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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Hopelessness/Depression

August 21, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Hopelessness/Depression

August 21, 2008

· Actions grow mechanical, lose meaning· Very little energy is put into doing tasks· Pays no attention to appearance, appearance degrades · Requires direction from others, even for simple things·…

Setting Description Entry: River

August 16, 2008

Setting Description Entry: River

August 16, 2008

Sight Eddies, dripping branches, current, glossy, darting shapes, water striders, leaf-dappled, twisting flow, drag, silt, reeds, bowed willows, shadows, sparkling, mirror, bent grasses, carve, clash, boulders, ripples, carry, twigs, debris,…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Defeat

August 14, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Defeat

August 14, 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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Impatience

August 7, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Impatience

August 7, 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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Anticipation

July 31, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Anticipation

July 31, 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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Panic

July 24, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Panic

July 24, 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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Annoyance

July 17, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Annoyance

July 17, 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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Frustration

July 10, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Frustration

July 10, 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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Humility/Meekness

July 3, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Humility/Meekness

July 3, 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…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Amusement

June 26, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Amusement

June 26, 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…

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