Member Lounge: Sensory Details, Skill Sharpening & Holiday Writing with Anna Conathan

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Has anyone ever told you that your story foundations are there—but your world just doesn’t feel “alive”? That there’s structure, but not voice? That they can’t quite see what you’re describing—or, perhaps, they don’t understand how it’s all supposed to feel?

Sensory details can help with everything from general reader enjoyment to reader investment in your character to—yes, really—comprehension.

When you need to appeal to an agent and get your story and message across fast, sensory details can be the quickest, most effective way to make a vivid impression that stays through their full day of meetings—and brings them back to your work as soon as they’re free.

If your world is so vivid they miss their subway stop, you know you’re on the right track.

Luckily, this year is full of real life examples to use as practice.  

The holidays are full of sensory overload, behavioral oddities, and odd and obscure seasonal rituals. Character quirks abound! Your aunt and uncle obsessively bedazzle their home with lights. Your mother, the rogue bargain hunter, who ignores all carefully curated gift lists. In a few short (and dark) weeks, one can experience tender traditions and high holy drama. Whether the season brings you glee or suffering, there is so much to write about.

Join writing coach and comedian Anna Conathan who will feed you festive prompts and lead you through a guided holiday writing experience.