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Character Trait Entry: Diplomatic

February 25, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Diplomatic

February 25, 2012

Definition: acting with fairness and equality; appearing to have unbiased judgment and neutrality in order to achieve an end. Characters in Literature: Astrophil, Petra’s tin spider (Cabinet of Wonders); Alfred…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Flood

February 23, 2012

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Flood

February 23, 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: Naïve

February 18, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Naïve

February 18, 2012

Definition: marked by unaffected simplicity; lacking in worldly wisdom Characters in Literature: King Arthur, Wilbur (Charlotte’s Web), Forrest Gump, Primrose Everdeen (The Hunger Games) Common Portrayals: children, the mentally challenged, the…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sleet

February 16, 2012

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sleet

February 16, 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: Clever

February 11, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Clever

February 11, 2012

Definition: Resourcefulness marked by inventiveness or originality Characters in Literature: Master Kronos (The Cabinet of Wonders); Nin Redstone (Seven Sorcerers); Hansel & Gretel (Hansel & Gretel) Common Portrayals: Thieves, inventors, lawyers, criminals,…

Weather and Earthly Phenomena Entry: Eclipse

February 9, 2012

Weather and Earthly Phenomena Entry: Eclipse

February 9, 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…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Catacombs

February 6, 2012

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Catacombs

February 6, 2012

Today we’re happy to host Joanna Penn, author of religious thriller novels Pentecost and Prophecy, and host of TheCreativePenn.com. Never having visited any catacombs, we’re extremely grateful to Joanna for providing some insight…

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:…

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…