Dictionary of Feelings

Authors: Angela Ackerman and Becca Pugliese

Have you ever dreamed of giving your characters a life that breathes with their emotions, and makes your readers catch their breath in every scene?
"The Dictionary of Emotions" is not just a book; it's your personal key to transforming human emotions into tangible art, providing you with professional tools to portray feelings with almost surgical precision. It's the guide every writer has been waiting for to step from the realm of abstract ideas into the space of vibrant creativity.
How can you express an indescribable longing, or a soul-consuming anxiety, without mentioning their names?
This exceptional reference guide offers you the secret tools for deciphering human emotions: subtle cues of body language, hidden thought processes, and instinctive reactions that express what words cannot. With a new update adding 55 emotional entries, the book becomes a comprehensive human observatory of 130 feelings, ranging from the faintest whisper to the most raging storm. It teaches you the philosophy of "show, don't tell" in a practical way that enriches your writing and brings it to life.
It is not only for writers, but also a treasure trove for actors, screenwriters, comic book artists, and even psychologists and those interested in nonverbal communication. It offers a universal language for expressing human emotions, making it an indispensable tool for anyone developing or analyzing a character.
More importantly, it doesn't just provide lists; it teaches you the art of writing: how to avoid common mistakes, how to write subtle and contradictory emotions, and how to weave emotion into dialogue and action to create unforgettable worlds. It's not a dictionary you read once, but a constant companion on the desk of every creative professional.
Begin your journey towards writing more profound and impactful work. What if the most powerful scene in your next novel, or your most convincing performance, is hidden between the pages of this dictionary, waiting for you to discover it?