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Character Trait Entry: Cautious

March 17, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Cautious

March 17, 2012

Definition: watchful or careful; alert to risk Characters in Literature: Elrond (Lord of the Rings); Hermione Granger (Harry Potter); Stanley Yelnats (Holes) Common Portrayals: Parents, politicians worried about voters; health…

Character Trait Entry: Affectionate

March 10, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Affectionate

March 10, 2012

Readers have a lot of choice when it comes to books, and they’re looking to spend time with characters who remind them of themselves in a meaningful way. Even if…

Character Trait Entry: Thrifty

March 3, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Thrifty

March 3, 2012

Definition: marked by economy and good management Characters in Literature: Marilla Cuthbert (Anne of Green Gables), Dicey Tillerman (Homecoming), Mrs. Weasley Common Portrayals: the elderly, accountants, bankers, single parents Clichés to Avoid:…

Character Trait Entry: Diplomatic

February 25, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Diplomatic

February 25, 2012

Definition: acting with fairness and equality; appearing to have unbiased judgment and neutrality in order to achieve an end. Characters in Literature: Astrophil, Petra’s tin spider (Cabinet of Wonders); Alfred…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Flood

February 23, 2012

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Flood

February 23, 2012

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Character Trait Entry: Naïve

February 18, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Naïve

February 18, 2012

Definition: marked by unaffected simplicity; lacking in worldly wisdom Characters in Literature: King Arthur, Wilbur (Charlotte’s Web), Forrest Gump, Primrose Everdeen (The Hunger Games) Common Portrayals: children, the mentally challenged, the…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sleet

February 16, 2012

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sleet

February 16, 2012

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Character Trait Entry: Clever

February 11, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Clever

February 11, 2012

Definition: Resourcefulness marked by inventiveness or originality Characters in Literature: Master Kronos (The Cabinet of Wonders); Nin Redstone (Seven Sorcerers); Hansel & Gretel (Hansel & Gretel) Common Portrayals: Thieves, inventors, lawyers, criminals,…

Weather and Earthly Phenomena Entry: Eclipse

February 9, 2012

Weather and Earthly Phenomena Entry: Eclipse

February 9, 2012

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Catacombs

February 6, 2012

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Catacombs

February 6, 2012

Today we’re happy to host Joanna Penn, author of religious thriller novels Pentecost and Prophecy, and host of TheCreativePenn.com. Never having visited any catacombs, we’re extremely grateful to Joanna for providing some insight…