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Posts by Becca Puglisi

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Coffee House

November 1, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Coffee House

November 1, 2008

Sight High counters, chrome espresso/frothing machines, blenders, metal thermometers, jugs of fresh foam, jugs of milk, coffee grinders sacks of coffee beans, coffee pots, mugs, paper cups, stir sticks, shakers…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Distraction

October 30, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Distraction

October 30, 2008

A glazed look, a wandering gazeWatching the TV, reading a book and then realizing you have no idea what’s happeningMind wandering during a conversationDigging through pockets or purseChecking email/texting/messaging instead…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Sleep-Away Camp

October 25, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Sleep-Away Camp

October 25, 2008

Sight wood cabins, bunk beds, curtained windows, sleeping bags and pillows, window a/c units, ceiling fans, locker, cobwebs, volleyball nets, basketball hoops, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, tug-of-war rope, archery targets,…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Indifference

October 23, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Indifference

October 23, 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…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Farms

October 18, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Farms

October 18, 2008

Sight Rambling ranch house, barn, silo, chicken coop, fenced-off green pastures, rows of growing produce, scarecrow, gardens, fruit orchard, sunflowers, pond, horses, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, geese, dogs, cats,…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Overwhelmed

October 16, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Overwhelmed

October 16, 2008

Clichés…The Poisoned Apple of Description

October 14, 2008

Clichés…The Poisoned Apple of Description

October 14, 2008

It’s been awhile since we talked about clichés, so I thought I’d look at the temptation aspect of using them and why writers are drawn to them when faced with…

Setting Description Thesaurus: Amusement Park

October 11, 2008

Setting Description Thesaurus: Amusement Park

October 11, 2008

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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Uncertainty

October 9, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Uncertainty

October 9, 2008

Setting Description Entry: Bedrooms

October 4, 2008

Setting Description Entry: Bedrooms

October 4, 2008

Sight General: bed, night stand, dresser, armoire, make-up table, desk and chair, picture frame, window, closet, mirror, bookshelf, clothes hamper, wastebasket, wall shelves, phone, lamp, computer, notepads, books, rug, curtains,…