Mood and tone are essential elements of any written work.
Both come from the author’s mind but are also influenced by the reader’s.
Both factor into a reader’s experience. Both make a story more affecting and memorable.
But what is the difference between mood and tone?
Generally speaking, one is used to create the other.
But we’re going beyond that to show examples of both tone and mood in context.
The goal here is to help you make the most of both.
Your story’s main character is the most amazing person you’ve ever created.
And you can’t wait to introduce them to your readers.
To that end, you’re looking for the best adjectives to describe personality traits — specifically the ones this character has.
You could also use some positive personality adjectives to humanize your story’s antagonist.
Because who doesn’t love a redemption arc?
But whatever your specific character development goals, we’ve created a list of 123 descriptive words for people your readers will want to know better.
Could your newest book benefit from a foreword?
You’ve seen them in other books, and you’ve thought, “How could I get someone famous to write a foreword for mine?”
Writing a foreword for a book is easy once you know what belongs in it.
And though you probably won’t be the one writing a foreword for your own book, you might one day write one for someone else’s.
It pays to think ahead.
Let’s start with what a foreword is — and what it can do for your book.
What is the purpose of a preface? And does your book even need one?
Not every book has a preface, after all.
And you’re more likely to see one in a nonfiction book than in a novel, as you’ll see in the preface examples further on.
But what goes in there, anyway?
What does it cover that you wouldn’t put in your book’s introduction?
And how do you write a preface that won’t sabotage your reader’s interest?
You’ve heard rumors Grammarly isn’t as safe and secure as you thought.
And there’s some truth behind Grammarly’s privacy concerns.
In other words, you’re not paranoid if you have reservations about using browser extensions in general.
But you’re here because you want to know, once and for all, “Is Grammarly safe?” And you deserve a clear and well-researched answer.
By the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll know all you need to know.
Your antagonist is such a jerk!
You just know your readers will classify this person as one of the worst fictional people ever created.
You’re so proud.
If you need to describe this person, though, you’re not sure of the best words to use.
Where’s a list of negative adjectives when you need one?
Look through the generous list below for just the right words.
You’ll know them when you hear them.
Describing a person as “quirky” is often a compliment, but not always.
If you have any quirks that make you stand out in some way, you know what I mean.
They’re a mixed bag.
Quirks can make a story character more interesting or more relatable.
They can also make them easier to dislike.
But what makes quirks so powerful?
And how can you harness this power for good?