The ultimate tool for writers!Whether you're crafting the next great American novel or pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, there will come a time in the process when you struggle to find just the perfect word or phrase. Under the time-tested banner of Roget's Thesaurus, this collection will quickly become the most essential tool on your desk when you're working on your next piece. Far from an ordinary word list, each entry in this book is organized by meaning and offers a list of compelling word choices that relate to the ideas you'd like to use. It also provides a pronunciation guide, ... [Read More]
The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as "the gold standard for writers" and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries! One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters' feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up smiling, nodding, and frowning too much. If you need inspiration for creating characters' emotional responses that are personalized and evocative, this ultimate show-don't-tell guide for emotion c... [Read More]
Of all the formative experiences in a character's past, none are more destructive than emotional wounds. The aftershocks of trauma can change who they are, alter what they believe, and sabotage their ability to achieve meaningful goals, all of which will affect the trajectory of an author's story.Identifying the backstory wound is crucial to understanding how it will shape your character's behavior, and The Emotional Wound Thesaurus can help. Inside, you'll find:A database of traumatic situations common to the human experienceAn in-depth study on a wound's impact, including the fears, lies, pe... [Read More]
Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure out which flaws best fit their characters? Which negative traits will create personality clashes and conflict while making success difficult?TAKE CHARACTER CREATION TO A WHOLE NEW LEVELNothing adds c... [Read More]
It's a writer's job to create compelling characters who can withstand life's fallout without giving up. To forge realistic characters, we must hobble them with flaws that set them back while giving them positive attributes to help them achieve their goals. Character creation can be hard, but it's about to get a lot easier. Inside The Positive Trait Thesaurus, you'll find: A large selection of attributes to choose from when building a personality profile. Each entry lists possible causes for why a trait might emerge, along with associated attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions Real c... [Read More]
Did you know there's a SECOND EDITION of The Emotion Thesaurus? Find it by clicking the author's names.One of the biggest problem areas for writers is conveying a character's emotions to the reader in a unique, compelling way. This book comes to the rescue by highlighting 75 emotions and listing the possible body language cues, thoughts, and visceral responses for each. Using its easy-to-navigate list format, readers can draw inspiration from character cues that range in intensity to match any emotional moment. The Emotion Thesaurus also tackles common emotion-related writing problems and pro... [Read More]
Collins flagship dictionary and linked thesaurus for the Kindle containing over 200,000 entries. This is a comprehensive and authoritative resource, offering outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English.Compatibility & FunctionalityIf you have any issues with this, please contact [email protected]• Basic Text Search works on all Kindle devices• Index lookup works on all Kindles except Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD• Setting as Default Dictionary works on all Kindles except Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle for Android and any of the Kindle apps, including ... [Read More]
A marvelous and wide ranging compendium of all the exotic, pretty, blunt and sometimes very strange terms we use to describe our sexual parts and the interesting things we like to do with them. A must for anyone who wants to write about sex and eroticism.
The ultimate alphabetically arranged thesaurus that will help you find the right word every time—now bigger and better than ever before!This all-new edition of the classic reference work is the one thesaurus no home or office should be without. As easy to use as a dictionary—and just as important for you to own—this is a unique and indispensable treasury of words that will enable you to express your ideas clearly and effectively. With the synonyms and antonyms for each word listed alphabetically for quick, convenient use, this superior reference volume will help you build your vocabulary... [Read More]
These two bestselling writing and editing handbooks, “The Writer’s Guide to Character Emotion” and “The Writer’s Guide to Deep POV” have been combined to create one remarkable single volume!Most writers struggle with creating a captivating story, and the fastest way to improve your writing is by the use of the “Deep Point-of-View” technique.This comprehensive edition contains 400 pages of step-by-step guidance to inspire your creative muse with ways to craft a riveting novel that instantly grabs a reader’s attention.Writers will get the essential skills needed to significantl... [Read More]
INSTANTLY WRITE BETTER ROMANCE!Do you suffer writer's block? This extraordinary 7th volume in the #1 best selling Writers' Phrase Books series shows you how to write bold, romantic descriptions the fast, easy way. It features over 3,000 swoon-worthy ways to describe emotions, romance, and sex, plus alien and supernatural lovers for paranormal and science fiction romance. And that's not all!There's also a complete, detailed list of the proper forms of address for nobles if you're writing historical romance, plus a combat thesaurus for romantic suspense, paranormal, and sci-fi authors. You get t... [Read More]
Fiction is action. Activate is an author’s thesaurus of dramatic possibilities that will galvanize your characterization and dramatization. Verbalizing any narrative requires specific juicy language with the vibrancy readers crave. This handy writing reference focuses on language’s powerhouse: VERBS, featuring 5,300 potent options sorted into three useful contexts.~ ALPHABETICAL: an A-Z catalog of actions and tactics, including antonyms for each to supercharge character chemistry.~ CATEGORICAL: verbal options especially suited for the twelve most popular book types and their tropes.~ DIREC... [Read More]
This bestselling title has been fully revised and expanded. The concise, clearly written definitions offered in the dictionary reflect the curricula for grades 3 through 6. The thesaurus provides synonyms, antonyms, and related words that
An all-in-one reference providing convenience, value, and the authority of Oxford dictionaries. The Oxford American Desk Dictionary & Thesaurus Third Edition is the ideal all-in-one reference, with a dictionary and a thesaurus combined in one
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