Heavy snow blew across parts of Kansas yesterday. Our town, Manhattan, is in the north central part of the state. We were predicted to get 1-2 inches, since we were on the edge of the storm. My daughter lives two hours east and south of us. She had freezing rain, thundersnow, ice, and around 5 inches of snow on Thursday. Towns around her had up to ten inches. And for us? Zip! None! Nary a flake!
We, of course, have had our share of snow and blizzard conditions in the past, but this time we were fortunate. Our roads were dry and our sky clear. If you live in an area where snowstorms are the norm, you can relate to the photo I selected for a writing exercise today.
It's the perfect one for a photo prompt. Either write a descriptive paragraph using sensory details and super adjectives, or write a full story. Remember to spend some time studying the photo before you start writing. Take time to absorb everything you see. Besides the main focus, check the small details. You might make a list of words that describe a scene like this. Put some emotion into what you write.
These exercises are often scoffed at by some writers, but others find they are great practice and some have even come up with a story to finish and submit to a publication. Most of all, have fun with this exercise. Unlike the freewrite exercise, this one has no time limit.
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