Creating Effective Atmosphere: FALL
Creating Effective Atmosphere: FALL
As writers, we think carefully on the setting we use for our stories. The where and when of each scene is not only an anchor for both story and characters,…
Read more…Setting Thesaurus Entry: Pirate Ship
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Pirate Ship
Sight Mast, sails, barrels of salted fish, fruit, flour and water, coils of rope, rigging, rope pegs, foredeck, main deck, aft deck, hull, bilges, compass, pirate flag, gun port, cannons,…
Read more…Time to Leave Your Critique Group?
Time to Leave Your Critique Group?
In past posts, we’ve looked at the right time to join a critique group, how to evaluate feedback and accept criticism, as well as what makes a critique group work.…
Read more…Introducing…the Color, Texture, and Shape Thesaurus
Introducing…the Color, Texture, and Shape Thesaurus
I think most writers understand that the goal of sensory description is to convey a specific image to the reader in a unique way. A good story alone isn’t enough,…
Read more…Setting Thesaurus Entry: Graveyard
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Graveyard
Sight Wrought iron fence & grave bordering, gates, a church, stone angels, headstones (marble, concrete, granite, in hues of white, black and greys) raised tombs, mausoleum, cordoned off family burial…
Read more…Emotion Thesaurus: Worry
Emotion Thesaurus: Worry
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…
Read more…Setting Thesaurus Entry: Classroom
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Classroom
For each entry, the first section applies to the generic items found in most classrooms, plus items specific to an elementary classroom. The second section will contain items found in…
Read more…Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Desperation
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Desperation
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…
Read more…Setting Thesaurus Entry: Restaurant
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Restaurant
Sight benches along the wall, hostess stand, menus, silverware roll-ups, crayons and coloring paper for the kids, chandeliers, candle light, paintings, wine bottles, bar, stools, empty glasses, glasses sitting on…
Read more…Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Excited/Elated
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Excited/Elated
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…
Read more…Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Panic
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…
Read more…Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Annoyance
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Annoyance
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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