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Posts by Angela Ackerman

Happy 6th Birthday, One Stop for Writers (+Giveaway!)

October 5, 2021

Happy 6th Birthday, One Stop for Writers (+Giveaway!)

October 5, 2021

Welcome to the Birthday Zone, because our web app, One Stop for Writers, is six! Unlike most six-year-olds, there are no tantrums at bedtime or arguments over eating green beans…

Meet Our Newest Resident Writing Coaches

September 30, 2021

Meet Our Newest Resident Writing Coaches

September 30, 2021

It’s always exciting when fall comes around as it means a new season of the Resident Writing Coach program is about to start! We’ve had great fortune to have so…

Writers, Do You Struggle with the Learning Curve?

September 12, 2021

Writers, Do You Struggle with the Learning Curve?

September 12, 2021

Every once in a while, I think about my early days, and how I got to where I am now. I find it gives me perspective, especially when things aren’t…

The Conflict Thesaurus Is at One Stop for Writers

September 9, 2021

The Conflict Thesaurus Is at One Stop for Writers

September 9, 2021

Hi everyone! Just a quick post today to let our One Stop for Writers users know that the Conflict Thesaurus is live at the site. This database is all about…

Does Your Story Need More Conflict? Tap this Powerful Source

September 2, 2021

Does Your Story Need More Conflict? Tap this Powerful Source

September 2, 2021

Conflict is such a versatile storytelling element. Not only will obstacles, adversaries, and stressors keep tension high and readers focused, they also provide characters with valuable opportunities to prove themselves,…

The Storyteller’s Roadmap: Your Ultimate Guide to Planning, Writing, and Revising a Book

August 19, 2021

The Storyteller’s Roadmap: Your Ultimate Guide to Planning, Writing, and Revising a Book

August 19, 2021

By now, most of you know that Becca and I are pretty nerdy when it comes to writing. We’ve spent over a dozen years studying story craft and psychology, and…

Describing a Character’s Emotions: Problems and Solutions

August 14, 2021

Describing a Character’s Emotions: Problems and Solutions

August 14, 2021

Characters are the heart of a story, but what really draws readers in is their emotions. Only…showing them isn’t always easy, is it? Like us in the real world, characters…

The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming

August 12, 2021

The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming

August 12, 2021

Each year we look forward to this post, the one where we get to spill the beans and introduce to you the next book in our thesaurus series. This one…

Two Words that Will Supercharge Your Writing Career

June 1, 2021

Two Words that Will Supercharge Your Writing Career

June 1, 2021

Over the years I’ve gotten to know many writers and have noticed certain things about those who see their careers take off. No matter what their age, country of origin,…