Writers Helping Writers^®

Writing Craft

Character Traits Entry: Conceited

May 28, 2011

Character Traits Entry: Conceited

May 28, 2011

Definition: An overly favorable view of oneself and one’s abilities, vanity, egotism Characters in Literature: Malfoy in Harry Potter, Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice Common Portrayals: The loud braggart, the jock…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Drought

May 26, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Drought

May 26, 2011

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 Traits Thesaurus Entry: Bossy

May 21, 2011

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Bossy

May 21, 2011

Definition: A person inclined to dominate, dictate, be pushy and overbearing Characters in Literature: Hermione Granger (Harry Potter), Mr. Dussel (The Diary of Anne Frank) Common Portrayals: An overseer who is always…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Breeze

May 19, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Breeze

May 19, 2011

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…

Introducing…the Character Traits Thesaurus

May 17, 2011

Introducing…the Character Traits Thesaurus

May 17, 2011

Quick, name your favorite character. Now list a trait or two that defines him/her. Chances are, you were able to come up with a defining trait fairly quickly. That’s because likable characters are…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Rain

May 14, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Rain

May 14, 2011

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: Coffee Break Room

May 7, 2011

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Coffee Break Room

May 7, 2011

Sight Dated & cheap table with a scarred surface, rickety chairs, lockers, sink, paper towels, coffee maker, mis-matched coffee mugs with cheesy sayings on them, box of tea/coffee/hot chocolate, vending…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Tornado

May 5, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Tornado

May 5, 2011

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: Cruise Ship

April 30, 2011

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Cruise Ship

April 30, 2011

Sight Inside: people in swimsuits/wraps/flip-flops, sharply-dressed ship employees, fancy restaurants, fast-food shops, retail stores, bars and lounges, kiosks selling merchandise and snacks, casinos, game rooms for kids, multiple elevators and…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Mist or Fog

April 27, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Mist or Fog

April 27, 2011

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…