The Writer's Guide to Psychology

Author: Carolyn Kaufman
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610350154
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
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

Author: Gene Perret
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610350715
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
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

Author: Dean Haycock
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
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.

Eavesdropping

Author: Lucy Huskinson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317577035
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
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)

Author: Bianca Sloane
Publisher: SBB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357

Book Description
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

Author: Don McNair
Publisher: Quill Driver Books
ISBN: 1610351789
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
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

Author: Stephen Blake Mettee
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1610350502
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
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.

Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, Fourth Edition

Author: David H. Barlow
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 1606237659
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 737

Book Description
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.

Writing Psychological Reports

Author: Greg J. Wolber
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
This new second edition brings the same refreshing matter-of-fact guidance that made the first edition so popular with both students and professionals. Although the suggested format for psychological evaluations remains essentially the same, the authors have updated and expanded several sections within that format to enhance the quality of the evaluation report. A new section, Notification of Purpose and Limits of Confidentiality, has been added and new material on background information and the use of collateral information has been included. New examples have been added to supplement and clarify the text and a new example of a full report is presented. The Recommendations section has also been modified to incorporate specific strengths and problem areas. This book offers a wealth of descriptive information, organizing questions, guidelines, and other strategic information to make your written report as clear, comprehensive, and error free as possible.

Clinician's Thesaurus

Author: Edward L. Zuckerman
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 9781572304376
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 379

Book Description
More than a giant collection of synonyms, this book includes thousands of useful words and phrases, clinical tips, and interview questions to help practitioners in the mental health professions.