Hollywood script doctor John Truby says that successful movies are written with images first, words second.We are such a visually oriented culture. But we are trained in school to communicate with words first. Images are considered random, illogical, somewhat dangerous. In my experience, writer’s block occurs when we become too word-based. Freeing ourselves requires tuning into our natural, childlike ability to perceive images.
This week, explore the two languages we use as writers: the language of words and the language of images. Both are necessary to a good book.
For ten minutes, pay attention to images around you. What can you perceive when you remind yourself of details perceived via the five senses?