#angela ackerman

[xelasrecords]

I just possibly stumbled into a gold mine for writing because this first book in the series is really GOOD. A very useful guide in displaying emotions in writing.

[giant-black-cat-huh]

EMOTION AMPLIFIERS A Companion to The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression 

by  Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi

[deadchileanpoet]

Guys I heard about these on here and I'm so stoked to use them...I started with just these two because I'm not made of money and they were like a dollar cheaper than the others??

The Positive Trait Thesaurus and The Rural Setting Thesaurus.

Also available in the series: the negative trait thesaurus, the emotional wound thesaurus, the urban setting thesaurus, the emotion thesaurus.

[ohnoitsthebat]

I wanted to take a pic of my book mail, but Lily had other ideas.....

[sylviahubbard]

Fears vs. Phobias: What Writers Need to Know

Angela Ackerman When we think about phobias, extreme fear comes to mind. But phobias are actually considered a class of anxiety disorder, and they hijack the body’s alarm system. Understanding how this happens is important to ensure we don’t inadvertently perpetuate mental health stereotypes in our writing. Fear is an instinctual reaction to a real or perceived danger, triggering a chain of…

Fears vs. Phobias: What Writers Need to Know

[sylviahubbard]

How to Write Authentic Emotion 

by Angela Ackerman In the real world, no two people are alike, which means each of us expresses emotion in our own way. Some people find it natural to share what they feel with those around them, while others find the idea of revealing what they feel horrifying and will avoid situations that could lead to such vulnerability. Most fall somewhere between these extremes. This spectrum of…

How to Write Authentic Emotion 

[sylviahubbard]

Is Fear Weakening Your Story? 5 Mistakes to Check

by Angela Ackerman Writing about your character’s fear can be tricky because it rarely sits out in the open where everyone can see it. Instead, fear is hidden, rationalized, or the character puts on a mask and pretends it isn’t there at all. Yet when fear is shown well, it becomes an obvious force driving a character’s decisions, behavior, and actions. Because fear plays such a central role in…

Is Fear Weakening Your Story? 5 Mistakes to Check

[sylviahubbard]

Mistakes Writers Make When Describing a Character’s Fear

by Angela Ackerman Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we can write about. When readers sense a character is experiencing it, they practically lean in, waiting to see what will happen next. But showing fear in a tangible way requires strong, descriptive choices that layer on discomfort and dread. It’s easy to make common mistakes when describing fear, so let’s look at what they are and how…

Mistakes Writers Make When Describing a Character’s Fear