With over 40,000 copies sold, The Writer's Guide to Character Traits is a classic reference for writers who want to create realistic and distinct characters. Written by Dr. Linda Edelstein, a practicing psychologist who is an authority in her field, it includes: * Over 400 easy-to-reference character listings, detailing typical behaviors and thought processes as well as common reactions to different situations* Sidebars and statistics on a variety of personality types, not previously included * A new section, "How to Use This Book," which guides readers through using the book's details to build all types of characters--from soccer moms to serial killersAll this new material and more makes this revised edition a must-have for every writer's library.