Category: Writing
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Review: The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression
I am so grateful that my friend, author Maureen McQuerry, recommended that I buy “The Emotion Thesaurus” by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. As a scientist trying her hand in fiction for the first time, I am finding what a challenge it is to convey creatively and accurately what emotions my characters are experiencing. I…
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Got writer’s block? Try a little meditation!
For 2012 NaNoWriMo, I signed up for NaNo Swap, where you agree to send small care packages to fellow WriMos. I got two swap buddies, both of whom won NaNo and both of whom sent endearing care packages. As part of the package I sent to them, I created a finger labyrinth with some of…