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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Catastrophizing

March 21, 2026

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Catastrophizing

March 21, 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…

How Fear Shrinks Your Character’s World Over Time

March 19, 2026

How Fear Shrinks Your Character’s World Over Time

March 19, 2026

Fear is something we all experience, a psychological early warning system that alerts us to possible danger. When we encounter a situation that contains unknowns, fear kicks in. Even if…

From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel

March 17, 2026

From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel

March 17, 2026

Romance is the #1 genre of all time. Whether you love it or loathe it yourself, it’s fair to say readers LOVE it! As someone who enjoys romance novels of…

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…

Win Feedback on 10 Pages of Your Novel or One Fiction Picture Book

March 12, 2026

Win Feedback on 10 Pages of Your Novel or One Fiction Picture Book

March 12, 2026

Want to wineditorial 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, you…

Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes

March 10, 2026

Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes

March 10, 2026

For many authors, the most difficult type of scene to write (and write well) are sex scenes. However, any type of uncomfortable scene can feel awkward to write, as we…

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…

How to Write Authentic Character Behavior

March 5, 2026

How to Write Authentic Character Behavior

March 5, 2026

Some stories stick with us more than others, and why? The characters. They feel so real. How they view life, the way they interact with others, the beliefs that steer…

How to Write Powerful Story Beats

March 3, 2026

How to Write Powerful Story Beats

March 3, 2026

Dialogue without anything else on the page feels like a screenplay—all setup for actors who will never arrive. In a film, the actors carry the scene. In your novel, the…

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…