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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Spending Time in Nature

November 22, 2025

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Spending Time in Nature

November 22, 2025

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…

Two Craft-Boosting Black Friday Deals for Writers

November 16, 2025

Two Craft-Boosting Black Friday Deals for Writers

November 16, 2025

The best thing about Black Friday sales is how creative folk can finally put themselves first, picking up affordable resources that will make a huge impact on their writing success.…

8 Qualities that Will Help Your Protagonist on Their Journey

November 13, 2025

8 Qualities that Will Help Your Protagonist on Their Journey

November 13, 2025

Every writer strives to create protagonists with unique qualities that make them compelling, fully-formed people. We spend hours, days, and sometimes years to make them believable. Recently, I attended a…

6 Ways to Create Amazing Character Chemistry

November 4, 2025

6 Ways to Create Amazing Character Chemistry

November 4, 2025

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about character chemistry—that spark, bond, or shared connection we often associate with strong and compelling romantic relationships. But chemistry shouldn’t be limited to love…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Altruism

November 1, 2025

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Altruism

November 1, 2025

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…

Save 25% on Writers Helping Writers Thesaurus Books

October 30, 2025

Save 25% on Writers Helping Writers Thesaurus Books

October 30, 2025

Earlier this year, we launched the Writers Helping Writers® bookstore so writers could find our books in the formats they need, all in one place. We started by adding eBook…

How To Use Dialogue for Backstory and Worldbuilding—Infodump-Free!

October 21, 2025

How To Use Dialogue for Backstory and Worldbuilding—Infodump-Free!

October 21, 2025

It’s an ongoing struggle for many of us: How do I share backstory and build my world without infodumping (and boring my readers)? One of my favorite—and sometimes overlooked—tools is…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Asking for Help

October 18, 2025

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Asking for Help

October 18, 2025

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…

What Kind of Writing Monster Is Lurking in Your Brain?

October 2, 2025

What Kind of Writing Monster Is Lurking in Your Brain?

October 2, 2025

You wouldn’t think a productive writer would have to worry about monsters. But sometimes, just when you’ve cleared your schedule, opened your laptop, and promised yourself you’ll finally get that…

Writing 101: How to Find & Write Your Character’s Voice

September 25, 2025

Writing 101: How to Find & Write Your Character’s Voice

September 25, 2025

Writing a strong and consistent character voice is one of the best ways to make your story stand out. A unique voice tailored to your character makes them feel real…