Fiction Writing Techniques

verb to draw back or turn aside, as from a fixed point of interest

• She did not blench at the sight of the gruesome crime scene.
• I saw a spider on the wall and I couldn't help but blench.
• Don't blench, it's just a little bit of spicy food.
• His resolve did not blench in the face of adversity.

noun a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present

verb to indulge in pleasant daydreams

• She often found herself lost in a daydream during long meetings.
• I like to daydream about winning the lottery and traveling the world.
• I was totally daydreaming about my crush in class today.
• His mind was always off in a daydream, never fully present in reality.