Regarding aphantasia. I just finished Mathematica by David Bessis a couple weeks ago and I would describe it as a how to guide for developing the minds eye, might be worth exploring. This "affliction" could, potentially, be to your advantage as a writer. Often times I'm able to visualize so vividly what I want to communicate when I attempt to express it in words it becomes flat and disappointing and goes straight to the bin. In other words your lack of ability to visualize could be what compels you to write.
I'll have to check that out -- thanks for the recommendation! I think I've gotten "better" (or, really, less bad) at visualization over time, but it's really more of an ability to conceptualize what things "should" look like as opposed to actually seeing them in my mind.
Not sure if I have aphantasia, but when someone tries to describe something to me I’m completely unable to visualize it. I can picture a black cat, but if you start describing how you framed your deck I’ll be instantly lost.
Good luck in the deer woods. I’ll be joining you this weekend out there.
Wow. You might have lost me at disparate threads.
I think I may have to just comment on the chili--it's perfect and I want some.
I love you. I hope the universe treats you well this weekend.
Regarding aphantasia. I just finished Mathematica by David Bessis a couple weeks ago and I would describe it as a how to guide for developing the minds eye, might be worth exploring. This "affliction" could, potentially, be to your advantage as a writer. Often times I'm able to visualize so vividly what I want to communicate when I attempt to express it in words it becomes flat and disappointing and goes straight to the bin. In other words your lack of ability to visualize could be what compels you to write.
I'll have to check that out -- thanks for the recommendation! I think I've gotten "better" (or, really, less bad) at visualization over time, but it's really more of an ability to conceptualize what things "should" look like as opposed to actually seeing them in my mind.
Not sure if I have aphantasia, but when someone tries to describe something to me I’m completely unable to visualize it. I can picture a black cat, but if you start describing how you framed your deck I’ll be instantly lost.
Good luck in the deer woods. I’ll be joining you this weekend out there.