Grammar Punk Blog

Wednesdays will be all about writing. All kinds of writing, pertaining to all kinds of writers. 

Words. Just ask any writer and they’ll tell you any story, of any length begins with words. Of course, you’re a writer; you already knew that. But have you really thought of it that way. That it all begins with words. Words tell the story, words can paint pictures, evoke emotions, create mood, illuminate, motivate, and captivate. It all comes down to words. The trick is to choose theright words.

Don’t be afraid of words. Study them, explore them, play with them, pay attention to the ones used by your favorite writers. Remember to use:

• Words about the 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound)
• Words that paint pictures
• Words that set mood
• Words that describe a location (setting)
• Words that fit a specific genre or theme
• Words that fit your character’s type
• Words that bring your reader into the story with your characters
• Words that bring the story to life, words that spring off the pages and stay with your reader
• Words that evoke, provoke, entertain, tweak, hum, chuckle, shriek, shine, shudder, and crow

In the coming weeks we’ll explore the many and varied types of writing, from expository, to non-fiction, to creative. And we’ll play with words. Lots and lots of words.

“Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader. Not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.”  —E.L. Doctorow