Thesaurus of Professions. A Guide for Writers and Screenwriters

Recognizable and deep characters are capable of engaging viewers and readers, holding their attention throughout the story. To create such a character, it is important to think through their image in detail.

A writer needs to know their character's traits, emotional traumas, hobbies, and many other details. These elements stimulate the hero's desires, drive the pursuit of goals, become the source of their fears, and give rise to needs — which, in turn, define their arc and behavior throughout the narrative.

One of the most important details that is often overlooked is the character's profession. The authors of this book demonstrate how a profession can become not just an additional brushstroke to the character's image, but the driving force of the story. You will learn how to skillfully apply this technique and how it can assist in revealing character images and directing the plot.