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Posts by Angela Ackerman

Weather Thesaurus

October 11, 2010

Below are samples of our popular Weather and Earthly Phenomenon Thesaurus. For the completely developed and enhanced thesaurus, please visit One Stop For Writers, where it has a permanent place…

Physical Feature Thesaurus

October 10, 2010

Below are samples of our popular Physical Feature Thesaurus. For the completely developed and enhanced thesaurus, please visit One Stop For Writers, where it has a permanent place within our…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Tropical Island City

October 9, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Tropical Island City

October 9, 2010

This post has been generously written by Janice Hardy, author of the Middle Grade Novel, Blue Fire, book two in the Healing Wars Trilogy. To see her excellent method of…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Love/Affection

October 7, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Love/Affection

October 7, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…

How to Craft a Strong Metaphor

October 4, 2010

How to Craft a Strong Metaphor

October 4, 2010

Metaphors. Most of us know we should use them, that they’re a good way to describe, but not everyone has a solid understanding of what they are. Seeing as metaphors…

Sight Security guard, video cameras, cashier wickets, pen on a chain, table for deposit slips, envelopes, forms, etc Tellers, Bank Manager behind desk, computer monitors, computers, drawers of cash, traveller’s…

Symbolism: Vulnerability

September 23, 2010

Symbolism: Vulnerability

September 23, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…

How to Show Characters Failing at Flirting

September 21, 2010

How to Show Characters Failing at Flirting

September 21, 2010

The other week, I made a list for Body Language associated with Flirting and had a huge response to the topic. Flirting is often a big component to teen fiction…

Symbolism Thesaurus: Unity

September 16, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus: Unity

September 16, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Peace/Harmony

September 9, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Peace/Harmony

September 9, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…