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New Release: The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression (2nd Edition)!

February 19, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Today’s the day: The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition) enters the world!

Over the years, many of you have written to us about the impact our book has had on your writing. Whenever we hear that your editor is commenting on your improved ability to get emotion on the page or that your readers are saying your newest novel is un-put-down-able, Becca and I cheer! We love helping writers, and your success is our success.

This is why we knew we needed to create a second edition: to do right by each of you and make it even better.

The new edition has…

  1. 55 new emotions, such as Euphoria, Vindicated, and Schadenfreude.
  2. More descriptive options within each entry
  3. A list of power verbs for each emotion
  4. 55 more writing tips (a big hit in the first volume!)
  5. Double the teaching content, including sections on showing emotion in dialogue, using subtext to reveal hidden emotion, and recommended character research to write authentic emotional reactions
  6. And more. The book is almost double in size, after all!

We hope by tackling a larger range of feelings you will have the tools you need to go deeper, sharing more emotional moments with readers.

If you would like unbiased feedback as to whether you should upgrade your edition, we recommend this 1st vs. 2nd edition book comparison by Jami Gold.

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

This contest is now closed…keep an eye on your inbox for a winner’s notification!

Every new book is a chance to celebrate you, our loyal readers. This time, instead of many small prizes, we’re giving away one BIG one: we will pay for a writing conference, retreat, 1-year professional membership, course or workshop (online or in-person) for one winner (up to a value of $500 US).

So, if you would love to attend a writer’s conference but can’t swing the finances, want to take that incredible writing craft workshop but can’t justify the cost, would love to belong to a professional organization, or you’d even like to try a writing retreat but, you know, have zero money to do so…this is the prize for you!

Note: this is not a cash prize. We will work with the event organizers directly to pay this fee on the winner’s behalf. Also, because this is a writer-chosen prize, certain conditions must be met.

Enter below, and good luck! This giveaway closes February 26th, 12 am EST. Legal rules and conditions apply. Open internationally. (Yes, internationally!)

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ANGELA ACKERMAN
ANGELA ACKERMAN

Angela is a writing coach, international speaker, and bestselling author who loves to travel, teach, empower writers, and pay-it-forward. She also is a founder of One Stop For Writers, a portal to powerful, innovative tools to help writers elevate their storytelling.

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  1. Kymber Hawke says

    February 23, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    This is terrific! I love the books in this series and use them almost every day.

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 24, 2019 at 11:00 am

      That’s wonderful! I am so very glad they are helping you, Kymber! Hope the writing is going great! 🙂

  2. Ed L. says

    February 21, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    I would like to have this book when words don’t come into my middle-aged mind quickly.

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 21, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      Yes–we all need a brainstorming nudge once in a while! I hope you find the book really helpful.

  3. Kathy Sechrist says

    February 20, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    My copy of the new Emotion Thesaurus will be delivered tomorrow – yay! I have all your books, and they are so helpful to understand and write about my protaganist’s emotion of the moment. I particularly like the Emotional Wounds Thesaurus. They all are within reach of my desk while I write. I’ve also explored the new character builder tool – you guys blow me away! Fantastic tool – thank you!

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 20, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      Oh wow, that’s so wonderful! I’m so glad you test drove the Character Builder. We’re super proud of that one. Not that we aren’t proud of all our books, just that it’s something different…lol, you know what I mean. I hope you love the book when it arrives!

  4. Pamela says

    February 20, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    Your book(s) and 2nd edition sound so exciting….and helpful! I don’t know how I ever missed it. Thanks to Darlene, I’m here and I’m signing up for the giveaway and checking out your book. Sounds like it will be most useful as I’m in the middle of writing my next novel AND will give me so great ideas for my creative writing students. Congrats!

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 20, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Pam! So glad you came on over from Darlene’s blog! I hope if you bring any into your class they help your students. We love being part of the curriculum. 🙂

  5. Judith Field says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:37 am

    I had this on pre-order and can’t wait to read it. I love your thesauri (thesauruses?), they’re so helpful.

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 20, 2019 at 10:44 am

      I’m glad to hear the books are helping you, Judith! Writing is not at all easy, but if we can do something small to make it go a bit smoother, we’re happy to do so! 🙂

  6. Traci Kenworth says

    February 19, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    I’m waiting for tax money but will get my copy asap! Congrats, Angela and Becca!

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:16 pm

      Ah, Taxes. I hear you on that one. I hope you’re in for a nice reimbursement this year!

  7. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    February 19, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    Big congratulations, ladies! Wow, the first one was so helpful. This one must be just bursting with awesome stuff.

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:18 pm

      You are terrific for saying so, and I hope that is the case. We would love to exceed all expectations. Fingers crossed people are happy with this book! Thanks so much for stopping in and the kind words. 🙂

  8. Barbara Heintz says

    February 19, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    I have the original one and use it all the time. I am sure the new one will be even better. Ordered it today.

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:18 pm

      We hope you love it, Barbara–thanks so much for giving it a try!

  9. Jemima Pett says

    February 19, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    I’ve got my copy 🙂

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      I hope you find it SUPER HELPFUL! Thank you so much, Jemima!

  10. melanie redler says

    February 19, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Okay, now what’s great about this is I have learned, with a little help from my friends and some common sense HOW to do all of these things–even how to post something onto INstagram by myself! Coming in to the 21st century as I turn 67 this weekend! so, thanks for that, too!!

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      Happy early birthday, Melanie! I hope you have a terrific one. We’re never too old to learn, and there is always more wonderful knowledge out there to absorb. Life is pretty grand. 🙂

  11. melanie redler says

    February 19, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    Oh, that means mine ships today, too! Fresh pages with no dog-ears, pen marks, post-it notes! You guys are the best: and I turned our writing group on to this book a few years back. Wow, what a difference it’s made in my writing life to have your books–and your newsletter–in it!!

    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      February 19, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      I’m so glad it has helped you, Melanie. Thank YOU for taking charge of your writing and doing whatever it takes to grow and improve. It makes all the difference 🙂

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you so very much for sharing the original with your writing group. This type of word-of-mouth is the gold standard of our industry, and becca and I really appreciate it. The more people we can help, the better! The world needs more great books 🙂

  12. Helen David says

    February 19, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    I can’t wait to get this one!

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      I hope you love it, Helen!

  13. Joy V Spicer says

    February 19, 2019 at 11:28 am

    So pleased I could blog about it on the day of its release! Even though I’m lucky enough to have an ARC, I can’t wait to get my own paperback copy but have to be patient, in-between jobs at the moment and ££ a bit tight. And thank you, ladies, for the amazing, generous giveaway!

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      You are lovely, Joy! Thank you so much for all your help. Becca and I appreciate it more than words can express! <3

  14. Mae Clair says

    February 19, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Absolutely love your books! I also just bought the Rural Place Setting Thesaurus which I know is bound to come in handy based on the setting for my next novel 🙂

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 11:10 am

      We love the setting volumes, and I hope you find this one really helpful, Mae! Thanks for the kind words and for testing it out. The setting actually can do so much for the story, it’s amazing! (And,haha, that’s why we needed to put out 2 books on the topic…truthfully, we could have even done a third, I think!)

  15. Robbi Sommers Bryant says

    February 19, 2019 at 6:25 am

    I have every book of yours in my library. I’m waiting for the 2nd edition of The Emotional Thesaurus. I am both an editor and an author–these books have been invaluable. A++. I highly recommend!

    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      February 19, 2019 at 8:46 am

      I’m so glad you find them useful, Robbi. Thanks for both using them and recommending them!

  16. Peter Martin says

    February 19, 2019 at 12:26 am

    Mine’s on it’s way – once I get my hands on it, I will lose a day or so going through it and then have 8 chapters to revise

  17. DJ Blackford says

    February 19, 2019 at 12:20 am

    My copy shipped this morning!

    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 19, 2019 at 12:25 am

      Hurray! I hope you love it. I still don’t have my own copy, so I will have to live vicariously through yours when it arrives 🙂

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