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A few comments from reviewers:

“The Writer’s Body Lexicon is a writing resource that no writer should be without. Kathy Steinemann has compiled an extensive list of words and ideas to describe parts of the body without resorting to clichés or repetition. Emotions can be shown in many ways, and this book has many clear examples of how to do this. I highly recommend The Writer’s Body Lexicon for all writers.” ~ A. L. Kaplan

“The book presents its information in an accessible, logical, and sometimes humorous manner, with light examples of misuse and much encouragement to experiment with expression. I’m using it now, as I complete my final edit … prior to my publisher setting his team of editors on it, in the hope of enhancing the reading experience for those who indulge me in buying it.” ~ Stuart Aken

“A handy tool for allowing your characters to communicate non-verbally with their bodies, other than just nodding and shrugging.  … For each body part, Steinemann goes into detail about not only the physical descriptors one can use, but the underlying emotional beats that can be conveyed through the motion of body parts too.” ~ Emma Lombard

“… it now occupies pride of place on my how-to-write virtual bookshelf. … If you want your characters’ bodies to go beyond the narrative of appearance, to become a vehicle to build tension, intrigue, and humor, this book tells you how to do that with word choices and phrases organized under clear categories. … Grab a copy and feel your writer power glow.” ~ Jacqui Murray

The Writer’s Body Lexicon (629 pages)

Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers’ minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor. The Writer’s Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches.

In this book you’ll find thousands of verbs and adjectives, guidelines for stacked modifiers, colors and variegations, facial expressions, emotion beats, everything you need to describe dozens of body parts, and a chapter with resources for “The Naughty Bits.”

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