One of my favorite writing coaches is here with us to dish some helpful advice on Show and Tell. Please welcome Janice Hardy and read on... Show, don’t tell, is drilled into every writer’s head, and most of us have been frustrated over it. In my early writing days, I spent months figuring out … [Read more...] about Three Ways Writers Tell, Not Show (And How You Can Fix Them)
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HELP! What Do I Do With My 1st Edition of The Emotion Thesaurus?
As the expanded 2nd edition of The Emotion Thesaurus hits the shelves, we realize we've created a conundrum for writers upgrading their copy: what should they do with their first edition? We love the original Emotion Thesaurus and know you do too. It (hopefully!) helped you through a lot of … [Read more...] about HELP! What Do I Do With My 1st Edition of The Emotion Thesaurus?
New Release: The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression (2nd Edition)!
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 … [Read more...] about New Release: The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression (2nd Edition)!
A Mother Lode of Resources on Character Emotion
As you can imagine, we're pretty amped that The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition is here. We hope you find those extra 55 emotions and double the teaching content is a big help as you craft stronger character emotion. These posts are packed with help for showing emotion: The Inner Struggle: … [Read more...] about A Mother Lode of Resources on Character Emotion
Announcing The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition!
Keeping secrets are hard, especially keeping happy, year-long ones from the people we care about. So you can imagine how terrific it is to finally share with you that the mystery thesaurus Becca and I have been working on this past year is a second edition of The Emotion Thesaurus! It releases on … [Read more...] about Announcing The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition!
Emotion Thesaurus fans, enjoy some bonus entries!
Hello, fellow word aficionado! Welcome to our secret page where you'll find a link to some of the Emotion entries that didn't quite make the cut when we published the expanded edition of the Emotion Thesaurus. It's always hard to decide which emotions to profile and which not to. In this case, … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus fans, enjoy some bonus entries!
The Emotion Thesaurus Collector’s Edition
Now that we've created a more robust second edition of The Emotion Thesaurus, it's time to retire the First Edition into the Writers Helping Writers Hall of Fame. If you are a collector, this volume is still available on Amazon (and through us if you would prefer a signed copy). Just get in touch … [Read more...] about The Emotion Thesaurus Collector’s Edition
Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Euphoria
Sourced from The Emotion Thesaurus, 2nd Edition DEFINITION: A transcendent state of intense pleasure, happiness, and well-being PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:Unrestrained smiling or laughterOne’s head tipping back and the eyes closingThe mouth opening in wonderEyes going as wide as they … [Read more...] about Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Euphoria
The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition) List of Entries
We've expanded this bestselling resource by 55 emotions. Ready to write stronger story moments by showcasing your character's feelings through show, not tell? Below are all 130 emotions found in our second edition. Each entry has been enhanced with more ways to describe a character's body … [Read more...] about The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition) List of Entries
On The Quest for Knowledge, Writers Must Show Courage
When we step onto the writing path, we know there will be a lot to learn. We see the mountain ahead and sure, it's intimidating. But hey, we're head over heels for story, in love with the author's dream, and we want that future to be ours. So we adjust our pack, yank out some beef jerky to gnaw on, … [Read more...] about On The Quest for Knowledge, Writers Must Show Courage
Overcoming an Emotional Wound (Character Arc Help)
Of all the pieces of backstory we should understand as authors, none are more important than our protagonist's Emotional Wound. A powerful statement, but here's why. Think about your own life for a moment. The experiences you had in your past, and the people part of those experiences have made … [Read more...] about Overcoming an Emotional Wound (Character Arc Help)
A Mother Lode of Resources on Emotional Wounds
Hi everyone! I thought with the release of The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma, I'd do a round up of posts on emotional wounds to help with this super-challenging area. Helpful Posts for Understanding, Identifying, and Showing Emotional Wounds What Is … [Read more...] about A Mother Lode of Resources on Emotional Wounds