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Fear Thesaurus Entry: Criticism

January 14, 2023

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Criticism

January 14, 2023

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Being a Burden to Others

January 7, 2023

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Being a Burden to Others

January 7, 2023

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Writers, Have You Watched This Free Webinar on Reader Engagement?

December 20, 2022

Writers, Have You Watched This Free Webinar on Reader Engagement?

December 20, 2022

Hi lovely folks! We know that the clock is ticking down to the holidays, and it’s easy to lose track of everything, so Becca and I wanted to remind you…

Phenomenal First Pages Contest: Holiday Edition 2022

December 18, 2022

Phenomenal First Pages Contest: Holiday Edition 2022

December 18, 2022

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly first-page critique contest..with a holiday twist! We appreciate every one of you so much. We love seeing you win prizes and…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Being Physically Touched

December 17, 2022

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Being Physically Touched

December 17, 2022

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Being Returned to an Abusive Environment

December 10, 2022

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Being Returned to an Abusive Environment

December 10, 2022

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

A Gift for You: Secrets to Engaging Readers (Webinar Recording)

December 8, 2022

A Gift for You: Secrets to Engaging Readers (Webinar Recording)

December 8, 2022

This time of year, we usually host a spectacular giveaway called Advent Calendar for Writers, and you may have noticed it’s missing this go-around. I’ll be honest – life’s been…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Losing A Heritage or Cultural Identity

December 3, 2022

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Losing A Heritage or Cultural Identity

December 3, 2022

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Writing Antagonists Readers Can’t Help But Like

December 1, 2022

Writing Antagonists Readers Can’t Help But Like

December 1, 2022

There’s a dirty little secret among many of us readers: well-written antagonists get our blood pumping. When a scene come along with them in it, well, we lean closer. Grin…

Our Favorite Gifts for Writers

November 29, 2022

Our Favorite Gifts for Writers

November 29, 2022

It’s that time of year when we’re thinking about upcoming holidays and the people in our lives who love writing as much as we do. Critique partners, accountability chums, fellow…