Real World Comparisons Raven or crow's wing Bird's eye Pupil Volcanic rock Dirt/soil Crow Animal's nose Tire Pepper Darkness Night Dried poop Burnt wood Ashes Oil Tar Leopard's spots Zebra's stripes Rot Poppy seeds... Synonyms for Black: jet, ebon, ebony, inky, obsidian, onyx, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Black
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Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Silver
Real World Comparisons: Nickels, dimes, quarters Safety pins Appliances: stainless steel blenders, toasters, microwaves, dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, etc Cheese grater Cutlery Knife blades Mercury Sterling silver jewelry White gold Paper clips Fish scales Tin foil Clasps, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Silver
Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Purple
Real World Comparisons Light: Aster Hydrangea Lilac Kale Turnip skin Mulberry... Medium: Orchids Crocus Heather Red onion Red Cabbage Beets... Dark: Concord Grapes Blueberries Grape Jello Clematis Eggplant Bruises... Shades of Purple: mauve, lilac, heliotrope, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Purple
Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Yellow
Real World Comparisons Light: Margarine Butter Cooking oil/olive oil Ripe honeydew melon Spaghetti squash Pasta noodles... Medium: Bananas Lemons The sun Buttercups, dandelions, black-eyed Susan, daffodils, sunflowers, forsythia Canola fields Passing lane... Dark: Autumn … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Yellow
Colors, Textures & Shapes: Brown
Real World Comparisons: Light Muddy water River after the rain Weak tea Water stain Cricket Stone... Medium: Tree bark Mud Dirt Petrified wood Cinnamon stick Leather... Dark: Oaks Twig Strong tea Runny ink Dark Chocolate Liver... Shades of Brown: Umber, tan, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures & Shapes: Brown
Colors, Textures & Shapes: Green
Real World Comparisons: Light: Cabbage Celery Lime Honeydew melon Pear Pistachio... Medium: Corn stalks Aloe Vera Jalapeno peppers Green peppers Grass Grass stains... Dark: Wet leaves Mold Mint leaves Shamrock Zucchini Algae... Shades of Green: Chartreuse, neon, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures & Shapes: Green
Expressing Cardinal Emotions: Masculine vs. Feminine
We thought since we've profiled 130 different emotions and their physical and mental cues in The Emotion Thesaurus, (now an expanded 2nd edition) we'd take a look at some of the Cardinal Emotions, and some generalized differences you may see between how males and females (or those who identify with … [Read more...] about Expressing Cardinal Emotions: Masculine vs. Feminine
Setting Thesaurus Entry: High School Hallway
SightLockers, scuffed floors, trophy case, fire extinguishers, doors, lockers, plaques, student art work or sculptures, school pictures, school colors, framed school jacket or flag, garbage cans, discarded gum wrappers, broken pencils, forgotten erasers, crumpled papers ringing... SoundsShoes … [Read more...] about Setting Thesaurus Entry: High School Hallway
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Loneliness
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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Loneliness
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Reluctance
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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Reluctance
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Panic
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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Panic
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Guilt
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 hope this short, sample list of expressions will help you better imagine how your character might … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Guilt