Why Writers Fear and Resist Change (and Characters Do, Too)

We’re often told to remember that the antagonist is the protagonist in their own story, and while this seems like a character-building tip, it’s actually a psychological one. Characters who think and behave like real people are the ones readers really connect to. And, more often than not, it’s the small, human moments that we...
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Seeking Balance

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 a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the hurt of it. But if the character...
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Win Feedback on Your Query

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Is Single or Multiple Viewpoints Best for Your Story?

Deciding how many characters should tell your story is an important decision. Whether you’re writing young adult fiction, fantasy, romance, or any genre, this choice will determine the overall tone of the story and how deeply readers connect with the characters. So do you just need one perspective, or should multiple narrators be involved? Here...
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Negative Self-Talk

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 a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the hurt of…
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Keeping Relationships Superficial

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 a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the…
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Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

Angela, Becca and I hope you’re having an amazing holiday season full of family, friends, good food and special memories. We are so grateful for your visits, kind words of support, and trust in us. We love serving the writing community through this blog, One Stop for Writers, books, and teaching. We’re tucking Writers Helping Writers in […]…
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Maladaptive Fantasy

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 a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the hurt of it. But if the character…
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Win Editorial Feedback on Your Chapter 1 Hook

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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Codependence (Caretaking Aspect)

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Writers Helping Writers® Thesaurus Guides Sale: Buy One, Get One Free

Becca and I have a case of Christmas Mania right now because having our own bookstore means we can wrap up terrific deals for you in ways we can’t with Amazon. So, drum roll, please! All Digital Single Thesaurus Books Are BOGO Maybe you have a few holes in your digital shelf, or you want […]…
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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 a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the hurt of it. But if the character […]…
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Thoughtful gifts never go out of style, and for writers, they act as a neon sign of love and support. Being a writer is challenging. We shut ourselves away to write, wondering if we’re good enough, trusting in a destination we can’t quite see yet. It can be a lonely road, and so when someone […]…
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Unmissable Black Friday Deals for Writers

It’s time for our favorite round-up of the year: Black Friday Deals for Writers! We all know it’s been a rough year, and protecting our wallets has become more important than ever. Becca and I have scoured the internet and found even more deals than we usually do (hurray!), so buckle in, friends, and get […]…
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