InfoBlloom is a small, friendly library of metaphor guides. We explain what metaphors mean, why they work and how you can use them in your own writing, one clear example at a time.
Why we started
Most metaphor lists online are long, copied and unexplained. You get “life is a rollercoaster” fifty times and no idea when to use it. We wanted the opposite: fewer clichés, more fresh images, and a plain-English note on every example telling you what it means, when it fits and when to skip it.
How we write every guide
- Original examples. Every metaphor is written by our team, not scraped from other sites.
- Explained simply. We write at a level a fifth-grader can follow, so anyone can use the guides.
- Tested for clarity. Each example is read aloud and checked: would a normal reader get the picture in two seconds?
- Updated. We review guides regularly and refresh examples that feel stale.
Meet the writers
Iris BennettEditor · Love & FeelingsIris taught middle-school English for years before starting InfoBlloom. She writes about love, feelings and people, and tests every metaphor by reading it out loud to a 10-year-old.
Rowan MillerNature & Animals WriterRowan is a hiker and nature journal keeper. He covers metaphors from forests, weather, animals and the seasons.
Hazel BrooksCharacter & Description WriterHazel writes short fiction and helps students describe people well. She covers personality, describing words and the body.
Felix GrantLife, Objects & Tech WriterFelix is a copywriter who loves everyday images. He covers metaphors about life, work, objects, society and technology.
Juniper HaleGrammar & Teaching WriterJuniper is a writing tutor. She explains how metaphors work and how to use them well in school writing.
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