Category Archives: Symbolism

Happy Holidays: Our Most Popular 2016 Posts For Writers

Posted on December 23, 2016 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

It’s that time of year where Becca and I sneak off to the liquor cabinet for some adult beverages to drink some rich hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire so we can enjoy some family togetherness and reflect … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Basic Human Needs, Character Arc, Character Flaws, Character Traits, Character Wound, Characters, Conflict, Description, Dialogue, Emotion, Emotion Thesaurus Guide, Empathy, Experiments, Fear, Mood and Atmosphere, Motivation, One Stop For Writers, Pacing, Positive & Negative Thesaurus Guides, Setting, Setting Thesaurus Guides, Show Don't Tell, Story Structure, Subtext, Symbolism, Uncategorized, Villains, Writing Craft, Writing Lessons | 6 Comments

Settings and Symbolism

Posted on June 22, 2016 by BECCA PUGLISI

Wow, you guys. What an amazing week! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our big ROCK THE VAULT giveaway and to all those who shared the #myfavoritethesaurus pictures. I think we made thesauruses everywhere officially COOL. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Setting, Setting Thesaurus Guides, Show Don't Tell, Symbolism, Uncategorized, Writing Craft, Writing Lessons | 5 Comments

5 Important Ways to Use Symbolism in Your Story

Posted on July 28, 2014 by BECCA PUGLISI

So many elements go into a truly good book. When we turn that final page with a satisfying sigh, it’s often hard to identify just what made it a success. But many times, symbolism is one of the things that ties … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Symbolism, Writing Craft | 46 Comments

Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus

Posted on October 11, 2010 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Below are samples of our popular Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus. For the completely developed and enhanced thesaurus, please visit One Stop For Writers, where it has a permanent place within our vast Descriptive Thesaurus Database. What is a Symbolism and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hidden, Symbolism | 4 Comments