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
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Come Visit Me at Chris’ Story Reading Ape
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
45 Transitions That Help Your Story Flow
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
17 Ways to Describe Offices
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