Ever sat there and wondered how to describe a beautiful scene ahead of you? Well with these tips hopefully I might be able to help... and maybe share some of my own favourite descriptions that I have come up with.
1) When you're describing a scene in your head or a picture or are lucky enough to be in scenic place, make sure you take in all the surroundings. Look at every bit of movement, look at every colour, take time to assess the landscape.
2) Start off by describing the senses, what can you see? What can you smell? Is it a pleasant place or does it bring up bad images.
3) Maybe add in a character, describe what he or she is feeling standing in that place... do they feel awe, maybe stunned, maybe disgusted?
4) Try to leave a lasting impact on the reader! Don't be afraid to chop bits out or squeeze things in here and there! Don't be afraid to change up your ideas, no one gets it right first time!
5) Add some emotion to the surroundings... complete the picture as it were. Give that rock some feelings! For example: the rock stood out from the earth, cold, hard, ready to take action like a waiting soldier!
6) Use things like personification, similes and metaphors! Anything you can think of!
7) Another thing, don't stop reading! Reading is invaluble, you see new words put into new contexts everyday.
Good luck :) x
P.S comments are very welcome.. please be kind this is my first blog so I am open to constructive criticism :)
Hope I've helped, please tell me if you think I need to improve :) x
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