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Posts by Becca Puglisi

How to Write Unforgettable Settings: the Right Location

January 4, 2011

How to Write Unforgettable Settings: the Right Location

January 4, 2011

As writers, we often underestimate the power of setting. Who didn’t want to visit the Hundred-Acre Wood? How much of our Bilbo-love is wrapped up in Hobbiton, my precious? And…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Daycare

December 18, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Daycare

December 18, 2010

Sight fenced-in playground, slides, swings, jungle gyms, chalk-colored sidewalks, walls covered with artwork, office, restrooms, janitorial closets, classrooms, tiled or carpeted floors, cubbies, lunchboxes, backpacks, jackets hanging on coat hooks,…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Isolation

December 16, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Isolation

December 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…

Want High Stakes? Amp up the Stress!

December 13, 2010

Want High Stakes? Amp up the Stress!

December 13, 2010

In the real world, we avoid stress whenever possible but in writing, the opposite is true. Why? Because in the land of the Three Act Structure (TAS), STRESS = CONFLICT.…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Airport Check-In

December 11, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Airport Check-In

December 11, 2010

For a reader to relate to the current action, they need a physical anchor to tie the characters to. It can be difficult, finding the right words to convey a…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Freedom

December 9, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Freedom

December 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…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Nursery

December 4, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Nursery

December 4, 2010

Sight crib, changing table, diaper pail, dresser, clothes hamper, lamp, nightlight, rocking chair, baby swing, mobile, artwork, name plaque on the door, walls painted in soft colors (pink, blue, yellow, green), stuffed…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Borders/Barriers

December 2, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Borders/Barriers

December 2, 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 and Motif Thesaurus Entry: Beauty

November 25, 2010

Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus Entry: Beauty

November 25, 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…

GE: Setting Thesaurus Entry: Barn Part 2 (Dairy)

June 27, 2009

GE: Setting Thesaurus Entry: Barn Part 2 (Dairy)

June 27, 2009

The information for this entry came from our friend Joyce Servidio, which was nice, since neither Angela nor I have much experience with dairy farms. Thanks for the info, Joyce!…