As writers, we've all had those moments where we need a way of saying something, a new verb, or a new description. Instead of reusing the same word you used a sentence before, we need a fresh word!
I'm there almost every time I write. My brain turns to mush and I can no longer think of other verbs that mean the same thing as the one that I just used. I am all about a thesaurus. In fact, I have two apps on my phone for this - a dictionary and Word Hippo. Both work well for me.
I also enjoy having books close by that I can flip through and peruse quickly. These gems were recommended to me (thanks Amazon!) during my mindless scrolling of books, and I have found them helpful.
Writing Books:
Everything in the Writers Help Writers series. These niche books are perfect for quick ideas!
Indie Author Resources series
Save the Cat! series
Writers Help Writers series:
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression
The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 1)
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma
The Rural Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Personal and Natural Places
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws
Indie Author Resources series:
Strong Verbs for Fiction Writers
Character Reactions from Head to Toe
Save the Cat! series:
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need
Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
Plus more on screenwriting.
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