Thank you for joining us in The Writer’s Playground series!
Here we run through writing games to spark imagination and sharpen your craft.
Today’s Exercise is
Texture Board
- Objective: To expand descriptive vocabulary by trans-lating tactile sensations into character and setting details.
- How to Play:
- Create a “texture board” or a “mystery bag” with several items possessing distinct textures (e.g., sandpaper, a piece of silk, a cold stone, velcro, tree bark).
- Each writer touches one of the items without looking at it.
- They then have 10 minutes to write a paragraph describing a character, a location, or an atmosphere using words and concepts inspired by that tactile sensation. For example, a “sandpaper” character might have a rough voice and abrasive personality, while a “silk” setting might be luxurious but treacherous.
- Best for: Metaphorical thinking, expanding descriptive language, and characterization.
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