By Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer
Writer's Digest Books
Hardcover

You've got the perfect idea for your novel but you can't pinpoint the right word. Maybe you're going to diagnose your character with a deadly disease. But which one?

You have a particular phrase in your head but don't quite know the exact word. For instance, when you screw something until its flush with the surface, what's it called?

Whether you're looking for another word for "momentous" or hunting for tree-related terms, The Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary is a comprehensive guide no writer should be without.

Use this book to tighten up your writing. By targeting the correct word to use in your manuscript, you'll be able to create a more compelling short story or novel.

When searching for a word, you'll often come across a list of "Related Terms." Sample entries include:

• Doctor-Related Terms
• Gods and Godesses
• Herbs
• Legal Terms
• Marine Corps Ranks
• A Complete List of Rivers
• Types of Rock
• Summer Olympic Games
• Weights and Measures
• Types of Wrenches

With close to 700 pages of words, phrases and related terms, finding the perfect word for your writing couldn't be any easier. You can spend hours just flipping through this rich source of information.

From fiction writing to business writing, The Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary is a valuable companion to your writing venture and your muse's new best friend.

Bookworm's Briefing
Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics, a Ph.D. in Archaeology, an M.S. in Linguistics and a B.S. in Physical Education. She is the author of 21 books including Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, 21st Century Spelling Dictionary, Dictionary of American Slang, 3rd edition, and Sisson's Word and Expression Locater. Her 20 years of lexicography experience make the The Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary the ultimate resource for writers of all experience levels.