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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?…

What Does a Character’s Fear of Change Look Like?

February 23, 2026

What Does a Character’s Fear of Change Look Like?

February 23, 2026

As we move closer to releasing The Fear Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to What Holds Characters Back, I wanted to share one of the entries that covers a fear that…

Finish the Book: Save 25% at One Stop for Writers

February 21, 2026

Finish the Book: Save 25% at One Stop for Writers

February 21, 2026

Writing can be frustrating. You see the story in your mind, but getting all those ideas onto the page? Sometimes, it’s harder than you expect. The plot tangles.Character feels flat.Tension…

Why Writers Fear and Resist Change (and Characters Do, Too)

February 19, 2026

Why Writers Fear and Resist Change (and Characters Do, Too)

February 19, 2026

We’re often told to remember that the antagonist is the protagonist in their own story, and while this seems like a character-building tip, it’s actually a psychological one. Characters who…

Hierarchy of a Submission Package & Giveaway!

February 17, 2026

Hierarchy of a Submission Package & Giveaway!

February 17, 2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about submissions lately, not only because my co-author and I are launching a new book about the querying process, but also because I will be…

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…

Win Feedback on Your Query

February 12, 2026

Win Feedback on Your Query

February 12, 2026

Want to wineditorial feedback and take your queryfrom 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…

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…