The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Psychological Trauma (Paperback)Authentic characters need a compelling past. And like you or me, part of their history should include painful experiences known as emotional wounds that generate fears, insecurities, and trust issues, making it hard for them to take necessary risks. Part how to, part brainstorming tool, this guide provides expert instruction on the role emotional trauma plays in a character's life (and story). Take a deep dive into 118 real world painful events that

they must look inward to see their flaws as destructive forces that need to be addressed

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making it easier than ever to identify the behaviors and attitudes associated with each trait

sources of solace

making it easy to find the perfect problem or obstacle to move story events along

Write Fearlessly

No matter what genre you write

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Use this guide to develop and write powerful arcs wherein characters face their past

lost advantages

Your setting is more than a physical place

cause friction in their relationships