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Write Your Way to the Finish Line: Save 20% at One Stop for Writers
Writing is hard, and unfortunately, getting stuck can be part of the process. Figuring a way forward is important to keep our momentum going. That’s why we created the Storyteller’s Roadmap at One Stop for Writers. It guides you from your first idea to your final revision, plus offers solutions to common problems along the...
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Win Feedback on Your First Page!
Want to win editorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw, you can win… Editorial feedback on your first page. Entering is easy. Leave your contact information on this entry form. If you win the draw,...
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#WRITERTIPS: Gold Under the Fingerprints: Embodying Clichés #writer #writinghelp
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#WRITERTIPS: Gold Under the Fingerprints: Embodying Clichés #writer #writinghelp
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WRITER TIPS: Gold Under the Fingerprints: Embodying Clichés #writertips #writer #writinghelp
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Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide
Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building architect terrified of elevators)? I’m guessing you have. Like many conditions involving mental health, phobias aren’t always portrayed correctly. When someone has a phobia, it...
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Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools
Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
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Win Feedback on 5 Pages!
Want to win editorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw, you can win… Editorial feedback on the first 5 pages of your MG or YA. Entering is easy. Leave your contact information on this entry...
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How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety)
When I tell writers how much I love using Scrivener to write my novels, I often get some version of “I bought it, but I’ve never used it because it’s so complicated/confusing/frustrating.” If that sounds familiar, this is the post for you. Scrivener is a word-processing tool designed specifically for writers of book-length projects. It...
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The Emotion Thesaurus is Amazon’s Daily Kindle Deal (1.49) + a Discount on Character Thesaurus eBooks
Great characters aren’t built from a single element. They’re shaped by emotions, personality traits, fears, past wounds, goals, and the roles they play in their world. That’s why our character-focused thesaurus guides are designed to work together. Each guide helps you understand your character’s layers from a different angle, helping you craft someone who authentic,...
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11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages Part 1
As authors, we give a lot of attention to our openings—where to start the story, polishing the first pages—because they’re important for pulling readers in. But what about endings, particularly chapter endings? Chapters are necessary because they break the text into chunks and make it more manageable for readers. The problem is that chapter endings...
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George Orwell shared ‘6 rules for writing’ in 1946. People say they’re more essential than ever.
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Win Feedback on 10 Pages!
Want to win editorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw, you can win… Editorial feedback on the first 10 pages of your novel PLUS a 20-minute Zoom meeting to discuss the edits. Entering is easy....
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How Universal Fears Pull Readers into the Story
No matter what genre you write or who your audience is, one thing is certain: Everyone experiences fear. It shapes how people think, the choices they make, and influences how they live their lives. Tapping into a character’s fear is a powerful way to draw readers in because they can’t help but be reminded of...
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Cultivating Trust
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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8+ Ways to Signal Your Character’s Fear to Readers
With no shortage of things that can trigger a character’s fear, learning how to show it becomes just as important to writers as plotting, character-building, and crafting a realistic story world. Here’s the good news: Fear kickstarts an automatic survival response that affects a character’s behaviour, perceptions, thoughts, choices, and more. With so many cues...
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Visualization
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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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Fantasizing About Revenge
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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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Fantasizing About Revenge
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 5 pages!
Want to wineditorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw, you can win… Editorial feedback on the first 5 pages of your novel. Entering is easy. Leave your contact information on this entry form. If you...
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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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 3 Pages & Book Blurb
Want to wineditorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw, you can win… Editorial feedback on the first 3 pages of your novel and book blurb. Entering is easy. Leave your contact information on this entry...
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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 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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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Seeking Therapy
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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Free Workshop: How to Write Fear That Feels Real
Writing authentic fear reactions can be challenging—even when we understand our character well. Why? Because each character has their own personality, background, trauma, and triggers, meaning their fear response to perceived threats will be unique. Fear is universal, making it a valuable tool for drawing readers into a character’s perspective. It serves as an early...
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Catastrophizing
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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Healthy Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Celebrating Small Wins
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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