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Writing, Research & Publishing Guides - The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) (Writers Helping Writers Series)

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Book Synopsis: The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries! One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up smiling, nodding, and frowning too much. If you need inspiration for creating characters’ emotional responses that are personalized and evocative, this ultimate show-don’t-tell guide for emotion can help. It includes:
  • Body language cues, thoughts, and visceral responses for 130 emotions that cover a range of intensity from mild to severe, providing innumerable options for individualizing a character’s reactions
  • A breakdown of the biggest emotion-related writing problems and how to overcome them
  • Advice on what should be done before drafting to make sure your characters’ emotions will be realistic and consistent
  • Instruction for how to show hidden feelings and emotional subtext through dialogue and nonverbal cues
  • And much more!
The Emotion Thesaurus, in its easy-to-navigate list format, will inspire you to create stronger, fresher character expressions and engage readers from your first page to your last.

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Unlock the power of emotion in your writing with The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) from the bestselling Writers Helping Writers series. As the ultimate show-don't-tell guide for emotion, this invaluable resource has revolutionized the way writers craft their characters' feelings. Now expanded with 55 new entries, it offers a wealth of options for personalized and evocative emotional responses.

Are your characters smiling, nodding, and frowning too much? Don't settle for cliché expressions of emotion. The Emotion Thesaurus provides body language cues, thoughts, and visceral responses for 130 different emotions, ranging from mild to severe. With this vast range of options, you can bring your characters to life by individualizing their reactions.

But that's not all – beyond the extensive emotion list, this guide also addresses common writing problems related to emotion. Learn how to overcome these obstacles and ensure your characters' emotions are realistic and consistent throughout your story. Discover techniques for revealing hidden feelings and adding emotional subtext to dialogue and nonverbal cues.

Easy to navigate and packed with valuable insights, The Emotion Thesaurus will empower you to create stronger, fresher character expressions that will captivate readers from the very first page to the exhilarating climax. Elevate your writing to the next level and take your readers on an unforgettable emotional journey.

Ready to transform your writing? Don't miss out on this essential tool for every writer's arsenal. Purchase your copy of The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) now and start mastering the art of conveying emotion with finesse.

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