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Posts by Angela Ackerman

Sight trees, bamboo, shrubbery, bees, mosquitoes, sidewalks, wooden walkways, buildings, fenced enclosures, glassed-in enclosures, well-worn animal paths from pacing, fences, concession stand, restrooms, picnic tables, gift shop, informative signs, vending…

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Red

July 2, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Red

July 2, 2009

Real World Comparisons: Light: Rhubarb Cayenne pepper Strawberries Watermelon Radishes Ladybugs… Medium: Red bell pepper Oscar red carpet Stop signs, yield signs, no entry signs Cranberries Canadian Red Cross symbol…

Writing 101: How to Show, Not Tell (Part One)

May 18, 2008

Writing 101: How to Show, Not Tell (Part One)

May 18, 2008

Show-Don’t-Tell is one of the cardinal rules for authors who want to engage readers and pull them into the story. But it’s one of the most challenging to understand and…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Confidence/Pride

May 15, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Confidence/Pride

May 15, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Hatred

May 8, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Hatred

May 8, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Disgust

May 1, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Disgust

May 1, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Love/Attraction

April 24, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Love/Attraction

April 24, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Enthusiasm

April 17, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Enthusiasm

April 17, 2008

Evaluating Critique Feedback

April 11, 2008

Evaluating Critique Feedback

April 11, 2008

So, you’ve mastered your anxiety and have placed your manuscript into the crittery waters of a new critique group. You wait, compulsively checking your inbox for the feedback to roll…