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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide To Character Expression (2nd Edition)

Released on February 19, 2019.

The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded as a Second Edition that includes 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!

This edition of 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.

Want to see a sampling?

Euphoria, vindicated, and schadenfreude are just a few of the new entries. You can also browse the Table of Contents to see all 130 emotions in this volume or check out the free preview at Amazon (contains an affiliate link). Just click the image:

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  1. Joan Sloane says

    May 8, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    A big fan of writers helping writers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. An action verb thesaurus would be great.

    Reply
  2. Kurush Deboo Actor says

    September 18, 2022 at 4:23 pm

    Thanks for your prompt reply. I will buy the second Kindle Edition.

    Suggestion Request: Please publish the book of

    ACTION VERBS THESAURUS BOOK:

    Reference:
    Actions – The Actors’ Theasarus by Marina & Maggie
    (No future updates since 2011)

    Book Structure Reference:
    The Synonym Finder by J. I. Rodale

    You have the full content and Bible for Action Verbs. We need only actable action transitive verbs dictionary. Which does NOT exist in this world.

    Hope you will help three professional communities, students and faculty members of Actors, Directors and Writers.

    Just a request for your thoughts inputs actions to serve us.

    Kurush Deboo Actor Writer, India.

    Reply
    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      September 19, 2022 at 8:51 am

      Thanks for letting us know what resources would help most with your writing. Angela and I are always looking for resources that writers would find useful. We’ll add this to our list of possibilities to discuss.

      Reply
  3. Kurush Deboo Actor says

    September 15, 2022 at 7:14 am

    I have purchased all your Kindle Books. I also read articles tools from your website. I am your big fan.

    This is regarding a query about First Edition of Emotional Thesaurus both Textbook hard copy as well as Amazon Kindle which I purchased long back. And it’s a bible for me as an actor – writer.

    I know I will have to buy the book for second edition and pay for it.

    But why are you not allowing us to update Kindle Second Edition Free or with little charge? We already have the First Edition.

    Do we have to buy again fresh for Second Edition?

    Kurush Deboo Actor India.

    Reply
    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      September 15, 2022 at 9:12 am

      Hi, Kurush. Thanks for the kind words about our books. I’m glad they’re helping you with your writing goals.

      Regarding the 2nd Edition of the Emotion Thesaurus, had we made minor changes or added just a bit to the content, we would likely have simply updated the file itself. This is common practice for minor changes and would have resulted in a reprinting of the book (and an update to the digital files).

      But the changes to the 2nd edition are quite robust, with double the number of emotion entries as well as double the amount of instructive front matter. Because it’s twice the size as the first book, the changes go far beyond a simple file update. According to ISBN regulations, anything beyond a reprint containing minor changes is a new work and requires a new ISBN——a new book, in essence. This is why we needed to release a whole new book for the 2nd Edition.

      Reply
  4. Phil Cobb says

    February 26, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    Angela,
    I’m glad to hear about this new edition. One question: What resources do you and Becca use to find entries for your books? I imagine it can get a little tough once the obvious ones have been written up.

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 26, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      In regards to the Emotion one, it really is about us looking for primary entries we overlooked the first time (like Grief – whoops!) and for the rest it was about thinking of more complex emotions that are powerful but maybe not something you experience every day. Take Vindicated, for example. Being in a situation where you were wrongfully accused of something, not believed, or everyone around you suspected something that turned out to be false…can any of us deny the rush of righteousness you feel when you’ve been proven innocent or right all along? It’s an emotion we all know, have felt, but not an “every day” one. The feeling of utter Powerlessness might be another. Or Schadenfreude, the gleeful, ugly joy you feel at another person’s downfall. All great emotions to explore. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Krishnendu says

    February 6, 2019 at 6:36 am

    Hi, I am from India, and there is no pre-order kindle version is available. Please help.

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      February 6, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Hi Krishnendu,

      It looks like the Kindle is available, but the print still hasn’t gone up yet: https://www.amazon.in/Emotion-Thesaurus-Writers-Character-Expression-ebook/dp/B07MTQ7W6Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549489356&sr=8-4&keywords=the+emotion+thesaurus

      I hope this helps!
      Angela

      Reply
  6. DJ says

    January 29, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    I’m a little upset that I can’t pre-order the PDF file because I’d absolutely LOVE to get the Pre-Order bonus, too. I’m saying this because I’ve legit purchased all of you two’s Thesauri (or Thesauruses, take your pick) via PDF. 🙁 Ah well. I can deal with not having the Pre-Order bonus. Won’t stop me from getting this either way, so… yeah!!

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      January 29, 2019 at 1:50 pm

      I know–trust me, if we had infrastructure in place to do this easily, we would. Many people use the PDF version and I hate not having a preorder available. But if you like you can always add your name to our notifications list, and I will send out an email reminder when the release day hits, just in case you are worried you’ll forget. 🙂 That link is here: https://twitter.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cc1cb11597b48d3f26dd7e1c3&id=f6515a7617

      Reply
  7. Kate Rauner says

    May 2, 2018 at 10:44 am

    This is a great resource. Have you considered an entry for Sarcasm? People use this all the time in real-life, but how to show it in writing without adding “s/he said sarcastically” Any suggestions right now?

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      May 2, 2018 at 10:52 am

      We did have a list for this long ago. I found it in the wayback machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20140408060220/https://writershelpingwriters.net/2008/12/emotion-thesaurus-addendum-sarcasmverbal-disrespect/

      (this entry never made it in the Emotion Thesaurus because sarcasm isn’t an emotion, it’s a way to express an emotion (frustration, usually!) Hope this helps!

      Reply
    • Kat says

      October 28, 2018 at 2:33 am

      I understand sarcasm to be an attitude rather than an emotion that evokes an emotional response [overt or not].

      Reply
  8. AlexaFaie says

    March 31, 2018 at 6:36 am

    The sample of this is actually quite helpful for a probably totally unintentional reason. I am a recently diagnosed autistic adult and have struggled all my life with being able to “appropriately” communicate with others. Especially the bit on “melodrama” where you talk about extreme outward expressions of emotion being disbelieved because “in real life, emotion isn’t always so demonstrative.” I wonder if this is why I am always disbelieved when I express my emotions – because they always tend to the extreme. It’s extremely hurtful to have people dismiss your experiences just because you express them too loudly so it must be fake. I learned the hard way that I had to repress all emotion as much as possible because otherwise I would be criticised and disbelieved.

    So reading something like this (whilst trying to learn more about how to describe my emotions so that others don’t dismiss me) has been a bit of an eye opener into how neurotypical people/society sees emotions/behaviours. I also saw another post elsewhere which listed body language for different emotions and that has really helped too since it explains why not making eye contact is seen as such a bad thing – it shows up as a “symptom” of boredom, deception, embarrassment, dishonesty (it mentions honesty as involving maintaining eye contact), secretiveness, shame, and shyness. When in reality it just feels like the most personal thing (other than sex) you can do with someone – it’s this intense feeling that with the right person can be an amazing send shivers down your spine kind of thing, even erotic. Which honestly is NOT something that is going to feel comfortable with just anyone and especially not the kinds of people who tend to demand it – parents, teachers and so on. Being forced to maintain eye contact feels like being forced to engage in something sexual you are not comfortable with and you are just expected to accept it as a normal part of being part of society. As a child it just felt wrong and too intense.

    So maybe a tip to neurotypical writers wanting to write an autistic character – expect that they express emotions differently and what might seem melodramatic for an allistic person might actually be normal for the autistic person. Often our difficulties with expressing emotions is that we do so so intensely that they are disbelieved or ignored and create confusion within ourselves. Emotions can be very overwhelming for the autistic person and they may try to shut them down because they are too loud to process properly. Some of us struggle to identify what emotions we are feeling because they don’t always make it past the physical sensation stage. A racing heartbeat can be anything from anxiety to excitement to arousal to anger and without the ability to put the feelings into words properly, it can be difficult to tell exactly what we might be feeling. Often our body language doesn’t match our inside emotions. In that list elsewhere, gesturing with your hands/flapping them/hand waving can be signs of exasperation and even contempt! But a lot of autistic people flap and wave their hands because they are very happy and excited. Basically lots of “negative” emotion body language is common autistic body language which doesn’t mean the same thing. No wonder there is so much confusion!

    Reply
    • AlexaFaie says

      March 31, 2018 at 6:57 am

      Also wanted to add that the first description about the break up scene in the car seemed far more realistic than the second drawn out version. For me at least, I will experience the extreme emotion immediately like the break up –> don’t care if live or die. It’s like my brain just dumps me right in the deep end. Only later on with lots and lots of rumination on what I was feeling am I able to break it down into slower more logical steps. My brain will then furnish me with explanations. So to me it would happen more like the first example, then would cut to a scene later lying in bed going through everything and the second bit almost being an imagined conversation. In the moment I won’t know *why* I am feeling __insert strong emotion here__ about something, just that I am. My Mum upset me the other day on the phone and I was in tears (on and off as I relived it) for the rest of the day and going over why I felt so upset to make sense of it all. Allistic people might not have ended up experiencing it so “melodramatically” but for me that’s the only way I can experience emotions. The other option is total suppression which has had a terrible effect on my mental health. The reason I experience emotions like this isn’t psychological, it’s neurological but it’s still a valid way of experiencing it.

      Reply
      • AlexaFaie says

        March 31, 2018 at 7:13 am

        And the bit about the Valedictorian (not sure what that is but the person is obviously happy about it) again sounds like an autistic example. That thought based monologue? PERFECT way of describing the reaction and I really feel for the character. Though it is “nice” to realise that how you experience things comes across as odd. (Insert sarcastic voice). Why would you say some of that stuff out loud? It doesn’t make sense! The excited hug speaks volumes and it makes far more sense to keep the “take that” bit inside as it’s rude to say that sort of thing out loud. You keep that kind of thing to yourself. The most I might be able to verbally express in that situation would be an excited squeal! Too much feels to put into words!

        So yeah, if you want to write autistic characters please break the rules and do what this is telling you not to do. It’s far more realistic to how at least this one autistic person experiences things.

        Reply
        • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

          April 1, 2018 at 1:11 pm

          Anyone writing an autistic character would need to research it first to write it authentically (provided they don’t have first hand experience.)

          Reply
      • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

        April 1, 2018 at 1:10 pm

        Absolutely valid! And again, provided the author shows the “why” it will be accepted by the reader even if it is not the same as their own personal experiences when it comes to responding to an emotionally charged situation.

        Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      April 1, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Yes, there are many ways that a character on the autistic spectrum, or with a condition like Alexithymia, emotional agnosia, or some types of mental illness, would have to portray a character differently. There are also cultural differences to consider; eye contact is a sign of interest, engagement, respect, etc. but in other cultures it may be viewed as challenging, rude, and antagonistic.

      In any story (provided we clearly show any personality or cognitive factors that cause a certain type of emotional responses) we can make the character’s responses come across as genuine, even if they are atypical. A great example of this is the book, The Rosie Project.

      Thanks for weighing in!

      Reply
  9. Zandile Tshabalala says

    December 29, 2017 at 2:03 am

    I’m a beginner/ new writer,I have not published any book but when I look here really this help you have provided is good,very good.
    I just wana say thank you,hope to finish my book next year.

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      So happy to help! Good luck on your book 🙂

      Reply
      • Alex says

        January 4, 2018 at 9:49 pm

        Kind of what I have been looking for. I prefer something a tad easier where I can type in a keyword and results will pop up but this will do.

        I will be buying the kindle version.

        Reply
        • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

          January 4, 2018 at 11:02 pm

          Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

          Reply
  10. LeslieZ says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    I find myself recommending this great resource all the time – so I posted a brief blurb on my blog. Thank you so much for a wonderful tool!
    http://zampettilw.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/once-more-with-feeling/

    Reply
    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      January 24, 2019 at 8:49 am

      Hi, Leslie! I’m replying to a wayyyy back comment of yours regarding the Emotion Thesaurus :). I wanted to tell you that we’ve released a second edition of The Emotion Thesaurus containing 55 additional entries and enhanced front matter. Because you enjoyed the first edition, I thought you might want to know about the second one.

      Reply
  11. Godel Fishbreath says

    July 16, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    The Emotional Thesaurus is a great work. But it could use some more links between emotions, back links to places already linked, etc.
    For example:
    MAY ESCALATE TO: LOVE, DESIRE, FRUSTRATION, HURT
    CUES OF SUPPRESSED ADORATION:

    But Love, Desire etc do not back link to Adoration. And Adoration does not side link to its opposite, nor to Envy. There are many links missing. It would be better with a better link pack.
    And I could, in the future, note emotions that are not lisMAY ESCALATE TO: LOVE, DESIRE, FRUSTRATION, HURT

    CUES OF SUPPRESSED ADORATION:ted.
    Maybe I and others could help?

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      July 17, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      HI Godel,

      Down the road, Becca and I will be releasing a second addition of the Emotion Thesaurus, adding to the content, increasing the emotions and working to make sure it’s as well linked as possible. We will definitely put this on our list to look over as we do that, as we could better link emotions in some cases. Not all emotions work back and forth however…some only escalate one way. I’m not sure I could argue that Love escalates to Adoration, as it suggests that Adoration is somehow deeper than love itself. Does that make sense?

      Reply
      • Annette Jansen van Vuuren says

        June 29, 2015 at 6:58 am

        Dear Angela

        Please advise if you have an Afrikaans version of this great tool? If yes, please advise where I can find it.

        Kidn regards
        Annette

        Reply
        • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

          June 29, 2015 at 12:17 pm

          Hi there Annette, Thanks so much for your interest. Our books are all available in English through all major online retailers, both in Print and ebook formats. They can also be brought in to your local bookstore simply by providing the URL for the book, found on Amazon sites: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1475004958/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1475004958&linkCode=as2&tag=theboomus06-20

          One retailer that might be particularly helpful to your geographic area is The Book Depository, which offer worldwide free delivery. http://www.bookdepository.com/Emotion-Thesaurus-Angela-Ackerman/9781475004953

          In addition to these, we also provide all of our books in a PDF format, which you can order here on our site: https://writershelpingwriters.net/bookstore/

          If you need a different language, currently there is a Korean edition, and soon to come, a Romanian edition.

          I hope this helps–we try hard to make sure our books are available in several different formats so anyone can access them! Happy writing 🙂

          Angela

          Reply
  12. pam says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:47 am

    Hi Angela,
    Book looks interesting. 75 emotions! I thought I had only 4. 😉 Will check it out on Amazon.
    PS – I noticed the word “not” seems to be missing from this sentence: “Need help creating fresh body language that does come off as stale or cliché?” Sorry, couldn’t figure out how to reach you with a private message.

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      March 31, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Pam thanks! How embarrassing–so glad you caught that. It’s funny, you look at something so much, you cease to “see” it…this is why proofreaders and critique partners are worth their weight in gold!

      Reply
  13. Shirley Artson says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:51 am

    I have not purchased your book, but I fully intend to do so. I’m a new writer and I have been looking for good tools and resources.

    Reply
    • ANGELA ACKERMAN says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:00 am

      Thanks so much, Shirley–I hope it helps! Amazon has the search inside feature that helps show what this book is like, because it’s not a typical writing book. have a peek if you like!

      Reply

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    […] Most of us have a favorite writing book (or ten), too. These books have helped us understand storytelling better, demystifying certain aspects of writing. Well, today I’m taking part in welcoming a new writing guide into the world: The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition). […]

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  30. The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition is here! – Silver Claw Inn: The Imaginative Worlds of Steven Capobianco says:
    February 19, 2019 at 8:59 am

    […] So today I’m sharing some news: authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi have released a second edition of The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression! […]

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  31. Meet The Emotion Thesaurus 2nd Edition and A Giveaway! – Amy Catlin Wozniak says:
    February 19, 2019 at 8:47 am

    […] Most of us have a favorite writing book (or ten), too. These books have helped us understand storytelling better, demystifying certain aspects of writing. Well, today I’m taking part in welcoming a new writing guide into the world:The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition). […]

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  32. The Emotional Thesaurus (2nd Ed) is LIVE!! says:
    February 19, 2019 at 6:10 am

    […] Hi guys! Today I’m helping authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi launch their new book, The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition)! […]

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  33. The Emotion Thesaurus-Second Edition Launches Today | Fannie Cranium's says:
    February 19, 2019 at 6:08 am

    […] Most of us have a favorite writing book (or ten), too. These books have helped us understand storytelling better, demystifying certain aspects of writing. Well, today I’m taking part in welcoming a new writing guide into the world: The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition). […]

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  34. Got Emotions? – Allison B. Collins, Author says:
    February 19, 2019 at 6:06 am

    […] Most of us have a favorite writing book (or ten), too. These books have helped us understand storytelling better, demystifying certain aspects of writing. Well, today I’m taking part in welcoming a new writing guide into the world:The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition). […]

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  35. New Emotion Thesaurus Out Now! – Kitty Kat's Book Review Blog says:
    February 19, 2019 at 4:50 am

    […] So today I’m sharing some news: authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi have released a second edition of The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression! […]

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  36. Special: The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi | Loleta Abi says:
    February 19, 2019 at 2:13 am

    […] Hi guys! Today I’m helping authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi launch their new book, The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition)! […]

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  37. The Emotional Thesaurus (2nd Ed) is LIVE! says:
    February 19, 2019 at 1:10 am

    […] guys! Today I’m helping authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi launch their new book, The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition)! You might know about The Emotion Thesaurus or even have it on your shelf. But chances are, you may […]

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  38. The 2nd Emotion Thesaurus is LIVE! #bookrelease – Staci Troilo says:
    February 19, 2019 at 1:01 am

    […] Hi guys! Today I’m helping authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi launch their new book, The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition)! […]

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  39. The Emotion Thesaurus, 2nd Edition by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi | The Children's and Teens' Book Connection says:
    February 19, 2019 at 12:48 am

    […] Most of us have a favorite writing book (or ten), too. These books have helped us understand storytelling better, demystifying certain aspects of writing. Well, today I’m taking part in welcoming a new writing guide into the world: The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition). […]

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  40. Emotion Thesaurus 2nd Edition New Release - Juneta Key says:
    February 19, 2019 at 12:06 am

    […] So today I’m sharing some news: authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi have released a second edition of The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression! […]

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  41. The Emotion Thesaurus | Louise Bergin says:
    February 10, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    […] https://writershelpingwriters.net/the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression/ […]

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  42. Emotion Thesaurus 2nd Edition Review – Suzanne Payne-Burrows says:
    February 6, 2019 at 5:10 am

    […] https://writershelpingwriters.net/the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression/ […]

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  43. Writing Show, Don't Tell Scenes - Linda S. Clare says:
    February 5, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    […] for readers. Readers demand to be immersed in the story world. Readers also want to experience emotion alongside the story hero. Cinematic techniques can help you show these things. Pay attention to […]

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  44. Telling vs. Showing When Emotions Are at Work - Kobo Writing Life says:
    February 5, 2019 at 11:41 am

    […] help when expressing what your characters feel? The Emotion Thesaurus (now expanded into a Second Edition) looks at the body language, thoughts, visceral sensations, and […]

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  45. The Emotion Thesaurus: Second Edition | A Mind With a View says:
    January 24, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition! […]

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  46. WORDS FOR WRITERS: The DO-ING Trap | J.M. Frey says:
    January 24, 2019 at 8:16 am

    […] Writers Helping Writers – the Emotion Thesaurus […]

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  47. A Special Edition: Updated Tools for the Writer’s Toolbox | Fannie Cranium's says:
    January 24, 2019 at 6:04 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition! […]

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  48. BLOGWORDS – Wednesday 23 January 2019 – WREADING WEDNESDAY – FEATURED BOOK and COVER REVEAL– EMOTION THESAURUS by ANGELA ACKERMAN and BECCA PUGLISI | robinsnest212 - stories by design says:
    January 23, 2019 at 2:05 am

    […] am thrilled I can finally announce that The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition is […]

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  49. A New Thesaurus is Stomping into Writers Town – Melinda S. Collins says:
    January 22, 2019 at 9:55 am

    […] The next book in the descriptive thesaurus series is The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition! […]

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  50. I have a secret to spill! says:
    January 21, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    […] been hard keeping quiet about this, so I am thrilled I can finally announce that The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition is […]

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  51. I Have a Secret to Spill! – WriteForLife2017 says:
    January 21, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    […] been hard keeping quiet about this, so I am thrilled I can finally announce that The Emotion Thesaurus Second Editionis […]

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  52. Writers Helping Writers Big Secret-The Reveal | Amy Catlin Wozniak says:
    January 21, 2019 at 11:13 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition! […]

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  53. Cover Reveal: The ??? Thesaurus – For His Glory says:
    January 21, 2019 at 10:33 am

    […] keeping quiet about this (like, really, really hard), so I am THRILLED I can finally announce that The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition is […]

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  54. Exciting new Emotion Thesaurus coming soon!!! – Kitty Kat's Book Review Blog says:
    January 21, 2019 at 8:46 am

    […] been hard keeping quiet about this, so I am thrilled I can finally announce that The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition is […]

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  55. The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition is coming! | Darlene Foster's Blog says:
    January 21, 2019 at 6:01 am

    […] This book is almost DOUBLE IN SIZE and there’s a lot more new content, so I recommend checking it out. And you can. Right […]

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  56. Big News: New Thesaurus Revealed! – The Winged Pen says:
    January 21, 2019 at 4:06 am

    […] The next book in the descriptive thesaurus series is The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition!  […]

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  57. Special: Introducing a New Thesaurus from Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi! | Loleta Abi says:
    January 21, 2019 at 2:51 am

    […] The next book in the descriptive thesaurus series is The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition! […]

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  58. Drumroll, please… Cover and Title Reveal Inside! – Staci Troilo says:
    January 21, 2019 at 1:07 am

    […] The next book in the descriptive thesaurus series is The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition! […]

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  59. The Emotion Thesaurus: The Big Reveal is here! - Juneta Key says:
    January 21, 2019 at 12:17 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition! […]

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  60. 9 Tension-Building Elements For Character Dialogue | Writers In The Storm says:
    December 21, 2018 at 7:01 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including the latest member of the family: The Emotional Wound […]

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  61. Craft On Tap–our favorite books on the craft of writing – kidlitcraft.com says:
    August 30, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    […] *The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi–A MUST for revision. The book provides a comprehensive physical vocabulary for emotions. The authors’ blog has loads of useful information for writers, including samples from their extensive Descriptive Thesaurus Collection. […]

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  62. Determining a Character's Emotional IQ | Writers In The Storm says:
    June 15, 2018 at 10:05 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including the latest member of the family: The Emotional Wound […]

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  63. How to Create a Redeemable Villain — Guest: Becca Puglisi | Jami Gold, Paranormal Author says:
    April 27, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Psychological […]

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  64. Crafting Characters Readers Will Love Part 1 by Jean Hall - Almost An Author says:
    April 27, 2018 at 3:42 am

    […] fine-tune my character’s actions and reactions. I refer to experts for this like PscheWriter and The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression by Angela Ackerman & Becca […]

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  65. Personalizing Your Character’s Emotional Wound - Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips says:
    March 9, 2018 at 9:26 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including the latest member of the family: The Emotional Wound Thesaurus. Her […]

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  66. #15 - Angela Ackerman - Write Through The Roof - says:
    January 28, 2018 at 12:18 am

    […] The Emotional Thesaurus […]

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  67. My Writing Journey Through a Really Rough First Draft says:
    January 20, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    […] tool that is vital to my writing is the Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. I truly believe every writer everywhere should have a copy. […]

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  68. The Great Big Jump’s Holiday Gift Guide for Writers – The Great Big Jump says:
    December 16, 2017 at 11:05 am

    […] books: One of the books that have been going around the writing community is The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, which is a good resource to help writers distinguish the […]

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  69. Writing Characters That Mirror Real Life - Kristen Lamb says:
    November 21, 2017 at 1:07 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including the latest member of the family: The Emotional Wound Thesaurus. Her […]

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  70. Writing Tips: What Is Emotional Shielding and Why Does it Matter For Your Character? | The Creative Penn says:
    November 16, 2017 at 5:10 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including the latest member of the family: The Emotional Wound Thesaurus. Her […]

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  71. #05 - Beverley Lee - Write Through The Roof - says:
    November 12, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    […] Emotional Thesaurus […]

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  72. #5onFri: 5 Reasons You Need to Know Your Character’s Emotional Wound says:
    November 3, 2017 at 9:02 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including The Emotional Wound Thesaurus, which is now available. Her books are […]

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  73. Ava Holland says:
    September 4, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    […] When Words Collide, I can’t stop myself from buying books. This year, I was going to buy one, The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression from Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglosi. Hahahaha!  That was never going to happen. What I actually […]

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  74. Writing: The Art of Turning a Unique Phrase – Glennis Browne – Author says:
    July 20, 2017 at 12:21 am

    […] see what you come up with.BIO:Becca Puglisi is a speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus.She is passionate about learning and sharing her knowledge with others through her Writers Helping […]

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  75. Pitch Wars 2017 Mentor Bio: Stephanie Scott and Erica Chapman | Stephanie Scott says:
    July 18, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    […] Writing 21st Century Fiction and the more recent The Emotional Craft of Fiction, along with The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. Prepare […]

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  76. Subterfuge in Dialogue | Writers In The Storm says:
    July 10, 2017 at 7:01 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels. Her books are available in five languages, are sourced by US universities, and are […]

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  77. Guest Post: 2 1/2 Indie Resources I Can’t Live Without by Becca Puglisi says:
    April 25, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    […] about learning and sharing her knowledge with others. This is one of her reasons for writing The Emotion Thesaurus, The Positive Trait Thesaurus, and The Negative Trait Thesaurus. A member of SCBWI, she leads […]

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  78. Favorite Online Writing Resources – Daily Delusions says:
    March 29, 2017 at 7:26 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus (and its siblings) […]

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  79. Craft On Tap–our favorite books on the craft of writing – MG Lunch Break says:
    February 1, 2017 at 12:16 am

    […] *The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi–A MUST for revision. The book provides a comprehensive physical vocabulary for emotions. The authors’ blog has loads of useful information for writers, including samples from their extensive Descriptive Thesaurus Collection. […]

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  80. Shades of Nuance: Shades of Feeling – Celticfrog Editing says:
    January 14, 2017 at 1:32 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide To Character Expression […]

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  81. Crafting a Powerful Set-Up | Writers In The Storm says:
    January 9, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels. Her books are available in five languages, are sourced by US […]

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  82. S.J’s Helpful Master Post! – S.J. Penner says:
    November 26, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    […] The Emotional Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi – BRILLIANT BOOK! It is literally a thesaurus for emotions, helping you come up with creative and interesting ways to mix up your descriptions. I use it all the time. Her other thesaurus’s are also amazing, and if you have the money, I definitely suggest grabbing the whole lot, but start with the Emotional Thesaurus. […]

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  83. Good Story Titles: 17 Fiction Writing Experts Reveal Their Secrets | Creative Writing Prompts, Tips and Tricks says:
    October 18, 2016 at 8:42 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels. She is passionate about learning and sharing her knowledge with others through […]

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  84. 2016 WWC – Sensuality | Hyacinthe Miller says:
    October 5, 2016 at 10:36 am

    […] Emotion Thesaurus – also check out One Stop for Writers […]

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  85. Tension in the Telling – Ellen T. McKnight says:
    September 26, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    […] If your protagonist seems unaffected by what’s happening in the plot, then the tension dissipates. Why should readers care if the characters don’t? Donald Maass writes eloquently about the importance of including emotions in fiction in Third Level Emotions on Writer Unboxed. As you write, you need to keep asking yourself: how does my point-of-view character feel? Then you want to look for ways to convey that in story, including the techniques mentioned below and elsewhere on this blog. (See The Things We Carry.) For more, check out Don’s book, The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface, and Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi’s The Emotion Thesaurus. […]

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  86. Excerpt from Nerve by Jeanne Ryan | pdworkman.com says:
    August 16, 2016 at 8:14 am

    […] previously only met online, and was even on a panel with Angela Ackerman, one of the writers of the Emotion Thesaurus, a great writing […]

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  87. Symbolism & Setting—The Perfect Marriage | Kristen Lamb's Blog says:
    June 22, 2016 at 11:19 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels. Her books are available in five languages, are sourced by US universities, and are […]

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  88. When Things Go Wrong—15 Tools Inspired by Eastern Wisdom to Find Stillness in the Storm Part II says:
    June 21, 2016 at 8:20 am

    […] the bestselling author of the brilliant The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide To Character Expressions series, and just launched this month, The Rural Setting Thesaurus: A Writer’s […]

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  89. 4 Tips for “Setting” a Mood — Guest: Becca Puglisi | Jami Gold, Paranormal Author says:
    June 14, 2016 at 8:31 am

    […] Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels, including The Rural Setting Thesaurus and The Urban Setting Thesaurus, which will […]

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  90. Aware of Bravery and Courage but who Determines these Expectations of Living? | Up the Creek with a pen … says:
    May 1, 2016 at 5:20 am

    […] fiction writer faces, especially when prolific, is coming up with fresh ways to describe emotions. This handy compendium fills that need. It is both a reference and a brainstorming tool, and one of the resources I’ll […]

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  91. The Emotion Thesaurus – Wendy Writes says:
    February 26, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    […] stumbled on The Emotion Thesaurus the way you’d expect when you’re mass purchasing resource materials at the bookstore to […]

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  92. The Joy of Nuance | Celticfrog Editing says:
    January 27, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    […] A fantastic resource for writing emotion is The Emotional Thesaurus […]

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  93. Chronicling The Craft: Draft #2 Revisions – 80% Complete | Sara Letourneau's Official Website & Blog says:
    January 26, 2016 at 12:17 am

    […] This can be challenging, so I highly recommend getting Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi’s Emotion Thesaurus. It can help you find fresh ways of expression character emotions, from physical movements to […]

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  94. What is a scene exactly? | Lisa Reiter – Sharing the Story says:
    November 2, 2015 at 9:47 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide To Character Expression by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi. A great reference of the myriad of ways you can demonstrate 75 different emotions in the people in your story, whether fictional or not. […]

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  95. Cool Tools for Writers | Charlotte Rains Dixon says:
    November 1, 2015 at 1:46 am

    […] and idea generators, among other good stuff.  It is brought to you by the people behind the Emotion Thesaurus,( and other thesauri of worth to writers), and Scrivener.  As far as I can tell many of the […]

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  96. Writing: The Art of Turning a Unique Phrase | The Creative Penn says:
    October 15, 2015 at 2:19 am

    […] Becca Puglisi is a speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus. […]

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  97. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | PrickleForrestChronicles says:
    October 13, 2015 at 4:47 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  98. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | 4crhb's Blog says:
    October 12, 2015 at 6:30 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  99. One Stop for Writers | Bran Lindy Ayres says:
    October 11, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  100. This is a blog post « Jennifer M. Eaton says:
    October 10, 2015 at 12:13 am

    […] site, coming to you from Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows is being touted as a “powerhouse online […]

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  101. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | BlogLor * Life, Love & Laughs says:
    October 9, 2015 at 5:47 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  102. One Stop for Writers – Something New from the Authors of the Emotion Thesaurus | Jennifer M Eaton says:
    October 9, 2015 at 12:16 am

    […] site, coming to you from Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows is being touted as a “powerhouse online […]

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  103. One Stop for Writers: an Online Library Unlike Any Other | disregard the prologue says:
    October 8, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    […] authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  104. One Stop for Writers | Christina Anne Hawthorne says:
    October 8, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  105. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | Cheryl Reif Writes says:
    October 8, 2015 at 11:00 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  106. Making Story MAGIC—How To Bring the Elements All Together | Kristen Lamb's Blog says:
    October 8, 2015 at 9:54 am

    […] Puglisi is a speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus. She is passionate about learning and sharing her knowledge with others through her Writers Helping […]

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  107. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other « says:
    October 8, 2015 at 7:56 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  108. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | A Mind With a View says:
    October 7, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  109. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | Dawn Allen says:
    October 7, 2015 at 11:26 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  110. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | ¶ilcrow & Dagger says:
    October 7, 2015 at 9:43 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  111. One Stop for Writers… It’s Launch day! says:
    October 7, 2015 at 9:22 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  112. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | Micki Browning says:
    October 7, 2015 at 9:19 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows (and any of you who have known me for more than a […]

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  113. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | April Brookshire says:
    October 7, 2015 at 9:09 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  114. One Stop For Writers: An Online Library Unlike Any Other | MC Houle says:
    October 7, 2015 at 8:38 am

    […] Stop For Writers is a collaboration between Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman, authors of The Emotion Thesaurus, and Lee Powell, creator of Scrivener for Windows. This powerhouse online library is filled with […]

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  115. One Stop For Writers: Virtually all a writer needs | Heather M. O'Connor says:
    October 7, 2015 at 8:07 am

    […] for. Tops on my bookshelf are three well-thumbed books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: The Emotion Thesaurus, The Positive Traits Thesaurus and The Negative Traits […]

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  116. Peers | D.T. Krippene says:
    August 26, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    […] Inside Out. I believe we the jury, hit 95% of Ackerman/Puglisi’s table of contents with their Emotion Thesaurus of Character Expressions, each of us holding on to the flag of our convictions as if we were the last fort to […]

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  117. 3 Tips to Add Power to Your Writing | Eagle Eye Edits says:
    August 17, 2015 at 11:34 am

    […] investing in resources that can jump-start your descriptions. I use The Emotion Thesaurus and recommend it […]

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  118. Polishing Those Pages | says:
    August 7, 2015 at 11:20 am

    […] emotion through physical actions, one of the best resources you can possibly found out there is The Emotion Thesaurus. Trust me, it’s a gold […]

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  119. more show vs. tell: the subtle art of subtext | Inspired Melancholy says:
    June 3, 2015 at 9:13 am

    […] Emotion Thesaurus has proved invaluable in my efforts to say the unsaid. It’s organized by emotion and […]

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  120. Writing Worksheet Wednesday: Good Dialogue | e.a. deverell: creative writing blog says:
    May 6, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    […] I find Ackerman & Puglisi’s Emotion Thesaurus an excellent resource for writing […]

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  121. Writer.ly Community – Emotion-Charged Settings says:
    April 22, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    […] Ackerman is the author of the bestselling writing guide, The Emotion Thesaurus, and most recently, The Positive Trait and Negative Trait Thesaurus books. Centering on the light […]

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  122. Do You Prep Before You Write? | Writing&More says:
    February 19, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    […] Helping Writers (https://writershelpingwriters.net/) where I found “The Emotion Thesaurus” (https://writershelpingwriters.net/the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression/) and “The Emotion Amplifier”, […]

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  123. Going Deeper with Deep POV (& a free edit) - Bethany Kaczmarek | Bethany Kaczmarek says:
    January 9, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    […] Call a friend? Bury themselves under the covers for three days?A GREAT resource for this is The Emotion Thesaurus. You can look up any emotion, and the thesaurus will give you a bajillion examples of physical […]

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  124. Gifts That Matter: What Writers Need Most This Christmas | Writers In The Storm says:
    December 17, 2014 at 7:00 am

    […] Ackerman is a writing coach and co-author of three bestselling resources, The Emotion Thesaurus: a Writer’s Guide to Character Expression, The Positive Trait Thesaurus: a Writer’s Guide to Character Attributes andThe Negative Trait […]

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  125. Amazing Writing Resource | Graveyard Writers says:
    November 6, 2014 at 9:33 am

    […] I wanted to take a moment to talk about one of my favorite writing resources. There isn’t a story that I write now without using this very awesome book, because it helps me nail down the very important details of emotion. This resource is known as ‘The Emotion Thesaurus’. […]

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  126. Once more with feeling – Rear in Gear says:
    October 23, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus by Ackerman & Puglisi […]

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  127. NaNoWriMo Prep | Writers In The Storm says:
    October 13, 2014 at 7:01 am

    […] Ackerman is a writing coach and co-author of three bestselling resources, The Emotion Thesaurus: a Writer’s Guide to Character Expression, The Positive Trait Thesaurus: a Writer’s Guide to Character Attributes and The Negative Trait […]

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  128. Book Review – Positive/Negative Traits and Emotional Thesaurus | Madness of a Modern Writer says:
    September 6, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    […] The Positive Trait Thesaurus The Negative Trait Thesaurus The Emotion Thesaurus […]

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  129. Kickstarter Update — New Stretch Goal: $4000 | Madness of a Modern Writer says:
    September 4, 2014 at 6:30 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus […]

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  130. The Emotion Thesaurus | Dust 2 Diamonds says:
    August 4, 2014 at 10:10 am

    […] The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression is a writer’s best friend, helping to navigate the difficult terrain of showing character emotion. Through an easy-to-use list format, this brainstorming tool explores seventy-five emotions and provides a large selection of body language, internal sensations, actions and thoughts associated with each. – See more.  […]

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  131. Hidden Emotions: How To Tell Readers What Characters Don’t Want To Show | WRITERS HELPING WRITERSWRITERS HELPING WRITERS says:
    July 7, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    […] TIP: For more inspiration on body language that will convey specific emotions, flip through The Emotion Thesaurus. […]

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  132. Writing Emotion: Does Your Hero Shrug, Smile & Frown Too Much? | WRITERS HELPING WRITERSWRITERS HELPING WRITERS says:
    June 12, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    […] to convey character emotion is one of the hardest jobs we face. It’s why Becca and I wrote The Emotion Thesaurus–we wanted a way to help writers get past that mind block that causes them to recycle the same […]

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  133. Story Midpoint & Mirror Moment: Using a Hero’s Emotions To Transform Them | WRITERS HELPING WRITERSWRITERS HELPING WRITERS says:
    June 11, 2014 at 9:13 am

    […] Common positive emotions, taken right from The Emotion Thesaurus: […]

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  134. BiblioCrunch | Self Publishing Blog says:
    March 13, 2014 at 11:01 am

    […] Ackerman, writing coach and co-author of the bestselling resource The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression, will be our guest  on Tuesday’s #IndieChat on […]

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  135. Writing Fiction: Creating Friction With Clashing Personalities says:
    January 4, 2014 at 7:15 am

    […] ACKERMAN is the author of the bestselling writing guide, The Emotion Thesaurus, and most recently, The Positive Trait and Negative Trait Thesaurus […]

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  136. Writing Fiction: Creating Friction With Clashing Personalities | The Creative Penn says:
    January 4, 2014 at 1:33 am

    […] ACKERMAN is the author of the bestselling writing guide, The Emotion Thesaurus, and most recently, The Positive Trait and Negative Trait Thesaurus […]

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  137. No she didn't! Cliche Descriptions and Gestures - Bethany Kaczmarek says:
    December 13, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    […] that every character has, the physical actions that crop up in every chapter. Another plug for The Emotion Thesaurus. Each emotion entry will give you fresh ways to express the emotion as well as clichés to avoid. […]

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  138. No she didn't! - Bethany Kaczmarek says:
    December 13, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    […] that every character has, the physical actions that crop up in every chapter. Another plug for The Emotion Thesaurus. Each emotion entry will give you fresh ways to express the emotion as well as clichés to avoid. […]

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  139. The Path To 10K In Sales: Strategy, Luck & Mistakes | WRITERS HELPING WRITERS says:
    November 23, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    […] our content for profit, so waiting any longer to create the book would be foolhardy. We launched The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide To Character Expression on May 14th, […]

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  140. Creative Book Launches That Command Attention | WRITERS HELPING WRITERS says:
    November 12, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    […] WE DID: Becca and I wanted to stay centered on The Emotion Thesaurus‘ concept by doing something that would evoke emotion, a tall order seeing as our book is a […]

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