16 Aug

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Review of The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) As a writer, I've often felt the frustration of not being able to capture the nuances of emotion that live within my characters. It’s like trying to paint a sunset with a box of crayons; the colors are there, but the depth is missing. That’s why The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi immediately caught my eye. Dubbed the "gold standard for writers," this second edition expands upon its predecessor and provides a treasure...

22 Jun

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Book Review: The Well-Spoken Thesaurus by Tom E. McCarthy When I first laid eyes on The Well-Spoken Thesaurus: The Most Powerful Ways to Say Everyday Words and Phrases, I was both intrigued and skeptical. In a world overflowing with quick and easy fixes for enhancing our writing, could this book truly help elevate my language? Tom E. McCarthy, the author, drew me in with the promise of making everyday speech not only more effective but also more vibrant. As someone who loves the nuances of language, it felt like...