I purchased the PDF version of the Emotions thesaurus, and was disappointed to find that it isn’t built like the other two thesauri, i.e., entries linked to their respective descriptions. Otherwise, it’s very helpful, if I can find the entry I may be looking for without browsing down thru it.
No two characters should express emotion the same way. To avoid reusing tired gestures or slipping into telling, use this thesaurus to brainstorm fresh body language, visceral sensations, and thoughts to express your character’s emotions in ways that make sense for them. Feb 21, 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 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,. Synonyms for emotion in Free Thesaurus. Antonyms for emotion. 23 synonyms for emotion: feeling, spirit, soul, passion, excitement, sensation, sentiment, agitation. 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. Synonyms for emotion at Thesaurus.com with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Find descriptive alternatives for emotion. The Emotion Thesaurus breaks new ground by providing alternatives to body language cues, thoughts and visceral reactions. Unlike a word thesaurus that we open at a specific page to find alternatives for a word, this book can be read in its entirety not just to derive inspiration, but also to improve your storehouse of `emotion descriptions'.
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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
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Nov 08, 2012jerica rated it it was ok · review of another edition
This is a reference book, for the times you need to look up--not synonyms but descriptions, ways you can write to show your character's emotions. Pretty fancy, huh. Each entry (emotion) has several descriptions that are divided into Physical Signals, Internal Sensations, Mental Responses, Cues of Acute (Insert Emotion Here) and Cues of Suppressed (Insert Emotion Here).
If you are: an observant person and/or reader (and have been reading for pleasure since you were a child), have taken a beginner'...more
If you are: an observant person and/or reader (and have been reading for pleasure since you were a child), have taken a beginner'...more
May 30, 2012K.M. Weiland added it · review of another edition
I have long used the authors' fabulous blog The Bookshelf Muse ([...]) as a go-to source for on-the-spot inspiration whenever I need a unique synonym. When I heard they were compiling their wisdom into a book, I was thrilled! This is a one-of-a-kind resource for the writer. Offering synonyms (and more) for emotions of every stripe - as well as some sound writing advice throughout - this is just the sort of tome to have sitting within reach of the keyboard. A quick flip through the pages is sure...more
Feb 23, 2013Danni rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is a real gem. I'm often reluctant to read books about writing techniques because I feel that trying too hard to 'stick to the rules' sucks a lot of the fun out of writing, and can leave me creatively paralysed for fear of 'getting it wrong.' Not so this book. If you ever find it hard to think of ways to describe your characters' emotions without falling back on the same old cliches (and let's face it, who doesn't?), then this book will give you a great nudge in the right direction. I...more
Mar 05, 2013Juli Morgan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
When I sit down at my computer to write I do three things before starting: I close my office door, I crank up some rock 'n roll, and I make sure The Emotion Thesaurus is open on my Kindle reader app on my desktop.
Every writer can learn something from this excellent resource. Look up the emotion your character is experiencing and you'll find physical signals, internal sensations, mental responses, cues of acute or long-term effects of said emotion, cues of suppressed emotion, a list of other emo...more
Mar 23, 2013Rose rated it it was amazing · review of another editionEvery writer can learn something from this excellent resource. Look up the emotion your character is experiencing and you'll find physical signals, internal sensations, mental responses, cues of acute or long-term effects of said emotion, cues of suppressed emotion, a list of other emo...more
Shelves: quick-read, reference, productivity, writing, non-fiction, psychological
I read 'The Emotion Thesaurus' shortly after reading 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus,' and now quite many details and notations made in the latter work make sense. This is another valuable title to have in a writing library, because it examines how emotions are not only shown in a narrative, but also how they function and how to make the most of them in your writing. Again, Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi did a phenomenal job with the research and expansion on character emotions, actions, and ge...more
Oct 24, 2016G.G. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Love this reference book. It's the writer's bible. Easy to navigate and loads of good ideas for the show not tell 'party'.
Mar 31, 2012Stina Lindenblatt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I had a chance to beta read this book and it is BRILLIANT!!!! If you love the blog, you're going to love the book even more. Angela and Becca have added more emotions (there's over 70 listed) and more categories within each emotion. This is a must have for all writers.
Jun 01, 2012S.A. Larsen rated it really liked it · review of another editionRecommends it for: Writers of all genres, high school and college students
The Emotional Thesaurus is a fantastic writer's handbook, and must have as a reference while writing to help bring clarity yet interest to one's writing.
Angela and Becca have created a functional tool to enhance an author's writing and storytelling choices. The book is written in an easy-to-read-and-follow format, which is great for any writer, even high school and college students.
I especially liked the breakdown of words into Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, Physical Signals, Mental Respons...more
Angela and Becca have created a functional tool to enhance an author's writing and storytelling choices. The book is written in an easy-to-read-and-follow format, which is great for any writer, even high school and college students.
I especially liked the breakdown of words into Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, Physical Signals, Mental Respons...more
May 21, 2013Seeley James rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I've been using this book since it came out. Not because I don't know these things already, but because, like all writers, I tend to use the same phrases over and over. This book fires the imagination, freshens your phrasing, and can even change the direction of a scene (Wait a minute, she wasn't unhappy, she was desperate -> she curled her hands around her head and twisted back and forth, saying, 'please, please, don't leave me here...'.)
If you've stared at the page and realized this was the...more
If you've stared at the page and realized this was the...more
Jan 06, 2015Ksenia Anske rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
If you're not a native speaker writing in English like me (I'm from Russia), this book is a gem. I struggle with defining emotion because mostly those words are concepts, harder to grasp than objects or colors or places or such. This book is sitting on my desk so I can consult it like an emotional map, opening it up alphabetically on Anger or Terror, and scanning through a list of typical physical signals, internal sensations, mental responses, and some marvelous tips, like searching the whole m...more
Jun 22, 2017Claire rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I definitely recommend this to all writers
May 23, 2013Jo-Ann Carson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
While realtors hail, “Location, location, location;” writers shout, “emotion, emotion, emotion.”
You can never get enough on the page. Good stories are filled with emotion. But writing it isn’t easy.
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression written and published by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi is an amazing resource for writers looking for the perfect word or phrase to capture a feeling.
Here’s what it’s done for me:
My before:
I relied on a small stable of words and expre...more
You can never get enough on the page. Good stories are filled with emotion. But writing it isn’t easy.
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression written and published by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi is an amazing resource for writers looking for the perfect word or phrase to capture a feeling.
Here’s what it’s done for me:
My before:
I relied on a small stable of words and expre...more
Sep 16, 2012Rodrigo rated it really liked it · review of another edition
As a newbie/wanna be writer, I'm always looking for tools to help me improve. Writing good stories take study, practice and motivation.
The Emotion Thesaurus is a very good tool to help anyway who wants to write. The book is divided in 2 parts. The first part, the author explains motivations, story flow and how to keep things going. It is a very interesting tutorial and, to me, the best part of the book.
The second part is the thesaurus itself. For every emotion, you will see a definition, physica...more
The Emotion Thesaurus is a very good tool to help anyway who wants to write. The book is divided in 2 parts. The first part, the author explains motivations, story flow and how to keep things going. It is a very interesting tutorial and, to me, the best part of the book.
The second part is the thesaurus itself. For every emotion, you will see a definition, physica...more
Apr 29, 2012Jena marked it as to-read · review of another edition
I . AM . SO EXCITED! If you're a writer, and you haven't checked out the blog called The Bookshelf Muse, do so at your earliest convenience. It contains some of the most unique and useful collections of resources for writers I've ever found on the internet! This book springs from that blog, and for me, it's a must-read!
Mar 30, 2012Catrina Barton rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I can tell you I already love this book. After seeing the example in their newsletter {which I strongly recommend writers sign up for} I'm on pins and needles waiting for the release day. I go to their site and use the thesaurus on a daily basis. This little treasure trove is a must have for all writers.
Jul 27, 2016Melanie Stanford rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
So I haven't actually read this cover to cover. But after getting it from the library and skimming through, I realized this was a book I had to have on my shelf for future reference. I'm placing an order for it now. Excellent writing tool.
Jan 05, 2017Hannah Rodriguez rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
yo a lot of good words and descriptions. definitely a favorite.
Apr 07, 2013Nicole Dunlap rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
The best book I've ever read on emotions and a lot of key rules that I will be using. All I can say is thanks!!!!
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Feb 07, 2019Allison Collins rated it it was amazing
Take a look at the people around you. Some of them are wide open, others keep to themselves. Some are loud, some quiet and reserved. Human beings react to situations in very different ways. That’s what authors want to do with their characters, and it’s not always easy to write what you want them to feel/think/say/do.
That’s where the Emotion Thesaurus 2nd Edition comes into play. Yes, the brilliant Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are back with an expanded edition of their first book. There are...more
May 28, 2019T.H. Hernandez rated it it was amazingThat’s where the Emotion Thesaurus 2nd Edition comes into play. Yes, the brilliant Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are back with an expanded edition of their first book. There are...more
Shelves: favorites, read-in-2019, writing, non-fiction
I want to scream from the rooftops to every author out there: go get this book! We’re constantly told to “show, don’t tell,” but finding the right way to show can make all the difference in the world between a scene that merely goes through the motions and one that that brings the reader deep into the story and allows them to get lost. THE EMOTION THESAURUS is part how-to, and part reference. After learning how to use the guide, there are 130 entries to help you find the right way to show charac...more
An excellent for resource for writers who struggle with showing emotions on the page. It sits beside me as I edit my novel. I love this book.
Emotion vs. feeling. As writers of fiction, we need to understand the difference when creating character expression on the page. In Ackerman and Puglisi's second edition of The Emotion Thesaurus, they address the power of emotion in fiction. The whole point of the book is that 'readers don't want to be told how a character feels; they want to experience the emotion for themselves.' This book is a great addition to any writer’s resource library. It's a how-to and in-depth book on how writers can...more
Sep 17, 2012Cathy Keaton rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
You can also read this review on my blog: http://cathykeatonwrites.blogspot.com...
When I first learned about The Emotion Thesaurus I was intrigued. Was this like a regular thesaurus, but for emotions? Would I be able to look up any type of human emotion and find varying ways to portray it through prose that would help me avoid being redundant and stale? The answer to these questions is a definite YES.
What a brilliant idea it was to create this amazing resource for fiction writers! The authors of...more
When I first learned about The Emotion Thesaurus I was intrigued. Was this like a regular thesaurus, but for emotions? Would I be able to look up any type of human emotion and find varying ways to portray it through prose that would help me avoid being redundant and stale? The answer to these questions is a definite YES.
What a brilliant idea it was to create this amazing resource for fiction writers! The authors of...more
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May 17, 2012Paul R. Drewfs rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Picture me dancing with abandon around the late night campfire like a Johnny on the spot gold rich prospector. Yessiree, life’s been pretty damned good up to now, but it just went antimatter fueled supernovae. How so; my copy of the Emotion Thesaurus; a Writers Guide to Character Expression by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi came by big brown is beautiful truck. Fearing the tome fool’s gold, I leapt right into her and took her out for a test drive: leaving my socks and shoes smoking on the car...more
Jul 31, 2012Ava Jae rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I tweeted a while back that The Emotion Thesaurus is perpetually open in my Nook app while revising, and I wasn’t exaggerating. Whenever I reach a moment where I’m struggling to describe an emotion, or I get a CP note asking for more emotion from a character, I open up The Emotion Thesaurus.
It’s not a book that you necessarily read from cover to cover (although you’re more than welcome to), it’s a resource that you open when trying to describe a particular (or several) emotions. What I love abou...more
It’s not a book that you necessarily read from cover to cover (although you’re more than welcome to), it’s a resource that you open when trying to describe a particular (or several) emotions. What I love abou...more
Mar 29, 2013Alicia rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The Emotion Thesaurus contains some opening material about characterization, showing versus telling, and using this thesaurus as inspiration and applying it naturally to characters and their surroundings. This opening material is nothing particularly new or ground-breaking, but I see how it's necessary--sort of a why-you-need-this-book combined with a disclaimer.
The bulk of of the text is made up of sections dedicated to many different emotions, where each section includes a list of ways to disp...more
The bulk of of the text is made up of sections dedicated to many different emotions, where each section includes a list of ways to disp...more
May 14, 2012Jami rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book has been my #1 Go-To Writing Help book for my NaNo (National Novel Writing Month) project. With 2 full pages of ideas about how to SHOW character emotions for each of the 75 different entries, I have endless options for the physical signs, internal thoughts, and internal sensations (visceral reactions) for every emotion, whether the character is the point-of-view character or not.
*insert endless pages of gushing here* <--Seriously, it's that good, but I have to get back to writing n...more
*insert endless pages of gushing here* <--Seriously, it's that good, but I have to get back to writing n...more
Nov 25, 2016Clare Farrelly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is so useful, obviously it is not a book to sit and read through but it is a reference book for writing, and it is one of the most useful ones I have come across so far. It sits next to me whenever I am writing, and I keep going back to it and I want to own all of these books.
Saying that I don't actually own this one, I am borrowing it off a writer friend.... I will give it back one day....maybe.... but she knows where I live...
Saying that I don't actually own this one, I am borrowing it off a writer friend.... I will give it back one day....maybe.... but she knows where I live...
Jul 23, 2013Danny Tyran rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Useful reference book when the right words to describe an emotion don't jump to your mind. There are many pages on emotions with ideas about how to describe them. This can be a catalyst to stimulate your own creativity when words fail you. But this book is no substitute for your own sense of observation.
Mar 28, 2012Steena Holmes rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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ANGELA ACKERMAN is a writing coach, international speaker, and co-author of 7 bestselling books for writers, including The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression (now an expanded 2nd Edition). Her books are available in six languages, are sourced by US universities, and are used by novelists, screenwriters, editors, and psychologists around the world.
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“To avoid melodrama, recognize that emotions run along a continuum, from mild to extreme. For each situation, know where your character is along that continuum and choose appropriate descriptors.” — 4 likes
“Because above all else, readers pick up a book to have an emotional experience. They read to connect with characters who provide entertainment and whose trials may add meaning to their own life journeys. As” — 2 likes
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