There are many components of description in the writer's arsenal, and arguably, WEATHER is one of the most powerful. Weather is something that each one of us is attuned to. It dictates our actions on a daily basis. Cold temperatures, warm temperatures, rain, sleet, snow--all affect our mood and how … [Read more...] about Introducing…The Weather Thesaurus!
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Setting Thesaurus Entry: MINDSCAPE
This post has been generously written by Marian Perera, author of Before the Storm, Book 1 in the fascinating Eden Trilogy. A compelling blend of romance, high fantasy and intrigue, Before the Storm is a thrill ride that also provides a unique setting experience for readers. BEFORE THE STORM: In … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: MINDSCAPE
Creating Unforgettable Settings, Part 3: Maximizing the Setting
Okay. You've picked the perfect setting for your story. You can describe it so clearly and compellingly that your readers will want to move there. Is that all there is to it? You might as well ask if I'd like plain vanilla ice cream or Ben & Jerry's Everything But The… It's a no-brainer, people. … [Read more...] about Creating Unforgettable Settings, Part 3: Maximizing the Setting
Color Thesaurus Entry: Blue
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 Blueberries Stormy water Sapphires Concord Grapes Ink... Shades … [Read more...] about Color Thesaurus Entry: Blue
Color Thesaurus Entry: Pink
Real World Comparisons: Light: Cancer ribbon Pigs Cotton candy Strawberry ice cream Grapefruit flesh Cooked shrimp... Medium: Flamingo Pink lemonade Stargazer lily Guava flesh Cat tongue Rare meat... Dark: Dragon fruit Rhubarb Watermelon … [Read more...] about Color Thesaurus Entry: Pink
Color Thesaurus Entry: Spotted
Real World Comparisons: Nature: Ladybugs Butterfly wings Leopard Spotted owl Deer faun Spotted Salamander Angelfish... Man Made: Polka dots on fabric Chocolate chip cookies poppy seed cake Blueberry muffins Rust blooms Water spots on tables... Synonyms of Spotted: polka … [Read more...] about Color Thesaurus Entry: Spotted
Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Stripe
Real World Comparisons: Nature: Rainbows Zebras Tigers Raccoon Tail Skunk Stripe ball python... Man Made: Layer cake Candy Cane Barber Pole Hazard signs Hair highlights Racing stripe on cars... Synonyms for Striped: variegated, two-toned, pin stripe, lined... Make every … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Stripe
Color Thesaurus Entry: Transparent
Real World Comparisons: Natural: Clean rivers, streams, lakes Dew drops Rain drops Melted snow Ice Jellyfish... Man Made: Glass lenses Pool water Glass Suran wrap Ziplock bags Plastic slip covers... Synonyms for Transparent: clear, unclouded, translucent, sheer, … [Read more...] about Color Thesaurus Entry: Transparent
Colors, Textures and Shapes: Gold
Real World Comparisons: Jewelry (wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, chain necklaces, watches, etc) 1st place medal or trophy Bullion, gold coin, doubloon, sovereigns, etc Nuggets, bars Chocolate bar wrappers (Cara milk, etc) Brass doorknobs, bells, handles Champagne foil Foil wrapped … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes: Gold
Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Gray
Real World Comparisons: Light: Gray hair Ashes Fog Cobwebs Brain Smoke... Medium: Wolves Cement Pewter Metals (mercury, tin, etc) Lemur Sharks... Dark: Storm clouds Streets Pencil lead Elephants Charcoal Cavities... Shades of Gray: Slate, dove gray, pewter, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Gray
Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: White
Real World Comparisons: Clouds Milk Cottage Cheese Sour Cream Egg whites Whipped cream Coffee creamer Pearl Snow Frost Bone Rice Daisy Swan Cabbage moth Maggots Dandelion fluff Cotton Teeth Toilet Paper... Shades of white: Ivory, milky, snowy, alabaster, lily-white, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: White
Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Orange
Real World Comparisons: Light: Peach Salmon Nectarines Yam Apricot Cantaloupe... Medium: Mango Oranges Bird of paradise Traffic cones Pumpkins Carrot... Dark: Sunsets Robin's breast Sweet potato Flames Orange tabby cat Fall leaves... Shades of Orange: carrot, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Orange