Generously compiled by Liana BrooksSightmicroscope, scalpel, red stain, blue stain, gel, counter top, bunson burner, blue flame, beaker, vial, specimen rack, dissection table, skeleton, anatomical model, cabinets, computer, rolling screen, window, eye-wash station, drain, incubator, fridge, … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Lab
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Shape Thesaurus Entry: Tube
Natural: Grass stems Straw Reeds Burrows Intestines Valves (heart, etc.)... Man-made: Straw Culverts Pipes (copper, metal, PVC) A pencil with no lead A pen with no ink chamber Flashlight... Synonyms: cylinder, column, pipe, hollow, duct, pipeline Describing a shape is best … [Read more...] about Shape Thesaurus Entry: Tube
The Seven Deadly Sins of Novel Writing
In my mind, there are seven big things that can undermine a novel. I want to address them all, but to avoid having a post 8 miles long, I'll break them up so they each have their own real estate. Today let's look at the first sin on the list! Sin#1: Low Stakes Stakes are paramount in a … [Read more...] about The Seven Deadly Sins of Novel Writing
Setting Thesaurus Entry: City Park
Sight tall trees, well-tended bright green grass, park benches, water fountain, drink fountain, fields, joggers, dog-walkers, strollers, women with strollers, holding toddlers by the hand, a pond with ducks/swans/geese, garbage cans, dedication plaques, stone benches, picnic tables, paved … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: City Park
Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Smooth
Natural: Skin of an apple/eggplant/watermelon Leaves River-tumbled pebbles Pearls Rose petals Shark fin... Man-made: Paper Freshly shaved skin Metal Plastic Sterling silver Gold wedding band... Synonyms: polished, flowing, sleek, flat, flush, lustrous, refined Describing … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Smooth
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Old Abandoned Mine
Sight Rough rock walls, thick cracked support beams (along sides & roof) every few metres down the shaft, dust, rick crumbles, dirt, debris blown in from outside (twigs, leaves, paper garbage/fliers), old broken pick handles, bits of chain, rusted nails/screws, old rails for carts, a rusted … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Old Abandoned Mine
Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Stripe
Real World Comparisons: Nature: Rainbows Zebras Tigers Raccoon Tail Skunk Stripe ball python... Man Made: Layer cake Candy Cane Barber Pole Hazard signs Hair highlights Racing stripe on cars... Synonyms for Striped: variegated, two-toned, pin stripe, lined... Make every … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Stripe
Massive Followers Contest WINNERS!!
The bad news: my hands are practically claws after tallying up all the entries on paper. The good news: Winners, winners, winners! So, after a few turns with my handy-dandy online number generator...*drum roll* The full macro critique of a polished manuscript goes to: Shannon … [Read more...] about Massive Followers Contest WINNERS!!
Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Heart
Natural: Heart Bleeding Heart blooms Clover leaves Strawberries Galešnjak, a heart-shaped island in Croatia Calla Lily... Man-made: Valentine's chocolates Paper valentines Heart locket Jewelry Decorative waffles Cookie cutter... Synonyms: none Describing a shape is best done … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Heart
Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Squishy
Natural: Mud Wet clay Ripe bananas/pears/peaches/grapes Cellulite Wet snow Cheeks Hugs Liver/organs Fat Rare/raw meat Sea onions Raw fish Clams/oysters Slugs Mushrooms Fresh sap beads Egg yolk Raisins, dates, prunes Man-made: Bread Dough Play dough/Plasticine Pottery … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Squishy
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Teen Bedroom Closet
Sight Clothing on hangers, laundry hamper, pile of rumpled clothing, orphaned socks, shoes lined up in a row or thrown together in a jumble, shelving, coats, books, board games, stuffed animals, keepsakes from childhood, boxes of Cd's, old electronics, scarves, ties, bathrobe hanging off the … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Teen Bedroom Closet
Color Thesaurus Entry: Transparent
Real World Comparisons: Natural: Clean rivers, streams, lakes Dew drops Rain drops Melted snow Ice Jellyfish... Man Made: Glass lenses Pool water Glass Suran wrap Ziplock bags Plastic slip covers... Synonyms for Transparent: clear, unclouded, translucent, sheer, … [Read more...] about Color Thesaurus Entry: Transparent