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Setting Thesaurus Entry: Classroom

November 8, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Classroom

November 8, 2008

For each entry, the first section applies to the generic items found in most classrooms, plus items specific to an elementary classroom. The second section will contain items found in…

Emotion Thesarus Entry: Hurt (Emotional)

November 6, 2008

Emotion Thesarus Entry: Hurt (Emotional)

November 6, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Coffee House

November 1, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Coffee House

November 1, 2008

Sight High counters, chrome espresso/frothing machines, blenders, metal thermometers, jugs of fresh foam, jugs of milk, coffee grinders sacks of coffee beans, coffee pots, mugs, paper cups, stir sticks, shakers…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Distraction

October 30, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Distraction

October 30, 2008

A glazed look, a wandering gazeWatching the TV, reading a book and then realizing you have no idea what’s happeningMind wandering during a conversationDigging through pockets or purseChecking email/texting/messaging instead…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Sleep-Away Camp

October 25, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Sleep-Away Camp

October 25, 2008

Sight wood cabins, bunk beds, curtained windows, sleeping bags and pillows, window a/c units, ceiling fans, locker, cobwebs, volleyball nets, basketball hoops, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, tug-of-war rope, archery targets,…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Indifference

October 23, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Indifference

October 23, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Farms

October 18, 2008

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Farms

October 18, 2008

Sight Rambling ranch house, barn, silo, chicken coop, fenced-off green pastures, rows of growing produce, scarecrow, gardens, fruit orchard, sunflowers, pond, horses, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, geese, dogs, cats,…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Overwhelmed

October 16, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Overwhelmed

October 16, 2008

Clichés…The Poisoned Apple of Description

October 14, 2008

Clichés…The Poisoned Apple of Description

October 14, 2008

It’s been awhile since we talked about clichés, so I thought I’d look at the temptation aspect of using them and why writers are drawn to them when faced with…

Setting Description Thesaurus: Amusement Park

October 11, 2008

Setting Description Thesaurus: Amusement Park

October 11, 2008

For a reader to relate to the current action, they need a physical anchor to tie the characters to. It can be difficult, finding the right words to convey a…