Crafting Metaphors for Better Stories
7Figure of speech, metaphor, symbols, and imagery can be difficult to craft and even more difficult to use successfully. That's why, in today's video, I'm sharing my advice and when and how to use metaphor!
I'm CC Lepki--a writer from Indiana with a degree in English and over ten years of writing experience. I write tragedy, young adult fiction, and urban fantasy. Check out my novels, "Hero", "A History of Harry", and “fine.”, FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
Check out my website: https://cclepkiwrites.com
A History of Harry: https://amzn.to/3ditqUO
Hero: https://amzn.to/393AOAc
fine.: https://amzn.to/3u1WQxG
Don't forget to like and subscribe for more content! https://tinyurl.com/y5mo6pul
Show your support on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ccwrites
Follow me on twitch: https://twitch.tv/cc_writes
Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/cclepkiwrites
Special thanks for images and footage used in this video:
Video Clips from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3jBki1H
Man buttoning his waist coat Video by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3lJDrj8
Person reading book Video by KoolShooters from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3hVVQIp
Mechanic tightening bolts Video by cottonbro from Pexels: https://bit.ly/390DwsI
Doctor in her office Video by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3lJDrj8
Writing and erasing on a sheet of paper Video by Free Videos from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3lLF5Rd
Reflection of outer space on a woman’s helmet Video by Kindel Media from Pexels: https://bit.ly/2XKqsWl
Halloween cookies in a spinning motion Video by Monstera from Pexels: https://bit.ly/2XKqJZn
Flowers and a glass of water Video by Olya Kobruseva from Pexels: https://bit.ly/39oPzA2
City skyline in the sunset Video by 85 Trol from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3kw0RJr
Playing catch the bait with a cat Video by cottonbro from Pexels: https://bit.ly/390DwsI
Pages of a Book Being Flipped Video by Kelly Lacy from Pexels: https://bit.ly/2VBhNUK
A beautiful woman sitting eyes closed with her back to the tree Video by Yaroslav Shuraev from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3hPlJJR
Tree with white and purple flowers Video by Luis Quintero from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3kpNjiu
River water streaming on rocks Video by Tom Fisk from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3u2W6dw
Woman in red blazer smiling Photo by cottonbro from Pexels: https://bit.ly/390DwsI
happy-african-woman-in-traditional-outfit-near-djembe Photo by Ayodeji Fatunla from Pexels
A woman dancing in jest outdoors Video by Fauxels from Pexels: https://bit.ly/3lOcniy