Angela Ackerman
@angelackerman.bsky.social
Story Coach, International Speaker, Author & co-founder of Writers Helping Writers and One Stop for Writers. She/Her. Find me at:
https://writershelpingwriters.net/ and https://onestopforwriters.com
https://writershelpingwriters.net/ and https://onestopforwriters.com
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
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Asking for Help writershelpingwriters.net/2025/10/copi... #writing #writingcommunity
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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October 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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 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. :)
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How to Use the Four Levels of Conflict to Strengthen Your Story writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/stre... #writingcommunity
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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September 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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 writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/stre... #writingcommunity
Keep going, friends!
August 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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!
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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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August 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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-...
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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-...
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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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June 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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!
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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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June 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What is your character hiding? Brainstorm using the Character Secret database!
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June 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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...
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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May 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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...
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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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"Narrative structure might seem like a mechanical affair until you realize it is what creates a reader’s emotional investment."
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May 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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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#writingcommunity #booksky @angelackerman.bsky.social
"Narrative structure might seem like a mechanical affair until you realize it is what creates a reader’s emotional investment."
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Before You Pay Thousands to Publish Your Book, Read This buff.ly/UXpq1vh #selfpublishing #writingcommunity @colleen_m_story
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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May 19, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Before You Pay Thousands to Publish Your Book, Read This buff.ly/UXpq1vh #selfpublishing #writingcommunity @colleen_m_story
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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How to Cope, Find Hope, and Regain Some Control in a Crazy World : r.mailer.onestopforwriters.com/3guk0bgahz9p...
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April 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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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How to Cope, Find Hope, and Regain Some Control in a Crazy World : r.mailer.onestopforwriters.com/3guk0bgahz9p...
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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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March 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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What is your character’s biggest secret? Need ideas? Try:
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Character Secret Thesaurus: Hiding Wealth - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS® buff.ly/5kaDHUB #writing #writingcommunity
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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March 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
What is your character’s biggest secret? Need ideas? Try:
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Character Secret Thesaurus: Hiding Wealth - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS® buff.ly/5kaDHUB #writing #writingcommunity
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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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March 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Heads up, Writers, and Bookmark!
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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
YouTube video by Writers Helping Writers
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March 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Mini Character Lesson: How to Portray "Nice/Good Characters" as Being Flawed (& Therefore Realistic): youtu.be/Fkg06kSFcBI?...
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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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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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February 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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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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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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
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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February 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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
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
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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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January 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Using Hidden Experiences by @angelackerman.bsky.social is a great introduction to a sneaky writing skill.
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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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January 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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...
January 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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...
Reposted by Angela Ackerman
TikTok isn't dead, it's just going to live on a beautiful farm upstate where it'll play with other TikToks and have a beautiful happy life why are you crying
January 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
TikTok isn't dead, it's just going to live on a beautiful farm upstate where it'll play with other TikToks and have a beautiful happy life why are you crying
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
How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI Books
Worried about competing with AI-generated books? Don't. Instead, learn how to harness humanity to craft authentic stories that resonate!
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January 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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
How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers buff.ly/4gRYiw1 #writing #writingcommunity
How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers
Creating intense moments takes more than just throwing in action or dramatic emotions. It’s pacing and sensory details.
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January 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Great examples on how to write powerful scenes...and how not to.
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How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers buff.ly/4gRYiw1 #writing #writingcommunity
Annnd … the tree has been taken down :( #byeChristmas
christmas is over written on a blue background with a cartoon character
ALT: christmas is over written on a blue background with a cartoon character
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January 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Annnd … the tree has been taken down :( #byeChristmas
So… be honest. Who still has their tree up?
a christmas tree is decorated with santa claus decorations and red balls
ALT: a christmas tree is decorated with santa claus decorations and red balls
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January 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
So… be honest. Who still has their tree up?