What’s That Noise?

Your characters don’t live in a noiseless vacuum. Add elements of noise to whatever you’re writing.

Here’s 42 words to add to your draft right now to make your story louder:

Squelch

Slap

Clink

Clatter

Beep

Sizzle

Snap

Crack

Clang

Rustle

Rumble

Fizz

Gurgle

Drip

Crackle

Glug

Splash

Trickle

Squeal 

Squeak

Hiss

Swish

Creak

Buzz

Blip

Knock 

Rattle

Splat

Clunk

Thud

Ping

Clash

Whack

Scrape

Smash

Slam

Honk

Pop

Whir

Tick

Click 

Bang

(always end with a bang)