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Description is multi-faceted; learning how to wield it efficiently will make your characters feel authentic and help to draw readers into the fictional world. Brush up on your knowledge in each of these areas to elevate your storytelling and broaden your understanding of how to make every word earn the right to be included in your project. For more expert advice, use the Storyteller’s Roadmap to plan, write, and revise your way to a stunning manuscript.
Characterization
Emotion Thesaurus Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus Positive Trait Thesaurus Negative Trait Thesaurus Talent And Skill Thesaurus Emotional Wound Thesaurus Physical Feature Thesaurus Occupation Thesaurus Positive Coping MechanismsNegative Coping Mechanisms
Character Role Guide
Setting
Weather And Earthly Phenomenon Thesaurus Setting ThesaurusStorytelling Building Blocks
WorldbuildingConflict Thesaurus
Setting: Techniques and Devices
SeasonsMultisensory Descriptions
Contrast
Weather
Symbolism
Personification
Light and Shadow
Metaphors
Hyperbole
Simile
Setting: Resulting Effects
CharacterizationHinting at Backstory
Reinforcing Emotion
Establishing Mood
Passage of Time
Tension and Conflict
Foreshadowing
Character Arc
Character Motivation ThesaurusCharacter Arc
The Lie
Emotional Shielding
Fatal Flaw
Unmet Needs
Fear
The Lie
Emotional Shielding
Fatal Flaw
Unmet Needs
Fear