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This unique collection of more than150 sense-bound prompts helps you develop the skills you need to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details\u003cbr\u003e   • effectively use metaphor and comparative language\u003cbr\u003e   • add rhythm to your writing and manage phrasing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSongwriters, as well as writers of other genres, will benefit from this collection of sensory writing challenges. 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