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Character Thesaurus Entry: Visionary

February 4, 2012

Character Thesaurus Entry: Visionary

February 4, 2012

Definition: having unusual foresight and ingenuity Characters from Literature and History: Dr. Frankenstein, Merlin, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci Common Portrayals: scientists, inventors, magicians, geniuses, world leaders, artists Clichés to Avoid:…

KM Weiland on Reverse Outlining

January 30, 2012

KM Weiland on Reverse Outlining

January 30, 2012

Katie’s book, Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success guides writers with a step-by-step approach to developing and writing a novel. One of the story mapping techniques is Reverse…

Character Trait Entry: Disorganized

January 28, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Disorganized

January 28, 2012

Definition: lacking coherence or orderliness; a lack of systematic structure Characters in Literature & Film: The 7 Dwarves (Snow White); Charlie (the Perks of Being a Wallflower); Clark Griswold (National…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Spring

January 26, 2012

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Spring

January 26, 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…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Avalanche

January 19, 2012

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Avalanche

January 19, 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: Modest

January 14, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Modest

January 14, 2012

Definition: neither bold or self-assertive; a tendency toward diffidence Characters in Literature: Aibileen (The Help); Nevile Longbottom (Harry Potter, especially the early books) Common Portrayals: Staff at charitable organizations, loyal campaign supporters…

Weather/Earthly Phenomena Thesaurus Entry: Sky

January 12, 2012

Weather/Earthly Phenomena Thesaurus Entry: Sky

January 12, 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 Thesaurus Entry: Wounded

January 7, 2012

Character Trait Thesaurus Entry: Wounded

January 7, 2012

Definition: injured, hurt, or suffering from a wound (physical, mental, or emotional) Characters in Literature and Pop Culture: Melinda (Speak), Severus Snape, Dally (The Outsiders), Will Hunting (Good Will Hunting) Common…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Winter

January 5, 2012

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Winter

January 5, 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: Generous

December 17, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Generous

December 17, 2011

Definition: liberal in giving; bighearted Characters in Literature: Santa Claus; Geppetto (Pinocchio); Fezziwig (A Christmas Carol) Common Portrayals: The kindly grandmother, the neighbor who provides for everyone on her street, the…