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Setting Description…Writing More Than What You See

March 22, 2010

Setting Description…Writing More Than What You See

March 22, 2010

Today’s Question: What is the best way to describe a place in a really special way, without sounding too visual? I like this question, because it’s what the Setting Thesaurus…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Teacher’s Lounge

March 20, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Teacher’s Lounge

March 20, 2010

Sight Sturdy table and chairs, tray of goodies brought in by a parent or staff member, fake or real plant, coffee machine kitchenette area (stove, microwave fridge, dishwasher, sink, counter),…

Symbolism and Motif Entry: A Quest for Knowledge

March 18, 2010

Symbolism and Motif Entry: A Quest for Knowledge

March 18, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…

Setting Description Template: Video Arcade

March 13, 2010

Setting Description Template: Video Arcade

March 13, 2010

Sight Rows of machines with colorful pictures on the sides, glowing screens, toggles, controls, buttons, coin slots, ticket slide, coin exchange machine, ticket counter, thin patterned carpet or polished flooring,…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Teamwork

March 11, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Teamwork

March 11, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…

Color Thesaurus Entry: Blue

March 9, 2010

Color Thesaurus Entry: Blue

March 9, 2010

Real World Comparisons: Light: Robin’s egg Caribbean ocean Forget-me-not Cornflower Woad Periwinkle… Medium: Sky Pacific Blue Tang Fish Blue Jay Blue Rose Curacao The blue screen of death… Dark: Denim…

Setting Thesaurus Template: Garage

March 6, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Template: Garage

March 6, 2010

Sight Concrete floor with cracks in it, tire tread tracks, dirt, gravel, mud, dust, pegboard with tools, roll of orange extension cord hanging from a nail, steps or a landing,…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Alienation

March 4, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Alienation

March 4, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waterfall

February 27, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waterfall

February 27, 2010

Sight A white, frothy cascade of water falling into a plunge pool, rocky outcroppings, lichen, moss, slippery rock, lush grasses, plants and flowers, mist, spray, rainbows, ripples, droplets, trees clinging…

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Death

February 25, 2010

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Death

February 25, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…