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Posts by Angela Ackerman

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Ocean/Sea Bed

October 17, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Ocean/Sea Bed

October 17, 2009

Sight sand, shells, sea cucumber, coral (brain, staghorn, sea fan, sea whip), rocks, fish (tuna, cod, swordfish, clown fish, salmon, blow fish, sunfish, sailfish, marlin, grouper) octopus, crabs, clams, conch…

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Gold

October 15, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Gold

October 15, 2009

Real World Comparisons: Jewelry (wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, chain necklaces, watches, etc) 1st place medal or trophy Bullion, gold coin, doubloon, sovereigns, etc Nuggets, bars Chocolate bar wrappers (Cara milk,…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waiting Room

October 10, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waiting Room

October 10, 2009

Sight Tattered magazines, coffee table filled with magazines and travel books, cardboard holders with pamphlets, advertisement posters on the walls, a receptionist’s desk, hallway leading to exam rooms, rows of…

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Star

October 8, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Star

October 8, 2009

Natural: Star aniseApple core cross sectionStar fishBalloon flowerLillyTomato stem… Man-made: Star of DavidSheriff’s badgeChristmas tree topperStar of FameGold star stickersWheel rims… Synonyms: pentagram, hexagram, pentacle, starred Describing a shape…

Creating Effective Atmosphere: FALL

October 6, 2009

Creating Effective Atmosphere: FALL

October 6, 2009

As writers, we think carefully on the setting we use for our stories. The where and when of each scene is not only an anchor for both story and characters,…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Basement

October 3, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Basement

October 3, 2009

Sight Wooden steps, cement floor with small cracks in it, floor drain, cobwebs, bare bulb light with a string pull switch, washing machine, dryer, freezer, boxes, recycling bins, bins full…

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Pitted

October 1, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Pitted

October 1, 2009

Natural: Unpolished marble Sandstone Orange peel Honeycomb Acne scars Barnacles… Man-made: Old concrete (sidewalks,etc) Cracker tops (Ritz, soda) Weathered brick Rust blooms Golf balls Sponges… Synonyms: pock, honeycombed, cratered, pocked,…

Setting Thesarus Entry: Church

September 26, 2009

Setting Thesarus Entry: Church

September 26, 2009

Sight Wooden pews, arranged into rows, a shelf on the back of each pew holding a bible and song book, an altar, pulpit, crucifixes, crosses, rosaries, decorative banners with key…

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Gray

September 24, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Gray

September 24, 2009

Real World Comparisons: Light: Gray hair Ashes Fog Cobwebs Brain Smoke… Medium: Wolves Cement Pewter Metals (mercury, tin, etc) Lemur Sharks… Dark: Storm clouds Streets Pencil lead Elephants Charcoal Cavities……

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Garage Sale

September 20, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Garage Sale

September 20, 2009

Sight long, rickety tables covered with kids’ toys, stuffed animals, board games, sports equipment, books, coffee mugs, plates, corelle, cookie sheets, baskets, cutlery, vases, bowls, old christmas decorations, knick-knacks, collectibles…