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NaNoWriMo Prep for Plotters & Pantsers

October 7, 2021

NaNoWriMo Prep for Plotters & Pantsers

October 7, 2021

It’s October, meaning many writers are turning their thoughts to NaNoWriMo, (National Novel Writing Month) starting November 1st, when they will attempt to write 50,000 words in a month. NaNoWriMo…

Happy 6th Birthday, One Stop for Writers (+Giveaway!)

October 5, 2021

Happy 6th Birthday, One Stop for Writers (+Giveaway!)

October 5, 2021

Welcome to the Birthday Zone, because our web app, One Stop for Writers, is six! Unlike most six-year-olds, there are no tantrums at bedtime or arguments over eating green beans…

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: People Who Are Dating

October 2, 2021

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: People Who Are Dating

October 2, 2021

Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…

Meet Our Newest Resident Writing Coaches

September 30, 2021

Meet Our Newest Resident Writing Coaches

September 30, 2021

It’s always exciting when fall comes around as it means a new season of the Resident Writing Coach program is about to start! We’ve had great fortune to have so…

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

September 23, 2021

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

September 23, 2021

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly first-page critique contest ? This contest is closed. See you next month! If you’re working on a first page (in any genre…

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Boss and Employee

September 18, 2021

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Boss and Employee

September 18, 2021

Writers, Do You Struggle with the Learning Curve?

September 12, 2021

Writers, Do You Struggle with the Learning Curve?

September 12, 2021

Every once in a while, I think about my early days, and how I got to where I am now. I find it gives me perspective, especially when things aren’t…

The Conflict Thesaurus Is at One Stop for Writers

September 9, 2021

The Conflict Thesaurus Is at One Stop for Writers

September 9, 2021

Hi everyone! Just a quick post today to let our One Stop for Writers users know that the Conflict Thesaurus is live at the site. This database is all about…

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Enemies

September 4, 2021

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Enemies

September 4, 2021

Does Your Story Need More Conflict? Tap this Powerful Source

September 2, 2021

Does Your Story Need More Conflict? Tap this Powerful Source

September 2, 2021

Conflict is such a versatile storytelling element. Not only will obstacles, adversaries, and stressors keep tension high and readers focused, they also provide characters with valuable opportunities to prove themselves,…