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Category Archives: descriptors

#AtoZ 2023–Can you Help?
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#AtoZ 2023–Can you Help?

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Jacqui Murray • 68 Comments

I’ve done the #AtoZ challenge for about four years (5 maybe?). I like learning about new genres so will join again with the same theme–genres. As usual, I’ll do this differently than the stated rules. I’ll post a few a month with the goal of finishing in about two years. Help me crowdsource the books … Continue reading →

#IWSG Author envy anyone?
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#IWSG Author envy anyone?

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Jacqui Murray • 92 Comments

This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading →

How to Say “As dumb as…” Without Being Boring
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How to Say “As dumb as…” Without Being Boring

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Jacqui Murray • 81 Comments

A while ago, I published an article with 51 similes to spark the imagination as part of my collection of posts on how to describe in writing. That not only was one of my most-visited collections but readers also contributed their lists of similes that are far richer than anything I’ve come up with. Here’s one … Continue reading →

Come Visit Me at Chris’ Story Reading Ape
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Come Visit Me at Chris’ Story Reading Ape

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Jacqui Murray • 35 Comments

Chris at The Story Reading Ape is hosting my article, How to Talk to a Geek I’ll give you tips and tricks for developing geeky characters, working with the tech folks who fix your computers, and networking with nerds. Learn it all in one quick article! I’d love to chat with you! Jacqui Murray is the … Continue reading →

160+ Ways to Describe Weather
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160+ Ways to Describe Weather

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Jacqui Murray • 121 Comments

I keep a collection of descriptions that have pulled me into the books I read. I’m fascinated how authors can–in just a few words–put me in the middle of their story and make me want to stay there. This one’s 160+ Ways to Describe Weather. A note: These are for inspiration only. They can’t be copied … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Describe Workouts
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5 Ways to Describe Workouts

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jacqui Murray • 41 Comments

For the next few months, weekly writing tips will include word choice suggestions. That includes: colorful and original descriptions pithy words and phrases picture nouns and action verbs writing that draws a reader in and addicts them to your voice I keep a  collection of descriptions that have pulled me into the books. I’m fascinated how … Continue reading →

30 Ways to Describe Animals
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30 Ways to Describe Animals

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Jacqui Murray • 47 Comments

For the next few months, weekly writing tips will include word choice suggestions. That includes: colorful and original descriptions pithy words and phrases picture nouns and action verbs writing that draws a reader in and addicts them to your voice I keep a  collection of descriptions that have pulled me into the books. I’m fascinated how … Continue reading →

15 Ways to Describe Birds
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15 Ways to Describe Birds

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Jacqui Murray • 52 Comments

For the next few months, weekly writing tips will include word choice suggestions. That includes: colorful and original descriptions pithy words and phrases picture nouns and action verbs writing that draws a reader in and addicts them to your voice I keep a  collection of descriptions that have pulled me into the books. I’m fascinated how … Continue reading →

How to Characterize Love in Your Writing
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How to Characterize Love in Your Writing

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jacqui Murray • 64 Comments

I posted this last year, but it’s worth repeating: How do we characterize love in your writing? Because, if you’re a writer, you must. It doesn’t have to be sex but it has to take readers that direction, right to the edge of the cliff. Yes, you can leave the lurid details out, but let … Continue reading →

22 Cybersecurity Descriptions
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22 Cybersecurity Descriptions

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Jacqui Murray • 41 Comments

For the next few months, weekly writing tips will include word choice suggestions. That includes: colorful and original descriptions pithy words and phrases picture nouns and action verbs writing that draws a reader in and addicts them to your voice I keep a  collection of descriptions that have pulled me into the books. I’m fascinated how … Continue reading →

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Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular prehistoric fiction saga, Man vs. Nature which explores seminal events in man’s evolution one trilogy at a time. She is also the author of the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers and Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy. Her non-fiction includes over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, reviews as an Amazon Vine Voice, a columnist for NEA Today, and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, Savage Land Winter 2024.

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