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Learn the Craft of Reviewing (E) # 1315306:
Writing and Reviewing Tips - Especially for WDC Members

New Reviewers (E) # 1476088:
Hang on to your sense of humor, you're going to need it.

Constructive Reviewing (E) # 1436439:
Just as a writer is advised to read often, so must the reviewer

Reviewers Anonymous (18+) # 942723:
Fact per Mike Wonch: It ain’t a good review unless I throw a tantrum and CRY

The Rules are Simple - Writing Tip (E) # 1090853:
Let’em is not the same as letem. Errors are errors, they are not style.

Are You a Real Reader? (ASR) # 1083301:
Does your talent lie in reading? Writers need you!

Story Idea Inspiration --Family Tree (E) # 1056649:
WC Newsletter # 213

Stressful Writing (E) # 1056648:
Writing what you know is hard, isn’t it? Especially when it's personal.

The Rules are Simple - #203 (E) # 1044271:
The writing may be technically perfect, but how’s the story?

Look Inside Yourself to Find Your Voice (E) # 1029874:
You literally must pour yourself into your writing.

Description and Direction #199 (E) # 1029352:
Over-describing the view of Earth can cause boredom. Readers want to see Mars!

Verbosity equals Boring -- # 198 (E) # 1017380:
Verbosity --#198

Rambling Thoughts -Trusting Readers (E) # 1007525:
Do we trust them when they say, "Your work is good." - WC 9-12-05 #190

Dialogue--It's More Than Just Words (E) # 969129:
Monica smiled brightly at the secretary. “I feel beautiful in blue.”

Elevator Concept - March 28, 2005 #167 (E) # 953485:
The characters can't--or think they can't--leave.

Know Your Audience (E) # 862086:
A writer must try to see his work through his reader's eyes. #133-06-28-04

Wordy? What's That? -5-10-04 (E) # 846997:
Active Voice is when the writer declares, "Maria did it!" WC Newsletter #126

Writer's Circle Newsletter # 122 (E) # 838705:
procrastination and life.

Write What You Know (E) # 827605:
Mar. 15, 2004 -- Writer's Circle Newsletter

Are You a Real Writer? # 111 (E) # 806516:
Does this describe you? It doesn’t me. 1-26-04

Show and Tell (E) # 790588:
I have trouble with show and tell. Writer's Circle Newsletter # 115 02-23-04

WC Newsletter #98-Plagiarism (E) # 767823:
You think Halloween is scary? Try Plagiarism for real terror. 10-27-03

My Excuse Note #107 - 12-26-04 (E) # 767267:
Body piercings plus Grandaughters do not a happy Grandmother make.

Writer's C. Newsletter #103-emotion (E) # 767264:
Did you ever look into the mirror as you laughed or cried? Do it, and take notes.

Newsletter #101-Self-Confidence (E) # 766680:
You don’t have to get it right the first time! Nov. 17, 2003

Writer's Circle Newsletter #97-voice (E) # 766634:
The writer’s voice has these elements: Rhythm, Tone and Flow. #97 10-20-03

Critical Reviews (E) # 741719:
If you cannot offer encouragement with the criticism, don’t send the review.