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
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What are you Reading?
Angela's excellent post, combined with my daughter's new pseudo-schedule and a little more free-time, remind me of how much I miss reading. But after my little break, I feel out of the loop. In an effort to keep us all accountable (and drum up some possibilities for me) please tell me what you're … [Read more...] about What are you Reading?
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
Confessions of a Naughty Writer
Forgive me Stephen King, for I have sinned. I am a bad, bad writer.There are two cardinal sins that a writer can make: failing to make time for writing, and failing to make time for reading. I'm stepping up to admit that for the past year I have fallen from grace--I have stopped making time to … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Naughty Writer
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
International Talk Like a Pirate Day!!
Arr, Matey! Today be that most illustrious of days where you can hoist yer rum to the the Jolly Roger and skip washin' fer a day or three. Today, as the mate in the crow's nest keeps a weather eye out for ships to pillage, we'll play the hornpipe and drink, tellin' all sorts of foul lies about the … [Read more...] about International Talk Like a Pirate Day!!
Emotion Thesarus Entry: Somberness
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 Thesarus Entry: Somberness
Talk Amongst Yourselves: Realistic Dialogue
Saturday was Date Night (woohoo!) and while we were out, I realized a few things. First, I recognized that while going out to eat pre-baby was merely fun, it's now necessary to my sanity. Secondly, as nice as it was to eat someone else's cooking, having a real conversation with another adult was … [Read more...] about Talk Amongst Yourselves: Realistic Dialogue
On the Hunt for an Agent?
I tripped across a blog today that has compiled a list of all Children's agents currently accepting queries according to Agent Query. If you're looking, make sure to stop by The Daily Muse and browse the agents. All the contact info is listed, and agents working at the same agency have been grouped … [Read more...] about On the Hunt for an Agent?
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Library
Sight Books, paper, pencils, pens, pen jars, DVDs, CDs, librarian, stacks, shelves, bookcases, dust, colorful paperbacks, tomes, dictionaries, encyclopedias, students, senior citizens, stamps, ink, filing cabinets, staircases, computers, microfiche, newspapers, pamphlets... Sounds Quiet, cell … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: Library
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Resentment
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: Resentment
Pacing Potholes: Common Hazards that Slow Forward Motion
Pacing is a difficult thing to master. Like driving a car, there are many things we need to be on top of to keep our story on the road. Are we glancing out the window enough to be aware of the setting around us? Do we have a destination in mind, or is our plot taking the scenic route? Did we … [Read more...] about Pacing Potholes: Common Hazards that Slow Forward Motion