Have you ever held onto a secret you’ve been dying to share, and then finally…you can?
For the last few weeks I’ve been helping Angela and Becca at Writers Helping Writers keep a BIG secret…what the next book in their thesaurus series will be.
It might seem strange to not tell one’s readers what book you’re planning to release…unless you happen to write books on Show, Don’t Tell like Angela and Becca do! They couldn’t resist the opportunity to show, not tell, by waiting for the cover reveal. They even created a *REDACTED* cover for it, which you might have seen floating around.
We’re revealing the cover at long last!
*drum roll*
The next book in the descriptive thesaurus series is The Emotion Thesaurus Second Edition!
It’s been 7 years since the original Emotion Thesaurus hit the shelves. Many writers have credited this unusual book with transforming their writing. This guide is packed with helpful lists of body language, thoughts, and visceral sensations for 75 different emotions, which makes it easier for writers to convey what characters feel.
Since 2012, many have asked the authors if they would add more emotions, so that’s what Angela & Becca have done. This new edition has added 55 more emotions, bringing the total to 130.
There are other new additions to the book and in fact, it’s almost doubled in size! I recommend checking out the full list of emotions (and some sample entries) HERE.
And more good news: this book is available for preorder! You can find it on Amazon, Kobo, iBooks, and Indiebound.
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One last thing: go grab some free education!
Angela & Becca are giving away a free webinar recording of one of their popular workshops on Emotion, so head over if this is an area of struggle for you. It might really help!
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This is such a good idea! Thanks Staci!
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Their resources are really helpful. If you’re only ready to get one, I suggest starting with this one. But I have all of their Thesaurus line, and each is fabulous.
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Woo-hoo! I love the first one. Now to find room on my shelf for another one 😀
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The first is awesome. The second is even better!
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What an amazing idea. Thanks for sharing Staci.
(I’m still having Internet issues in reaching your blog. But this time I was able to get her via the email where you “liked” my post… The WordPress gremlins are maddening.)
Hugs on the wing.
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A friend of mine recently had a similar problem following me. She had to delete someone she was already following because she had exceeded her 50-blogs-allowed WP limit. I don’t know if that helps or applies to your situation in any manner, but I figured I’d let you know.
Thanks for seeking me out!
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You guys are amazing–thank you all for the well wishes and kind words! We are very lucky to have so many champions of the thesaurus series! ❤
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It’s an amazing community. Glad to be a small cog in the new thesaurus marketing machine.
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I have a copy of the original. Looks like I will be adding to my collection.
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I’ll be posting my review of the new one soon, Michele. I have both (and love both). You’ll really like the new one, too.
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Staci, thank you so much for helping us keep the secret of our next book and them help us reveal it in the most “show-don’t-tell” appropriate way! Becca and I both appreciate it. And on my goodness, you guys, these comments are making me feel all warm and gooey inside. I am so happy that you’ve found our books to be good writing partners so you can get more stories into the world. Knowing we’re helping others put books in the hands of readers is the best part of what we do!
Hugs all around!
Angela
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Warm and gooey was my goal, Angela. So glad to help you and Becca spread the word.
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Love their books! Congrats to Angela and Becca on their new release- and, thank you!
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I do, too, Jacquie. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to shine a spotlight on them.
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Wow! How cool! This is exciting indeed.
I have a copy of the original Emotion Thesaurus plus another book they released and find both very helpful. I’m going to have to check out the new edition. YAY!
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Yay, indeed. You can tell they put a ton of time and effort into this. I’m happy to add it to my resources.
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I have the Emotion Thesaurus, as well as another of their books – so incredibly helpful.
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I have most (if not all) of their Thesaurus line. They’re great. And this one knocks it out of the park!
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I love the Emotion Thesaurus (as well as the others Angela and Becca have written). They have, indeed, helped transform my writing. Happy to see this new edition.
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Their work is helpful, and they’re very generous. I really wish them success with this one.
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Helpful stuff, no doubt.
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Very much so, Craig.
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Bravo to Angela and Becca! Always an exciting time to celebrate. Cheers to all. 🙂
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Raising my glass right along with you, Natalie. They deserve a toast!
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Reblogged this on DSM Publications and commented:
Check out this cover and title reveal from this post on Staci Troilo’s blog.
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Thanks for sharing, Don.
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You’re welcome.
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Looks like a good series. Might help me with some exposition woes i have at the moment 😁
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Their entire library is amazing. So are their blog posts. And they have great resources on their site, too. You can’t go wrong there, Jess.
Good luck with your woes!
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Thanks for the tip Staci! Always love me some good resources 😁
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This sounds like a good book to own!
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The entire series is exceptional. I highly recommend all of them. But this is a great one to start with.
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Sounds great! I always wanted to buy this book but I kept postponing. Now seems just the right time!
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Now is the perfect time! You won’t regret it. It’s a treasured resource in my house.
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