Puglisi, Becca
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus:A Writer's Guide toPsychological Trauma
- ISBN 13:
- 9780989772594
- author:
- Puglisi, Becca
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jadd Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 326
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.78 x 1.73 centimetres
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Writing Skills, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi is a comprehensive resource for writers looking to create complex, realistic characters. By understanding the impact of emotional wounds on a character's past, you can craft a more nuanced and engaging story.
This guide provides a database of common traumatic situations, in-depth analysis of a wound's effects, and techniques for showing past experiences to readers. You'll also find a Backstory Wound Profile tool to help you document your characters' negative past experiences and their aftereffects.
Root your characters in reality by giving them an authentic wound that causes difficulties and prompts them to strive for inner growth. With this tool, you can create characters that are both relatable and compelling, and bring depth to your story.