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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression
Series and films resonate when audiences connect with characters who feel real. Flat, unconvincing characters fail to engage us. The authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi provide a practical tool to bring depth and authenticity to your writing. This guide covers 130 common emotions, each defined with physical signals, internal sensations, mental responses, and cues of suppressed or escalating feelings.
The book includes a detailed introduction on using the thesaurus effectively, with tips on observing real people, balancing verbal and nonverbal cues, and avoiding common beginner mistakes. Beyond writing, it serves as a primer on reading body language and understanding hidden motivations—useful for anyone interested in human psychology.
Why read it: Learn to create believable characters with genuine reactions, check your storylines for emotional consistency, and develop deeper empathy for others by decoding nonverbal signals.
Features: 130 alphabetically organized emotion entries plus a writing craft guide. Emotions range from anxiety and admiration to anger, love, despair, jealousy, happiness, and shame—covering the full spectrum needed for compelling storytelling.
For whom: Writers, screenwriters, comedians, directors—anyone crafting characters—and psychology enthusiasts wanting to understand people better.
