The Fear Thesaurus Is Now Available Everywhere + a Giveaway!
The Fear Thesaurus Is Now Available Everywhere + a Giveaway!
Fear is more than just an emotion–it’s also a powerful internal warning system. When a threat is perceived, fear kicks in, alerting a character to possible danger so they can…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Living in the Past
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Living in the Past
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…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Self-Care
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Self-Care
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…
Read more…Fears vs. Phobias: What Writers Need to Know
Fears vs. Phobias: What Writers Need to Know
When we think about phobias, extreme fear comes to mind. But phobias are actually considered a class of anxiety disorder, and they hijack the body’s alarm system. Understanding how this…
Read more…How to Write Authentic Emotion
How to Write Authentic Emotion
In the real world, no two people are alike, which means each of us expresses emotion in our own way. Some people find it natural to share what they feel…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Dissociation
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Dissociation
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…
Read more…Creating Microtension Through Setting Description
Creating Microtension Through Setting Description
Author, copyeditor, and writing coach C. S. Lakin shares ways to create microtension through setting descriptions. You’re probably wondering what microtension is, and what it has to do with fiction…
Read more…The Fear Thesaurus Is Here! (Early Release at Writers Helping Writers)
The Fear Thesaurus Is Here! (Early Release at Writers Helping Writers)
Update: The Fear Thesaurus is now available everywhere books are sold!Find the links for these stores below or visit the official Fear Thesaurus page for more information on formats, retailer…
Read more…How Does Fear Play Into Character Arc (Part 2)
How Does Fear Play Into Character Arc (Part 2)
In last week’s post, we discussed fear’s role in character arc, as well as the backstory elements you should know about your character’s past. Their wounding event, the resulting fear…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Practicing Gratitude
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Practicing Gratitude
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…
Read more…Is Fear Weakening Your Story? 5 Mistakes to Check
Is Fear Weakening Your Story? 5 Mistakes to Check
Writing about your character’s fear can be tricky because it rarely sits out in the open where everyone can see it. Instead, fear is hidden, rationalized, or the character puts…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Suppression
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Suppression
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…
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