Saturday, 24 September 2011

Describing landscapes and atmospheres



Document by Teresa Jardim
Document by Teresa Jardim 

Document by Teresa Jardim
Document by Sara Jardim
Beach vocabulary

Document by Sara Jardim
Document by Sara Jardim
In your descriptions of landscapes and places don't forget to involve the senses. Use descriptions that stir all five senses:
  • Touch - the material felt like liquid silk against her skin.
  • Sight - The sea was a mixture of turquoise and jade, sprinkled with diamonds.
  • Smell - The pungent aroma of curry permeated the restaurant.
  • Taste - The lemon juice soured her tongue.
  • Hearing - The sounds of the harp cascaded over the years like ripples of water.
Creative writing is just that; a form of writing that uses language to create word pictures ina person's mind. A writer can pen a few sentences and through word choice, can transport the reader to a different world. It just takes an understanding of language and lots of practice.