| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 239 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. First Things First -- 2. Using Toxidromes to Plot That Twist -- 3. A Word about Antidotes -- 4. Alcohol -- 5. Antidepressants -- 6. Antihistamines -- 7. Bath Salts -- 8. Body Packing -- 9. Club Dru -- 10. Hallucinogens -- 11. Inhalants -- 12. Leafy Leftovers -- 13. Opioids -- 14. Sedatives -- 15. Stimulants -- Appendix -- Notes -- Index |
| Summary |
"Many authors draw from headlines or movies rather than personal experience to write drug-related scenes, and the result may be more fiction than fact. So, how can you craft a convincing scene involving accidental use of fentanyl-tainted pot or a murder attempt with grandma's pain pills? A much-needed resource, The Grim Reader details how to write medical scenarios that result in realistic page-turners. As drug inaccuracies multiply in screenplays, scripts, novels, and audio plays, Dr. Miffie Seideman provides writers (and editors) with the background and authenticity necessary to develop plausible plotlines, including: Pertinent drug facts, tips, and symptoms, Symptom timelines, Tips for developing historically accurate scenes, Common street drug names and slang, Sample scenarios to demonstrate how to weave the information into a believable scene, Writing prompts to provide scene starters and offer practice. Combining Seideman's pharmacology knowledge with her love for creative writing, The Grim Reader is the ultimate guide to help authors craft accurate drug scenes and avoid medical mistakes"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 29, 2023) |
| Subject |
Fiction -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Drugs in literature.
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Motion picture authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Drugs in motion pictures.
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Drug utilization.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Fiction Writing.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Editing & Proofreading.
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Drug utilization.
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Drugs in literature.
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Drugs in motion pictures.
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Fiction -- Authorship.
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Motion picture authorship.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2023021705 |
| ISBN |
1684352169 |
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9781684352159 |
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1684352150 |
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9781684352166 |
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