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10 Words to Describe a Street at Night

By Ali Dixon

words to describe a street at night

Do you need words to describe a street at night for the novel you’re writing? Let us help you get your book written. Use the following 10 words to write a mysterious street setting when the sun has gone down.   1. Dark Definition Lacking or partially lacking in light; demonstrating or having evil or nefarious traits. Examples “The street in front of him … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Street at Night

10 Words to Describe a Woodland Setting

By A.W. Naves

words to describe a woodland setting

If certain scenes in your novel are set in the woods, the following 10 words to describe a woodland setting will help to capture your readers’ imaginations.   1. Verdant Definition Lush with vegetation; colored a vibrant green. Examples “The verdant forest was a sight to behold, with every tree and shrub bursting with life.” “The meadow, verdant and serene, was … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Woodland Setting

10 Words to Describe a Gothic Setting

By Rebecca Parpworth-Reynolds

words to describe a gothic setting

Are you writing a Gothic fiction novel and do you need some words to describe a Gothic setting! Continue reading for today’s lesson!   1. Decrepit Definition Old and falling apart due to lack of care or overuse. Examples “The book was so decrepit that when she picked it up it threatened to fall apart in her hands.” “The house had been empty for decades, and so … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Gothic Setting

10 Words that Describe an Abandoned House

By Ali Dixon

words that describe an abandoned house

A house that is no longer inhabited can make a mysterious setting in a novel across so many genres. If you need some words that describe an abandoned house, use the following 10 as a source of inspiration.   1. Deserted Definition An area devoid of life; a wild or forbidding place. Examples “The quiet house appeared completely deserted, though they still approached … [Read more...] about 10 Words that Describe an Abandoned House

10 Words to Describe a Spooky Forest

By Ali Dixon

words to describe a spooky forest

Does your novel include a scene in a forest? Do you want to make this setting frightening? Use the 10 words to describe a spooky forest from the list below.   1. Dense Definition Marked by crowded parts, compactness, or thickness. Examples “They walked deeper into the dense wood, the path becoming narrower and narrower until she started to worry that they would … [Read more...] about 10 Words to Describe a Spooky Forest

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