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Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Having an Addiction

January 25, 2025

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Having an Addiction

January 25, 2025

What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…

How Authors Thrive in a World of AI-Generated Books

January 23, 2025

How Authors Thrive in a World of AI-Generated Books

January 23, 2025

The rise of AI-generated books is sparking concern among many. We all know the book market is huge, yet the speed at which new works are being added prompted Amazon…

Backstory Balancing Act

January 21, 2025

Backstory Balancing Act

January 21, 2025

How to handle a character’s backstory is a universal struggle for all of us writers. How much should we include? How long should a flashback be? When is it okay…

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Pursuing a Personal Goal

January 18, 2025

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Pursuing a Personal Goal

January 18, 2025

What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…

How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books

January 16, 2025

How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books

January 16, 2025

AI is reshaping the book industry, and writers are polarized; some have integrated AI into their writing process while others refuse to. No matter which camp you align with I’m…

How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers

January 14, 2025

How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers

January 14, 2025

Writing intense scenes can be one of the most exciting parts of storytelling. Whether it’s a gripping fight, a romantic encounter that leaves hearts racing, or an emotional moment that…

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Knowing About a Cover-Up

January 11, 2025

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Knowing About a Cover-Up

January 11, 2025

What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…

How to Find Your Writing Niche and Connect with the Right Readers

January 9, 2025

How to Find Your Writing Niche and Connect with the Right Readers

January 9, 2025

It’s not easy finding new readers these days. The secret to drawing just the right readers your way might be finding your niche. A niche isn’t just your genre—it’s the…

How to Deepen a Story with Thematic Echoes

January 7, 2025

How to Deepen a Story with Thematic Echoes

January 7, 2025

While shallow stories can be enjoyable, we often strive to add depth to our storytelling. Deeper stories can “say” more to readers, evoking more emotions and leaving a bigger impression.…

Meet Our New Bookstore (& Save 50% off a Thesaurus!)

January 5, 2025

Meet Our New Bookstore (& Save 50% off a Thesaurus!)

January 5, 2025

Welcome to 2025…and say hello to a brand new Writers Helping Writers® bookstore! Like many other authors, Becca and I have switched to a Shopify storefront so we can provide…