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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Celebrating Small Wins

March 14, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Celebrating Small Wins

March 14, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Overindulging

March 7, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Overindulging

March 7, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Practicing Forgiveness

February 28, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Practicing Forgiveness

February 28, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…

8 Tips for Writing an Unreliable Narrator

February 26, 2026

8 Tips for Writing an Unreliable Narrator

February 26, 2026

We know that reader empathy is vital for maximizing their engagement and helping them identify with the protagonist, but what if that character turns out to be an unreliable narrator?…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Seeking Balance

February 14, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Seeking Balance

February 14, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…

Is Single or Multiple Viewpoints Best for Your Story?

February 7, 2026

Is Single or Multiple Viewpoints Best for Your Story?

February 7, 2026

Deciding how many characters should tell your story is an important decision. Whether you’re writing young adult fiction, fantasy, romance, or any genre, this choice will determine the overall tone…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Negative Self-Talk

January 31, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Negative Self-Talk

January 31, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Managing Time

January 24, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Managing Time

January 24, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Creative Expression

January 17, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Creative Expression

January 17, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Keeping Relationships Superficial

January 8, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Keeping Relationships Superficial

January 8, 2026

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or…