The Writer's Idea Thesaurus by White, Fred -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Dedication Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: The Adventures of X

1 Adventures in an Alternate Universe or Reality 2 Aviation Adventures 3 Adventures of Defectors, Deserters, Mutineers 4 Adventures with Ghosts 5 Adventures in a Magical Land 6 Adventures of Mariners, Mountain Climbers, Spelunkers 7 Adventures of Rebels, Rogues, and Crazies 8 Adventures of Shape Changers 9 Adventures of Time Travelers 10 Adventures of Treasure Seekers

Chapter 2: The Clash or Competition Between X And Y

1 Athletic or Gaming Competition 2 Battlefield Clashes 3 Business-World Conflicts 4 Democracy vs. Dictatorship, Monarchy, or Theocracy 5 The Clash Between Industrialists, Environmentalists, and Nature Lovers 6 The Clash Between Lovers (Current or Former) 7 The Clash Between Gangs and Gangsters 8 Religious or Spiritual Conflicts 9 Science vs. Superstition 10 Superhero vs. Supervillain

Chapter 3: Confessions of X

1 Confessions of Artists, Authors, and Musicians 2 Confessions of Criminals 3 Confessions of the Dissatisfied 4 Confessions/Disclosures of Healthcare Workers 5 Confessions/Disclosures of Employees and Employers 6 Confessions of Lovers and Spouses 7 Confessions/Disclosures from the Military 8 Confessions/Disclosures from the Political World 9 Confessions of Religious Persons 10 Confessions of Traitors and Deceivers

Chapter 4: The Conquest of X

1 Conquering a Bad or Dangerous Habit 2 Conquering Intimidation 3 Conquering a Disease or Illness 4 Conquering Envy or Jealousy 5 Conquering a Phobia 6 Conquering Laziness or Loss of Ambition 7 Conquest of Reason Over Superstition 8 Military Conquest or Resistance 9 Conquest of Mind Over Matter 10 Conquering a Physical Disability

Chapter 5: Communicating with X

1 Communicating with an Animal or Insect 2 Communicating with the Sensory Impaired 3 Communicating with the Comatose or Hypnotized 4 Communicating with the Dead or Undead 5 Communicating with the Enemy 6 Communicating with an Estranged Friend or Relative 7 Communicating with Human Colonists and Aliens 8 Communicating with a Fugitive 9 Communicating with Oneself 10 Communicating with a Spiritual Entity

Chapter 6: The Curse or Prophecy of X

1 A Curse from the Depths 2 Ancient or Medieval Curses or Prophecies 3 Curses or Prophecies of the Conquered 4 Curses or Prophecies of Monsters or the Monstrous 5 A Curse or Prophecy from a Religious Artifact 6 Prophecies, Visions, and Hallucinations of the Drugged 7 Prophecies of the Hypnotized 8 Prophecies and Curses of Magicians and Clairvoyants 9 Prophecies, Curses, and Delusions of the Mentally Disabled 10 Prophecies and Incantations of Sorcerers

Chapter 7: Descent into X

1 Descent into Confusion or Uncertainty 2 Descent into Despair 3 Descent or Trespass into a Danger Zone 4 Descent into Hades 5 Descent into Purgatory 6 Descent into Madness 7 Descent into Poverty and Squalor 8 Descent into the Subconscious 9 Descent into Subterranean Realms 10 Descent into Wonderland

Chapter 8: The Discovery or Creation of X

1 The Creation of Artificial Life 2 The Creation of Marvelous Machines 3 The Creation of Miracle Drugs 4 The Creation or Discovery of New Social Structures 5 The Discovery of Ancient Dwellings and Burial Sites 6 The Discovery of Exotic/Endangered Life Forms 7 The Discovery of Gateways to the Past 8 The Discovery or Invention of Magical Realities 9 The Discovery of New Worlds 10 Scientific and Technological Discoveries

Chapter 9: Escape from X

1 Escape from Abductors 2 Escape from an Abusive Parent, Spouse, or Partner 3 Escape from Slavery or Bondage 4 Escape from Death—Actual or Imminent 5 Escape from Divine Wrath 6 Escape from Incarceration 7 Escape from Self (from One’s Own Demons) 8 Escape from Time Constraints 9 Escape from Wartime Conditions 10 Rescue from Being Lost or Marooned

Chapter 10: The Examination or Exploration of X

1 Examination of a Cold-Case File 2 Examination of a Cover-Up 3 Exploration of a Danger or Forbidden Zone 4 Exploration of a Ghost Town or Abandoned Dwelling 5 Investigation of Missing Persons, Animals, or Property 6 Exploration or Exploitation of Space 7 Exploration or Investigation of Unusual Phenomena 8 Examination of Strange Bodily Phenomena 9 Underwater Exploration or Exploitation 10 Wilderness Exploration or Exploitation

Chapter 11: The Growth of X

1 The Growth of an Artistic Movement 2 The Growth of Dangerous Entertainment 3 The Growth of Alternative Family Relationships 4 The Growth of an Outcast Individual or Group 5 The Growth of a Political Movement 6 The Growth of a Religious or Spiritual Movement 7 The Growth of a Romance 8 The Growth of a Social Custom or Movement 9 The Growth of a Special Individual 10 The Growth of Unusual Technologies and Industries

Chapter 12: The Invasion of X

1 Alien Invasion 2 Bacterial or Viral Invasion 3 Barbarian Invasion 4 Insect or Arachnid Invasion 5 Military or Paramilitary Invasion 6 Mutant Invasion 7 Mob Invasion 8 Invasion or Uprising of the Marginalized 9 Paranormal Invasion 10 Vermin Invasion

Chapter 13: Journey or Pilgrimage to X

1 Journey to an Ancestral Home 2 Journey to Another World 3 Journey into a Wasteland 4 Journey to a Forgotten or Neglected Place 5 Journey to a Magical Place 6 Journey in Search of One’s Destiny 7 Journey to a Third-World Country 8 Journey into the Past or Future 9 Pilgrimage to a Sacred or Pagan Site 10 Pilgrimage to a War-Related Site

Chapter 14: Love Between X and Y

1 Forbidden Love 2 Love Between Mortals and Immortals 3 Love Between Performer and Director (or Another Performer) 4 Love Across Classes, Cultures, Ethnicities, Religions 5 Love Between Doctors, Other Health-Care Providers, and Patients 6 Love Between Friends, Rivals, and Enemies 7 Love Mix-Ups, Foul-Ups, and Missed Opportunities 8 Love in Strange or Exotic Places 9 Love in the Workplace 10 Young Love

Chapter 15: The Mystery of X

1 Mysterious Books, Packages, and Documents 2 Mysterious Buried or Hidden Objects 3 Mysterious Illnesses 4 Mysterious Messages 5 Missing-Persons Mysteries 6 Mysterious Phenomena 7 Mysterious Places 8 Mysterious Societies 9 The Mystery of Missing or Stolen Property 10 Mysterious Strangers

Chapter 16: The Rescue of X

1 Animal Rescue 2 Rescue of Cultural Artifacts 3 Rescue of Endangered Species 4 Rescue of Hostages 5 Rescue from Natural or Engineering Disasters 6 Rescue of Political Prisoners or Protesters 7 Rescue of Refugees 8 Rescue at Sea 9 Rescue from (or by) Alien or Supernatural Beings 10 Rescue of War Wounded

Chapter 17: The Search for X

1 The Search for Alien or Exotic Life 2 The Search for Artifacts, Manuscripts, or Relics 3 The Search for an Elixir 4 The Search for a Fugitive 5 The Search for Freedom, Simplicity, Self-Sufficiency 6 The Search for Identity or Roots 7 The Search for a Missing Person 8 The Search for Resolution 9 The Search for a Solution to a Health Crisis 10 The Search for a Weapon

Chapter 18: The Secret of X

1 Secrets of Animals 2 Ancestral Secrets 3 Family and Friends’ Secrets 4 Letters from Secret Senders 5 Secret Missions or Callings 6 Secret Organizations 7 Secret Projects 8 Secret Rituals 9 Secrets of Lost Peoples and Places 10 Secrets of Youth and Old Age

Chapter 19: The Threat of X

1 The Threat of Contamination, Illness, or Infection 2 The Threat of Assault 3 The Threat of Economic Chaos or Collapse 4 The Threat of Blackmail, Extortion, or Bribery 5 The Threat of Family Instability 6 The Threat of Invasion or Insurrection 7 The Threat of Electronic or Mechanical Malfunction 8 The Threat of a Mental Breakdown 9 The Threat of Natural Disaster 10 The Threat of Social Upheaval

Chapter 20: The Transformation of X into Y

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