Description: The Writer's Guide to Character Traits by Linda Edelstein Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Serves as a reference for writers who want to create realistic and distinct characters. This guide includes: over 400 easy-to-reference character listings, typical behaviours and thought processes as well as common reactions to different situations; and sidebars and statistics on a variety of personality types. Publisher Description 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?Writers 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, youll 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, youll 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 pagePlus, youll 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 Writers 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 youre sure to find the resources you need to make your characters stand out from the crowd. Author Biography 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. Details ISBN 1582973903 ISBN-13 9781582973906 Title The Writer's Guide to Character Traits Author Linda Edelstein Format Paperback Year 2006 Pages 352 Edition 2nd Publisher F&W Publications Inc GE_Item_ID:157621009; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781582973906
Book Title: The Writer's Guide to Character Traits
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Writer's Guide to Character Traits
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Item Height: 1.1 in
Subject: Personal & Practical Guides, Authorship, General, Personality
Publication Year: 2006
Features: Revised
Item Weight: 14.7 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines, Psychology
Author: Linda Edelstein
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 5.9 in
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