Tag: writing
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Using Sensory Details in Storytelling
When telling a story, sensory details can be a powerful tool to captivate your audience. However, I know from experience that this can be a difficult skill to master. Overthinking (which is something I personally dealt with) and failing to incorporate our surroundings can hinder our ability to create a compelling narrative. After all, one…
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Techniques for respectfully writing about trauma
One of the first questions people ask me is, “How can you help others share such deeply distressing personal experiences?” Some may ponder about my own emotions and compassion. It’s truly challenging for most individuals to listen to harrowing events, considering our natural emotional responsiveness. Expressing sympathy or empathy is not uncommon, and in my…
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The importance of research in writing
I will never forget the mini panic attack I experienced when I decided to write my first memoir, Once Upon a Child. I was overwhelmed with anxiety because I was determined to ensure that I shared accurate information about the reality of experiencing miscarriages. I firmly believed that my story held great significance and had…
