<div><p>Paint Masterful Descriptions on the Page!</p><p>Writing strong descriptions is an art form, one that you need to carefully develop and practice. The words you choose to describe your characters, scenes, settings, and ideas--in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction--need to precisely illustrate the vision you want to convey. <i>Word Painting Revised Edition</i> shows you how to color your canvas with descriptions that captivate readers. Inside, you'll learn how to:</p><ul><li>Develop your powers of observation to uncover rich, evocative descriptions.</li><li>Discover and craft original and imaginative metaphors and similes.</li><li>Effectively and accurately describe characters and settings.</li><li>Weave description seamlessly through your stories, essays, and poems.</li></ul>You'll also find dozens of descriptive passages from master authors and poets--as well as more than one hundred exercises--to illuminate the process. Whether you are writing a novel or a poem, a memoir or an essay,<i>Word Painting Revised Edition</i> will guide you in the creation of your own literary masterpiece.<p></p></div>