By Linda Edelstein, Ph.D.
Writer's Digest Books
Hardcover

Your main character is a murderer. But what kind? Maybe he had a difficult childhood. So what was he like when he was 11? The Writer's Guide to Character Traits is virtually an encyclopedia of documented human behaviors and personality types. Author Linda Edelstein, Ph.D., has over 15 years experience in practicing and teaching psychology. She has compiled a comprehensive guidebook on everything from personality traits for 46 different careers to the psychology of love and marriage. This book actually contains more than 400 lists in an extremely easy to read format. You can even find out how your character's birth order contributes to their behavior!

Sample lists include:

• Personality Profiles
• Child and Adolescent Behavior Types
• Psychological Disorders
• Criminal Characteristics
• Group Influences
• Physical Disorders
• Impact of Life Events on Behavior and Communication

Bookworm's Briefing
Even the most gifted writers can benefit from this book. Studying these deep characteristics will help you build better, more believable characters. But you have to watch out. This book is completely addictive. You could literally spend more time flipping through the pages than writing. You might even find yourself analyzing your best friend's personality. Oh, so that's why he's that way! Even if you have the wildest imagination, you’ll end up creating new characters because certain personality traits will send your mind wandering. No writer should be without The Writer's Guide to Character Traits.