The Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary

I chanced upon this eye-catching book at a large bookstore. The conspicuous tagline states: "For when you know what you want to say but can't think of the word." That sounded like familiar territory. I bought it and have been using it countless of times. It really boosts one's writing.

This is a reverse dictionary with a lot of lists, charts, etc. Although it can be confusing to use, it is one of the best reference books I've seen for just flipping through. Lots of surprises and interesting facts tucked away in sidebars.While there is plenty of words and good relationships, I found its organization a bit difficult to use when needing to rapidly find a word. Saying that, it's also the one most often on my desk and not in the bookshelf with the others.

You've got the perfect idea for your novel but you can't pinpoint the right word. Maybe you're going to diagnose your character with a deadly disease. But which one? You have a particular phrase in your head but don't quite know the exact word. For instance, when you screw something until its flush with the surface, what's it called? Whether you're looking for another word for "momentous" or hunting for tree-related terms, "The Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary" is a comprehensive guide no writer should be without. Use this book to tighten up your writing. By targeting the correct word to use in your manuscript, you'll be able to create a more compelling short story or novel. When searching for a word, you'll often come across a list of "Related Terms." Sample entries include: * Doctor-Related Terms * Gods and Godesses * Herbs * Legal Terms * Marine Corps Ranks * A Complete List of Rivers * Types of Rock * Summer Olympic Games * Weights and Measures * Types of WrenchesWith close to 700 pages of words, phrases and related terms, finding the perfect word for your writing couldn't be any easier. You can spend hours just flipping through this rich source of information. From fiction writing to business writing, "The Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary" is a valuable companion to your writing venture and your muse's new best friend.

I got this book as a gift. I keep it by my desk all the time now because I use it so much. Every person that notices the book on my desk takes a look at it and marvels at how useful it is. I also use this book a lot when I need to make my searches on the Internet more efficient. Great idea for a book!!!