One of mine is using metaphors.
Because metaphors are fun.
They help clarify ideas.
And they make your writing stand out.
They add emotion to your idea, which makes them memorable.
In Paul Loomans’ excellent book ???? ???????, the author proposes a Zen-inspired method of time management.
He calls this method – time surfing.
Just like a surfer can’t control the waves of the ocean, we can’t control time.
Time passes by whether we like it or not. Comparing time to surfing creates a sense of movement, fluidity, and freedom.
It makes you think of excitement and lack of control at the same time.
Here is another metaphor from the same book.
Think of your To-Do list as a string of beads. Some beads may be shiny, colorful, and appealing; others may be dull and rather ugly. So are your tasks.
Some beads are big; some are tiny.
Just like your tasks.
Now your turn.
What metaphors speak to you?
How can you use them in your writing?