{"product_id":"9781599638683","title":"Word Painting Revised Edition: The Fine Art of Writing Descriptively","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaint Masterful Descriptions on the Page!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting 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. \u003ci\u003eWord Painting Revised Edition\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to color your canvas with descriptions that captivate readers. Inside, you'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop your powers of observation to uncover rich, evocative descriptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover and craft original and imaginative metaphors and similes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffectively and accurately describe characters and settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave description seamlessly through your stories, essays, and poems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eWord Painting Revised Edition\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you in the creation of your own literary masterpiece.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Temple Publications International, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035838103792,"sku":"9781599638683","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781599638683_p0.jpg?v=1763814075","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781599638683","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}