--- product_id: 110300104 title: "The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) (Writers Helping Writers Series)" price: "£24.50" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110300104-the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression-second store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) (Writers Helping Writers Series) **Price:** £24.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) (Writers Helping Writers Series) - **How much does it cost?** £24.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110300104-the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression-second) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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, 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! 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. Review: Fantastic and thoughtful gift for any writer - I bought this as a gift for a budding author in the family after doing some research on helpful tools for writers — and it did not disappoint. I flipped through it before wrapping it up, and honestly, I was tempted to buy a copy for myself! It’s incredibly well-organized and helps writers find just the right way to express emotions through actions and descriptions, rather than falling back on repetitive words. The person I gave it to was ecstatic — it was exactly the kind of resource he didn’t know he needed. The quality and content make it feel like a meaningful and useful gift, not just a novelty. Highly giftable, super practical, and perfect for any aspiring (or experienced) writer looking to level up their character work. Review: Essential for crafting and writing in-depth characters - If you're a writer, this book is a must-read. In fact, it's an essential reference for my own work. Beautifully designed, this book delivers an abundance of ideas and insights for any writing project. I'd give it ten stars if I could. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,962 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Authorship Reference #6 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books) #10 in Writing Skill Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,448 Reviews | ## Images ![The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) (Writers Helping Writers Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7114HAO6HcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic and thoughtful gift for any writer *by A***K on July 12, 2025* I bought this as a gift for a budding author in the family after doing some research on helpful tools for writers — and it did not disappoint. I flipped through it before wrapping it up, and honestly, I was tempted to buy a copy for myself! It’s incredibly well-organized and helps writers find just the right way to express emotions through actions and descriptions, rather than falling back on repetitive words. The person I gave it to was ecstatic — it was exactly the kind of resource he didn’t know he needed. The quality and content make it feel like a meaningful and useful gift, not just a novelty. Highly giftable, super practical, and perfect for any aspiring (or experienced) writer looking to level up their character work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for crafting and writing in-depth characters *by A***. on March 15, 2026* If you're a writer, this book is a must-read. In fact, it's an essential reference for my own work. Beautifully designed, this book delivers an abundance of ideas and insights for any writing project. I'd give it ten stars if I could. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valuable resource *by J***E on February 19, 2019* In addition to adding 55 new emotion entries, the authors expanded the introductory material to include a much more detailed discussion of writing scenes that draw a reader in through the emotional cues, verbal and non-verbal, and using in-depth knowledge of our characters to write scenes in which their reactions are believable and compelling. Knowing our characters includes knowing what their baseline reactions are - are they loud or quiet, outgoing or shy, mouthy or polite - knowing the baseline allows us to present a range of reactions to different situations. In addition to these valuable additions, one of the ways this edition differs from the original is that in the original, there was a list of ways an emotion could escalate, and now, that list has been updated and there is also a new list of ways an emotion can de-escalate. There is also a list of power verbs associated with each entry that will prove extremely helpful in writing emotion. The writer's tips have also been updated for each entry, and I'm happy I have both editions so that I can compare the two when I'm stuck and find nuggets of wisdom in each. With all the new entries, updated entries, and in-depth writing advice in the introductory material, this edition is well-worth keeping on your writing shelf. I can also see it being a help for counseling professionals and others who deal with emotion in real life. The authors have likely put hundreds of hours into researching the emotions listed, and it shows. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) (Writers Helping Writers Series) - The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma (Writers Helping Writers Series) - The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 1) (Writers Helping Writers Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110300104-the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression-second](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110300104-the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression-second) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*