If you've been waiting for this one to pop up at your favorite store, it's now out in the wild. Hope it is a huge help. :) The Fear Thesaurus Is Now Available Everywhere Books Are Sold by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/2026/05/fear... #writingcommunity

How Fear Shrinks Your Character’s World Over Time by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/how-...

Showing a character's hidden feelings can be tricky, but there are actually lots of ways to show them--especially big emotions like fear. 5 Techniques for Showing a Character’s Suppressed Emotion www.livewritethrive.com/2026/05/06/5... #writing #amwriting

In our thesaurus guides, Becca & I show how psychology helps us write human, authentic characters. I apply what I learn to myself, like how to reframe common writers' fears so they don't hold me back. I created a Fear Handout to help us all: r.mailer.onestopforwriters.com/3h2ecgsahz9p... #writing

Fears vs. Phobias: What Writers Need to Know by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/fear... #writing #amwriting

No matter the genre, readers have expectations, so we include certain elements & themes. Fear will have a unique role in each story, so how you write about it is key to a story's success. How a Story’s Genre Influences the Role of Fear blog.janicehardy.com/2026/04/how-... #writing #amwriting

When fear hits, your character’s go-to response will be Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. Kickstart the brainstorming process with these body cue examples! Download the Fear Survival Response Sheet here: writershelpingwriters.net/writing-tools/ (Adapted from The Fear Thesaurus) #writingcommunity

A new writing guide to help you show fear: The Fear Thesaurus (Early Exclusive Release at Writers Helping Writers®) writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/the-... #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

Happy Book Birthday, Fear Thesaurus! The Fear Thesaurus Is Here! (Early Release at Writers Helping Writers) by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/the-... #writing #writingcommunity

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Fear can create a pattern of avoidance in a character's life, holding them back. To see how this happens, and what it looks like so you can write it into your story, have a read. How Fear Shrinks Your Character’s World Over Time by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/how-...

Just a heads up I'll be drawing names soon for ARCS of the Fear Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to What Holds Characters Back. If you are into reviewing writing guides, here's how you get your name on the ol' list-o: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #writingcommunity

Why Writers Fear and Resist Change (and Characters Do, Too) by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/why-...

Why Writers Fear and Resist Change (and Characters Do, Too) by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/why-...

Book news! The Fear Thesaurus Is Coming: A New Writing Guide for What Holds Characters Back writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/the-...

We're getting down to the final hours to enter, writers! Hurry over as there are amazing feedback prizes from skilled editors and writing coaches: 48-Hour Mega-Contest on Now (21 Writing Prizes to Be Won!) writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/mega...

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Each character handles stress differently & what they do shows readers the depth of struggle or growth. The Coping Mechanism Thesaurus is filled with ideas to help you find healthy and unhealthy behaviors so you show, not tell: writershelpingwriters.net/coping-mecha... #writing #writingcommunity

Four Key Moments When You Should Hold the Conflict - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®: writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/four... #writing #amwriting

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Is your character taking an important step forward in your story? Asking for help doesn't come without complications. Here's what it can look like, and what it may lead to. Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Asking for Help writershelpingwriters.net/2025/10/copi... #writing #writingcommunity

Conflict should exist at all levels of your story. Knowing the different types helps you ensure they all support one another so you blow readers away with synchronicity. :) How to Use the Four Levels of Conflict to Strengthen Your Story writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/stre... #writingcommunity

Keep going, friends!

If you need help with your first 10 pages, today is your day! Enter quickly though as this is a 24-hour contest. Good luck & thanks to Writing Coach Stuart Wakefield for this terrific prize! Win Feedback on Your First 10 Pages writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/win-... #writing #writingcommunity

Do you struggle with show, don't tell? If so, be sure to download this--it is full of examples, brainstorming help, and advice!

What is your character hiding? Brainstorm using the Character Secret database! Character Secret Thesaurus writershelpingwriters.net/character-se... #blueskywriters #writingcommunity

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Want to dive into Inner Conflict with me? I'll look at the types of personal battles, how to show your character struggling, and how to write the process of difficult decision-making in a way that rings true to readers. Registration closes soon: shopwritershelpingwriters.net/products/wor...

Darling Axe senior editor Michelle Barker on READING LIKE A WRITER 🧐🪓 "Narrative structure might seem like a mechanical affair until you realize it is what creates a reader’s emotional investment." writershelpingwriters.net/2025/05/read... #writingcommunity #booksky @angelackerman.bsky.social

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Struggling right now with everything? I SEE YOU. How to Cope, Find Hope, and Regain Some Control in a Crazy World : r.mailer.onestopforwriters.com/3guk0bgahz9p... #blueskywriters #writingcommunity

How to Use Show, Don't Tell to Strengthen Your Story (with Examples!) writershelpingwriters.net/2025/03/how-... #writing #writers

What is your character’s biggest secret? Need ideas? Try: Character Secret Thesaurus: Hiding Wealth - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS® buff.ly/5kaDHUB #writing #writingcommunity

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Mini Character Lesson: How to Portray "Nice/Good Characters" as Being Flawed (& Therefore Realistic): youtu.be/Fkg06kSFcBI?... #writingcommunity #writers

Very lovely to end up on a top blog list, and I appreciate whoever nominated us for this. <3 If you're looking for advice and resources for writing, publishing paths, marketing, the industry as a whole, etc. here are 100 great sources of information. bloggers.feedspot.com/top-100-writ...

Has an editor ever told you they’re having a hard time connecting with a character or said, “This character feel a bit flat.” Don’t worry, this is totally fixable. If you suspect your characters needs more depth, this post is for you: writershelpingwriters.net/2025/02/how-... #writingcommunity

Using Hidden Experiences by @angelackerman.bsky.social is a great introduction to a sneaky writing skill. writersinthestormblog.com/2025/01/want... #LianaEdits #AmWriting #SkyWriters

How do you find loyal readers when there’s a ton of AI-Generated books out there? Double down on being human! Here’s how: writershelpingwriters.net/2025/01/auth... #writingcommunity #publishing

Hidden experiences are a powerful form of common ground you can use to draw readers in close. Write them into your story to trigger empathy, compassion, and a desire to see the character overcome personal obstacles. writersinthestormblog.com/2025/01/want...

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Worried AI-generated books will someday outshine human-created fiction? Writers have something AI doesn't: we know what it is to be human. Be unafraid to put your experiences, questions, yearnings & deep emotions into fiction. writershelpingwriters.net/2025/01/huma... #writingcommunity #writers

Great examples on how to write powerful scenes...and how not to. How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers buff.ly/4gRYiw1 #writing #writingcommunity

Annnd … the tree has been taken down :( #byeChristmas

So… be honest. Who still has their tree up?

After 3 months of work, Becca and I have officially moved our Writers Helping Writers bookstore operations to Shopify. I'm super pleased with how it turned out. Meet Our New Bookstore (& Save 50% off a Thesaurus!) buff.ly/4h1EKF8

Happy New Year!

What are you reading during the Christmas break?