tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post5428003808267710304..comments2024-03-12T01:48:28.637-06:00Comments on Margo Berendsen: Insecure Writer: supercharged descriptionsMargo Berendsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-34066442693927170662015-05-11T12:40:30.150-06:002015-05-11T12:40:30.150-06:00I can't imagine describing from a blind person...I can't imagine describing from a blind person's POV. I probably should to improve my own descriptions. Thank you for the idea. Hope your Mother's Day was great!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-62996511919641277682015-05-11T07:44:18.347-06:002015-05-11T07:44:18.347-06:00This is such great advice, Margo! I'm definite...This is such great advice, Margo! I'm definitely going to try doing that - putting my characters in a situation where I have to describe things that they sense without using their eyesight. What gorgeous writing that book has!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-53024238243178756252015-05-10T15:42:21.944-06:002015-05-10T15:42:21.944-06:00Thanks for sharing that flip idea.Thanks for sharing that flip idea.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115085533635353291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-5126802102894192652015-05-09T19:02:06.008-06:002015-05-09T19:02:06.008-06:00Great description advice!Great description advice!Vicki Tremperhttp://www.vbtremper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-2714692460383737012015-05-08T16:15:42.206-06:002015-05-08T16:15:42.206-06:00Clever idea to eliminate sight and rely on the oth...Clever idea to eliminate sight and rely on the other senses. I struggle with scent and taste and that would really help.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-2092397418683875762015-05-07T13:55:39.940-06:002015-05-07T13:55:39.940-06:00These are nice examples you have shared. Since I&#...These are nice examples you have shared. Since I'm working on a food novel, I agree that there's more to describing something than with merely how it looks. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-81790268450616854812015-05-07T12:12:27.969-06:002015-05-07T12:12:27.969-06:00I like #1.That would be a great exercise. Really f...I like #1.That would be a great exercise. Really forces you to use the other senses. Thanks for visiting my blog.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-8618742424320526772015-05-07T12:09:17.621-06:002015-05-07T12:09:17.621-06:00Oh now I want to read your travel through a wormho...Oh now I want to read your travel through a wormhole description. I have a wormhole in one of my stories too and I chose an unusual way to describe it - as if being part of painting. Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-28531683932114014522015-05-07T12:07:52.704-06:002015-05-07T12:07:52.704-06:00Definitely read it!!! I plan to re-read parts to r...Definitely read it!!! I plan to re-read parts to really soak up the amazing writing and characters.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-20905754634308454492015-05-06T17:35:43.228-06:002015-05-06T17:35:43.228-06:00I've had this book on hold for a long time, so...I've had this book on hold for a long time, so I hope I can read it soon. Just from your quotes, I can tell I'm going to love it. These are great tips. I especially liked the flipped example as it's something I'd never thought of. I, too, go on reading binges when I'm stuck--it's good for the soul. :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-74472308867733752482015-05-06T12:02:20.196-06:002015-05-06T12:02:20.196-06:00Margo, I used the "flipped" description ...Margo, I used the "flipped" description describing what someone experiences as they travel through a wormhole. This is a very powerful writing tool. Great post!<br /><br />Stephen Tremp<br />IWSG Co-host<br />Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.com