All fiction authors yearn to create compelling characters. Unfortunately, your heroes, heroines, and supporting cast don't always cooperate.
You've read books with wonderful characters you can't stop thinking about and want your readers to react the same way.
How fantastic would it be if your romance scenes sizzled, fight scenes crackled with tension, and sad parts moved readers to tears?
There's only one small problem. . .
Imagine having all of this at your disposal. . .
A book of emotion-packed cheat sheets to flip through for inspiration so you never get stuck
Nonverbal and body language prompts from A-Z to keep your scenes just as dynamic on the page as they were in your mind
Ideas for head movements, posture, gestures, touch, facial expressions, eye cues, internal sensations, and voice cues—no more repeating the same stale details
The smart and savvy way to make your scenes more engaging
Learn how other authors are invigorating their characters' emotions and behavior with the Energize Your Writing Toolkit.
"I appreciate the organized emotion lists. These definitely make writing faster and more engaging. It's easy to get lazy with writing, especially when an idea is desperately trying to get out with lightning speed. This tool keeps your writing fresh and unique." USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Proebstel
"Energizing and giving new depth to my writing...it has given my characters added depth and believability." Steve Wilcox
"Having the toolkit at my disposal will give me material to reference back to and keep my imagination flowing. It will be a huge relief to not stop my writing process to ponder over how to describe nonverbal communication. I look forward to adding my own notes to the new binder I've just added to my shelf." M.F. Adele
"The completeness of the attachment file is staggering. There's something for every emotion!" J.T. Rath
"Now that I am at the editing phase, I will be looking to replace my 'telling' with 'showing', thanks to this course and Cheat Sheets. Thank you for putting together such a useful tool to add to my toolkit!" Bobbie Carlton-Hess
"I love it; I have already made notes to help with my editing process. These tips will be printed and go on my wall of list. Stacy's courses have been a godsend to me. I love everything about them and the fact that she is constantly updating and looking for ways to help her students in their quest to master editing." Zerry Greenwood
As soon as you purchase, you will receive immediate access to a downloadable 100-page PDF and the rest of the online classroom.
This toolkit is suitable for all fiction genres and for creative nonfiction that conveys emotion (i.e. memoirs).
More than 4,000 nonverbal prompts that span 21 categories and numerous subcategories
Overview of nonverbal communication and body language
Detailed written instructions and examples on how to use the cheat sheets
A walk-through video of the toolkit
See It In Action nonverbal snippets from published books
Discussion questions that guide you through finding your strengths and weaknesses
BONUS access to a 9-minute Nonverbal Blueprint video and video transcript taken from the acclaimed online course, Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan To Making Your Novels Publishable
Never craft a character emotion from scratch again.
I no longer need to do an Amazon free page read search for ideas. This simple class, with printable lists, will save hours of research and staring out the wi...
Read MoreI no longer need to do an Amazon free page read search for ideas. This simple class, with printable lists, will save hours of research and staring out the window to reactivate my frozen brainpan. It is not the big issues that will stump you in editing; it is the little nuances. Changing that scream into a viperous warning. That hand shake into a test of testosterone-laced wills. That glance into an exchange of unspoken desire. I am a big believer in easier paths to better writing. Stacys' courses are always here to guide me to the shortcuts.
Read LessFrom now on, this is my new writing companion. It's like a mini-Thesaurus on writing cues. I really like the set-up too. Very easy to use...
From now on, this is my new writing companion. It's like a mini-Thesaurus on writing cues. I really like the set-up too. Very easy to use...
Read LessStacy Juba breaks down nonverbal cues/body language in an easy to understand way. It helps you to look at your manuscript in a new way and to add another too...
Read MoreStacy Juba breaks down nonverbal cues/body language in an easy to understand way. It helps you to look at your manuscript in a new way and to add another tool to our Writer Toolkit. Her Cheat Sheets are an invaluable resource that I'll refer to often. Thanks!
Read LessI needed a reminder to consider non-verbal cues far more carefully. The toolkit is going to be handy when I write my next story.
I needed a reminder to consider non-verbal cues far more carefully. The toolkit is going to be handy when I write my next story.
Read LessThis course won't take much time to complete, but it will help a lot with using non-verbal communication in your fiction to express character emotion.
This course won't take much time to complete, but it will help a lot with using non-verbal communication in your fiction to express character emotion.
Read LessIf you've been struggling to make your characters seem more alive, then the character emotions e-book & mini-course is for you!
If you've been struggling to make your characters seem more alive, then the character emotions e-book & mini-course is for you!
Read LessGreat examples to demonstrate point.
Great examples to demonstrate point.
Read LessEasy to follow
Easy to follow
Read LessThis course is simply brilliant! The printables sit conveniently in a binder on my desk to refer to during all phases of the writing process. This course pro...
Read MoreThis course is simply brilliant! The printables sit conveniently in a binder on my desk to refer to during all phases of the writing process. This course provides the knowledge to save authors hundreds in editing fees. Do we still need editors? Absolutely! However, they won't have as much work to do to help you make your book the best it can be.
Read LessAs someone who is on Wattpad, I see so many writers, even those that are Wattpad Stars or part of the paid story program, use a lot of telling vocabulary ins...
Read MoreAs someone who is on Wattpad, I see so many writers, even those that are Wattpad Stars or part of the paid story program, use a lot of telling vocabulary instead of showing. I also see too many references to facial expressions and nodding. This mini course is perfect for those that don't have a lot of time to devote to a class and the cheat sheets are sure to come in handy! Will definitely recommend.
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My goal is to save writers from overwhelm, giving them strategies to simplify the editing process so they can save time and money. I’m the author of ten published books, a freelance developmental editor, and an award-winning journalist. I’d love to be your guide.
As a freelance editor, I’ve helped hundreds of authors with their projects, both those pursuing the traditional publishing route and those who use KDP and other avenues of self-publishing their books. I've assisted beginning writers and established authors with contracts at large publishing houses including Kensington and Harlequin.
I’ve also taught workshops for organizations including Savvy Authors, Sisters in Crime, and numerous Romance Writer of America chapters, and have been a panelist and guest critiquer at conferences. As someone who has been in the book publishing trenches since my teens, going through many ups and downs while I fine-tuned my craft, I’d be honored to help you on your writing journey.
You've got questions? We've got answers!
Purchases will be made through the Shortcuts for Writers Thinkific platform. You will be directed to set up a password and will be granted access to the mini classroom where you will find the videos and a downloadable high quality PDF file. It features 8.5 x 11 (standard) size printables, with room for three-hole punching, and includes 100 pages that fit a variety of products such as binders and folders.
This purchase is a digital download only, so no physical items will be shipped to you. It's recommended that you print out the document. Colors may appear or print different depending on printer & printer settings. There may be a print edition released at book retailers in the future. I will be asking those enrolled in the mini course for suggestions of improvements to make for future editions. I will also invite them to submit nonverbal samples for future editions. In the event of a new edition, an updated PDF version will be uploaded to the classroom, so you will get digital access to any future updates. If a print version becomes available and you would like a copy, you would need to purchase it separately through the retailer.
It would be most helpful for writers of fiction and creative nonfiction (such as memoirs). If you're writing about people and their emotions, then this toolkit would be appropriate to help you energize your scenes. This isn't for you if you're expecting it to be the only tool you need to make your book publishable. Nonverbal communication can help you to flesh out and invigorate your writing, but you can't write a book with nonverbal communication alone. It is one element of writing and editing.
First, it's not just an e-book. It's a system to help you deal with the tricky issue of character emotions. Second, many nonverbal communication books get bogged down in the mechanics and the psychology of body language and you'll need to wade through a lot of material and a lot of books. Many body language books targeted specifically to writers are full of flowery or cliched prose. Will you find some cliches in this toolkit? Yes, but I explain the role these phrases play and how to put your own unique spin on them. You won't find flowery, over-the-top prose. As an author and freelance editor, I know what emotions writers struggle with portraying and what type of resources can make their journey easier. I carefully chose each entry based on my decades of experience.
As soon as you purchase, you will receive immediate access to a downloadable 100-page PDF and the rest of the online classroom.
More than 4,000 nonverbal prompts that span 21 categories and numerous subcategories
Overview of nonverbal communication and body language
Detailed written instructions and examples on how to use the cheat sheets
A walk-through video of the toolkit
See It In Action nonverbal snippets from published books
Discussion questions that guide you through finding your strengths and weaknesses
BONUS access to a 9-minute Nonverbal Blueprint video and video transcript taken from the acclaimed online course, Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan To Making Your Novels Publishable
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