Win Feedback on 5 pages!
Win Feedback on 5 pages!
Want to win editorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw,…
Read more…The Fear Thesaurus Is Now Available Everywhere + a Giveaway!
The Fear Thesaurus Is Now Available Everywhere + a Giveaway!
Fear is more than just an emotion–it’s also a powerful internal warning system. When a threat is perceived, fear kicks in, alerting a character to possible danger so they can…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Living in the Past
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Living in the Past
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…
Read more…Free Workshop: How to Write Fear That Feels Real
Free Workshop: How to Write Fear That Feels Real
Writing authentic fear reactions can be challenging—even when we understand our character well. Why? Because each character has their own personality, background, trauma, and triggers, meaning their fear response to…
Read more…Fear Thesaurus Expansion at One Stop for Writers + Save 25%
Fear Thesaurus Expansion at One Stop for Writers + Save 25%
As many of you know, we recently released a new book – The Fear Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to What Holds Characters Back. This volume takes you into the dark…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Self-Care
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Self-Care
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…
Read more…Fears vs. Phobias: What Writers Need to Know
Fears vs. Phobias: What Writers Need to Know
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…
Read more…How to Write Authentic Emotion
How to Write Authentic Emotion
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…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Dissociation
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Dissociation
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…
Read more…Creating Microtension Through Setting Description
Creating Microtension Through Setting Description
Author, copyeditor, and writing coach C. S. Lakin shares ways to create microtension through setting descriptions. You’re probably wondering what microtension is, and what it has to do with fiction…
Read more…From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard
From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard
Ever feel like you’re having such a hard day or week or month that you’re not sure how to write anything at all? You’re not alone. Recently, someone in the…
Read more…The Fear Thesaurus Is Here! (Early Release at Writers Helping Writers)
The Fear Thesaurus Is Here! (Early Release at Writers Helping Writers)
Update: The Fear Thesaurus is now available everywhere books are sold!Find the links for these stores below or visit the official Fear Thesaurus page for more information on formats, retailer…
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