Transform Your Writing With These Must Have Guide Books
Jan 29, 2024I am often asked about the tools that can help writers craft their narratives more effectively. My go-to recommendation? The Writers Helping Writers Series by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman. This goldmine of a series, consisting of 9 invaluable books, has been my constant writing companion and an asset to my toolkit.
Books in the series so far are:
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition): 1
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws: 2
The Positive Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Attributes: 3
The Rural Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Personal and Natural Places: 4
The Urban Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to City Spaces: 5
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma: 6
The Occupation Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Jobs, Vocations, and Careers: 7
The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 1): 8
The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 2): 9
These books are more than just writing guides; they offer a holistic approach to storytelling, guiding you through every step of the process, from character building to plot development, and everything in between. 🏗️📖 Each book focuses on a unique aspect of writing so that you can explore the various facets of storytelling in depth.
For instance, 'The Emotion Thesaurus' is a treasure trove for authors, helping them to infuse their characters with genuine emotions. It's a window into the human psyche, offering an extensive list of physical signals, mental responses, and internal sensations associated with various feelings. 😢😆💔💖
Conversely, 'The Urban Setting Thesaurus' allows you to create vibrant and realistic environments for your narratives, making your readers feel as if they are walking alongside your characters in their journey. 🏙️🌳🌇
As if this wasn't enough, each book in the series provides practical exercises and insightful prompts, encouraging you to practice your craft and apply what you've learned. After all, writing is a muscle that becomes stronger with exercise! 💪✍️
The Writers Helping Writers Thesaurus Series is not just an investment in your writing craft, but also in your journey as a storyteller. It's a series that doesn't tell you how to write, but empowers you to unearth your unique narrative voice. It's helped me, and countless other writers, to scale new heights of creativity. I firmly believe it can do the same for you. 🚀🌟
Grab your copies and let the Writers Helping Writers Series transform your writing journey. Happy crafting! 📚✨
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