“I’ve always had a theory that some of us are born with nerve endings longer than our bodies.”

― Joy Harjo, In Mad Love and War

Writing Prompt

She was convinced that she was a part of the world. Not in the way everyone was. Yes, she lived in the world, she stood on the world, but it was more than that. It was like she was the world. She tried to explain her theory to her friend, but he just brushed her off, joking that he was an alien. It wasn’t until roots sprouted from her feet that people started to believe her.

Writing Tip

Consider how it feels when no one believes you. How does it feel to be so convicted that nothing can change your mind? How can you put that feeling into words? Feelings can sometimes be difficult to express when writing. We all feel things, sure, but we all feel differently and to different degrees. For example, when I get anxious, I can feel it in my stomach. Sometimes I get nauseous or it feels like this wave of fear runs through me, like when you go down that first hill on a roller coaster. When you write emotion, consider the diction you use. The character isn’t just sad, they’re devastated, disheartened, or maybe just disappointed. How does their body hold that emotion? Perhaps they lash out. Or maybe, they shrink. So don’t just tell us how your character feels, give us the whole visceral ride.

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