Sensory Lists

Writing Class Notes: Sensory Lists
A writing exercise in writing a series of five sensory lists. The purpose of this exercise is to go back to the list when doing descriptions in your writing. My teacher said to assume every reader is blind, so you need to use description when you write. The reader wants details and can connect to you better if you do: "Show, don't tell". Another point she made was to not repeat words in the same writing. These are the five sensory lists and my responses to them as they relate to me. I only gave a couple, but you can write as many as you like.

1. Things that are magical - rainbows, unicorns
2. Favorite Smells - scented candles, freshly brewed coffee
3. Sounds I love - rain, wind chimes
4. Favorite Sights - watching people dance, ice skating
5. Favorite Feels - holding hands, cashmere