Writing & Editing

If you plan on setting your novel in a cold place, adding snow to the environment can help create a chilling effect, especially if your book is a thriller. If you need some words to describe snowy mountains, scroll down to learn more.   1. Staggering Definition Something that is breathtaking or surprising. Examples “The staggering snowy mountains towered above the … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe Snowy Mountains

If you want to present a challenging path a character in your book is taking, illustrate it using the following 10 words to describe a difficult journey.   1. Trying Definition Challenging or straining; reaching or surpassing one’s endurance. Examples “The journey was a long and trying one, and by the end of it, they were all relieved to have finally reached their … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Difficult Journey

Does your story have a sub-plot that takes place at night with heavy rainfall? Here are 10 words to describe a rainy night to help you write that part of your novel.   1. Bleak Definition Unwelcoming or unappealing. Seeming to be hopeless. Examples “As the sun set, the rain started to draw in. The rest of their date night was looking as bleak as the … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Rainy Night

If you’re writing a crime novel and need to depict a gruesome murder, see if you can incorporate any of the following 10 words to describe a bloody scene.   1. Grisly Definition Disgusting, horrifying; extremely cruel and unpleasant. Examples "The grisly scene where the murders had taken place made me turn away in disgust." "The aftermath of the car accident was … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Bloody Scene

If your novel is set in a community that is inherently bad, in this post we’ve included 10 words to describe a bad society. Scroll down to learn more and how you might incorporate some of these words in your book.   1. Intimidating Definition Causing feelings of fear or worry. Examples “Unlike pleasant civilizations, that society was intimidating and not the place … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Bad Society