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#13428:	Spiritual	October 29, 2025
What Are You Working On? The importance of an intentional approach to self-improvement. What spiritual discipline are you currently working on and what is your approach?

#13405:	Noticing Newbies	October 15, 2025
NaNoWriMo No More The effects of NaNoWriMo's official business shutting down. How much does NaNoWriMo's closure affect you?

#13404:	Action/Adventure	October 15, 2025
Searching For Answers A TED Talk, a mystery box, and our very human need to know. Are there any mysteries that you're perfectly content to never know the answer to?

#13382:	Spiritual	October 01, 2025
Women in Ministry Thoughts on egalitarianism vs. complementarianism. If you're Christian, what do you think about women in ministry? If not, what does your faith say about women's roles?

#13354:	Noticing Newbies	September 17, 2025
Taking Risks Becoming a better writer by testing your limits. What's something you've done to take a risk or push yourself as a writer?

#13352:	Action/Adventure	September 17, 2025
The Point of No Return What stops our protagonists from going back to their ordinary lives? Describe one of your favorite "point of no return" moments for a character in a book, movie, theatrical production, etc. of your choice.

#13329:	Spiritual	September 03, 2025
Time Horizons On what can be accomplished in a year, a decade, or a quarter century. What do you want to have accomplished 25 years from now?

#13304:	Noticing Newbies	August 20, 2025
Two Sources of Inspiration Two different ways to come up with story ideas. Which of the two sources of inspiration mentioned in this week's newsletter appeals to you more?

#13303:	Action/Adventure	August 20, 2025
Atmosphere Atmosphere is about more than just the weather. What book, movie, TV show, etc. had an atmosphere that really resonated with you?

#13282:	Spiritual	August 06, 2025
Distractions Making the space for focus and intentionality. Do you get easily distracted? What kinds of things do you find particularly distracting?

#13262:	Noticing Newbies	July 23, 2025
What You Can Learn From Different Genres Lessons from different types of genre fiction. What's a genre you've never (or rarely) written in before, but you're interested in attempting?

#13261:	Action/Adventure	July 23, 2025
Streamlined Storytelling Short stories require a focused narrative. What's your best advice for structuring short fiction?

#13235:	Spiritual	July 09, 2025
A Year In Reflections on a year of church planting. If you regularly attend religious services, have you ever volunteered or worked on staff? What was your experience like?

#13211:	Noticing Newbies	June 25, 2025
Flawed Characters Perfection is appealing, but boring. What's one of your favorite flawed characters? Tell us about them and what makes them one of your favorites.

#13210:	Action/Adventure	June 25, 2025
The Grand Finale The four elements to a satisfying ending. What's a story ending that you find particularly memorable? Does it have all four elements?

#13182:	Spiritual	June 11, 2025
Weekly Reminders The importance of regular rhythms in spirituality. Do you attend religious services? If so, how often?

#13158:	Noticing Newbies	May 28, 2025
Survey Responses Ensuring your survey responses are correctly recorded. Do you like activities that use survey responses for submissions? Or do you prefer posting in Message Forums?

#13154:	Action/Adventure	May 28, 2025
D&D (and other TTRPG) A look at why tabletop roleplaying games are so popular right now. Have you ever played a TTRPG? If so, what did you think? If not, would you ever want to try one?

#13136:	Spiritual	May 14, 2025
You Are Worthy Our inherent value as human beings. Do you believe human beings have inherent value? If so, what gives them that value?

#13117:	Noticing Newbies	April 30, 2025
Sensory Details Using descriptive language inspired by the five senses. Sight is the most common sensory descriptor. Of the other four (hearing, smell, taste, touch), which is your favorite?

#13110:	Action/Adventure	April 30, 2025
Proactive Protagonists Reconsidering typically reactive protagonists in action/adventure stories. What examples of proactive protagonists in action/adventure stories can you think of?

#13087:	Spiritual	April 16, 2025
Human Dignity Thoughts on the current discourse and perception of human beings. Do you think most people still believe in the basic dignity of their fellow humans? Why or why not?

#13064:	Noticing Newbies	April 02, 2025
Readability Advice on how to make your writing easier to read on Writing.com. Do you have a default format you use for writing here on Writing.com?

#13063:	Action/Adventure	April 02, 2025
Three-Act Structure How the three-act structure optimizes for action and adventure. What kind of story structures do you use most often?

#13043:	Spiritual	March 19, 2025
Finding Community On the importance of having community in your life. Do you have a community (spiritual or otherwise) in your life? What's it like?

#13020:	Action/Adventure	March 05, 2025
Fade In: Embarking on a new role as a regular editor of the Action/Adventure newsletter. What topics would you like me to address as a new regular editor of the Action/Adventure newsletter?

#13018:	Noticing Newbies	March 05, 2025
Getting Noticed on Writing.com Ways to get feedback on your writing or participation in your activity. What's your best advice for someone looking to get more eyes on the things they're doing here on Writing.com?

#13009:	Fantasy	February 26, 2025
Dungeons & Dragons A look at Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games). Have you ever played a tabletop roleplaying game before? If so, which one? And what did you think of it?

#12997:	For Authors	February 19, 2025
Ultra-Specific Niches The pros and cons of focusing your writing on an ultra-specific niche. What's one very specific genre of fiction that you enjoy reading?

#12996:	Spiritual	February 19, 2025
Lent Approaches Preparing for a season of vulnerability. What thing could you give up for Lent that would be most impactful in your life?

#12983:	Short Stories	February 12, 2025
Vignettes The difference between short stories and vignettes. Do you consider vignettes different from short stories? Why or why not?

#12969:	Noticing Newbies	February 05, 2025
White Cases How to go about memorializing community members who have passed away. If you've been around WdC for a while, what's a cherished memory you have of interacting with one of our white cases?

#12947:	Spiritual	January 22, 2025
Spiritual Priority Where does spirituality rank in the hierarchy of things in your life? What one thing do you prioritize above all else?

#12932:	Noticing Newbies	January 08, 2025
Regular WdC Writing Writing.com activities to help you write regularly in 2025. Which of Writing.com activities are you most excited for this year?

#12910:	Spiritual	December 25, 2024
Looking Ahead and Behind Reflections on 2024 and the possibilities of 2025. What's something you're happy to be leaving behind in 2024? What are you excited about in 2025?

#12887:	Noticing Newbies	December 11, 2024
Holiday Break Give yourself a break this holiday season. What are your holiday plans this year?

#12866:	Spiritual	November 27, 2024
Gratitude The practice of being grateful in all seasons of life. What are you grateful for these days?

#12844:	Noticing Newbies	November 13, 2024
Failure to Launch Looking at what causes writers difficulty in getting started. Do you have trouble getting started on writing projects?

#12819:	Spiritual	October 30, 2024
Spiritual Formation Thoughts on the practice of spiritual formation. What are you currently working at conforming your spirit to?

#12800:	Noticing Newbies	October 16, 2024
Ways to Win at NaNoWriMo Set yourself up for success with one of these NaNoWriMo strategies! What writing strategy works best for you?

#12772:	Spiritual	October 02, 2024
Rest Time spent not doing anything can still be time well spent. Do you regularly set aside time in your day and/or week where you allow yourself to rest?

#12753:	Noticing Newbies	September 18, 2024
NaNoWriMo Approaches What to do about the popular writing activity in November. Do you plan on participating in NaNoWriMo (either officially or independently)?

#12739:	Fantasy	September 11, 2024
World-Building As Procrastination When world-building ceases to be productive and starts to become procrastination. Do you ever procrastinate by spending more time world-building than you need to?

#12730:	Spiritual	September 04, 2024
Spiritual But Not Religious The increasing popularity of differentiating between spirituality and organized religion. Does the rise of "spiritual but not religious" as a faith doctrine concern you?

#12704:	Noticing Newbies	August 21, 2024
Writing.com Birthday Week Activity on the site during Birthday Week, and beyond. What's your favorite part of Birthday Week?

#12679:	Spiritual	August 07, 2024
Low-Hanging Fruit When to focus on the easy stuff, and when to tackle the hard stuff. What's a particularly difficult spiritual challenge that you still need to tackle?

#12657:	Noticing Newbies	July 24, 2024
Pulling Focus Keeping the reader's attention where it should be. What aspects of storytelling do you like to focus on?

#12639:	Spiritual	July 10, 2024
Mantras & Life Verses A look at the practice of focusing on short verses or sounds to aid in prayer and meditation. Do you have a favorite mantra or life verse that you rely on?

#12620:	Noticing Newbies	June 26, 2024
The Anti-Auteur Theory When an author isn't the only author of an authored work. Have you ever collaborated on a story with someone else? What was the experience like?

#12595:	Spiritual	June 12, 2024
Identity Thoughts on the concept of identity. What are some important elements of your identity.

#12573:	Noticing Newbies	May 29, 2024
Achievements (The Other Ones) A look at some of the other merit badge worthy milestones on WdC. Which achievement do you currently have that you're most proud of? Which one are you most looking forward to getting?

#12555:	Spiritual	May 15, 2024
Church Planting Thoughts on starting a new chapter in the life of the church. Have you ever been a part of a new or very young church? What was the experience like?

#12534:	Noticing Newbies	May 01, 2024
What's Next? After you cross the finish line, what then? What do you personally do to mark the end of a project?

#12515:	Spiritual	April 17, 2024
24/7 Prayer Prayer chains and their benefits. Have you ever participated in a prayer chain? If so, how long was it?

#12497:	Noticing Newbies	April 03, 2024
Reviewing Reviewing can benefit your own writing. What's one lesson you learned from someone else's writing that you've used to improve your own work?

#12483:	Fantasy	March 27, 2024
The Underappreciated Standalone In a genre full of epic series, what place to standalone novels have? What's your favorite fantasy story that is NOT part of a series?

#12472:	Spiritual	March 20, 2024
Biblical Writing Styles Taking a look at the different styles of writing present in the Bible. Which book(s) of the Bible are your favorite? Are they consistently one style or another?

#12454:	Action/Adventure	March 06, 2024
Adventure Is Out There Different locations where adventure can be found. What kind of location do you find the most adventurous?

#12453:	Noticing Newbies	March 06, 2024
Long-form Activities How to approach activities that take longer than a month. Do you enjoy participating in long-form activities?

#12432:	Spiritual	February 21, 2024
God's Plans Grand designs are sometimes hard to see from up close. In what ways has your life been affected by following (or not following) God's plans?

#12403:	Noticing Newbies	February 07, 2024
The (Recursive) Writing Process Prewrite. Draft. Revise. Edit. Repeat. Which part of the writing process is your favorite? Which is your least favorite?

#12380:	Spiritual	January 24, 2024
Tests of Faith What to do when the rubber meets the road. Have you ever fallen short in living out your faith?

#12364:	Noticing Newbies	January 10, 2024
Double Duty Making the most of your writing activity on Writing.com. How often to you write material here on WdC with the intention of entering multiple activities?

#12339:	Spiritual	December 27, 2023
Forgiveness A New Year's resolution to forgive those who have hurt us. Do you have a hard time forgiving people?

#12320:	Noticing Newbies	December 13, 2023
Character Development Resources Using personality assessment tools as a way to create better characters. What's your favorite method of creating characters?

#12300:	Spiritual	November 29, 2023
Advent and Other Holidays 'Tis the season Do you celebrate advent or any other non-Christmas holidays in December?

#12279:	Noticing Newbies	November 15, 2023
A Daily Writing Habit The benefits of small, achievable daily goals. What daily habits do you have?

#12255:	Spiritual	November 01, 2023
Women in Ministry Thoughts on egalitarianism versus complementarianism. Other than the Bible or other religious text of choice, what resources do you use to inform your opinion on issues?

#12231:	Noticing Newbies	October 18, 2023
Plotting, Pantsing, and Plantsing Different approaches to writing your NaNoWriMo novel. How much planning do you like to do before you start writing?

#12210:	Spiritual	October 04, 2023
Bible Translations Information on a variety of different translations of the Holy Bible. If you read the Bible, which translation do you use? If not, which kind of translation is the most interesting to you?

#12192:	Noticing Newbies	September 20, 2023
Official Writing Contests Details about our rotating roster of official writing contests. Which official writing contest is your favorite?

#12164:	Spiritual	September 06, 2023
Prooftexting The practice of using quotations to prove a point (whether it's right or wrong). Has anyone ever quoted scripture to you out of context?

#12145:	Noticing Newbies	August 23, 2023
Roleplaying Games Thoughts on the annual WdC Birthday Masquerade and other roleplaying games. Do you enjoy roleplaying games? What are some of your favorites?

#12117:	Spiritual	August 09, 2023
Grace An alternative to karma. Do you believe in grace? When was a time that you either gave or received grace?

#12093:	Noticing Newbies	July 26, 2023
Handwriting The benefits of putting actual pen to physical paper. What kinds of things do you still write by hand?

#12068:	Spiritual	July 12, 2023
The Natural World Finding spirituality in the simplicity of nature. Do you find nature particularly spiritual? If so, in which part of the natural world do you feel the most spiritual?

#12045:	Noticing Newbies	June 28, 2023
Six Degrees of Publishing An overview of different publishing options. Have you ever had something published by one of the types of publishers listed in this article?

#12020:	Spiritual	June 14, 2023
Idols The things in our life that have power over us. We all have idols in our life. What are some of yours?

#11995:	Noticing Newbies	May 31, 2023
Disqualified Some of the most common reasons content entries are disqualified. Have you ever been disqualified from a contest? If so, for what?

#11974:	Spiritual	May 17, 2023
Spiritual Space Creating an environment to foster spirituality. What are some of the things you do to create space in your life for spiritual practices?

#11947:	Noticing Newbies	May 03, 2023
Contest-Winning Tips Strategies for maximizing your chances of winning a contest. What are some of the things you do to give yourself the best chances of placing in a contest?

#11934:	Contests & Activities	April 26, 2023
Deadline Planning Tips for avoiding having rushing to meet deadlines at the last minute. Do you often feel like deadlines sneak up on you?

#11923:	Spiritual	April 19, 2023
400 Thoughts on 400 Writing.com newsletters Which Writing.com newsletter is your favorite, and why?

#11919:	Action/Adventure	April 19, 2023
And Then What? Condensing your story to increase tension. What are some techniques you use to maximize the action in your stories?

#11899:	Noticing Newbies	April 05, 2023
Blogging Setting up a blog and incorporating it into your regular writing habits. Do you have a blog? If so, is it for any particular topic or purpose?

#11887:	Fantasy	March 29, 2023
Punk'd Fiction A look at some of the 'punk' sub-genres in science fiction and fantasy. What's type of 'punk' fiction from the list in the newsletter most interests you?

#11877:	Spiritual	March 22, 2023
Ways to Pray (or Meditate) Different options for spending time in meditation or prayer. What are some of your favorite ways to pray/meditate?

#11850:	Noticing Newbies	March 08, 2023
Macros Automating the WritingML you use most often. Do you use macros on Writing.com? If so, for what?

#11828:	Spiritual	February 22, 2023
Lent Thoughts on the annual Christian religious observance. Have you ever participated in Lent, or given something up for a period of time?

#11806:	Noticing Newbies	February 08, 2023
Gamification on Writing.com Notable numbers and other stats you can track on Writing.com Do you keep track of your WDC stats? If so, which ones are most important to you?

#11791:	Poetry	February 01, 2023
Form Over Function When the form is the point. What are some of your favorite poetic forms?

#11783:	Spiritual	January 25, 2023
Mission Trips Thoughts on the mission field. Have you ever been on a mission trip? If so, to where and what did you do?

#11756:	Noticing Newbies	January 11, 2023
SMART Goals Ways to be intentional about your 2023 goal setting. What's one of your major goals for 2023?

#11731:	Spiritual	December 28, 2022
The War on Christmas Thoughts on the annual social media battle over the Christmas holiday. Are your holiday celebrations more religious or secular in nature? What are some of your traditions?

#11704:	Noticing Newbies	December 14, 2022
Portfolio Space Tips and tricks for managing your portfolio item limits. Have you ever run out of portfolio space? How did you address it?

#11687:	Spiritual	November 30, 2022
Nondenominational Thoughts on the identity of nondenominational believers. If you are spiritual/religious, do you consider yourself denominational or nondenominational?

#11665:	Noticing Newbies	November 16, 2022
Portfolio Features Some of the lesser-known but very cool features of your Writing.com portfolio. Of the features listed in this week's newsletter, which is your favorite?

#11622:	Noticing Newbies	October 19, 2022
NaNoWriMo Options A look at some alternative ideas for NaNoWriMo projects. Do you plan to participate in NaNoWriMo this year? If so, what project will you work on?

#11599:	Spiritual	October 05, 2022
Spiritual Forum Shopping In search of the right environment to grow your spirituality. With spiritual practices, are you the kind of person who sticks with something or is always looking for a better option?

#11574:	Noticing Newbies	September 21, 2022
When's It Time To Run Your Own Activity? Advice on the best time to run your own activity. Do you run contests/activities here on Writing.com? Why or why not?

#11552:	Spiritual	September 07, 2022
Repetition The importance of repetition to spiritual growth. Does repetition play a role in your spirituality? If so, how?

#11531:	Noticing Newbies	August 24, 2022
What Does A Moderator Do? Taking a look at the different Writing.com portfolio case colors, particularly Moderators+ Is there a particular Mod or Senior Mod that you've found particularly helpful or encouraging here on the site?

#11516:	Contests & Activities	August 17, 2022
Transparency Best practices for running successful activities clearly. What's one piece of advice you would give to someone interested in running a contest/activity here on WdC?

#11504:	Spiritual	August 10, 2022
In The (Comfort) Zone On the importance of stepping out in faith/belief. How do you deepen or expand your spirituality/faith when you get too comfortable?

#11477:	Noticing Newbies	July 27, 2022
WritingML Secrets Make the most out of your site experience with these WritingML tips, tricks, and lesser known tags. What are some of your go-to WritingML formatting techniques?

#11463:	Spiritual	July 13, 2022
Mustard Seeds Big things can come from humble beginnings. What seeds are you planting in your life right now? Did you plant any a while ago that are now taking root?

#11440:	For Authors	July 06, 2022
How Useful Are "How To" Books? Advice on writing advice. Are there any writing advice books you love? Hate?

#11439:	Short Stories	July 06, 2022
Experimentation Using short fiction as a test kitchen for new things. Have you ever used short fiction to attempt something new with your writing?

#11442:	Noticing Newbies	June 29, 2022
The Way You Say It How you say what you say matters. Have you ever had your otherwise good advice poorly received due to the way it was communicated?

#11417:	Spiritual	June 15, 2022
Thoughts & Prayers On spending time with ourselves and our thoughts. Do you pray or meditate regularly? If so, what are some of your favorite practices?

#11391:	Noticing Newbies	June 01, 2022
The Competition Thoughts on being in competition with other writers. Do you view other writers as competition?

#11347:	Noticing Newbies	May 04, 2022
Which Came First? Plot first versus character first versus theme first storytelling. Are your story ideas usually plot based, character based, or theme based?

#11324:	Spiritual	April 20, 2022
I Might Be Wrong Humility as a key component of faith Is there a particular tenet of your faith/spirituality that you think might be wrong?

#11303:	Noticing Newbies	April 06, 2022
Authority Thoughts on who has authority over the things you do and write. Who do you consider an authority on your writing and other activities?

#11291:	Fantasy	March 30, 2022
Sanderson's Laws of Magic An introduction to Brandon Sanderson and his Laws of Magic. Do you have any "laws" that apply to your own fantasy writing? If so, what are they?

#11278:	Spiritual	March 23, 2022
This Is The Way What does the way you practice your spirituality communicate to a nonbeliever? Would someone know what you believe by the way you live your life? If not, what could you do to change that?

#11254:	Noticing Newbies	March 09, 2022
Unofficial Newsletters In addition to the site's official newsletters, some members publish unofficial newsletters on a variety of topics. Do you subscribe to any unofficial newsletters? What's a topic you would love to read a newsletter about?

#11243:	Spiritual	March 02, 2022
Introductions My first issue as a regular editor of the Spiritual NL. What's your spiritual background?

#11206:	Noticing Newbies	February 09, 2022
The Quill Awards Interested in the Quill Awards? No time like the present to get involved! Have you had an experience/interactions with The Quill Awards before? What were your impressions?

#11168:	Noticing Newbies	January 12, 2022
Settings for Success The item settings that will help your item find the right audience. Does it affect your initial impressions of a piece of writing if it's not set up correctly or formatted attractively?

#11082:	Noticing Newbies	November 17, 2021
Writing For Fun Remembering why we started writing in the first place. Do you routinely write for fun? Or do you always write with a specific intention or goal in mind?

#11039:	Noticing Newbies	October 20, 2021
Palate Cleansers Creating the space for more flavorful writing. What do you do when you need a break from your usual type of writing?

#10997:	Noticing Newbies	September 22, 2021
NaNoWriMo Is Coming Looking ahead to National Novel Writing Month in November. Are you planning on participating in NaNoWriMo this November? If so, are you ready for it?

#10958:	Noticing Newbies	August 25, 2021
Twenty-One Reflecting on 21 years of Writing.com. What were you doing twenty-one years ago when this site first went live?

#10903:	Noticing Newbies	July 28, 2021
Corners of the Interwebs Feeling overwhelmed by options? Find a niche that speaks to you! What are some of your favorite corners/niches of WDC? Or the internet in general?

#10861:	Noticing Newbies	June 30, 2021
Portfolio Organization Tips for how to organize your Writing.com portfolio. Do you organize your portfolio in a particular way? If so, how?

#10799:	Noticing Newbies	June 02, 2021
Collections Tired of the same old one-off short stories and poetry? Try writing a collection! Does the idea of creating a collection of related works appeal to you? Why or why not?

#10756:	Noticing Newbies	May 05, 2021
Biographical Information What should you say about yourself online? Do you feel comfortable sharing biographical information with people online? Why or why not?

#10703:	Noticing Newbies	April 07, 2021
Paid Memberships Why paid memberships are important. What's one thing you pay for that you consider well worth the cost? What's one thing you pay for that you consider a big waste of money?

#10663:	Noticing Newbies	March 10, 2021
Newbies Aren't Necessarily New Writers The distinction between new writers and new members of the site. When you joined WDC were you also a new writer?

#10645:	Fantasy	March 03, 2021
Primary World vs. Secondary World The differences between primary and secondary world fantasy settings. Do you prefer fantasy stories set on Earth, or set in wholly-imagined secondary world settings?

#10644:	Action/Adventure	March 03, 2021
Stakes On the importance of both setting up and raising the stakes of action/adventure stories. Do you prefer smaller, more localized stakes in your action/adventure stories, or bigger, far-reaching stakes?

#10636:	Action/Adventure	February 24, 2021
Defining Action/Adventure On the difference between including action/adventure elements in a story and writing an action/adventure story. Do you like action/adventure stories themselves, or do you prefer action/adventure elements in other genres?

#10620:	Drama	February 17, 2021
Best Laid Plans On the importance of throwing your character off their game. What are some of the best laid plans that you've had go awry?

#10575:	Drama	January 20, 2021
Last One My last newsletter as a regular editor of the Official Drama NL. Which Writing.com official newsletter is your favorite?

#10533:	Drama	December 23, 2020
New Years Why New Years is one of my favorite holidays. What do you usually do to celebrate New Years?

#10492:	Drama	November 25, 2020
Change Change creates conflict, conflict creates drama. Are you someone who generally embraces change or avoids it? Why?

#10443:	Drama	October 28, 2020
NaNoWriMo Ever-evolving thoughts on National Novel Writing Month. Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? If not, what are you planning to do with that time?

#10396:	Drama	September 30, 2020
The Writing Habit Observations about the importance of writing regularly. What does your writing habit look like?

#10352:	Drama	September 02, 2020
20 Years A look back at WDC over the past two decades. What's been your favorite new development, feature, or addition to the site since you've been on WDC?

#10310:	Drama	August 05, 2020
Virtual Events Thoughts on our current state of virtual instruction. Would you pay to attend a virtual event (conference, school term, etc.)?

#10266:	Drama	July 08, 2020
Real Life Drama Inspiration for when real life gets the better of you. Do you find it hard to focus on writing when the world around you seems like it's gone crazy?

#10220:	Drama	June 10, 2020
Conflict The most important building block of any story. What types of conflicts do you most enjoy reading about?

#10178:	Drama	May 13, 2020
Protagonists Main character categories and archetypes and why they're important. What's your favorite protagonist archetype?

#10129:	Drama	April 15, 2020
Nonfiction Writing Resources Advice and resources for nonfiction authors. What nonfiction subject matter interests you the most?

#10082:	Drama	March 18, 2020
Back for More My return as a regular official newsletter editor and what I hope to do with my issues of the Drama NL. What topics would you like to see discussed in the Drama Newsletter?

#9333:	For Authors	January 16, 2019
Endings & Beginnings My last issue as a regular For Authors newsletter editor. I'll probably be back to guest edit newsletters from time to time. What newsletters would you like to see me tackle?

#9321:	Mystery	January 09, 2019
Finale My last issue as a regular Mystery Newsletter editor. I'll probably volunteer for newsletter guest editor slots from time to time. Which newsletter should I focus on?

#9288:	For Authors	December 19, 2018
The Holi-Daze The holidays can be an overwhelming time where it's easy to find reasons not write. But you should write anyway. Do you find it easy or difficult to write during the holidays?

#9275:	Mystery	December 12, 2018
True Crime How a nonfiction genre can help fiction writers. Are you a fan of true crime stories? If so, which one is your favorite?

#9239:	For Authors	November 21, 2018
Pushing Through The importance of sticking with your project, even when it's a struggle. Do you have a hard time pushing through?

#9225:	Mystery	November 14, 2018
You're A Villain To Someone A thought exercise that encourages you to see villains in a new way. Who are you a villain to?

#9193:	For Authors	October 24, 2018
NaNoWriMo Nears A look at what you can do around the site if you're NOT participating in a huge, popular activity. Do you enjoy participating in big popular activities on Writing.com? Or do you prefer to do your own thing?

#9178:	Mystery	October 17, 2018
Authenticity It's important to make sure your reader believes the events that occur in your story. What's the least authentic story (book, movie, TV show, etc.) you've ever read or watched? What made it so inauthentic?

#9144:	For Authors	September 26, 2018
Nonfiction Know-How Finding inspiration at the start of your nonfiction career, when you're not quite the expert you want to be yet. If you were going to be an expert on a particular nonfiction subject, what subject would you choose?

#9133:	Mystery	September 19, 2018
The Same But Different The pros and cons of writing in a genre with very specific expectations. Are you a writer who finds comfort or confinement in the idea of writing the same basic story over and over again?

#9095:	For Authors	August 29, 2018
Internal Logic All about applying consistent, logical rules to your characters and stories. What's the most memorable violation of internal logic in something you've read or watched?

#9068:	Mystery	August 22, 2018
Sensible Villainy Why villains' motives need to make sense. What's one of the most nonsensical villain schemes you've heard of?

#9033:	For Authors	August 01, 2018
Communal Storytelling The benefits of participating in communal storytelling activities. Have you ever participated in a communal storytelling activity? If so, how did you like it?

#9021:	Mystery	July 25, 2018
Cultural Differences How cultural differences can inspire mystery stories. Have you ever traveled someplace where the cultural differences really made you feel out of place?

#8990:	For Authors	July 04, 2018
Min-Maxing A look at how this roleplaying game term for playing on your strengths matters to your writing. What are your strengths as a writer? What are your weaknesses?

#8977:	Mystery	June 27, 2018
Dangerous Locales How some locations have become larger than life. Which location do you think is the most dangerous based on the number of fictional crises that have been inflicted upon it?

#8944:	For Authors	June 06, 2018
Investing in Your Writing Tips and advice about how to scrutinize opportunities to spend money on your writing. What's the best money you've ever spent on your writing? How about the worst?

#8931:	Mystery	May 30, 2018
Illogic The decisions we make don't always make rational sense. What's one time where you definitely acted against your own self-interest and why?

#8893:	For Authors	May 09, 2018
Writing Yourself Into Your Stories An exploration of the author surrogate literary technique. Have you ever considered writing yourself into one of your stories? If so, for what purpose?

#8883:	Mystery	May 02, 2018
The Tone of the Crime How tone can make a difference in the type of crime story you tell. What's your favorite crime story tone? Do you like grim and realistic, or do prefer funny and lighthearted instead?

#8848:	For Authors	April 11, 2018
Taxes For Authors A brief layman's overview of author tax returns (not at all to be construed as professional tax advice). Do you deduct writing expenses on your taxes?

#8840:	Mystery	April 04, 2018
Villainous Familiarity A look at villains who have a history with the protagonist. Who is your favorite former friend/colleague/mentor turned villain?

#8804:	For Authors	March 14, 2018
Get Out Of The Comfort Zone Why it's important to stretch yourself as a writer. What's your comfort zone? And what's one thing you could do to get out of it?

#8795:	Mystery	March 07, 2018
Procedural Fatigue What to do when you've read or watched one too many procedurals. How many procedurals can you read or watch in a row before you start to get bored?

#8761:	For Authors	February 14, 2018
World Building A look at how to build fictional worlds. What fictional setting would you love to live in?

#8749:	Mystery	February 07, 2018
Bankrolling Your Vigilante How do unsanctioned operatives find the resources to do their job? If you were an unsanctioned operative, how would you obtain the resources you need to carry out your mission?

#8711:	For Authors	January 17, 2018
K.I.S.S. On the value of simplicity. What aspects of your writing or your life are you prone to overcomplicating?

#8699:	Mystery	January 10, 2018
Know When To Fold 'Em Revealing important information: when to keep teasing it and when to let it go What book or movie made you roll your eyes at how long it took to reveal information that you figured out early on?

#8667:	For Authors	December 20, 2017
How to Be a Bawse A look at Lilly Singh's bestselling book and how it applies to writers. What's holding you back from achieving your dreams?

#8652:	Mystery	December 13, 2017
Under The Sea The unexplored depths of our world's oceans. Does sea exploration interest you?

#8617:	For Authors	November 22, 2017
Genre Audiences A look at genre audiences and their expectations. Do you prefer to read in one primary genre, or a variety of genres equally?

#8605:	Mystery	November 15, 2017
On Location The importance of location in your stories. Do you care about the setting in your stories, or does it not really matter much to you?

#8570:	For Authors	October 25, 2017
For Love of the Game Remembering to take some time to write for the love of it. How much do you really, truly enjoy the writing game?

#8558:	Mystery	October 18, 2017
Unsolved Mysteries The upside and downside of writing stories where the mystery remains unsolved at the end. Do you like unsolved mysteries, or do you prefer stories that answer all questions raised?

#8526:	For Authors	September 27, 2017
1,000 True Fans A look at Kevin Kelly's 1,000 True Fans hypothesis. How many true fans do you think you'd need to support yourself fully with your art?

#8514:	Mystery	September 20, 2017
The Relative Position of the Reader The pros and cons of a reader who knows more, less, or just as much as the characters in the story. As a reader, do you prefer being ahead of or behind what the characters know?

#8476:	For Authors	August 30, 2017
The Team Behind An Author A look at the unsung heroes who help get an author's work out into the world. Of all the people involved in your own work, who's your MVP (Most Valuable Player)?

#8464:	Mystery	August 23, 2017
Lone Wolves or Team Efforts The pros and cons of characters who operate solo and characters who operate as part of a team. Do you prefer to write characters who operate alone, or do you prefer characters who are part of a team?

#8426:	For Authors	August 02, 2017
Miscellaneous Thoughts on a few assorted topics. What was the last truly amazing book you read?

#8413:	Mystery	July 26, 2017
Long-Term Impact A look at how your characters and the events of your books play into the larger narrative. Which fictional character, if they were real, do you think would have the most impact on the world as we know it?

#8379:	For Authors	July 05, 2017
Next Time You're only as good as your last project... and there's always next time. Does knowing there's always a "next time" make you more inclined to procrastinate?

#8367:	Mystery	June 28, 2017
Fictional Nations A look at the practice of inventing whole countries for use in fiction. Carpathia, East Timor, Moldova, Swaziland <--- Can you spot the fictional country from this list?

#8330:	For Authors	June 07, 2017
The 80/20 Rule A look at the Pareto Principle (also known as the 80/20 Rule) and how it relates to an author's distribution of labor. What's your primary 20%?

#8316:	Mystery	May 31, 2017
Everyman vs. Exceptional Man A look at two very different types of protagonists. Do you prefer to read stories about every day people or exceptional people?

#8284:	For Authors	May 10, 2017
Analysis Paralysis What to do when you spend too much time trying to decide what to do. Do you ever experience analysis paralysis? If so, in what areas of your life?

#8271:	Mystery	May 03, 2017
B & C Stories Besides the crime itself, what else is your mystery story about? What are your favorite types of B Stories and C Stories?

#8236:	For Authors	April 12, 2017
Writing That Draws Attention To Itself A look at the differences between writing that draws attention to itself and writing that's simply a vehicle for story. Do you like writing that draws attention to itself, or do you prefer the story and characters take a front seat?

#8221:	Mystery	April 05, 2017
Genre Expansion A look and genres and their potential to be expanded in new and exciting ways. Which genre do you think has branched out the most from where it's started?

#8185:	For Authors	March 15, 2017
Ultra-Specific Fiction Genres A look at Amazon's more obscure fiction genres. Do the kind of books you like to read fit in a very specific niche, or are they of a more general, overall genre?

#8174:	Mystery	March 08, 2017
Esoteric Crimes Digging a little deeper and finding less common crimes to write about. Are you more interested in reading about unusual crimes, or common/familiar crimes with unusual circumstances?

#8135:	For Authors	February 15, 2017
Measurable Writing Output The importance of measurable writing output. Do you measure your writing output and set goals for improvement?

#8123:	Mystery	February 08, 2017
Mystery Statistics A look at some useful numbers and statistics in the mystery genre. Do you find it helpful to your writing to analyze data and trends before starting a new project?

#8087:	For Authors	January 18, 2017
Writing to Market A look at the self-publishing strategy of chasing popular trends. Have you or would you ever write to market, even if it's not a genre or subject matter you particularly enjoy?

#8077:	Mystery	January 11, 2017
Renewal Renewal What areas of your life would you like to improve this year?

#8039:	For Authors	December 21, 2016
Social Media Platforms An overview of the different types of social media platforms available for authors to reach their audiences. How many social media accounts do you have? Which platform is your favorite?

#8029:	Mystery	December 14, 2016
Character Over Plot (Even In Mysteries) Why character is the most important aspect of a story, even in a plot-driven mystery. Which three mystery fiction characters are the most memorable to you?

#7992:	For Authors	November 23, 2016
Getting Back To It Picking up your writing habits again after an absence. Do you find yourself taking extended breaks from writing? If so, how long does it take you to get back on the horse?

#7979:	Mystery	November 16, 2016
Staying Motivated How to stay motivated when faced with real world troubles. How often do you find yourself having difficulty focusing on your writing because of real life concerns?

#7940:	For Authors	October 26, 2016
NaNoWriMo & Other Writing Sprints Information about NaNoWriMo and other writing sprint-related activities. Have you competed in NaNoWriMo before? If so, how many times have you attempted it?

#7926:	Mystery	October 19, 2016
Stagnation: Part 2 A follow-up to last month's newsletter. Do these reasons make you more or less likely to read the same genre?

#7888:	For Authors	September 28, 2016
Adverbs What to make of those pesky "-ly" words. Do you consider the use of "-ly" adverbs a technical error?

#7875:	Mystery	September 21, 2016
Stagnation: Part 1 What do you do when your mystery plots become stagnant? Do you ever feel like stories in the mystery genre become stagnant or unoriginal?

#7838:	For Authors	August 31, 2016
Writing Software A look at different types of software available to writers. What's your favorite piece of writing software?

#7825:	Mystery	August 24, 2016
Mystery-Solving Team-Ups The benefits of solving a mystery with the help of multiple characters. What's your favorite team-up in mystery fiction?

#7785:	For Authors	August 03, 2016
Impostor Syndrome and Other Afflictions Conditions that can affect a writer's productivity and mental well-being. Have you ever suffered from Impostor Syndrome?

#7776:	Mystery	July 27, 2016
Nature's Mysteries Mysteries offered by the natural world. Which of the undiscovered parts of the world do you find the most intriguing?

#7729:	For Authors	July 06, 2016
The Big Ones Thoughts on large site activities and alternative options for non-participants. Do you enjoy large-scale activities, or do you prefer to steer clear of them?

#7725:	Mystery	June 29, 2016
Inside Amazon's Mystery Section A look under the hood of Amazon's large Mystery, Thriller & Suspense section. What specific subgenre of the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense genre do you like to read most.

#7686:	For Authors	June 08, 2016
Social Media Presence Considerations for an author looking to maintain a social media presence. Do you use social media to promote your writing? What's your social media platform of choice?

#7673:	Mystery	June 01, 2016
Memorial Day The significance of Memorial Day to us and to our characters. Do you do anything in particular to honor veterans and active servicemen/women on Memorial Day?

#7640:	For Authors	May 11, 2016
Flex Goals Goals are so much easier to reach when you're flexible about how they're defined and how you get there. What goals do you have for yourself? Can you introduce some flexibility in order to make them more attainable?

#7618:	Mystery	May 04, 2016
Writer vs. Storyteller vs. ? The job title we give ourselves says a lot about how we view the work we create. What job title best describes the creative work you do? Are you a "writer," or are you something else?

#7589:	For Authors	April 13, 2016
The New York Times Best Seller List A closer look at the publishing industry's most influential book list. Would you ever "game the system" with one of your own books to get on The New York Times Best Seller List?

#7576:	Mystery	April 06, 2016
Standing Out Advice on how to make sure your work stands out above the competition. Do you think about how to make your work stand apart from competition? What are some of your techniques for doing that?

#7538:	For Authors	March 16, 2016
Anthologies & Collections An exploration of combining your work into a larger anthology or collection. What kinds of things do you look for in a good collection of work (other than an author or authors you like)?

#7526:	Mystery	March 09, 2016
The Unfamiliar The mystery potential inherent in things that are unfamiliar. What kinds of unfamiliar people, places, or things do you find the most mysterious?

#7486:	For Authors	February 17, 2016
Reviewing: Style & Substance The importance of not trying to impose your own ideas of style & substance onto an author with different sensibilities. How do you respond to reviews that seem to be telling you that you need make your work something that it's not?

#7474:	Mystery	February 10, 2016
Pros/Cons of Law Enforcement vs. Private The advantages and disadvantages of solving a crime as an official investigator or a private citizen. If you were a mystery series protagonist, would you want to be an law enforcement professional or a private sleuth?

#7436:	For Authors	January 20, 2016
Reading The Hits & The Classics The importance of reading the kinds of things you write. Do you read the genre you write in? If so, which authors to you envy the most?

#7422:	Mystery	January 13, 2016
A Fresh Start When to and what's involved in taking your character in a new direction. Have you ever written a character for so long you needed to evolve him or her? How did you do it?

#7384:	For Authors	December 23, 2015
Idea Farming Training your brain to constantly come up with new ideas rather than only when you need them. Where and/or when do you typically come up with your best ideas?

#7377:	Mystery	December 16, 2015
Constructive Criticism A reaction to the disheartening news of writers thinking they should give up after bad reviews. How do you handle mean, unhelpful, or just plain bad feedback to your work?

#7344:	For Authors	November 25, 2015
Writer With A Day Job Why having a day job while you build your writing career may not be the worst thing in the world. What kind of writing success would you have to have before you'd quit your day job?

#7330:	Mystery	November 18, 2015
Thrillers as a Primary Genre Categorizing thrillers as their own genre rather than a subset of another genre like action or mystery. Do you think thrillers are their own primary genre, or are they a subset of other genres like action or mystery?

#7296:	For Authors	October 28, 2015
Plotting or Pantsing The differences between discovery writers and those who plan their stories in advance. Are you a plotter or a pantser? Do you ever wish you were sometimes the other?

#7283:	Spiritual	October 21, 2015
Idols An exploration of idolatry. What idols do you have in your own life?

#7282:	Mystery	October 21, 2015
Agencies & Organizations Should you use a real agency/organization already in existence, or create your own? Do you prefer stories with real agencies and organizations in them, or stories that make up their own?

#7245:	For Authors	September 30, 2015
Smart Quotes and Dumb Coding How quotation marks have evolved over the years and can cause problems in web-based writing. Do you have a preference for using smart or dumb quotes in your own writing?

#7231:	Mystery	September 23, 2015
Understanding Your Mystery Market Not all mystery markets are looking for the same kind of mystery stories. What mystery market do you want to write for? Do your stories match the needs of that market?

#7196:	For Authors	September 02, 2015
Periods of Intense Activity The value and dangers of having to accomplish a lot in very little time. How long can you focus intently on something before you have to take a break?

#7181:	Mystery	August 26, 2015
Unrestrained Writing Writing for the market is important if you're pursuing publication, but don't forget to take time to write for yourself. When was the last time you wrote something without limitations (e.g. market conditions, contest requirements, etc.)?

#7142:	For Authors	August 05, 2015
Proper Labels The importance of categorizing your work properly, and the features of Writing.Com that allow you to be specific. Do you prefer writing labels that are specific (e.g. Sci-Fi Action/Thriller) or more general (e.g. just Sci-Fi)?

#7130:	Mystery	July 29, 2015
Real Flaws Creating characters whose flaws have an impact on the story. What's your favorite character flaw from fiction, movies, or television?

#7093:	For Authors	July 08, 2015
Do What You Want To Do Today's world offers a multitude of paths to getting your work out there, even if many involve a little off-roading. If you aren't currently creating the kind of work you want, what's stopping you?

#7079:	Mystery	July 01, 2015
What To Do With Writing Advice The importance of knowing what works for you when everyone has their own opinion on how to write. What's the best piece writing advice you've ever received, and who gave it?

#7042:	For Authors	June 10, 2015
A Writer's Purpose A discussion about the reasons for writing what we write. As a writer, what's your purpose in writing what you write?

#7030:	Mystery	June 03, 2015
Finding Your Niche How focusing on a specific type of mystery writing can help you more easily find an audience. Do you prefer straightforward mysteries, or ones within a secondary genre or set of themes?

#6987:	For Authors	May 13, 2015
Messing With Your Brain Dealing with a mind that's constantly tempting you to avoid writing. n/a

#6975:	Mystery	May 06, 2015
Everyone Has One Special Thing What one special thing does your writing have that no one else's does? n/a

#6938:	For Authors	April 15, 2015
Outrage Culture If you receive a negative response to your work... you're in good company. n/a

#6921:	Mystery	April 08, 2015
Motives Every suspect should have a motive equally as compelling as the real one. n/a

#6887:	For Authors	March 18, 2015
The Odds & Chances of Success High volume output and the difference between your odds and chances of success. n/a

#6874:	Mystery	March 11, 2015
Citizen's Arrest What you need to know about citizen's arrests. n/a

#6830:	For Authors	February 18, 2015
Ebooks & Self-Publishing How ebooks have changed the way we self-publish our work. n/a

#6825:	Mystery	February 11, 2015
Thrillers & Suspense Trying to categorize a hard-to-define genre. n/a

#6778:	For Authors	January 21, 2015
Writing in Multiple Genres Does writing in multiple genres have a likely positive or negative effect on a writer's chances of success? n/a

#6764:	Mystery	January 14, 2015
What's in a Name? Why it's important to put some thought into the names you give your characters. n/a

#6735:	For Authors	December 24, 2014
Holiday Stories Advice for those thinking of capitalizing on the seasonal market for holiday stories. n/a

#6723:	Mystery	December 17, 2014
Magic And Other Criminal Enterprises How magic (and other skill sets) can be used to commit crimes. n/a

#6683:	For Authors	November 26, 2014
Holiday Writing Schedules What to do when your normally scheduled writing time is interrupted by the holiday season. n/a

#6673:	Mystery	November 19, 2014
When to Quit Knowing when to keep going and when to throw in the towel. n/a

#6634:	For Authors	October 29, 2014
Crossing The Finish Line The importance of finishing what you start. n/a

#6621:	Mystery	October 22, 2014
Predictable Procedurals With all the mystery and crime stories out there, what makes yours unique? n/a

#6579:	For Authors	October 01, 2014
Discovery vs. Structured Writing How to tell if you're a discovery writer or a structured writer, and what impact that has on your NaNoWriMo prep. n/a

#6569:	Mystery	September 24, 2014
On Trial for Murder My experiences as a juror for a murder trial, and how it affected my writing. n/a

#6531:	For Authors	September 03, 2014
Birthday Overload How to navigate all the awesomeness that is WdC Party Central. n/a

#6521:	Mystery	August 27, 2014
Where's The Humanity? On the importance of character in a plot-driven genre. n/a

#6463:	Mystery	July 30, 2014
Liars Everyone's a liar. The real question is; why are they lying and who are they lying to? n/a

#6424:	For Authors	July 09, 2014
The Note Behind the Note Deciphering larger issues and alternative solutions to notes you disagree with. n/a

#6413:	Mystery	July 02, 2014
Mystery As A Sub-Genre Mystery as a sub-genre rather than its own standalone genre. n/a

#6372:	For Authors	June 11, 2014
Do I Really Have to Address that Note? About processing feedback from reviewers. n/a

#6360:	Mystery	June 04, 2014
Evolve Your Writing On the importance of keeping current with your genre reading and writing. n/a

#6321:	For Authors	May 14, 2014
The Lie (and Importance) of Multitasking Why multitasking is a myth, what you should be doing instead, and why it's important. n/a

#6310:	Mystery	May 07, 2014
Your Precious Words The importance of not placing too much importance on your words. n/a

#6269:	For Authors	April 16, 2014
Just Keep Swimming On the importance of constantly working on new projects. n/a

#6256:	Mystery	April 09, 2014
The Armed Forces A look at the different branches of the Armed Forces. n/a

#6220:	For Authors	March 19, 2014
The Impotence of a Good Editor Why it's essential to have a good second set of eyes on your work. n/a

#6207:	Mystery	March 12, 2014
Alphabet Soup A smorgasbord of government agencies dealing with a wide variety of issues. n/a

#6170:	For Authors	February 19, 2014
Justification or Excuse? The fine line between reasons that prevent us from writing and reasons we use to avoid writing. n/a

#6157:	Mystery	February 12, 2014
Police, State Police, or Sheriff? Key differences between local police departments, state police departments, and county sheriffs. n/a

#6150:	Comedy	February 05, 2014
Laughing At Yourself The importance of recognizing the humor in your own mistakes, experiences, and faults. n/a

#6117:	For Authors	January 22, 2014
Hyphenates Making a case for being a writer of many things rather than focusing on just one area of expertise. n/a

#6103:	Spiritual	January 15, 2014
Spending Time in the Desert We all struggle at one time or another. How do you handle it? Can you prepare for it? n/a

#6102:	Mystery	January 15, 2014
Occam's Razor The simplest solution may usually be the correct one... but how many of us actually believe that? n/a

#6083:	Comedy	January 08, 2014
The Aristocrats One of the world's oldest and dirtiest jokes... and what it can teach us about making material our own. n/a

#6064:	For Authors	December 25, 2013
Ebook Publisher Issues Why it's important to closely monitor your work, even after it's published online. n/a

#6052:	Mystery	December 18, 2013
Consequences It's important to understand the prices we pay for the choices we make. n/a

#6019:	For Authors	November 27, 2013
The Importance of Writing Groups A writer's work can be lonely and isolating. Is a writing group the solution for you? n/a

#6008:	Mystery	November 20, 2013
Damsels, The Bechdel Test & Female Roles How realistic are your female characters? Can your stories pass a simple three-question test? n/a

#5973:	For Authors	October 30, 2013
How Do You NaNoWriMo? Different ways of approaching the challenge to write 50,000 words during the month of November. n/a

#5956:	Mystery	October 23, 2013
The Final Frontier? Space may be the final frontier hundreds of years from now, but what unexplored frontiers exist now? n/a

#5955:	Spiritual	October 23, 2013
Cornerstones What core values do you use to define your life? n/a

#5925:	For Authors	October 02, 2013
The Parts That People Skip Advice from the recently-departed Elmore Leonard. n/a

#5912:	Mystery	September 25, 2013
Price Tags About the importance of understanding the value and cost of things. n/a

#5898:	Comedy	September 18, 2013
Finding the Best Version of a Joke On the importance of revision, refinement, and practice. n/a

#5869:	For Authors	September 04, 2013
Be Bold On the importance of being brave enough to let your writing stand out. n/a

#5857:	Spiritual	August 28, 2013
Irreligion & Labels Different categories of irreligion and the importance of not relying too much on labels. n/a

#5856:	Mystery	August 28, 2013
How Stuff Works Using websites like HowStuffWorks.Com as a writing resource. n/a

#5827:	For Authors	August 07, 2013
Calculate Less Simple, two-word advice for those who worry too much about their writing. n/a

#5807:	Mystery	July 31, 2013
Don't Ruin The Suspense The importance of holding off as long as possible on your reveals. n/a

#5770:	For Authors	July 10, 2013
Handling Rejection How to approach the dreaded "R" word. n/a

#5762:	Mystery	July 03, 2013
Setups & Payoffs The important relationship between setting things up and paying them off. n/a

#5752:	Horror/Scary	June 26, 2013
High Concept The good and bad side of having a high concept idea. n/a

#5719:	For Authors	June 12, 2013
Copyright Basics Basic information about the concept of copyright n/a

#5712:	Mystery	June 05, 2013
The Catacombs of Paris Exploring the ossuary that runs underneath the streets of Paris. n/a

#5676:	For Authors	May 15, 2013
Save The Cat, Kick A Puppy Defining your protagonist and antagonist by the actions they take. n/a

#5664:	Mystery	May 08, 2013
Opposing Forces Is your antagonist an obstacle or an opposite force of nature? n/a

#5625:	For Authors	April 17, 2013
Serial or Standalone? The differences between writing serialized and one-off stories. n/a

#5617:	Mystery	April 10, 2013
The Mysteries of Human Behavior Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs explains a lot... or does it? n/a

#5583:	For Authors	March 20, 2013
Suspension of Disbelief Why do we become so invested in stories and characters we know are fictional? n/a

#5565:	Mystery	March 13, 2013
Kryptos The mysteries of one of the world's most famous modern sculptures. n/a

#5554:	Comedy	March 06, 2013
The Rules of Improv Guidelines to keep in mind when you attempt improvisational comedy. n/a

#5516:	Mystery	February 12, 2013
Secret Doors & Passageways About the inherent awesomeness of secret doors and passageways n/a

#5515:	Comedy	February 12, 2013
Comedy As A Genre The difference between writing a comedy and writing something with comedy in it. n/a

#5488:	Horror/Scary	January 29, 2013
Contained Horror & Thrillers The popularity of stories which take place in a limited location. n/a

#5481:	Fantasy	January 22, 2013
The Popularity of the Fantasy Genre How popular is the fantasy genre? n/a

#5469:	Mystery	January 15, 2013
A Universe Full of Possibilities The mysterious potential of our vast universe. n/a

#5422:	Mystery	December 18, 2012
Urban Exploration The hidden mysteries of a city. n/a

#5379:	Mystery	November 20, 2012
"Magic" A look at illusionists and stage magic. n/a

#5332:	Mystery	October 24, 2012
Publishing: Copies Sold & Money Made A look at how trade publishing numbers work for authors. n/a

#5295:	Spiritual	October 03, 2012
Tithing Charitable contributions don't just have to be all about the money. n/a

#5284:	Spiritual	September 26, 2012
The Power of Prayer A philosophical look at the effectiveness of prayer. n/a

#5283:	Comedy	September 26, 2012
The Mechanics of Comedy Practical comedy-writing tips for the non-humor inclined. n/a

#5276:	Mystery	September 26, 2012
Mystery Spots Mysterious places around the world and various theories about them. n/a

#5239:	Spiritual	September 05, 2012
Leaps of Faith Choosing to believe in those things you can't know for sure. n/a

#5236:	Mystery	August 29, 2012
Setting the Stage The importance of choosing where to set your story. n/a

#5193:	Short Stories	August 08, 2012
No Wasted Space Making every word in your short story count. n/a

#5188:	Spiritual	August 01, 2012
Religion & Politics The dangers of mixing the two. n/a

#5187:	Mystery	August 01, 2012
MacGuffins What are MacGuffins and how are they used? n/a

#5152:	Mystery	July 11, 2012
Serialized Storytelling The appeal of writing continuous narratives that build upon past events. n/a

#5151:	Romance/Love	July 11, 2012
Different Kinds of Couples Relationship dynamics differ from couple to couple; one way isn't necessarily better than another. n/a

#5137:	Mystery	July 04, 2012
Stranger Than Fiction Why some real things would never work in fiction. n/a

#5134:	Spiritual	July 04, 2012
The Black Swan Problem Why there will never be a definitive answer to the question of whether God exists. n/a

#5087:	Mystery	June 06, 2012
The Winchester Mystery House Background about one of the world's most interesting homes. n/a

#5052:	Noticing Newbies	May 16, 2012
All Synonyms Are Not Created Equal The importance of knowing the true definition of a synonym before you use it. n/a

#5038:	Mystery	May 09, 2012
Searching for Answers The human need for explanation. n/a

#4986:	Mystery	April 11, 2012
Technological Mysteries The mysteries that come with new technology n/a

#4936:	Mystery	March 14, 2012
Enduring Mysteries What makes some mysteries endure for months, years, or even decades? n/a

#4881:	Mystery	February 15, 2012
In Pursuit of Criminals The different types of people who track down criminals and solve crimes. n/a

#4833:	Mystery	January 18, 2012
Mundane Conspiracies Not all conspiracies involve governments, world superpowers, and epic power struggles. n/a

#4780:	Mystery	December 20, 2011
The Mysterious Ways of Santa Possible explanations for the mysteries surrounding Santa Claus. n/a

#4733:	Mystery	November 22, 2011
Mystery Sub-Genres Different mystery sub-genres and how they can inspire. n/a

#4687:	Mystery	October 26, 2011
High-Interest Hooks Making the opening of your story memorable. n/a

#4652:	Short Stories	October 05, 2011
What You Can Learn From Other Genres Different genres can provide you with different writing skills to improve your work. n/a

#4653:	Horror/Scary	October 05, 2011
Two Sources of Inspiration Scaring people with what they know versus what they didn't know they should be afraid of? n/a

#4637:	Mystery	September 28, 2011
Whydunits and Howdunits The lesser known relatives of the Whodunit. n/a

#4617:	Horror/Scary	September 14, 2011
Alone Is there anything more terrifying than being forever alone? n/a

#4605:	Short Stories	September 07, 2011
Birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs & Black Friday How single day events can be ideal settings for a short story. n/a

#4593:	Mystery	August 31, 2011
Commonly Confused Crimes The subtle differences between similar criminal acts. n/a

#4568:	Horror/Scary	August 17, 2011
Atmosphere Atmosphere is about more than just the weather. n/a

#4554:	Short Stories	August 10, 2011
Streamlined Storytelling The importance of focusing on the main narrative in a short story. n/a

#4550:	Mystery	August 10, 2011
Revisionist History The whole truth is often hidden, even when it comes to history. n/a

#4536:	Mystery	August 03, 2011
Wanderlust & Double Lives On the appeal of travel and leading a double life. n/a

#4490:	Mystery	July 06, 2011
The Only Thing To Fear How fear and phobias can help you create better characters. n/a

#4441:	Mystery	June 08, 2011
Flawed Characters Who ever wanted to be perfect, anyway? n/a

#4385:	Mystery	May 11, 2011
Photographic Memory General memory, perfect recall, and the shades in between. n/a

#4342:	Mystery	April 13, 2011
Villainous Villainy How compelling is your villain's motive? n/a

#4290:	Mystery	March 16, 2011
Logic & Plausibility Does your mystery make sense? n/a

#4243:	Mystery	February 16, 2011
Romantic Mysteries What's love got to do... with mysteries? n/a

#4193:	Mystery	January 19, 2011
New Year, New Mysteries What mysterious things does the New Year bring? n/a

#4142:	Mystery	December 21, 2010
Holiday Mysteries 'Tis the season... for mystery? n/a

#4092:	Mystery	November 23, 2010
Beginnings, Middles & Ends The importance of middles and endings when planning a mystery story. n/a

#4042:	Mystery	October 27, 2010
Happy Hauntings Halloween and mysteries go hand in hand. n/a

#3989:	Mystery	September 29, 2010
Mystery As A Flexible Genre Mystery elements can be found in almost any other genre, in various degrees. n/a

#3943:	Mystery	September 01, 2010
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine A publishing opportunity for unpublished mystery short story writers. n/a

#3919:	Mystery	August 18, 2010
Life's Little Mysteries Sometimes, a mystery can be a simple, everyday experience rather than a large-scale, violent, or criminal investigation. n/a

#3889:	Mystery	August 04, 2010
Amateur Detectives Mystery protagonists who aren't crime-solvers by trade. n/a

#3864:	Mystery	July 21, 2010
The Female Crime-Solver The recent popularity of female protagonists in mystery stories. n/a

#3840:	Mystery	July 07, 2010
The Past Unanswered questions from the past can often prompt modern-day mysteries. n/a

#3799:	Horror/Scary	June 16, 2010
The Unknown The unknown can often be more frightening that what is known. n/a

#3784:	Mystery	June 09, 2010
Noir Elements of the noir genre. n/a

#3763:	Mystery	May 26, 2010
Crime & Effect Different types of crimes and what they mean for the characters who commit them, as well as the audience. n/a

#3702:	Mystery	April 28, 2010
The Grand Finale Elements of a good mystery ending. n/a

#3686:	Mystery	April 21, 2010
Red Herrings What makes a good false lead? n/a

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