Showing posts with label Harnessing the Power of Smell in Our Writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harnessing the Power of Smell in Our Writing. 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.