This Weather Entry has been generously written by Paranormal Author Jami Gold, who recently experienced Phoenix's Haboob storm. Huge thanks to Jami for offering her first-hand encounter with this incredible phenomenon! Make sure to swing by Jami's blog, which is an incredible resource for all … [Read more...] about Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dust or Sandstorm
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How to Write Unforgettable Settings: Adding Powerful Layers
You've picked the perfect setting, you can describe it so compellingly your readers will want to move there...but have you added powerful layers to make it really stand out? Don't forget these oh-so-important elements that will capture your reader's emotions and suck them into the story! Set the … [Read more...] about How to Write Unforgettable Settings: Adding Powerful Layers
How to Write Unforgettable Settings: the Right Location
As writers, we often underestimate the power of setting. Who didn't want to visit the Hundred-Acre Wood? How much of our Bilbo-love is wrapped up in Hobbiton, my precious? And whatever you might think of the Twilight series, the ho-hum town of Forks became a little more interesting because it was … [Read more...] about How to Write Unforgettable Settings: the Right Location
Setting Description…Writing More Than What You See
Today's Question: What is the best way to describe a place in a really special way, without sounding too visual? I like this question, because it's what the Setting Thesaurus is all about. As writers, our first reaction is to transcribe everything we see in our head onto the page for the … [Read more...] about Setting Description…Writing More Than What You See
Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Sharing Too Much Information
TMI (Too Much Information) We're all guilty of this sin at some point during the writing process. The trick is finding the correct balance by the time we reach the final draft. Nothing will turn off the reader faster than long passages of hand-fed information and back story. The reader chooses … [Read more...] about Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Sharing Too Much Information
Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Plot Problems
Sin# 4: Plot Problems Your plot is the meat and direction of the novel. Even the most compelling characters lie flat on the page without something to do. For some, plotting comes as natural as breathing, and for others it seems like a mountainous task. Either way, plotting correctly is easier … [Read more...] about Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Plot Problems
Seven Deadly Sins of Novel Writing: Counterfeit Characters
The most brilliant plot is nothing without the right characters. The writer's job is to create unique, emotionally charged characters that are strong enough to drive the story. The characters we choose can make or break a novel, and a single misstep can turn a credible hero into a counterfeit that … [Read more...] about Seven Deadly Sins of Novel Writing: Counterfeit Characters
Setting Thesarus Entry: Church
Sight Wooden pews, arranged into rows, a shelf on the back of each pew holding a bible and song book, an altar, pulpit, crucifixes, crosses, rosaries, decorative banners with key scenes depicted from the bible or symbols of a specific religion, flowers, clean, polished surfaces, high windows, … [Read more...] about Setting Thesarus Entry: Church
Pacing Potholes: Common Hazards that Slow Forward Motion
Pacing is a difficult thing to master. Like driving a car, there are many things we need to be on top of to keep our story on the road. Are we glancing out the window enough to be aware of the setting around us? Do we have a destination in mind, or is our plot taking the scenic route? Did we … [Read more...] about Pacing Potholes: Common Hazards that Slow Forward Motion
Techniques For Atmosphere and Mood Building In Fiction
I thought today I'd take a quick look at how setting description can transcend to convey atmosphere through the deft manipulation of the five senses. First off, what is Atmosphere? Atmosphere is the mood created through the deliberate description of setting. Depending on the emotion you wish … [Read more...] about Techniques For Atmosphere and Mood Building In Fiction