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What kind of freak reads the dictionary with a highlighter so she can highlight her favorite words? (Hint: you’re reading her blog right this minute.)
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# Brie wrote on December 4, 2008 at 3:46 pm:
Confession: I go through the thesaurus in search of words that set the mood for whatever I’m working on. Then I write them down on post its and stick them all around the house. It keeps me motivated.
# Ann-Kat wrote on December 4, 2008 at 3:49 pm:
That’s an awesome idea, Brie. Never did it cross my mind to use sticky-notes…and it just so happens that I bought a brand new pack last night.
# Jace wrote on December 5, 2008 at 12:55 am:
I think those are great ideas to keep track of favourite words.
# David C Rivas wrote on December 7, 2008 at 12:37 pm:
I think is a lot of fun discovering new words, also i like to add foreing words, i use them for different kind of characters these way they get theyr own personal touch.
David C
# Ann-Kat wrote on December 7, 2008 at 4:42 pm:
Thanks for stopping by and commenting David.
I like to learn new foreign words and phrases as well. My dictionary even has a section in the back dedicated to the most oft used foreign expressions ranging from Latin to French to Spanish and a few languages in between. Definitely great for adding some spice.
The only word of caution I would give is to make sure it’s a fairly commen phrase lest it pass over general understanding, or make sure to provide plenty of context clues.