Writing Craft

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 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…

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…

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…

Definition: not generous; sparing or scant in using, giving, or spending Characters in Literature and Culture: Ebenezer Scrooge, the Grinch, Mr. Burns (the Simpsons) Common Portrayals: business owners, factory foremen, the…

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…

Definition: able to answer for one’s conduct and obligations; accountable Characters in Literature:  Rand al’Thor (The Wheel of Time); Tess Smith (I’m Not Her); Gandalf (Lord of The Rings) Common…

SENSORY DESCRIPTORS: Sight: A streak of light falling (shooting) across the clear night sky. The appearance of many falling stars at once is called a meteor shower. In this case, stars…

Definition: characterized by wisdom; marked by keen understanding and discernment Characters in Literature and Popular Culture: Yoda, Gandalf, Charlotte (Charlotte’s Web) Common Portrayals: wizards, mentors, teachers, coaches, judges, therapists, the elderly…

Definition: Having no pity; merciless; without compassion Characters in Literature: Rumpelstiltskin (Brothers Grimm); Michael Corleone (The Godfather); Uncles Balder & Grim (Troll Fell) Cliches to Avoid: The Hitler-esque military leader; the vampire killer…