in a park, the mall, Starbucks --touch, and even
wherever there are a lot oftaste -- go back and rework it.Creativity through
sights, smells, sounds. Use all five senses to take inobservation is a lot of work, but once you've mastered
your surroundings.
Do you hear the scraping of dry leaves or the hiss ofit, your writing will be all the richer and more rewarding
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