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51. Clichés...The Poisoned Apple of Description

It's been awhile since my last cliché post, so I thought I'd look at the temptation aspect of clichés, and why writers are drawn to using them when faced with tough description choices. The way I see it, there are four main reasons to reach for the Poisoned Apple and chow down on it: 1) Clichéd expressions and descriptions convey an immediate, recognizable picture to the reader. Why bother to

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52. Creating Atmosphere

I thought with the launch of our new Setting Thesaurus, 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 to evoke in your reader during a scene, the description can be

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53. Introducing Sensory Saturday…Meet Our New Thesaurus!

Many elements go into creating a successful novel, but one of the most important is Setting. For a reader to relate to the current action, they need a physical anchor to tie the characters to. It can be difficult, finding the right words to convey a sense of place. The right description can create a rich image for the reader, involve them in the action and heighten atmosphere and mood. Poor

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54. Illustrators and writers share their books

Date: 12 July 2007 Time: 9:00—13:00 Where: Brescia House School Cost: For Non-members R80 per person (includes tea & lunch) For SCBWI members R40 per person (includes tea & lunch) RSVP: [email protected] by 5 July at the latest. Please use “Illustrators and writers share their books” in the subject line. Description: Children’s book illustrators and writers share their books. Programme 9:00

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