As writers, we like to aesthetically please our readers with the comprehension of compiled words. They visualize the complete product but fail to understand the thought process behind each sentence structuralized for your viewing pleasure; hence, the purpose of Writer’s Smock – to see the nitty-gritty that goes into our work. Although glamorized by readers, writers like myself struggle to search for that missing, or that appropriate word that will leave you “mesmerized”!
Notice above how I wrapped the word mesmerized in quotation marks. As an example, it took me possibly a good 2-3 minutes to contemplate the proper word to identify the notion. It was the first word that came into my mind that I saw best fit. Instead of using words that are maybe less intriguing like “charmed” or “gripped”, I could have used more compelling words such as “spellbound”, “captivated”, “bedazzled”, or “transfixed”. As you can see, I had multiple choices of synonyms to choose from.
Either or, these words are utilized for yours and my appeasement. Writing or typing a sentence is never easy. Finding the best words to reveal that floating intangible of understanding is sewn in the fingertips of my voluntary motion with the pen and paper.
This past week, I came to the conclusion that without resources such as the dictionary or the thesaurus, such words that are boundless to my knowledge may never have been birthed in a given sentence. I use the book of words (hardcopy or electronic) ones every single time. I can’t speak for other writers, but it is a definite requirement for me and will continue to entice you with the words and sentences that I can offer.
Jeff L.
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