(Originally published September 19, 2022)

Hey, storyteller!

One of the most powerful ways you can draw readers into your story, and keep them there, is by showing how the characters feel—and helping readers experience those emotions with the characters. But how can you convey emotions in a unique, compelling way?

Do you struggle with repeating the same descriptions, gestures, or actions over and over, or using cliched expressions?

In this week's writer coaching session, I'll share and review a resource that promises to help you brainstorm new ways to express character emotion and avoid the major pitfalls. The Emotion Thesaurus, by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi.

Watch the video below to discover: