The Conflict Thesaurus, Vol. 2
The Conflict Thesaurus, Vol. 2
Stories gain power through compounded conflict—the kind that threatens hard-won advantages, escalates danger, and strips a character bare as they confront external threats and inner struggle. Part writing guide, part…
Read more…The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus
The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus
Characters don’t always behave at their best—especially when they’re tired, hungry, injured, threatened, or overwhelmed. Part writing guide, part brainstorming tool, The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus explores the mental, physical, and…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Creative Expression
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Creative Expression
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…See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter
See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter
All About Character Motivation Character motivation is key in any good story. A great character wants or needs something for a reason … and they must struggle to get it. Your…
Read more…What’s More Important: Storytelling or Writing Craft?
What’s More Important: Storytelling or Writing Craft?
When first learning how to write, we often focus on the skills of writing craft—grammar rules, point of view, etc.—but storytelling skills are just as important. Some might even say…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Anticipation
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Anticipation
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…The Fear Thesaurus Companion Hub: Free Resources for Writers
The Fear Thesaurus Companion Hub: Free Resources for Writers
Welcome to The Fear Thesaurus Companion Hub If you’ve picked up The Fear Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to What Holds Characters Back, you already know that fear is one of…
Read more…Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Spending Time in Nature
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Spending Time in Nature
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: People Pleasing
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: People Pleasing
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: Altruism
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Altruism
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: Denial
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Denial
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…Writing 101: Popular Structure Models that Work
Writing 101: Popular Structure Models that Work
Every successful story, no matter the genre or format, has some structure at its core. It’s the backbone that provides shape and purpose. Without it, even the most compelling ideas…
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