A figure artist I know once told me that when she needs to get back to learning the basics, she goes back to eggs, sketching them to learn anew form and shadow and shape. 'An egg a day.' I like that idea.

Writers may not be able to draw eggs, but we can write about them. 

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Egg #4: Walking on Eggshells

You may be familiar with the expression 'walking on eggshells.' It is often used to describe the feeling of being around a person whose behavior or personality is prone to sudden and unexpected change. Imagine you are driving through an isolated area of the country. You stop at a local tavern for a drink. When you step inside the door, you see that the entire floor is littered with eggshells. Describe the sensation of walking across those eggshells to take a seat at the bar.

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