Our conversation with Blair Powless at the Dovetail continues. In this episode, Blair clarifies:

1. That we think about what words mean through denotation and connotation.

1. That a poetic awareness helps writers consider the layers and layers of meaning that word connotations bring to our writing.

1. That including poetic language like metaphors in our writing is a powerful way to make our ideas come alive.

If you hear a background slurp, my apologies. Sometimes I need a little coffee to keep me going. Listen in.