1d • General discussion
“Close the Distance”
Write a short passage (150–300 words) where your goal is to eliminate distance between the reader and the experience.
Start with a sentence that tells something abstract or generalized.Then rewrite it immediately beneath in a way that shows it concretely.
Repeat this pattern 3–5 times:
- First line: distant, conceptual, or explanatory
- Second line: immediate, sensory, specific
By the end, the reader should feel like they’ve moved from hearing an idea…to standing inside it.
Example:
He was nervous about the meeting.
His thumb kept catching on the frayed edge of his notebook while he watched the second hand drag itself around the clock.
Constraint: You are not allowed to add more meaning in the second line. Only translate what’s already there into lived experience.
Here are some see ideas:
- The dog looked hungry.
- The girl was hurt.
- The car was noisy.
- The table wobbled.
Reflection: Which version felt more honest? The first, or the second? Why?
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“Close the Distance”
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