“In writing. Dont use adjectives which merely tell us how you want us to feel about the thing you are describing. I mean, instead of telling us a thing was terrible, describe it so that well be terrified. Dont say it was delightful; make us say delightful when weve read the description. You see, all those words (horrifying, wonderful, hideous, exquisite) are only like saying to your readers, Please will you do my job for me. [Letter to Joan Lancaster, 26 June 1956]” ― C.S. Lewis, Letters to Children Challenge: Write a scene that will make us feel terrified.
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