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Setting Thesaurus Entry: Sleep-Away Camp

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, bows and arrows, bins full of art supplies... Sounds kids … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Sleep-Away Camp

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Indifference

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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Indifference

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Farms

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, corn, wheat, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes... Sounds Chickens … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Farms

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Overwhelmed

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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Overwhelmed

Clichés…The Poisoned Apple of Description

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 tough description choices. The way I see it, there are four main reasons to reach for the Poisoned Apple and chow down on it: 1) … [Read more...] about Clichés…The Poisoned Apple of Description

Setting Description Thesaurus: Amusement Park

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 sense of place.  Settings come alive through description, and the right details can evoke emotion, drawing readers in. The following … [Read more...] about Setting Description Thesaurus: Amusement Park

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Uncertainty

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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Uncertainty

Setting Description Entry: Bedrooms

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, shade/blinds... female: frilly, flowery, lacy, soft, … [Read more...] about Setting Description Entry: Bedrooms

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Desperation

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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Desperation

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Garden

Sight sunshine, glittering leaves, dew, grass, weeds, flowers indigenous to climate (roses, lilies, hydrangeas, cacti, wildflowers, daisies, blazing stars, marigolds, cone flowers, sunflowers, lung wort, etc), sun-dappled, pools of water, wet leaves, damp steps/stepping.. Sounds a running … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Garden

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Satisfaction

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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Satisfaction

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Restaurant

Sight benches along the wall, hostess stand, menus, silverware roll-ups, crayons and coloring paper for the kids, chandeliers, candle light, paintings, wine bottles, bar, stools, empty glasses, glasses sitting on bar napkins, liquor bottles, mirrored wall behind the bar... Sounds people … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Restaurant

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