 Short Stories: September 06, 2023 Issue [#12162] |
This week: Will you fall for it? Edited by: Lilli 🧿 ☕  
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“The weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper.”
~ unknown
“Pale amber sunlight falls across
The reddening October trees,
That hardly sway before a breeze
As soft as summer: summer’s loss
Seems little, dear! on days like these.”
~ Ernest Dowson, "Autumnal"
“Autumn teaches us the beauty of letting go.
Growth requires release—it’s what the trees do.”
~ Ka’ala
“Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.”
~ Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing
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Autumn is often regarded as one of the most beautiful seasons, spreading colors that refresh us after a hot summer. It's no wonder why many people look forward to this time of year!
When describing the season in your writing, the first thing to remember is to “show, don’t tell.” Readers don’t want to be told they want to be shown. So, how does one show information? If we take seasons or weather as an example, which can be used for metaphorical purposes within the telling of a story, we can uncover how to show information to the reader instead of telling them.
There are five ways to paint autumn into your writing. You know them as the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and feel (touch). If you can harness the power of the senses, you can show anything you want to your reader. Showing is more about tapping into the reader’s imagination and letting them run with the idea than providing cold, hard facts.
What triggers your senses during autumn? Make a list of what comes to mind when you correlate your senses to the season.
 Sight
Bright yellow, orange, and fiery red leaves cling to their spot on trees before they fall, dropping to the ground. Falls version of a field of wildflowers. The Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn are spectacular; the mountainsides are covered in splashes of color.
 Sound
The rustling sounds that dry, orange maple leaves make as they float around the sidewalk. The howling, whistling noise of the wind as it whips between buildings and trees.
 Smell
A spicy, red hot, cinnamon-scented candle burning. Pumpkin, cinnamon, and other spices combining as you prepare Grandma's pumpkin pie recipe. The smell of the sweet grass and fresh air mixing together can conjure hometown memories.
 Taste
While not a popular choice with everyone, the aroma of a Pumpkin Spice Latte can transport a person right into autumn, even if it's 90 degrees outside; at least it works for me, lol. Think of the taste of your favorite soup or stew and how warm it makes you feel on a chilly fall evening.
Touch
Rough and ragged tree trunks, the crunching of leaves beneath your feet or in your hands as you rake. A slight sprinkle of mist from the fog as you make your way inside.
Once you’ve noted everything your senses recognize about autumn, you can begin to weave them into your story. With a bit of practice, you can begin to add texture and description without telling readers anything.
 Do you need some prompts to get you thinking about Fall?
 Write about a lost scarf.
Write a story in which a 'pumpkin spice latte' plays a crucial role.
Start your story with a character taking a sip of hot apple cider.
Write a story about a character who is deeply affected by the changing of the seasons.
Start your story with a leaf falling.
Write about a farmer bringing in their harvest.
Write a story that ends with the sentence: "And that was the first and last time that I tried to bake a pumpkin pie." |
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