Описание: A unique and indispensable reference guide for writers.
Writers frequently write about mental illness and psychological motivations, but all too often they use terms and concepts that are clichйd, outmoded or just plain wrong. Written by a clinical psychologist who is also a professional writer and writing coach, The Writers Guide to Psychology is an authoritative, accessible, fun, and easy-to-use reference to psychological disorders, diagnosis, treatments, psychotherapists work and what really makes psychopathic villains tick.
Did you know that serial killers are almost never psychotic? That modern electroshock therapy doesnt cause convulsions? That many psychotherapists think examining your childhood is unimportant--or even irrelevant--to therapy? Those are just a few of the hundreds of myth-busting facts in The Writers Guide to Psychology. The only reference book on clinical and counseling psychology designed specifically for the needs of writers, The Writers Guide to Psychology presents specific writing dos and donts to avoid the psychobabble clichйs and misunderstandings frequently seen in popular writing. The books extensive sidebars include Q&As from real writers, information on controversial treatments and issues, tips for using realistic psychology to create complex and compelling characters, and Dont Let This Happen to You! boxes that humorously expose mortifying mistakes in fiction, film and TV--and teach you how to get it right in your own writing.
Written in an approachable, easy-to-understand style thats perfect for both in-depth study and quick answers to specific questions, The Writers Guide to Psychology is a unique combination of accurate psychology, myth-busting information and practical guidance that belongs on every writers reference shelf.
