The Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus
The Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus
Each thesaurus collection is built with one concept in mind: creating powerful description. So far, we’ve looked at how to show emotion, how to create effective comparisons and contrasts, and…
Read more…Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety…
Read more…11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages
11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages
As authors, we give a lot of attention to our openings—where to start the story, polishing the first pages—because they’re important for pulling readers in. But what about endings, particularly…
Read more…Color and Pattern Thesaurus: Choose Comparisons that Influence Emotion and the Reader’s Attention
Color and Pattern Thesaurus: Choose Comparisons that Influence Emotion and the Reader’s Attention
Color and pattern choices have built-in symbolism that writers can use to influence a character’s emotion and mood, craft vivid imagery, and draw the reader’s attention to the right things…
Read more…The Rural Setting Thesaurus
The Rural Setting Thesaurus
Setting is more than a backdrop. It influences how characters move, what they notice, how they feel, and what obstacles stand in their way. Yet many writers struggle to describe…
Read more…How to Take a Story from “Good” to Great
How to Take a Story from “Good” to Great
Self-publishing costs can add up, so one of the best ways to save money on editing is to take your story from good to great before bringing in an editor.…
Read more…Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
Angela, Becca and I hope you’re having an amazing holiday season full of family, friends, good food and special memories. We are so grateful for your visits, kind words of…
Read more…How to Use Weather to Create Mood, Not Clichés
How to Use Weather to Create Mood, Not Clichés
Are you afraid of using the weather in your writing? If so, you’re not alone. After all, if not careful, weather description can be a minefield of clichés. The sunny,…
Read more…Kickstart Your Next Novel: Save 25% on One Stop for Writers
Kickstart Your Next Novel: Save 25% on One Stop for Writers
Looking ahead to November with plans to write a 50,000-word novel? You’re up for the challenge, and we want to help. We’ve cooked up a sweet 25% discount on all…
Read more…How to Pair Your Book’s Beginning and Ending to Satisfy Readers
How to Pair Your Book’s Beginning and Ending to Satisfy Readers
Okay, fair warning—what you’re about to learn in this article might spoil movies, TV shows, and books for you forever. BUT—as a writer, you have to peel back the mechanics…
Read more…How to Find Symbols in Your Settings
How to Find Symbols in Your Settings
We all want our writing to be layered. Like a gourmet meal, we want there to be more to them than just what’s seen on the surface. In stories, this…
Read more…Writing Tips from a Neurodivergent Brain
Writing Tips from a Neurodivergent Brain
Last fall, when I wrote about writing a novel “scene by scene” as someone neurodivergent, I received a ton of interesting feedback. Most of it was a variation on these…
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