Heartbreak and Sorrow in Fiction Writing

A Thesaurus of Phrases, Craft Exercises, Practical Techniques, and Writing Prompts

Write Emotion That Hurts and Lingers.

Whether you're crafting a death scene, writing a character in quiet despair, or capturing the final breath of a broken relationship—this book helps you do it with emotional truth, not cliché.

Heartbreak and Sorrow in Fiction Writing is a comprehensive emotional craft guide and phrase thesaurus designed specifically for fiction writers. With 22 rich chapters, it goes far beyond generic writing advice. You’ll find detailed techniques, emotional theory, original examples, practical writing tools, and hundreds of ready-to-use phrases that show—not tell—sadness in all its forms.