Get the Picture: Writing is Visual

People don't tend to think of writing as a visual art. And in its execution, maybe it isn't; the actual shapes of the words on the page don't tell the story. But if you're doing your job, those shapes should be translating to images within the reader's mind. A really good writer can make the reader see the story unfold like a movie in their mind. When you sit down to write, you should have a picture of the action, the characters, the setting, in your mind. And because writing is so visual, I find that visual prompts are often the most effective. Visual prompts tap into a different, more intuitive, less "logical" or mechanical part of the brain. So for today, I offer you a collection of pictures I find visually interesting.

A disclaimer: I don't own or have permission for any of these photos. They're just what popped up when I googled certain words or phrases. 

This picture inspired the main character of my book, Four Kisses for the End of the World.

For some real fun, check out this link to some totally random stock photos. (#4 is a personal favorite) Can't get enough? Check out these, too. Some repeats, but come on. Who can get enough of Guy With Cake as Pillow?