Time to be a Spy

Some people say creative writing is challenging. I agree because we’re not all superheroes (though I’m not going to give up wishing). But there is a way to make creative writing easier through spy training.

I’m not referring to completing obstacle courses, disguises and building rafts. I’m referring to the sharpening of your five senses. This is easier said than done but here is a way to practice:

Go and sit in a café or restaurant and watch the people around you (sight), take note of their body language, for example do they keep fidgeting or tugging their ears. If you’re feeling nosy you can listen to what they order or just the many sounds around you (hearing). Whilst you wait for your food or drink you can feel (touch) the table and chair, are they hard and cold or soft and comfortable? When your food and or drink comes you can first smell it (smell) and then eat it (taste).

Using your five senses makes writing so much more fascinating to read and it helps you to get into the writing as well. Plus practicing your spy skills will make sure you’re ready to help when someone needs saving from an evil villain.