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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Asking for Help

Is your character ready to ask for help? Learn how to write this healthy coping mechanism into your story!

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Sep 2

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. :)

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How to Use the Four Levels of Conflict to Strengthen Your Story

Understanding the levels of conflict and how various challenges will interact is key to building a rich, powerful story

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Aug 25

Keep going, friends!

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Aug 21

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!

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Win Feedback on Your First 10 Pages

If you would like objective feedback on your opening pages, please use the form to enter our contest. Good luck. :)

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Jun 21

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

Free Writing Help | Show Don't Tell Examples

This free brainstorming sampler showcases the power of show-don't-tell description. Use it to build in meaningful layers of characterization, support your plot, help readers develop feelings for your ...

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Jun 9

What is your character hiding? Brainstorm using the Character Secret database!

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Character Secret Thesaurus

What is your character hiding? Use this thesaurus to learn about fears driving the secret, deceptive behaviors, accidental tells, and more.

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Jun 3

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · May 21

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...

Writing Compelling Inner Conflict: | Workshop with Angela Ackerman

Explore how to write inner conflict that captivates readers. Join Angela's workshop to dive into your character's struggles and psychological processes.

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · May 21

Beauty of a cover!

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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."

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Reading like a Writer: resident writing coach, Michelle Barker

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · May 21

Great post today!

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · May 21

I love that you're changing minds! It is beautiful to see a story take shape and even better to usher it to the endzone!

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · May 19

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Before You Pay Thousands to Publish Your Book, Read This

Always research your publishing options. If a company asks for money, look them up, ask other authors, and be skeptical of big promises.

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Apr 13

Absolutely! I think it's very easy (and understandable!) for us to disassociate when we feel overwhelmed. Again, this is to protect ourselves, I get it, but ultimately what is healthy for us is to take action in whatever way fits our comfort zones.

Maple flavored hugs all around! 🇨🇦

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Apr 11

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...

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

How to Use Show, Don't Tell to Strengthen Your Story

Show, Don't Tell is iconic writing advice for a reason, but it can be used for more than showing emotion. Check out these helpful examples!

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Mar 17

What is your character’s biggest secret? Need ideas? Try:

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Character Secret Thesaurus: Hiding Wealth

Is your character hiding their wealth? Learn the behaviors & motivations behind this secret so you can write it in your story.

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Mar 12

Heads up, Writers, and Bookmark!

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Improve Your Storytelling in 5 Minutes

Wouldn't it be great to improve your writing in just 5 minutes? These mini-videos on description are full of great writing advice!

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Mar 5

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

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Portraying Nice Characters as Realistically Flawed

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Feb 26

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.

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100 Best Writing Blogs and Websites in 2025

100 Best Writing Blogs ⋅ 1. The Creative Penn ⋅ 2. Jane Friedman Blog ⋅ 3. Helping Writers Become Authors ⋅ 4. The Write Life ⋅ 5. Daily Writing Tips ⋅ 6. Terrible Minds ⋅ 7. Live Write Thrive

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Feb 25

I’m so glad!!

Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Feb 25

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

How to Avoid Flat Characters in Your Story

Flat characters can weaken a story, so learn how to spot one, fix them, and transform them into someone readers will care about and root for!

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Liana Brooks @lianabrooks.bsky.social · Jan 21

Using Hidden Experiences by @angelackerman.bsky.social is a great introduction to a sneaky writing skill.

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Want Readers to Empathize? Use Hidden Experiences!

Tapping into our reader’s psyche to pull on their emotions is essential. Angela Ackerman shares the secret sauce for pulling the readers in deep.

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Feb 1

You are so lovely to do so—thank you! I am glad this book continues to help you!

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Angela Ackerman @angelackerman.bsky.social · Jan 31

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

How Authors Thrive in a World of AI-Generated Books

AI-generated books are disrupting the market but human authors have the edge. Thrive by embracing authenticity & adapting as only humans can!

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