Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here’s a simple workbook that uses the same knowledge that gives therapists insight into human behaviour to create fiction that hits the mark. Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action – one to develop characters, one to develop the story.
Darian Smith is a prize winning fiction writer with a degree in psychology, and is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. He combines these two sides of his background to provide simple, easy to follow tools that make use of established psychological theory to help writers develop fully rounded, interesting, realistic characters and inject conflict into their stories.
Give your writing the benefit of over a decade of training and experience, and discover how to have readers wanting more.
Haunted House. Haunted Heart.
Sara O'Neill is on the run and her family's abandoned old colonial home in rural New Zealand is just the sanctuary she needs. The house needs repair, but it's safe from the abusive husband she left behind.
Unfortunately, a dangerous presence is haunting her new home, threatening her chance at peace. How can she create a new life when ghosts from the past refuse to stay gone?
After the death of his wife, parenting their young daughter alone isn't easy for Nate Adams - especially in a town where he is still an outsider. With the arrival of his new neighbour comes a chance for a fresh start. But even with his help, can the house - or Sara's heart - be repaired?
Someone doesn't want an O'Neill back in town. Sara's return is awakening secrets hidden for generations.
Can she learn the truth of her home's ghostly inhabitant before it's too late?
The truth will set...something...free.
A suspenseful novel about magic, secrets, a haunted house, and a touch of romance.
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