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

So....who else has their tree up? #writingcommunity

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

Heads up, Writers, and Bookmark! Improve Your Storytelling in 5 Minutes writershelpingwriters.net/2023/07/impr... #writingcommunity #writers

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?

Happy holidays to everyone!

Did you know you have a virtual holiday stock g at Writers Helping Writers? Come see the two stocking stuffers we’ve put inside it for you: writershelpingwriters.net/2024/12/stoc... #writingcommunity #writers

Tailor your character’s emotional responses to each character—it will draw readers in because their feelings are more authentic ;)

A little holiday mash up :)

It’s a snowman mug & gnomie type of morning. Have a great day, all! :)

Writer friends, our Stocking Stuffers for Writers event is on now, meaning there's a gift waiting for you at the blog! I hope this brings a bit of cheer and it helps you polish your pages! Go here to download this gift (and enjoy Godzilla's book review!): buff.ly/3B2rwZv #writing #writingcommunity

Hey writer friends, if you’re hunting for deals on things to help you write stronger fiction more easily, I hope you’ll check One Stop for Writers. This is where Becca & I help writers beyond our books. :) Get a Killer Writing Toolkit This Black Friday buff.ly/3Vbu0eE #writingcommunity #writing

Happy Turkey Day to all the Americans! Eat plenty of pie!

Just a little winter out there… stay warm, everyone!

The mornings are dark with the time change, but I have lights to keep me company during morning coffee. And of course, Christmas Godzilla is watching over everyone :) Happy Saturday!

If you won our Synopsis feedback contest yesterday, congrats!! But if you didn’t, don’t be sad. You can get a ton of help with your synopsis here: writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/the-... #writing #writingcommunity

Anyone working on their synopsis and could use some professional feedback? If so, we have a one-day contest on now where you can win feedback from writing coach and editor @Julie Artz! We'll draw 5 winners so enter here: writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/phen... #writingcommunity #writers

There’s so many fears we all have as writers. Love how Michelle digs into how to defeat some common ones. Have a read, and remember…you are awesome, and unstoppable! writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/five... #writingcommunity #writing

I created this account a while ago but didn't post. So... Hi, I'm Angela, and I know the world is a scary place right now. But I'd rather focus on what I can control than what I can't, and so my mission is to try to help and put kindness and good into the world. I hope that's your mission too. <3