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#13400:	For Authors	October 15, 2025
Fun Facts on English Grammar It's a matter of grammar and has nothing to do with personal beliefs. What part of grammar do you find most puzzling?

#13375:	Poetry	October 01, 2025
Grammar in Poetry While poets tend to bend grammar rules when writing poetry, grammar provides essential structure, clarity, and rhythm. What is your favorite poem, and who wrote it?

#13350:	For Authors	September 17, 2025
Grammar Issues A couple of things they forget to teach us in school. Is there a grammar rule that has become one of your 'pet peeves'?

#13326:	Poetry	September 03, 2025
You Can Be a Poet! It's not as difficult as you may think! n/a

#13302:	For Authors	August 20, 2025
How Reviewing Helps us Write Better How we approach reviewing makes all the difference. How has a review positively impacted you and your writing?

#13279:	Poetry	August 06, 2025
A Closer Look Taking a closer look at Invictus by William Ernest Henley Is there a poem that has moved you deeply? Tell us about it!

#13259:	For Authors	July 23, 2025
The Secret of Dialogue There are many secrets to writing; this is only one. What random line of conversation have you overheard and later incorporated into a story?

#13228:	Poetry	July 09, 2025
Writing Poetry as Therapy Writing poetry can help us process emotions. Is there a specific poem you've read or written that has helped you through a trying time?

#13207:	For Authors	June 25, 2025
Show, don't tell. Wait, come back!!! I know you've heard this before, but it's something we have to stay aware of. Rewrite this to show: She was excited to receive the gifts.

#13174:	Poetry	June 11, 2025
Langston Hughes Langston Hughes was one of the first African American writers to make a living solely through his writing. Have you read anything by Langston Hughes? If not, check out his featured items in this newsletter.

#13155:	For Authors	May 28, 2025
Sentence Structure Just trying to make it make sense! When writing, what gives you a bigger headache: sentence structure or punctuation?

#13131:	Poetry	May 14, 2025
Emily Dickinson The first in a mini-series about interesting poets. Do you have a favorite poet or poem? Take a moment and share it with us.

#13115:	For Authors	April 30, 2025
Struggling to write? You're not alone! Many famous authors overcame struggles to write their works. What one struggle you've had to overcome?

#13083:	Poetry	April 16, 2025
Prose Poetry - What is it? A brief look at the features of 'prose poetry'. What is your favorite form of poetry to read/write?

#13059:	For Authors	April 02, 2025
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day! Don't rush the process - enjoy the journey. What is the most essential aspect of your writing process?

#13040:	Poetry	March 19, 2025
Fear Not! You too can review poetry! Do you avoid reviewing poetry because you think you don't "get it?" Do you enjoy reviewing poetry? Why or why not?

#13015:	For Authors	March 05, 2025
Inspiration If you are feeling 'stuck', try these ideas for getting inspired. Where do you get your inspiration to write?

#12995:	Short Stories	February 19, 2025
If only they could talk to me... Trying to understand punctuation and how to use it. What form of punctuation is the most difficult for you to understand how to use?

#12994:	Drama	February 19, 2025
Letter Writing: A Lost Art Thirty ideas for writing a letter every day, for a month anyway. When was the last time you wrote and mailed an actual letter?

#12962:	For Authors	February 05, 2025
The Curiosity Of Idioms The backstory of where a few common idioms came from. What idiom do you use often and find amusing?

#12950:	Short Stories	January 22, 2025
Let's Talk About It Dialogue and how to keep it real. Give us a dialogue tag for this sentence to set a tone: "That's not what I said."

#12949:	Drama	January 22, 2025
On Writing Creative Drama Tips and things to consider when writing a drama-filled piece. What are your writing goals for the year?

#12928:	For Authors	January 08, 2025
Counting and Sorting Reminders and Suggestions to keep in mind. Do you have any tips to share about writing for your fellow writers?

#12907:	Short Stories	December 25, 2024
Finding the Inspiration to Write Feeling uninspired to write? Try some of these tips... Where/How do you find the inspiration to write?

#12903:	Drama	December 25, 2024
Word Choices Make a Difference Word choices can make significant changes in the emotion of a story. What's your favorite "high emotion" word(s)?

#12885:	For Authors	December 11, 2024
What's Your Style? Figuring out your writing style. How much do you think about your personal style of writing?

#12865:	Drama	November 27, 2024
Holiday Drama It's the best time of the year - allegedly. Have you written any realistic holiday stories? You know, filled with family drama.

#12864:	Short Stories	November 27, 2024
In Three Acts Tips for writing a short story by breaking it up into three acts. Share a link to the most recent short story you've written.

#12841:	For Authors	November 13, 2024
Poetic Punctuation A chat about why punctuation is important - even in poetry. How much thought, if any, do you give to punctuation in the poems you read?

#12817:	Short Stories	October 30, 2024
Trouble Spots in Writing A short chat about grammar. What aspect of grammar do you tend to struggle with?

#12818:	Drama	October 30, 2024
Just what you need, More NaNo Tips! Tips on how to keep active during NaNoWriMo. How do you create a balance between writing and 'life'?

#12795:	For Authors	October 16, 2024
Creating a Story Arc Tips on how to create a story arc. Totally unrelated question: Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year?

#12767:	Drama	October 02, 2024
HELP! I misplaced my modifier! A few words regarding modifiers. Do you have a grammar pet-peeve? What is it? What bugs you about it?

#12769:	Short Stories	October 02, 2024
Words You Can Use! A collection of interesting, yet somewhat obscure words. What's your favorite word?

#12747:	For Authors	September 18, 2024
You Have a Message Please, don't shoot the messenger. When writing fiction, how 'real' do your characters become to you? Do they guide you while you write?

#12728:	Short Stories	September 04, 2024
The Key Elements of a Short Story Every short story needs these... Have you read a Short Story on WdC that you loved? Share it here!

#12727:	Drama	September 04, 2024
Dealing With Fellow Creatives or How to Spread Encouragement through Reviews Do the reviews you receive leave you discouraged or encouraged?

#12701:	For Authors	August 21, 2024
Understanding WdC's CRS Untangling WdC's Content Rating System When you run across an item that appears to be incorrectly rated, how do you handle it?

#12676:	Drama	August 07, 2024
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Exploring ways to get to know your characters. How much, or little, do you plan out your characters in advance? Will you accept my challenge?

#12675:	Short Stories	August 07, 2024
Literary Terms and Devices Because understanding leads to proper usage. Is there a literary device you have trouble understanding?

#12654:	For Authors	July 24, 2024
Reach for the Stars! Let's talk about the WdC Rating system, shall we? When reviewing and rating items you've read in WdC, how do you determine the number of stars to give?

#12646:	Spiritual	July 17, 2024
The Same, Just Different Finding a path to mutual respect in the review process. How easy, or difficult, do you find it to be friends with people of other faiths and cultures?

#12636:	Drama	July 10, 2024
Dramatic Poetry A closer look at what dramatic poetry is. Have you ever recited any of your personal poetry writings in public?

#12635:	Short Stories	July 10, 2024
He Said, She Said More on dialogue, Part 2 How much do you depend on dialogue to characterize your characters when writing?

#12618:	For Authors	June 26, 2024
Oh, geez! Not this AGAIN! Wait...don't skip this. It's a 'short and sweet' newsletter about show vs. tell. How would you 'show' this: "It was hot outside and she was sweaty."

#12592:	Drama	June 12, 2024
Articles How well do you know your articles? Do you have a funny grammar-related quote to share?

#12589:	Short Stories	June 12, 2024
Understanding Dialogue What is it and how do we use it? When you write a 'dialogue only' story, how do you differentiate between speakers?

#12571:	For Authors	May 29, 2024
Spell Check and Auto-correct ...they can't be trusted! How much do you trust spell check and auto-correct?

#12554:	Short Stories	May 15, 2024
Really Short, Short Stories! How do they do it? Tips for writing mini-stories - 150 words or less! Do you enjoy reading/writing micro-stories?

#12550:	Drama	May 15, 2024
I Need Inspiring!! Here are some ideas to get you writing again! What inspires you to write?

#12531:	For Authors	May 01, 2024
What's in a Sentence? An overview of sentence structure and types. What type of sentence is this: Use at least five hundred words in your essay. (Declarative, Imperative or Declarative?)

#12513:	Short Stories	April 17, 2024
All About Capitalization A chat regarding the rules about capitalization. Question: What’s the difference between a cat and a comma? {dropnote:"Answer"}One has claws at the end of its paws, and the other is a pause at the end of a clause.

#12511:	Drama	April 17, 2024
The Importance of Reviews The values of giving and receiving reviews. When you see a review sitting in your inbox, what's your first reaction?

#12492:	For Authors	April 03, 2024
Inspiring Prompts for Spring! There's so much to get excited about this time of year that it can be hard to focus on one thing! What types of writing prompts inspire you?

#12466:	Short Stories	March 20, 2024
Character Mapping How to keep your facts straight in a lengthy piece. How do you keep character details straight? An outline, flashcards, post-it notes, or something else?

#12465:	Drama	March 20, 2024
Being an Empathetic Reader/Reviewer Just because an event has never happened to you, doesn't mean it didn't happen to someone else. Do you think giving reviews balanced with critique and kindness is possible?

#12442:	For Authors	March 06, 2024
A Writing Retreat You've heard of a 'staycation', right? Here's how to create your very own at-home writing retreat! Have you ever attended a writing retreat?

#12427:	Short Stories	February 21, 2024
Formatting and Why It's Important Because it's important, we are gonna rehash this. Do you need any help understanding formatting within WdC? Let us know so that someone can reach out and assist you.

#12428:	Drama	February 21, 2024
Making Readers Feel Something Hooking readers through their emotions. What story or book stayed with you because it got you emotionally involved?

#12377:	Short Stories	January 24, 2024
Writing Tips Basic Writing Tips - though they may seem simple, they're a good reminder! Do you have a writing tip to share with us?

#12376:	Drama	January 24, 2024
Community To be a part of the community, you must interact with the community. What's a good "ice-breaking" question when you want to get to know someone?

#12334:	Drama	December 27, 2023
Let's Break This Rule A discussion about the "write what you know" rule. How much, or how little, research do you do for your writing?

#12333:	Short Stories	December 27, 2023
Grammar Stuff, Part One Well, grab a cuppa something, and let's talk grammar. Correct this sentence: "Lances parents decided that he could go but he could only stay an hour."

#12297:	Drama	November 29, 2023
Tools of the Trade An overview of tools that writers use. Aside from paper and pen or computer, what is one tool you just can't write without?

#12298:	Short Stories	November 29, 2023
A Writer's Notebook What is it and what do you put in it? Do you keep a 'writer's notebook? What sorts of things do jot down in yours?

#12254:	Horror/Scary	November 15, 2023
Nursery Rhymes that Cast a Shadow The dark origins of some familiar rhymes. What's your favorite Nursery Rhyme?

#12247:	Drama	November 01, 2023
Acronyms Disguised as Words I recently spotted something on social media that sent me down a rabbit hole. What was your most recent rabbit hole?

#12248:	Short Stories	November 01, 2023
Let's talk about genres! Yes, again! A few genre definitions to help you list your items correctly. With regard to The Quill Awards, do you understand why genres are important?

#12230:	Romance/Love	October 18, 2023
The Love Story A look at different character types. What's your favorite love story?

#12213:	Contests & Activities	October 11, 2023
It's All Fun and Games! A quick overview. Do you have a favorite game, activity, or contest on WdC? Please, do tell by leaving a plug for it here!

#12203:	Short Stories	October 04, 2023
30 Short Stories in 30 Days A different approach to NaNoWriMo What's the average word count for your short stories?

#12202:	Drama	October 04, 2023
Creativity Mode: ACTIVATED! Tips for surviving NaNoWriMo! How do you stay inspired to write?

#12176:	Romance/Love	September 20, 2023
Showing Affection Little ways your characters can show affection to one another. What are some ways characters can show non-physical affection to one another?

#12172:	Poetry	September 13, 2023
Reading Poetry There's a process to reading poetry. Do you have a favorite poem? What's the title and who wrote it?

#12162:	Short Stories	September 06, 2023
Will you fall for it? Suggestions on incorporating the autumn season into your stories. Do you incorporate the season into your stories?

#12156:	Drama	September 06, 2023
Routines and Habits Let's take a look at the writing habits of some accomplished authors this week. What writing habits do you have that you can share with us?

#12132:	Romance/Love	August 23, 2023
It Takes a Village A closer look at the different types of characters in a love story. What's your favorite love story and what made it memorable for you?

#12118:	Poetry	August 16, 2023
Understanding Poetry Forms A closer look at a few poetry forms. Is there a specific poetry form that you prefer to read and/or write?

#12104:	Short Stories	August 09, 2023
Gut Punch Ideas on how to provoke emotions from your readers. Is there a scene from a book that has stuck with you for a long time?

#12103:	Drama	August 09, 2023
Finding Our True Self Your identity should be defined by what you love, what you dream of, what you value, and who you cherish. What are you passionate about?

#12079:	Mystery	August 02, 2023
Unsolved Mysteries A look at some unsolved mysteries to inspire a story or two. Have you ever written a story that was based on an unsolved mystery? If so, please share it here.

#12083:	Short Stories	July 26, 2023
The Vignette Vignettes are sometimes confused with short stories and flash fiction. Have you tried your hand at writing these?

#12065:	Drama	July 12, 2023
Alpha vs Beta So, what's the difference? n/a

#12066:	Short Stories	July 12, 2023
Inspire me! PLEASE! Ugh, my muse has left me high and dry! Because I know I'm not the only one struggling, please share how you overcome the dreaded 'writer's block'.

#12042:	Romance/Love	June 28, 2023
Lifesaving Love Unconditional love can save your life - if you just open your heart. Do you have a pet or pets? Tell us all about them!

#12027:	Spiritual	June 21, 2023
Destiny A few thoughts regarding 'fate plots'. How much thought do you give to the 'fate' of your characters?

#12010:	Short Stories	June 14, 2023
The Whole Truth Writing a non-fiction short story about yourself! Have you written an autobiographical short story? If so, please share the link!

#12007:	Drama	June 14, 2023
'Tis the season... It's Wedding Season! Have you been to a wedding and something bizarre or dramatic occurred? Well, tell us about it!

#11987:	Romance/Love	May 31, 2023
Show Yourself Some Love Self-care is a choice. How do you show your story characters practicing self-care?

#11984:	Comedy	May 31, 2023
Types of Humor Maybe you'll find something to tickle your funny bone from this list! What type of humor do most enjoy?

#11975:	Contests & Activities	May 24, 2023
The Quill Awards An Overview of the Quill Awards; Guidelines, Rules, Links Have you had one of your items nominated? Share the link here!

#11963:	Short Stories	May 17, 2023
What's in a Title? Tips and formulas for selecting a title. Do you judge a story/book by its title?

#11962:	Drama	May 17, 2023
Chaos and Confusion Taking a closer look at some commonly misused words. What are some words that you often see misused?

#11935:	Poetry	May 03, 2023
The Power of Poetry A look at poetry from across the globe! Do you have a favorite form of poetry to read or write?

#11924:	Poetry	April 26, 2023
Ah, Poetry! Let's celebrate every day, not just in April! What is your favorite poem?

#11913:	Short Stories	April 19, 2023
April Showers bring May Short Stories! Sometimes our writing and productivity can be influenced by external things like the weather. Does the weather affect your ability to write, or what you write?

#11900:	Drama	April 19, 2023
Ellipses, Dash, and Slash! Part two of a 3-part punctuation series. Do you have a funny grammar or punctuation quote to share?

#11898:	For Authors	April 12, 2023
Where do I start? Tips on writing non-fiction. Have you written any non-fiction pieces you'd like to share with us? Please post the link below.

#11879:	Spiritual	March 29, 2023
Genre Basics Taking a look at the differences between spiritual, religious, and inspirational genres. How much thought do you put into selecting genres for your writing?

#11874:	Short Stories	March 22, 2023
I'd like you to meet... A few ways to introduce new characters into a story. What unique ways have you used to introduce new characters in your stories?

#11868:	Drama	March 22, 2023
The Semicolon Some writers get very dramatic about punctuation. How well do you understand the use of basic punctuation?

#11842:	Poetry	March 08, 2023
Poetry is Not that Scary! Have you been hesitant to try your hand at writing poetry? Maybe these easy steps can help! How do motivate yourself to try something new?

#11820:	Drama	February 22, 2023
The Elements of Drama Let's talk about Theme, Plot, and Characters. n/a

#11819:	Short Stories	February 22, 2023
It was a dark and stormy night... Creating memorable beginnings to hook the reader. What is the first line from your favorite story or book? (Please give us the title and author, too.)

#11809:	Mystery	February 15, 2023
The Mystery of Mysteries! Tips for writing a mystery story that may help you pull your plot together. When you write a mystery, how much pre-planning goes into it?

#11804:	For Authors	February 15, 2023
Creating Conflict Sometimes people just rub us the wrong way! Why can't we just get along?

#11769:	Drama	January 25, 2023
Creating Drama Tips on increasing the drama in your story. Do you have a flare for the dramatic?

#11773:	Short Stories	January 25, 2023
Show me so that I can see and feel it! "Show, don't tell." It's either been said to you or you've said it to someone else. How would you rewrite "The traffic was bad." to show, rather than tell?

#11760:	Noticing Newbies	January 18, 2023
The Quill Awards The Who and What of WdC's "Unofficial" Yearly Awards n/a

#11746:	Romance/Love	January 11, 2023
Writing Your First Romance Tips for writing your first romance story! Is this the year you will dip your pen into writing new genres?

#11720:	Drama	December 28, 2022
Idioms Idioms and their meanings What idioms are common to the region you reside?

#11713:	Short Stories	December 28, 2022
And the beat goes on... A closer look at dialogue and how to use 'action beats'. In your opinion, in what ways does dialogue help your readers get to know or connect with your characters?

#11709:	Mystery	December 21, 2022
A Holiday Mystery Using the holidays as a backdrop for your next mystery story! Which holiday do you prefer as the backdrop for a mystery story?

#11686:	Spiritual	December 07, 2022
Spirituality vs. Religion Knowing the difference can be helpful when incorporating the subject into our writing. Do you consider yourself to be religious or spiritual?

#11668:	Short Stories	November 30, 2022
Say That Again... Try these more specific adjectives to spice up your work. What are your favorite adjectives?

#11628:	Drama	November 30, 2022
Keep Creativity Flowing! Suggestions for keeping the creative juices flowing outside of writing. In what 'non-writing' ways stay creative?

#11655:	Short Stories	November 16, 2022
In the thick of it! If you're participating in NaNo - keep going! Here are some helpful tips! What motivates you to keep writing and complete your NaNo project?

#11625:	Drama	November 02, 2022
Ok! Maybe I am being dramatic. ...but the struggle feels so real. What are your writing struggles?

#11626:	Short Stories	November 02, 2022
Let's Get Writing! Some tips to help get you writing and maybe even writing better. What are you currently working on?

#11623:	For Authors	October 26, 2022
Hey, watch your tone! A closer look at some words that express a 'tone' that characters can exude. Are there any words that 'ruffle your feathers'? What are they?

#11611:	Horror/Scary	October 19, 2022
It was just a dream, right? Tips on writing an effective dream sequence. Do your story characters dream and do you write them into your story?

#11600:	Romance/Love	October 19, 2022
The Power of Touch Subtle ways to write intimacy into a story. In what ways do your characters show love and affection toward one another?

#11597:	Poetry	October 12, 2022
Poetry Can Help! Writing poetry is not just for poets! In what ways has writing poetry helped you as a writer overall?

#11586:	Short Stories	October 05, 2022
A Short Story Cycle If you think you can't write a book, consider a short story cycle (a.k.a. a composite novel)! What is your favorite 'short story collection'?

#11583:	Drama	October 05, 2022
What a character! Tips on developing characters. What one thing makes a fictional character more relatable to you?

#11561:	Romance/Love	September 21, 2022
Classic Love Stories A look at the classics to find the common thread. Is there a Romance/Love trope that you seem to favor (reading and/or writing)?

#11554:	Poetry	September 14, 2022
From the Heart Expressing our thoughts through verse Do you find writing poetry a therapeutic way to express your feelings?

#11536:	Drama	September 07, 2022
Turning Yawns into Wows Adding interesting details to keep readers engaged. "She stopped at the cafe for a coffee before heading to her appointment." How can you make that sound more interesting?

#11535:	Short Stories	September 07, 2022
Planning Your Writing Whether you're a plotter or a pantser, here are some tips to consider! When you're writing a short story, how much time do you spend on planning; if any?

#11515:	Horror/Scary	August 24, 2022
Scary Hugs! When a warm embrace makes the blood run cold... What three things, when purchased together, could be alarming to the cashier? (PS: Mind the post rating, please.)

#11507:	Romance/Love	August 24, 2022
Romantic Dates Some romantic date ideas to consider for your next love story! What's your idea of a 'romantic date'? step away from the calendar, wise guy, lol

#11506:	Spiritual	August 17, 2022
Spiritual Experiences A spiritual experience is described as an incident that goes beyond human understanding. Have you ever had a 'spiritual experience"?

#11496:	Drama	August 10, 2022
Resources for Creative Writers A few links and resources that may help you with your craft! What is your 'go-to' resource when writing and/or researching?

#11495:	Short Stories	August 10, 2022
Once Upon a Time... A few tips on writing fairy tales. What's your favorite fairy tale?

#11462:	Spiritual	July 20, 2022
Let's Celebrate our Similarities Looking for similarities to promote unity. Shouldn't our similarities pave a way for friendship and compassion?

#11454:	Short Stories	July 13, 2022
The Benefits of Writing Short Stories Four reasons why writing a short story can help make you a better writer. What do you think is the best way to improve writing skills?

#11450:	Drama	July 13, 2022
On Writing Strong Scenes A story or novel is, in essence, a series of scenes strung together with a narrative summary adding texture and color. What strategies do you employ to hook your readers?

#11429:	Mystery	July 06, 2022
Solving the Unsolvable Have you ever considered writing about an unsolved mystery and drawing your own conclusions? Is there an unsolved mystery that you find fascinating?

#11403:	Short Stories	June 15, 2022
Types of Drama There are four different types of Drama and understanding them may help you with your next story. Which do you prefer writing: comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy, or melodrama?

#11402:	Drama	June 15, 2022
Read, Write, Repeat! A few books to help with the process. Do you have a favorite book about writing?

#11372:	Spiritual	May 25, 2022
Sharing your Spiritual Journey... Sharing your Spiritual Journey... through blogging! What forms of writing do you use to share your spirituality with others?

#11360:	Fantasy	May 25, 2022
Mermaids vs Sirens It's important to know the difference. n/a

#11357:	Short Stories	May 18, 2022
The 5 Elements of a Short Story A short explanation of the 5 elements of a short story. Which element of story writing do you tend to struggle with?

#11356:	Drama	May 18, 2022
Facts - Keeping them Straight Even when writing fiction, there are some facts that need to be accurate. When reading, how big of a pet peeve is inaccurate facts to you?

#11336:	Romance/Love	May 04, 2022
Show, don't tell. Tips on showing attractions and love in your writing. How can you identify the difference between showing and telling?

#11315:	Short Stories	April 20, 2022
First, Let's Brainstorm! Some things to consider before you start writing your next short story. How much planning goes into your short stories?

#11305:	Drama	April 20, 2022
Monologues Tips for writing dramatic monologues. What is your favorite monologue from a poem, story, or movie?

#11302:	Mystery	April 13, 2022
What's in a name? Names can add dimension and mystery to your characters. How much thought goes into naming your characters?

#11282:	Romance/Love	April 06, 2022
Creating Budding Romances With this week's newsletter, we are going to explore ways to create and show budding romances for your stories. Do you have a trick for getting your characters to click?

#11281:	Spiritual	March 30, 2022
Weaving Spirituality into your Stories No one wants to be preached at, especially not in a story or poem. Do you have a favorite fiction spiritual read?

#11257:	Drama	March 23, 2022
The Drama of Prepositions A funny look at prepositions and their history. What's your favorite preposition to end a sentence with?

#11258:	Short Stories	March 23, 2022
Riveting Openings Tips for writing a first paragraph that will keep the reader locked in. Have you read a great short story by another WdC author this week? Please, share the link below!

#11226:	Mystery	March 16, 2022
So, you wanna write a mystery? Well, let's get familiar with 4 of the sub-genres! What sub-genre of mystery do you prefer to read?

#11225:	Poetry	March 02, 2022
Narrative Poetry The art of poetic story-telling. What defines a narrative poem?

#11211:	Drama	February 23, 2022
Punctuation, Part 2! Oh, dash it all! Do you remember any silly songs from grade school that teach punctuation?

#11197:	Drama	February 16, 2022
Writing Personalities Do you know your writing personality? What type of writer are you?

#11196:	Horror/Scary	February 09, 2022
Female Villains Tips to help you write a believable female villain. Do you have a favorite female villain?

#11178:	Drama	January 26, 2022
Punctuation Even punctuation has a secret past! How well can you spot punctuation errors?

#11161:	Noticing Newbies	January 19, 2022
Resources Galore!!! Grab a coffee and let me tell you about a few of the valuable resources available around here! What is your favorite 'go-to' WdC resource?

#11160:	Horror/Scary	January 12, 2022
Exploring Horror Sub-genres An genre overview of horror and a few others, too. Do you have a favorite Horror/Sub-genre combo?

#11152:	Contests & Activities	January 05, 2022
Contest Challenges! Why settle for just a contest when you can challenge yourself, too? Do you prefer contests or challenges?

#11103:	Drama	December 29, 2021
Character Archetypes Here’s the thing about character archetypes: everybody’s got their own take. Do you have a favorite character archetype that you enjoy writing?

#11125:	Drama	December 22, 2021
Changing your own narrative. Sometimes a made-up story is better than reality. What kind of writing prompts do you prefer: words, images, or something else?

#11102:	Horror/Scary	December 15, 2021
Using Symbolism Symbols - objects, characters, figures, or colors can be used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. What symbolism, if any, do you tend to incorporate in your stories?

#11092:	Drama	December 01, 2021
Why so emotional? Exploring emotions in writing. What emotion(s) do you find the easiest to write for your characters?

#11068:	Mystery	November 24, 2021
Plot Twist!!! Plot twists, when done well, are a superb addition to the suspense in your story. What's a 'plot twist' that you've never been able to forget?

#10954:	Horror/Scary	November 17, 2021
Short and Scary Thoughts on how to keep it short and scary. Can you write a scary story in 150 words or less?

#11031:	Horror/Scary	November 03, 2021
Don’t be scared - it’s only NaNo! Here are some tips to get you through the process. n/a

#11019:	Drama	November 03, 2021
Oh, What a Character! A few thoughts on character development. Have you ever based a story character on a person you know?

#10892:	Horror/Scary	October 20, 2021
Five Commonalities All great horror stories have things in common. What do you think most stories have in common?

#11007:	Poetry	October 13, 2021
Creepy Poems for October Here are a couple of creepy poems just in time for October fun! Think back on your experiences with Halloween as a kid. Can you write a nostalgic poem about it?

#10995:	Spiritual	October 06, 2021
Interfaith Relationships Interfaith friendships have the capacity to encourage understanding and tolerance. How does your religious or nonreligious background influence your writing?

#10846:	Drama	October 06, 2021
Come to the Dark Side We have cookies...and a few writing tips. What types of characters do you like best?

#10953:	Short Stories	September 29, 2021
Armed with Words Words have the ability to bring out strong reactions. What word(s) brings out a reaction from you?

#10872:	Horror/Scary	September 22, 2021
That's Horrifying! Some scary facts to inspire your next story. Do you know any horrifying facts that could inspire a story?

#10929:	Mystery	September 08, 2021
Hiding Clues Twists and misdirection. Tips on hiding clues in a story. Do you enjoy a good scavenger hunt?

#10830:	Drama	September 08, 2021
It's only words... If words are all you have, make them count! Do you have a favorite word? Well, what is it?

#10956:	Mystery	September 01, 2021
Full of Surprises! Celebrating 21 Years or Writing.Com! Has anyone ever thrown a surprise party for you?

#10955:	Drama	September 01, 2021
Exercises for Writers Here are some exercises to strengthen your writing. What new and interesting words have you learned lately?

#10831:	Horror/Scary	August 25, 2021
Writing Psychological Horror The Horror genre grabs your primordial fears and brings them to the surface. What is your worst fear?

#10891:	Romance/Love	August 25, 2021
The Tragic Side of Romance Some of the best love stories end in heartbreak. Do you ever write about heartbreak?

#10829:	Drama	August 11, 2021
Tips and Tricks A few ways to make your writing stronger. Do you have a writing tip to share?

#10888:	Drama	August 04, 2021
Self-Editing Your Writing Here are 8 tips to help break down the task. What do you like least about writing?

#10805:	Horror/Scary	July 28, 2021
A Haunting Some characteristics of a haunted story. Have you written any stories about haunted places in your area?

#10787:	Drama	July 14, 2021
Oh, the drama! Bring your story from yawn to heart-racing with better adjectives. What are some of your favorite adjectives?

#10859:	Mystery	July 07, 2021
Mysterious Sub-genres Exploring popular mystery sub-genres. Do you have a favorite mystery sub-genre that you enjoy reading?

#10770:	Horror/Scary	June 30, 2021
A Horror Story Map Some tips to help you get from 'once upon a time' to 'happily ever after'. When it comes to your writing, how much do you plan? Do you create outlines?

#10766:	Action/Adventure	June 23, 2021
...and Action! Thoughts regarding fight scenes. How do you feel about fight scenes?

#10807:	Mystery	June 16, 2021
Mystery/Crime Thriller Plot Outlines An outline idea to help you write your next mystery. Do you write outlines for your stories/novels?

#10745:	Drama	June 16, 2021
Relationships Some thoughts on character relationships and keeping it real. When reading stories, what endears you to the characters?

#10767:	Mystery	June 09, 2021
How To Not Get Caught Some realistic ways your characters can avoid getting caught. Do you prefer reading stories where the bad guy gets caught or remains elusive?

#10744:	Horror/Scary	June 02, 2021
Clichés There are two ways to become a better writer: read more and write more. What are your least favorite horror clichés?

#10743:	Drama	May 19, 2021
Writer's Block Causes and Solutions How do you deal with writer’s block?

#10740:	Horror/Scary	May 05, 2021
Horror Poetry Here are some thoughts to get you writing scary poems. What are your thoughts on horror/scary poetry?

#10718:	Horror/Scary	April 21, 2021
The Fear Factors Playing on a person’s fear is a good place to start! What are you afraid of?

#10710:	Mystery	April 14, 2021
Murder Mysteries: Crime or Suspense What’s the difference, anyway? Do you have a favorite mystery author?

#10673:	Drama	March 24, 2021
What’s Your Type? There are many different types of drama in the literary world. This newsletter will look at a couple of them. What's your favorite genre to read?

#10674:	Horror/Scary	March 24, 2021
Oh, the Horror! In this issue, we are going to take a closer look at ‘foreshadowing’ and different ways to use this in our writing. Do you often pick up on the 'red-herrings' that get sprinkled throughout a story?

#10669:	Drama	March 17, 2021
Skills That Matter Three ways to teach storytelling to kids. Kid's can be great storytellers! What's the funniest story a child has told you?

#10646:	Romance/Love	March 10, 2021
Exploring Love Understanding the different types of love can open new doors to your romance writing. What makes you recommend a book?

#10624:	Drama	February 24, 2021
Let’s UP the Drama There are ways to kick up the drama factor - even with short stories! What are some ways you have taken a story ‘over the top'?

#10599:	Horror/Scary	February 10, 2021
When It Feels Real When a horror story has real places sprinkled throughout, it can make the story feel real. What makes a horror story really get under your skin?

#10600:	Noticing Newbies	February 10, 2021
The ‘U’ in Community! A few words about getting involved based on my own experiences. What's your favorite thing about WdC?

#10576:	Action/Adventure	January 27, 2021
Location, Location, Location Not every adventure needs an exotic setting. What was the last adventure you went on?

#10545:	Mystery	January 06, 2021
Armed and Dangerous Foreshadowing can be a difficult element to pick up but very effective in mystery writing especially. If you know what will happen in a novel, does it make reading more or less enjoyable?

#10538:	Spiritual	December 30, 2020
Seekers Gonna Seek There is no one path of Spirituality; instead, there is one unique path for each person. Was there any one specific thing that set you on your current spiritual path?

#10490:	Spiritual	December 02, 2020
Writing Spiritually Based Fiction Some tips to help incorporate spirituality into your fiction stories. What spiritually-based fiction novels have you read?

#10442:	Spiritual	November 04, 2020
Writing Your Spiritual Biography No matter what your religion happens to be, the lessons you’ve learned from your experiences can be helpful to others. Have you considered writing a spiritual biography?

#10410:	Romance/Love	October 21, 2020
Romance vs. Women’s Fiction Exploring the differences between Romance and Women’s Fiction, and why they matter. n/a

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