Help!! i suck at descriptive writing. What can i do to improve?

Answer 1

Try to think of the basics first--the color, feel, smell, sounds, shape, and possible taste. Then describe these each in as much detail as possible. Write down what the object(s) compares to. Try mentioning anything that it reminds you of or something else it could be. Maybe write down the first reaction it gives you.

Hope these tips help.

Answer 2

Here's an exercise -- get a common object, like an apple, and over-describe it. Remember to use all five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and feel) -- and even your sixth if you should happen to get "psychic vibes" from it! LOL! Look at it as if you were a midget as small as an ant, and if you were a giant as large as a skyscraper. Imagine you are an alien, and describe it.

Now, that you've got a page or three of description in front of you, cut it down to what seems most important to you. Think about your sentences as a reader -- what will make the apple really come alive? Everyone knows apples are red, so if it's green or orange, that's an important point. Maybe it's wrinkled, or maybe it's plump. How does it fit into what you want to tell about the apple?

Try this on various objects, and you should be able to describe better and better. If this is for English class, don't be afraid to go overboard. Your teacher will tell you when you are going crazy with it (-:.

Answer 3

well u need to plan before ur writing anything decriptive...firstly know the minimum number of pages/words u need to write..Then divde the entire essay into parts....minimum 3..
The First part: u start with this part/para the size of this part should be around 5-10 lines.it should contain the purpose of writing this essay or how did u land bout writing it.
Teh second part should contain all detail regarding the thing/object or instance ur trying to explain....this can be subdivided into 3 paras again. in all u should explain the approach, the content and the the result in this part.
Teh third part is like an epilogue and should be in the form of a summary to close in a maximum of 10 lines...if there si more...then try to move some of the content in the 2nd part itself..

I hope this helps...but remmeber..desciptive wiriting is more bout planing..like an experiment in your chemistry class

Answer 4

well, the best thing to do is to show don't tell... use the 1st person perspective unless told to do a narrative... (nobody ever saysw to make a narrative, they suck) remember to use your senses while writing, include (taste, touch, sight, smell, hearing) the two most obvious are the sight and hearing (hearing especially for females) ... so make suer that you include the other 3... remember show don't tell (dont say .... It was a cold rainy night on September 5) say (The rain is coming down in sheets, my wiper blades making broad arches in a useless attempt to cast aside the rain. I slow down to a crawling pace, my eyes alert and focused as if I by some miracle I could force my mind to see against this mirky abyss...)

Answer 5

Try writing a paragraph about a random object in the room. State what it is and everything that you can tell about it by looking at it. Then go through the five senses (sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste) and see what else you can write about it that you missed.

Then look at your paragraph. Look at every noun and supply an adjective to complement it. If you already have an adjective, add another one. If you use vague words like "big" or "weak", replace them with cooler words like "humongous" or "frail".

Practice and revise! Writing well is hard work. But have fun.

Here's an example, starting with a couple of sentences:

(Object: Water bottle...)

"There is a water bottle on my desk. It is cylindrical and half-full with water. It has the words 'Crystal Geyser' on the label."

(With more 'senses' added...)

"There is a water bottle on my desk. It is cylindrical and half-full with water. It has the words 'Crystal Geyser' on the label. It feels bumpy and squashable. It smells like it has been out in the sun too long. It is in a semicircle of water because I don't have a coaster. The water inside is still delicious, even after two days."

(With more adjectives...)

"There is a 16.9 ounce water bottle on my desk. It is skinny, cylindrical, and half-full (or half-empty?) with tap water. It has the words 'Crystal Geyser' on the label (appropriately enough). It feels bumpy, flimsy, and squashable. It smells like it has been out in the intense, roasting sun just a little too long. It is standing in a tiny semicircle of water because I don't have a coaster. The bit of water inside is still fresh and delicious, even after two full days."

There. I could continue to describe the bottle by saying what is near it, why it's there, the story surrounding it, or by simply continuing to observe it and add adjectives.

If you run out of ideas, calm down, take a walk or a drink of water, and come back to the project later.

May God bless you.

Answer 6

You may be trying to compose and edit at the same time. Don't think about what you're writing; just let your description flow. You can always go back and edit later.

Answer 7

Fall in love with something and try to explain it. Read more advanced books that will teach you ways to describe complex objects. Perhaps listen to more literate artistic music.

Answer 8

Learn about the tools of writing that make it more effective. Metaphors, similes, onomontopeia, hyperbole, etc.

Answer 9

get some object ,look at it at all angles for a while and describes everything you see,feel,what it reminds you of ect...

Answer 10

adjectives, adjectives, adjectives.
thesaurus the simpler words.