Are you looking for idioms and words that can be used to set a creepy tone to your scene or story? Do you want to use words that will send shivers up your readers’ spines? Is it your desire for those who hold your book in their hands to be frozen with fear? Will they…
Tag: superstition
Collective Nouns, Fiction Writing, Halloween Articles, Phobias, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Owls: Harbingers of Doom
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• •According to dictionary.com, a superstition is a belief or notion, not based reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like. It is an irrational fear of the unknown or mysterious. Many myths and legends, good and bad, exist about the owl. Some see them…
Fiction Writing, Holidays, Writing Prompts and Exercises
No Interruptions Day & Other Holidays That End the Year
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• •On December 31, will your character celebrate New Year’s Eve? Or will he celebrate one of the other holidays that are also on this day? Maybe she will choose Make Up Your Mind Day. How about No Interruptions Day or Unlucky Day? Which holiday appeals to your character? Make Up Your Mind Day is celebrated on…
Audiobooks, Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, New Words Learned, Suspense/Thrillers, Television/Movies, Words
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: the Book, the Audiobook, the Movie, & the Series – a Review
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• •Most everyone has heard of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and its headless horseman that terrorizes a village. You have probably also heard about the movie and television series, both of which are loosely based on the classic by Washington Irving. First is a review of the book, favorite sentences, and new words learned. After…