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Posts by Becca Puglisi

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Woods at Night

March 5, 2011

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Woods at Night

March 5, 2011

There is a forest entry already, but I think that at night the woods can be an entirely different setting, full of mystery and sometimes fear. I figured it deserved…

Symbolism Entry: Health

March 3, 2011

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…

Description 911: Over Expressed Emotions

February 28, 2011

Description 911: Over Expressed Emotions

February 28, 2011

Because this blog is all about flexing our descriptive skills, I wanted to touch on something I see from time to time when I critique: too much emotional showing. Emotions…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Bonfire

February 26, 2011

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Bonfire

February 26, 2011

Sight Red/yellow/orange/white flames, flames reaching/flickering/snapping, sparks drifting upward, embers glowing, smoke, logs/branches/twigs in various stages of burning, scorched area where grass has been cleared, ring of stones/shells/bricks, nearby pile of……

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Suffering

February 24, 2011

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Suffering

February 24, 2011

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…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: MINDSCAPE

February 19, 2011

Setting Thesaurus Entry: MINDSCAPE

February 19, 2011

This post has been generously written by Marian Perera, author of Before the Storm, Book 1 in the fascinating Eden Trilogy. A compelling blend of romance, high fantasy and intrigue,…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Religion

February 17, 2011

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Religion

February 17, 2011

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 Conquer Impatience as a Writer

February 14, 2011

How to Conquer Impatience as a Writer

February 14, 2011

Writers need a strong mental game if they want to succeed as authors. For example, stamina and grit to work through the learning curve. Courage to write and put ourselves…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: City Transit (train)

February 12, 2011

Setting Thesaurus Entry: City Transit (train)

February 12, 2011

Sight Bench seats, smudged glass windows, folding or sliding doors, leather hand loops dangling from the ceiling, handrails, air vents, posters, ads, graffiti, slumped passengers carefully minding their own business…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Mystery

February 10, 2011

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Mystery

February 10, 2011

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…