The Writer's Guide to Psychology
The Writer's Guide to Psychology

Author: Carolyn Kaufman

Publisher: Linden Publishing

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1610350154

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An accurate and accessible survey of modern psychological theory and practice, this reference offers professional writers practical advice for incorporating psychological elements into their work. With easy-to-understand explanations and definitions, this book is an invaluable resource for any writer wishing to add realistic details to scenes that depict psychologists, mental illnesses and disorders, and psychotherapeutic treatments. Designed around the needs of professional fiction and nonfiction writers, this is an easy-to-use resource that includes historical and modern psychological treatments and terms and refutes popularly held misconceptions.

Write Your Book Now
Write Your Book Now

Author: Gene Perret

Publisher: Linden Publishing

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1610350715

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Ideal for aspiring authors who only dream of actually finishing their works in progress, this guide features proven, field-tested tools guaranteed to successfully complete that romance, expert guide to business success, or great American novel. The chapters simplify the writing process by breaking it down into a series of discrete tasks, from creating a schedule in order to finish within a reasonable time, brainstorming sections of the book, and organizing ideas into chapters to rewriting, editing, submitting for publication, and even marketing. This reference is tailored to help writers avoid distractions and delays by establishing and maintaining a powerful writing momentum, thereby carrying their projects to completion. The psychological blocks that prevent writers from completing their manuscripts as well as how to combat them are also explored.

Characters on the Couch
Characters on the Couch

Author: Dean Haycock

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2016-08-29

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13:

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Providing intriguing insights for students, film buffs, and readers of various genres of fiction, this fascinating book delves into the psychology of 100 well-known fictional characters. Our favorite fictional characters from books and movies often display an impressive and wide range of psychological attributes, both positive and negative. We admire their resilience, courage, humanity, or justice, and we are intrigued by other characters who show signs of personality disorders and mental illness-psychopathy, narcissism, antisocial personality, paranoia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among many other conditions. This book examines the psychological attributes and motivations of 100 fascinating characters that include examples of both accurate and misleading depictions of psychological traits and conditions, enabling readers to distinguish realistic from inaccurate depictions of human behavior. An introductory section provides a background of the interplay between psychology and fiction and is followed by psychological profiles of 100 fictional characters from classic and popular literature, film, and television. Each profile summarizes the plot, describes the character's dominant psychological traits or mental conditions, and analyzes the accuracy of such depictions. Additional material includes author profiles, a glossary of psychological and literary terms, a list of sources, and recommended readings.

Books, Crooks, and Counselors
Books, Crooks, and Counselors

Author: Leslie Budewitz

Publisher: Linden Publishing

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1610351215

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Addressing the misunderstood and misrepresented aspects of the law in today’s writing, this reliable guidebook demonstrates how to use legal concepts, terminology, and procedure to create fiction that is true to life and crackling with real-world tension. Examples from actual cases are provided along with excerpts of authentic courtroom dialogue. Topics covered include criminal and civil law; differences between federal, state, and Native American jurisdiction; police and private investigation; wills and inheritances; and the written and unwritten codes that govern the public and private conduct of lawyers and judges. Providing a quick and simple legal reference, this handbook is the key to creating innovative plots, strong conflicts, authentic characters, and gritty realism.

Eavesdropping
Eavesdropping

Author: Lucy Huskinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-11-27

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1317577043

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What can depictions of psychotherapy on screen teach us about ourselves? In Eavesdropping, a selection of contributions from internationally-based film consultants, practicing psychotherapists and interdisciplinary scholars investigate the curious dynamics that occur when films and television programmes attempt to portray the psychotherapist, and the complexities of psychotherapy, for popular audiences. The book evaluates the potential mismatch between the onscreen psychotherapist, whose raison d’être is to entertain and engage global audiences, and the professional, real-life counterpart, who becomes intimately involved with the dramas of their patients. While several contributors conclude that actual psychotherapy, and the way psychotherapists and their clients grapple with notions of fantasy and reality, would make a rather poor show, Eavesdropping demonstrates the importance of psychotherapy and psychotherapists on-screen in assisting us to wrestle with the discomfort – and humour - of our lives. Offering a unique insight into perceptions of psychotherapy, Eavesdropping will be essential and insightful reading for analytical psychologists, psychoanalysts, academics and students of depth psychology, film and television studies, media studies and literature, as well as filmmakers.

Every Breath You Take (Every Breath You Take #1)
Every Breath You Take (Every Breath You Take #1)

Author: Bianca Sloane

Publisher: SBB

Published: 2015-02-14

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13:

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A few of the things Natalie Scott’s stalker knows about her: She likes foreign films, cinnamon gum and strawberry yogurt. She goes jogging along Chicago’s lakefront every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. She smells like sunflowers in the summer and roses in the winter. What Natalie Scott doesn’t know: Every minute of every day, a madman is watching her. Every minute of every day, he’s waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Every minute of every day, she’s inching closer to catastrophe . . . And what Natalie Scott doesn't know just might kill her. . .

Editor-Proof Your Writing
Editor-Proof Your Writing

Author: Don McNair

Publisher: Quill Driver Books

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1610351789

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Don McNair lays out an easy-to-follow and systematic method for clearing up foggy writing--writing that's full of extra, misused, and overused words--in this guide to producing sparkling copy that attracts readers, agents, editors, and sales. McNair explains the common mistakes made by most writers and shows how eliminating unnecessary words strengthens action, shorten sentences, and makes writing crackle with life.

The Fast-Track Course on How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal, 2nd Edition
The Fast-Track Course on How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal, 2nd Edition

Author: Stephen Blake Mettee

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1610350502

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A step-by-step guide through the process of proposing a book to a publisher, this straightforward and accessible work helps aspiring authors get their nonfiction work published quickly. Packed with specific examples of proposals, query letters, publishing contracts, and more, this reference addresses the many questions authors have in this digital age. Written by a seasoned editor and used in publishing classes at numerous universities, the book is a proven tool for nonfiction book authors. A glossary of key terms, a list of selected books for further reading, and a book proposal checklist are also included.

The Psychology Workbook for Writers
The Psychology Workbook for Writers

Author: Darian Smith

Publisher: Wooden Tiger Press

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780473334468

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Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here's a simple workbook that uses the same knowledge that gives therapists insight into human behaviour to create fiction that hits the mark. Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action - one to develop characters, one to develop the story. Darian Smith is a prize winning fiction writer with a degree in psychology, a Diploma of Counselling, and is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. He combines these two sides of his background to provide simple, easy to follow tools that make use of established psychological theory to help writers develop fully rounded, interesting, realistic characters and inject conflict into their stories. Give your writing the benefit of over a decade of training and experience and discover how to have readers wanting more.

Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, Fourth Edition
Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, Fourth Edition

Author: David H. Barlow

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2007-11-15

Total Pages: 737

ISBN-13: 1606237659

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With over 75,000 copies sold, this clinical guide and widely adopted text presents authoritative guidelines for treating frequently encountered adult disorders. The Handbook is unique in its focus on evidence-based practice and its attention to the most pressing question asked by students and practitioners—“How do I do it?” Leading clinical researchers provide essential background knowledge on each problem, describe the conceptual and empirical bases of their respective approaches, and illustrate the nuts and bolts of evidence-based assessment and intervention.