The Power of Contrast in Description
By Marcy Kennedy (@MarcyKennedy)
Readers need description to help them imagine the story world and to keep them grounded in the story, but often it’s considered the slow, boring part.
It doesn’t have to be.
Done right, description keeps the pace moving and brings out our point-of-view character’s emotions, backstory, and conflicts. It can also add subtext, foreshadow, and build on the theme.
One of my favorite ways to bring description to life and make sure it serves a bigger purpose in the story is to use contrast. I’m excited Jami Gold has welcomed me back to her blog today to share how to make this work.
I hope you’ll join me there to find out about the power of contrast in description.
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