What
is it that separates one writer from another?
Words.
Yes,
the basic building block to our books – words – are what make authors
unique. So what’s a great resource for
writers? Try Roget’s Thesaurus of Words for Writers:
Over 2,300 Emotive, Evocative, Descriptive,
Synonyms, Antonyms, and Related Terms by David Olsen, Micheal Bellacqua,
Justin Cord Hayes/and Robert Bly.
“The
object of Roget’s Thesaurus of Words for
Writers is not only to give you an array of terms related to common words;
unlike a standard thesaurus, it’s also intended to show you how these words are
used in sentences, whether made-up examples or quotations from well-known
sources, says the books introduction.
“The words selected here are ones we use as writers: expressive, nuanced, and creative – as well
as a bit unusual.”
Sometimes,
as writers and wordsmiths, we forget that we need a tune-up when it comes to reacquainting
ourselves with words and handy substitutes for overly used ones. Are you feeling bumptious? Do you want to bloviate? Or do you want to prescrind your thoughts on
any of this?
“For
the most part,” adds the introduction, “the words we use are formed by who we
are. Our vocabulary grows and is shaped
by our interactions with family and friends, by our education, and by the books
we read. The broader your erudition, the
more versatile will be your word usage.
As well, your writing will grow stronger, and your words will have more
power to more of your readers.”
Whether
you’re crafting the next best-seller, writing an article, there will eventually
come a time when you struggle for the right word or you instinctively seek to
craft he ideal phrase. By consulting a thesaurus, especially one that is
prepared for writers, you will accelerate at your art.
We
all need a vocabulary booster. Don’t
forget to pepper your writings with words like insouciant, perfunctory, languid, euphony, malapropism, raconteur, abecedarian, farouche, and quiescent. Most of all, study up on
writing-related words, including: verbose, elegy, missive, verbiage, verse libre, euphemism, indite, limn, paraphrase, and peruse. Or maybe you need help on
words related to language, such as badinage, natter, garrulity,
aphasia, and colloquial.
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2018. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester. His
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