The occupation thesaurus A writer's guide to jobs, vocations, and careers
Book - 2020
What if there was a shortcut for helping readers get to know your characters? Would you take it? Characters are as complex as people and revealing their inner layers without chunky blocks of pace-stopping description is a challeng. The Occupation Thesaurus can help you unlock one of the best tools in your show-don't-tell writing kit: a character's job. Occupations are part of our everyday world, meaning they can be used to encourage readers to make associations between a type of work and the person doing it, shortening to "get to know the character" curve. Whether a person loves or hates what they do, a job can reveal many things, including their priorities, beliefs, desires, and needs. The Occupation Thesaurus will show... you how a career choice can characterize, drive the plot, infuse scenes with conflict, and get readers on the character's side through the relatable pressures, responsibilities, and stakes inherent with work.
- Subjects
- Published
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[Toronto] :
Writers Helping Writers
[2020]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Physical Description
- 310 pages ; 26 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780999296370
- It's All in the Details
- The Motivations behind Career Choice
- Careers that Characterize
- Jobs as Sources of Tension and Conflict
- Jobs Can Support Story Structure and Character Arc
- Vocations as Thematic Devices
- Choosing a Career for Your Character
- Additional Tips for Writing About Occupations
- Final Words from the Authors
- The Occupation Thesaurus
- Actor
- Air Traffic Controller
- Animal Rescue Worker
- Animal Trainer
- Antiques Dealer
- Architect
- Auto Mechanic
- Babysitter
- Baker
- Barista
- Bartender
- Book Conservator
- Bouncer
- Bounty Hunter
- Business Tycoon
- Carpenter
- Cashier
- Chef
- Children's Entertainer
- Chocolatier
- Clergy Member
- Concierge
- Conductor
- Coroner
- Corrections Officer
- Crime Scene Cleaner
- Dancer
- Deep Sea Diver (Commercial)
- Dentist
- Dietician
- Diplomat
- Docent
- Dog Groomer
- Dream Interpreter
- Driver (Car)
- Emergency Dispatcher
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Room Physician
- Ethical Hacker
- Farmer
- Fashion Designer
- Firefighter
- Flight Attendant
- Food Critic
- Food Stylist
- Fundraiser
- Funeral Director
- General Contractor
- Geologist
- Ghostwriter
- Glassblower
- Graphic Designer
- Home Health Aide
- Human Test Subject
- Hypnotherapist
- Interpreter
- Inventor
- Janitor
- Jewelry Designer
- Judge
- Landscape Designer
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Lobbyist
- Locksmith
- Mail Carrier
- Makeup Artist
- Massage Therapist
- Master Brewer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Midwife
- Military Officer
- Model
- Nanny
- Novelist
- Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Guide
- Paleontologist
- Paralegal
- Parole Officer
- Personal Assistant to a Celebrity
- Personal Shopper
- Personal Trainer
- Pest Control Technician
- Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Pilot
- Podcaster
- Police Officer
- Politician
- Private Detective
- Professional Athlete
- Professional Mourner
- Professional Poker Player
- Professor
- Radio Dj
- Rancher
- Real Estate Agent
- Receptionist
- Recruiter
- Referee
- Reiki Master
- Reporter
- Robotics Engineer
- Secret Service Agent
- Security Guard
- Server
- Skydiving Instructor
- Small Business Owner
- Social Media Manager
- Social Worker
- Software Developer
- Sommelier
- Street Performer
- Talent Agent
- Tattoo Artist
- Taxidermist
- Teacher
- Therapist (Mental Health)
- Tour Guide
- Treasure Hunter
- Veterinarian
- Wedding Planner
- Yoga Instructor
- Appendix A. Occupation Speed Dating
- Appendix B. Career Assessment
- References
- Additional Expert Sources
- Recommended Reading
- Praise for These Writers Helping Writers Resources
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