The Art of Withholding Information
The Art of Withholding Information
As authors we hold all the cards when it comes to how and when we reveal key information to our readers. Withholding certain details can create intrigue and set up…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Fantasizing About Revenge
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Fantasizing About Revenge
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…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…
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