![]() The descriptions pull us into their story: Vivid imagery creates a mental movieĮlif Shafak’s storytelling is extraordinarily vivid.Įven though I’ve never been to Turkey, it’s like I’m there, together with Leila-the main character of the book-and her friends. This post is about directing mental movies-a useful skill in any type of writing, whether you’re writing a novel, a business newsletter, a blog post, or a product description. A good storyteller directs a mental movie in the reader’s mind. We’re experiencing the story as if we’re there with the protagonist. ![]() Firstly, a good storyteller keeps a good pace and uses cliffhangers to keep us hooked so we’re eager to find out what’s happening next.Īnd secondly, a storyteller pulls readers into a different world. This book reminds me of the two basic requirements of good storytelling. I was reading the book 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak. ![]() What I was hearing, smelling, and seeing was not what was happening in my room. Good writers invite readers into a different world And I smell tobacco, sweat, fried food, and a whiff of salty sea air. I hear shoe-shine brushes rattling against brass boxes. I see tourists bent under the weight of their backpacks. ![]() I hear drivers catcalling out of car windows. Seconds later, I enter the hustle and bustle of an Istanbul market … The bright sunlight lights up the room, and my pillow feels comfy. Lying on the sofa for a mid-afternoon break, I hear a dove cooing. For a moment, I appreciate the peacefulness. ![]()
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