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    The Writer's Lexicon Volume II: More Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #2
    The Writer's Body Lexicon: Body Parts, Actions, and Expressions: The Writer's Lexicon, #3
    The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #1
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    The Writer's Lexicon Series

    By Kathy Steinemann

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    About this series

    Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers' minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor.

    The Writer's Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches.

    Kathy Steinemann provides a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts, organized under similar sections in most chapters:

    • Emotion Beats and Physical Manifestations
    • Adjectives
    • Similes and Metaphors
    • Colors and Variegations
    • Scents
    • Shapes
    • Verbs and Phrasal Verbs
    • Nouns
    • Prompts
    • Clichés and Idioms

    Sprinkled throughout, you'll also find hundreds of story ideas. They pop up in similes, metaphors, word lists, and other nooks and crannies.
    Readers don't want every character to be a cardboard cutout with a perfect physique. They prefer real bodies with imperfections that drive character actions and reactions — bodies with believable skin, scents, and colors.

    For instance, a well-dressed CEO whose infrequent smile exposes poorly maintained teeth might be on the verge of bankruptcy. A gorgeous cougar with decaying teeth, who tells her young admirer she's rich, could spook her prey. Someone trying to hide a cigarette habit from a spouse might be foiled by nicotine stains.

    Add depth to your writing. Rather than just describe the body, exploit it. Build on it. Mold it until it becomes an integral part of your narrative.

    "… a timeless resource: You'll find advice, prompts, ideas, vocabulary, humor, and everything in between. But more importantly, it will make your characters stand out from the crowd." — Nada Sobhi

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKathy Steinemann
    Release dateMar 20, 2017
    The Writer's Lexicon Volume II: More Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #2
    The Writer's Body Lexicon: Body Parts, Actions, and Expressions: The Writer's Lexicon, #3
    The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #1

    Titles in the series (3)

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      The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #1
      The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #1

      The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #1

      Kathy Steinemann
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      You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. When they're not nodding, they roll their eyes. Time to slash the Pinocchio strings and turn them into real people. Award-winning author Kathy Steinemann provides the tools. She cuts through the so-called rules and offers simple solutions. Too many repetitions of "little"? There's a cure for that. Do you rely on "very" too often? There's a cure for that too. You'll find the remedies in this book's dispensary. Should you ever use anything other than "said" to attribute dialogue? Are exclamation points taboo? The answers might surprise you. Learn how to harness body language, purge hackneyed adjectives, and draw on the environment for ambience. No more wooden characters. You'll transform them into believable personalities that your readers will learn to love. Or hate. Get in the driver's seat, relax, and enjoy your journey — with Kathy Steinemann's book as your GPS.

      You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. When they're not nodding, they roll their eyes. Time to slash the Pinocchio strings and turn them into real people. Award-winning author Kathy Steinemann provides the tools. She cuts through the so-called rules and offers simple solutions. Too many repetitions of "little"? There's a cure for that. Do you rely on "very" too often? There's a cure for that too. You'll find the remedies in this book's dispensary. Should you ever use anything other than "said" to attribute dialogue? Are exclamation points taboo? The answers might surprise you. Learn how to harness body language, purge hackneyed adjectives, and draw on the environment for ambience. No more wooden characters. You'll transform them into believable personalities that your readers will learn to love. Or hate. Get in the driver's seat, relax, and enjoy your journey — with Kathy Steinemann's book as your GPS.

    • 2

      The Writer's Lexicon Volume II: More Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #2
      The Writer's Lexicon Volume II: More Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #2

      The Writer's Lexicon Volume II: More Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: The Writer's Lexicon, #2

      Kathy Steinemann
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      Why do you write? Perhaps you're penning a memoir, fantasy, or romance. Maybe you're writing a sci-fi series or creative nonfiction novel. At the receiving end will be readers who demand clarity. If you confuse them, you lose them. Learn how to capture their attention and keep them engaged. Discover when to bend or break the so-called "rules" and motivate everyone to finish "just one more chapter." • Explore ways to create convincing dialogue without resorting to distracting dialect, pauses, or ill-placed exposition. • Conquer words and phrases that propagate like a virus. • Find answers to the following questions: - Is it ever alright to use "alright"? - What is the correct order for stacked modifiers? - Why should you avoid filter words? - How can you reduce word bloat? - Are adverbs really as villainous as many insist? - What about semicolons, present tense, and head-hopping? - What is contractionitis? How can it be cured? • Learn how to: - Minimize repetition of words such as "but" and "because." - Decrease reliance on crutch words. - Reduce word bloat. - Maximize action beats. This book is a must-have for all writers, from amateur to professional, fiction to nonfiction. Sprinkled throughout, you'll find exercises and examples with ideas for story prompts. Snap 'em up at will, and … … write on.

      Why do you write? Perhaps you're penning a memoir, fantasy, or romance. Maybe you're writing a sci-fi series or creative nonfiction novel. At the receiving end will be readers who demand clarity. If you confuse them, you lose them. Learn how to capture their attention and keep them engaged. Discover when to bend or break the so-called "rules" and motivate everyone to finish "just one more chapter." • Explore ways to create convincing dialogue without resorting to distracting dialect, pauses, or ill-placed exposition. • Conquer words and phrases that propagate like a virus. • Find answers to the following questions: - Is it ever alright to use "alright"? - What is the correct order for stacked modifiers? - Why should you avoid filter words? - How can you reduce word bloat? - Are adverbs really as villainous as many insist? - What about semicolons, present tense, and head-hopping? - What is contractionitis? How can it be cured? • Learn how to: - Minimize repetition of words such as "but" and "because." - Decrease reliance on crutch words. - Reduce word bloat. - Maximize action beats. This book is a must-have for all writers, from amateur to professional, fiction to nonfiction. Sprinkled throughout, you'll find exercises and examples with ideas for story prompts. Snap 'em up at will, and … … write on.

    • 3

      The Writer's Body Lexicon: Body Parts, Actions, and Expressions: The Writer's Lexicon, #3
      The Writer's Body Lexicon: Body Parts, Actions, and Expressions: The Writer's Lexicon, #3

      The Writer's Body Lexicon: Body Parts, Actions, and Expressions: The Writer's Lexicon, #3

      Kathy Steinemann
      0 ratings
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      Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers' minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor. The Writer's Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches. Kathy Steinemann provides a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts, organized under similar sections in most chapters: • Emotion Beats and Physical Manifestations • Adjectives • Similes and Metaphors • Colors and Variegations • Scents • Shapes • Verbs and Phrasal Verbs • Nouns • Prompts • Clichés and Idioms Sprinkled throughout, you'll also find hundreds of story ideas. They pop up in similes, metaphors, word lists, and other nooks and crannies. Readers don't want every character to be a cardboard cutout with a perfect physique. They prefer real bodies with imperfections that drive character actions and reactions — bodies with believable skin, scents, and colors. For instance, a well-dressed CEO whose infrequent smile exposes poorly maintained teeth might be on the verge of bankruptcy. A gorgeous cougar with decaying teeth, who tells her young admirer she's rich, could spook her prey. Someone trying to hide a cigarette habit from a spouse might be foiled by nicotine stains. Add depth to your writing. Rather than just describe the body, exploit it. Build on it. Mold it until it becomes an integral part of your narrative. "… a timeless resource: You'll find advice, prompts, ideas, vocabulary, humor, and everything in between. But more importantly, it will make your characters stand out from the crowd." — Nada Sobhi

      Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers' minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor. The Writer's Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches. Kathy Steinemann provides a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts, organized under similar sections in most chapters: • Emotion Beats and Physical Manifestations • Adjectives • Similes and Metaphors • Colors and Variegations • Scents • Shapes • Verbs and Phrasal Verbs • Nouns • Prompts • Clichés and Idioms Sprinkled throughout, you'll also find hundreds of story ideas. They pop up in similes, metaphors, word lists, and other nooks and crannies. Readers don't want every character to be a cardboard cutout with a perfect physique. They prefer real bodies with imperfections that drive character actions and reactions — bodies with believable skin, scents, and colors. For instance, a well-dressed CEO whose infrequent smile exposes poorly maintained teeth might be on the verge of bankruptcy. A gorgeous cougar with decaying teeth, who tells her young admirer she's rich, could spook her prey. Someone trying to hide a cigarette habit from a spouse might be foiled by nicotine stains. Add depth to your writing. Rather than just describe the body, exploit it. Build on it. Mold it until it becomes an integral part of your narrative. "… a timeless resource: You'll find advice, prompts, ideas, vocabulary, humor, and everything in between. But more importantly, it will make your characters stand out from the crowd." — Nada Sobhi

    Author

    Kathy Steinemann

    Kathy Steinemann, Grandma Birdie to her grandkids, is an award-winning author who lives in the foothills on the Alberta side of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. She has loved words for as long as she can remember, especially when the words are frightening or futuristic or funny. Her career has taken varying directions, including positions as editor of a small-town paper, computer-network administrator, and webmaster. She has also worked on projects in commercial art and cartooning. Kathy's website: KathySteinemann.com

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