Showing posts with label Harnessing smells is a powerful tool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harnessing smells is a powerful tool. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Harnessing the Power of Smell in Our Writing


by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

Sensory perception is a powerful tool in our writing, especially the sense of smell. What a character smells can—
  • Affect memory
  • Impact life experiences
  • Form judgments—positive or negative
  • Destroy relationships
  • Solve problems
  • Impact taste

Each literary element can be enhanced with the power of smell. When we overlook this gem, our story lacks an aspect that of what makes us alive.