how to write/speak descriptively

any suggestions?

my vocabulary becomes limited when I am trying to explain something to someone or paint a picture or teach them something.

Like, I can’t tell a story.

helppp

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How you process idea in your brain, thats how you put in words.

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hmm

that means i dont observe/read as well as i should and hence can’t replicate or summarize it?

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well you did a wonderful job just now…
just keep doing it :slight_smile:

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It’s called a thesaurus..

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Read some of long post Savera ’ s work.

First round goes to Mr. Monk.

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:eek: Monk giving advice on how to be descriptive? :hayaa:

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I have heard it comes with reading a lot.
How much do you read ?

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That explains your post about ‘open-mind’..:slight_smile:

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yes

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a thesaurus can’t help communicate ideas!!

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I think it can..

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Shakespeare type ke logoN ke saath uThnaa baiThnaa shur’u kareN…Khud ba Khud aa jaayegii! :smiley:

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start a daily, weekly blog.
If that wont help then refer to Zarreena Aapa ke nuskhe aur Zubaida aapa ke totke.

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Read a lot. I need to work on my vocab too.
Try reading books on eloquence.

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i try to read…but then I also have a short attention span sooo..that doesnt work either :crying:

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you can’t learn/acquire anything effortlessly…you have got to invest your time and energy.

Watch American sitcoms and stand-up comedy acts. The best way of saying a lot in fewer words is an art, and good sitcom writers are master of that

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Suggest a few sitcoms and stand-up comedies for us to watch :smiley:

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yes