tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post1106090807982651846..comments2024-03-15T05:16:15.397-06:00Comments on Writing While the Rice Boils: The Nose Knows: Infusing Scents and Smells Into Your WritingDebbie Maxwell Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-87888511242310564052012-11-01T08:53:13.753-06:002012-11-01T08:53:13.753-06:00That's what I'm trying to do, too, Tessa. ...That's what I'm trying to do, too, Tessa. It's sometimes easier to do it in revision, since I don't always think of the senses while I'm writing.<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-36140345635912750802012-11-01T08:51:19.395-06:002012-11-01T08:51:19.395-06:00I've been trying to include more senses in Pur...I've been trying to include more senses in <i>Purple Moon</i> recently, so these resources will be very helpful to me. Thanks!Tessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-52943185028526821572012-11-01T08:11:40.811-06:002012-11-01T08:11:40.811-06:00I do the same thing. Somehow it's easy to over...I do the same thing. Somehow it's easy to overlook smells, and they're one of the most powerful things! Great idea to do it when you're taking a break. I should try that.<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-45202204326949721792012-10-31T23:43:21.297-06:002012-10-31T23:43:21.297-06:00Ah, this is good. One of the workshops I attended...Ah, this is good. One of the workshops I attended at PPWC mentioned that you need to cover all five senses in a scene. I realized I was often overlooking smell, so I've been working on that. I try to take a break and look at a scene with the question of whether I've covered all the senses.<br /><br />Shannon at <a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-27992090994497869092012-10-31T17:01:27.314-06:002012-10-31T17:01:27.314-06:00Glad you can use the info--and thanks for the twee...Glad you can use the info--and thanks for the tweet! I'm sure your retreat will be fabulous! Glad the book got there in time.<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-88885620736412374412012-10-31T16:46:49.990-06:002012-10-31T16:46:49.990-06:00These are very helpful links, Debbie...I'm sav...These are very helpful links, Debbie...I'm saving them and tweeting them! Did I tell you your package arrived safely a few weeks ago? I'm taking a writier's retreat at the end of November, so I am looking forward to using the kit...thanks!<br />Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-79749415423779087422011-05-19T16:14:19.336-06:002011-05-19T16:14:19.336-06:00I guess sometimes a 'seat of the pants' po...I guess sometimes a 'seat of the pants' post works out. Got up this morning with no idea what I was doing, but thanks to all of you who wrote about scents and inspired me. :)<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-23063181639048052622011-05-19T14:34:04.518-06:002011-05-19T14:34:04.518-06:00Thanks for an informative post, Debbie! I've b...Thanks for an informative post, Debbie! I've been trying to incorporate more senses into my current WIP and smells are always fun to add. <br /><br />PS~Thanks for linking to one of my posts :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-74115436973535835582011-05-19T12:47:44.505-06:002011-05-19T12:47:44.505-06:00It is easy to forget when writing how powerful sen...It is easy to forget when writing how powerful senses can be when they're used the correct way in your story. Smells, colors, tastes, etc. can all trigger a specific memory or capture a certain mood, enhancing your story for your readers.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing these links!Tessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-76898732086896246232011-05-19T12:10:38.614-06:002011-05-19T12:10:38.614-06:00I agree that smell is greatly underused as a writi...I agree that smell is greatly underused as a writing tool. I find that most of my favorite smells are ones that are related to holidays--emotional times with strong links to memory. Thanks for the mention, and for all the resources to utilize the sense of smell!<br /><br />Becca @ The Bookshelf MuseBecca Puglisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945707666707799601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-91053066261773772272011-05-19T09:23:10.846-06:002011-05-19T09:23:10.846-06:00Agreed! Smell is very underused in fiction. I lov...Agreed! Smell is very underused in fiction. I love The Bookshelf Muse for reminding myself about some of those common scents.Jessica Brockmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333664969192588015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-12602885926261996102011-05-19T09:18:51.081-06:002011-05-19T09:18:51.081-06:00Great post, and I love how you have linked to all ...Great post, and I love how you have linked to all these other smell posts! Absolutely smell is a huge sensory tool, and it's one that we need to remind ourselves to use more (myself included). <br /><br />Thanks for the mention--you rock!<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.com