Writer's Guide to Character Traits - Couverture souple

Edelstein, Dr. Linda N.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1582973903 ISBN 13 : 9781582973906

Editeur : Penguin Publishing Group, 2006

Synopsis

From Sex to Schizophrenia: Everything You Need to Develop Your Characters!

What makes a person commit a white-collar crime? Who is a likely candidate to join a cult? Why do children have imaginary friends? How does birth order affect whether or not a person gets married? When does mind over matter become a crippling problem?

Writer's Guide to Character Traits, 2nd edition answers all of these questions and many others. With more than 400 easy-to-reference lists of traits blended from a variety of behaviors and influences, you'll gain the knowledge you need to create distinctive characters whose personalities correspond to their thoughts and actions - no matter how normal or psychotic they might be. In this updated and expanded edition, you'll also find:

   • Comprehensive instruction on how to use this book
   • New statistical information to help you create true-to-life characters
   • Corresponding exercises that show you how to put the material to work in your stories
   • A quick-reference index to make cross-referencing a snap
   • Idea sparkers to get your thoughts out of your head and onto the page


Plus, you'll learn about common - and not so common - psychological, physical, and relationship disorders; delve into the minds of criminals; find out what it takes to be a professional athlete, scientist, and truck driver; discover what life is like for a gang member, suicidal teen, and alcoholic; and more.

In Writer's Guide to Character Traits, 2nd edition, note psychologist and author Dr. Linda Edelstein takes you beyond generic personality types and into the depths of the human psyche where you're sure to find the resources you need to make your characters stand out from the crowd.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

With over 40,000 copies sold, "The Writer's Guide to Character Traits" is a classic reference for writers who want to create realistic and distinct characters. Written by Dr. Linda Edelstein, a practicing psychologist who is an authority in her field, it includes: over 400 easy-to-reference character listings, detailing typical behaviours and thought processes as well as common reactions to different situations; and sidebars and statistics on a variety of personality types, not previously included. With a new "How to Use This Book" section and new material, this revised edition is a must-have for every writer's library.

Biographie de l'auteur

As a practicing psychologist, Dr. Linda Edelstein specialises in the development of professional identity, creative adaption and grief. She is also an associate professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and frequently presents at national conferences and workshops.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1582973903
• ISBN 13: 9781582973906
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Terminal Video; n.pederzini@terminaldistribuzione.com; ; Via Bruno Buozzi, 24/26,; Granarolo dell'Emilia BO,; Italie