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#11860:	March 22, 2023	by Annette
Five Pillars of Action Adventure Action Adventure stories combine five recognizable traits. Can you think of another typical Action Adventure ingredient?

#11866:	March 15, 2023	by Legerdemain
Handy Handedness A newsletter on dominant / non-dominant hands. Have you ever been forced to use your non-dominant hand for a length of time? How did it make you feel?

#11838:	March 01, 2023	by Kitti
The Adventurer's Heart A hero should have a heart. Whether it's romantic or platonic love, it can add to the story... as long as it's genuine. What's your favourite romantic subplot in an action/adventure story?

#11817:	February 15, 2023	by Legerdemain
Passion The old adage, write what you know. I say, write what you love. What are you passionate about?

#11788:	February 01, 2023	by Kitti
To Protect and Serve It is time to talk about the future of law enforcement... Do you feel that the relationship between the police and the communities they serve can be improved? If so, how?

#11771:	January 25, 2023	by Annette
Suspense Action/Adventure stories thrive on suspense. How often do your chapters end in cliffhangers?

#11766:	January 18, 2023	by Legerdemain
What Are You Doing This Year? This isn't about goals. Have you had a wing-it adventure?

#11735:	January 11, 2023	by Annette
Time Author time, reader time, fictional time. So much time! What is a good timeframe for an Action/Adventure story? A day? A week? A millennium?

#11742:	January 04, 2023	by Kitti
A Happy Ending? Not every story needs a happy ending. It does, however, need to be good. Which book, movie or TV series had the best ending, in your opinion?

#11721:	December 21, 2022	by Legerdemain
New Year Goals A newsletter on setting 2023 goals. What goals do you have in mind for 2023?

#11694:	December 07, 2022	by Kitti
Ban It? No! Banning books (or other pieces of art) hinders, rather than helps. Have you ever read a banned book? Was it a good read?

#11677:	November 23, 2022	by Legerdemain
Interactive Stories What better way to have fun with someone's character than write your own part of the story? What interactive stories do you enjoy?

#11652:	November 09, 2022	by Kitti
In-groups/Out-groups We all belong to various groups. It's natural. But how do we avoid tension between them? What groups do you belong to?

#11637:	October 26, 2022	by Legerdemain
It was dark. It was scary. Some tips on writing. Do you enjoy creating horror stories? Do you feel it also fits the action/adventure genre?

#11612:	October 19, 2022	by Annette
Earth is the Biggest Gangster There are no safe adventures on Earth. Would you trust a dormant volcano?

#11607:	October 12, 2022	by Kitti
Our Senses Matter The scent of vanilla, or freshly cut grass... what memories do they bring back for you? What song brings back some happy memories for you?

#11596:	October 05, 2022	by Jayne
Writing Battle Scenes Writing epic battles in any genre. What's your favourite fictional battle scene?

#11584:	September 28, 2022	by Legerdemain
Weather Events A newsletter on how the part weather can play in your story. What weather event have you used to move your story arc?

#11559:	September 14, 2022	by Kitti
Change is a Constant We change as our circumstances change - for better or worse. How have you changed this past year?

#11553:	September 07, 2022	by Jayne
Riding the Birthday Wave! Thoughts for keeping the creativity going at a sustainable pace. What was your favourite part of WdC's 22 birthday celebration?

#11543:	August 31, 2022	by Legerdemain
It's Our WDC Birthday! Try a new contest. Develop a new character. Do you connect with other authors during contests? How has it benefitted you?

#11526:	August 24, 2022	by eyestar~*
Adventure everywhere! Reflections on Action Adventure genre. Do you have a favourite Action Adventure story or movie?

#11514:	August 17, 2022	by Kitti
On Toxic Masculinity There is no one way to be a man. Yet, men experience many forms of pressure to conform, with dire consequences. How can we make life better for men?

#11503:	August 10, 2022	by Jayne
Are You Controlling Your Idea? Or is your idea controlling you? What themes do you typically work into your own writing?

#11469:	July 20, 2022	by Kitti
Heatwave? Be Safe! Is it hot where you are? If so, look after yourself, and your pets, too! What is your top tip for coping with the heat?

#11461:	July 13, 2022	by Jayne
Lighting Your Action Scenes Don't overlook the impact of lighting! Based on the author's descriptions, what book(s) would you consider mostly cool-toned or warm-toned?

#11451:	July 06, 2022	by Legerdemain
Cousinhood Is it second cousin? Maybe kissing cousins! Do you enjoy plot twists with family trees?

#11409:	June 29, 2022	by Annette
Predictable Plotlines So many stories follow a predictable pattern that it seems they are all the same. Do predictable plotlines kill a story? Or can even a small unexpected element make the whole story new and different?

#11423:	June 22, 2022	by Kitti
Words are Actions The words we send out into the world can have a lasting impact. What is the nicest thing that anyone has ever said to you?

#11416:	June 15, 2022	by Jayne
Why Are You Still Talking? Learning to minimize chatter in action sequences. Can you think of any potentially great action sequences that were destroyed by excessive dialogue?

#11404:	June 08, 2022	by Legerdemain
I'm Bored! Some thoughts on showing emotions in your writing. How do you show character emotions in your story?

#11377:	May 25, 2022	by Kitti
Exploring the Natural World The natural world is filled with beauty and wonder. Let's explore it in our work! What is your favourite scenic spot? What makes it so beautiful?

#11369:	May 18, 2022	by Jayne
Fight the Power, Not the Genre. How do you know if you're staying in the action epic genre and not straying into a societal story? Movie or Book: What's the most jaw-dropping action scene you've watched/read?

#11359:	May 11, 2022	by Legerdemain
Mountaineering Climb that mountain...write that story. Do you enjoy researching for your writing?

#11333:	April 27, 2022	by Kitti
On Content Ratings Content ratings matter. So, please make sure to get them right. What helps you choose which items to read?

#11323:	April 20, 2022	by Jayne
Action-Adventure: Person Against Nature Does the action dilute the message? Jaws : Book or Movie Version? Discuss.

#11313:	April 13, 2022	by Legerdemain
Memories An editorial on your character's memories. How do you introduce character memories? What is your advice for using them in our writing?

#11301:	April 06, 2022	by Jayne
No Spoilers Don't insult your audience with an extra-large serving of trope and a side sauce of silly. Which book or movie took a great idea and completely wasted it with bad writing or poor creative decisions?

#11287:	March 30, 2022	by Kitti
Tired of Your Career? Take Action! Are you stuck in a job you don't enjoy? Do you long for something different? Go for it! You're worth the effort. What is your ideal job? What do you like about it?

#11277:	March 23, 2022	by Jayne
The Good, The Bad, and The Intolerable Get your characters right in the action genre. Who's the worst popularized Mary Sue/Marty Sue character?

#11264:	March 16, 2022	by Legerdemain
Comics and Scripts A brief editorial on comic strip stories. Have you tried writing scripts? Tell us about your experience.

#11255:	March 09, 2022	by Jayne
Is Action a Standalone Genre? Can Action Support Itself? What's one of the best action sequences you've ever read?

#11241:	March 02, 2022	by Kitti
May We Live In Boring Times It isn't a blessing to wish for someone - anyone - to live in interesting times... If you could change how things are going in the world, what would you do?

#11213:	February 23, 2022	by Storm Machine
The Unlikely Protagonist Choosing to look through another's eyes but still translating the experience to the reader. Ever find a lot of the protagonists you read are similar? Maybe it's time to try someone different.

#11221:	February 16, 2022	by Legerdemain
Who Is Your Hero? There are a few types of heros. What types of heroes do you know?

#11208:	February 09, 2022	by Kitti
Act on Your Interests Everyone needs some 'me' time. It is important, then, to act on your interests. Is there any hobby or interest you'd like to give a go, but haven't? What's stopping you?

#11175:	January 19, 2022	by Legerdemain
Flash Fiction Elements An article on some of the elements needed for a successful flash fiction story. What successful edit suggestions would you give someone trying flash fiction?

#11137:	December 22, 2021	by Legerdemain
This year... Wrapping up our year in writing. What 2022 advice do you have for your fellow authors?

#11123:	December 15, 2021	by Kitti
Festive Action The festive season can be a busy time. How are you doing? What's your favourite part of the festive season?

#11089:	November 24, 2021	by Legerdemain
Intensity Matching the intensity of your words to the element in your story. What words do you like to use in the climax (or other parts) of your stories?

#11080:	November 17, 2021	by Kitti
Of Order and Chaos Life's all order, until it isn't... What makes someone a good neighbour? Colleague? Friend?

#11052:	October 27, 2021	by Legerdemain
Stress How you or your characters show stress. How do you deal with stress? How do you show your character's stress?

#11037:	October 20, 2021	by Kitti
Escapism vs. Realism Dark and gritty stories are great, but there's something to be said for getting away from it all... Escapism vs. realism... which do you prefer, and why?

#10825:	October 06, 2021	by Storm Machine
Does Writing Lead Your Adventures? I know that sometimes I get an idea that I don't know enough about, and I need to start learning to get it all down. Adventure awaits if you're brave enough - are you?

#11005:	September 29, 2021	by Legerdemain
Purposeful Dialog Dialog is not just characters talking. Do you write dialog with intent or to convey conversation? What method do you use to edit?

#10993:	September 22, 2021	by Kitti
A Look at the Past What's in your past? Do you have a story (or two) to share? What is something you've done that would surprise people?

#10942:	September 15, 2021	by Annette
Bingo Card of Plot Points Some quirky plot points seem to lend themselves almost naturally to storytelling. Have you ever used a whole bingo card of plot points in a story?

#10971:	September 08, 2021	by Storm Machine
Location Is Everything Setting is the location - and it means in the story. What place does your setting take in your story? Could it be anywhere?

#10950:	August 25, 2021	by Kitti
Is Silence Golden? It is said that silence is golden, but is this truly the case? Or is it better to speak out? Are you the type who speaks out or who remains quiet? Does this work for you?

#10925:	August 18, 2021	by Annette
Elements of Adventure Writing Nothing is as thrilling as reading a well written adventure story. Would you like to know how to write pulse-pounding, adrenaline pumping story lines?

#10919:	August 11, 2021	by Storm Machine
To Stay Or To Go People have the option to choose. Writers make sure the characters have no other choices. Do you know when the time is to stay? To move? To shove your character off a cliff?

#10913:	August 04, 2021	by Legerdemain
Upstaged! Cuteness will upstage your character every time. Have you had a secondary character run off with your plot line? How do you solve that in your writing?

#10898:	July 28, 2021	by Kitti
Are We Alone? Are we alone in the universe? Should we hope that we are? Do you think that we are alone in the universe? Or are there others out there?

#10776:	July 14, 2021	by Storm Machine
When It Rains The weather influences the characters and how they adventure in your world. Is the weather just small talk or do you really interact with it?

#10870:	July 07, 2021	by Legerdemain
Describing How It Feels Emotions and feelings, we all have some. Do you create a bank for listing emotions and feelings?

#10843:	June 30, 2021	by Kitti
The Collection Do you collect anything? Books, perhaps? What do you collect? What do you love about your collection?

#10766:	June 23, 2021	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
...and Action! Thoughts regarding fight scenes. How do you feel about fight scenes?

#10827:	June 16, 2021	by Storm Machine
Firsts and Lasts Starting something new and saying goodbye to what's old are both difficult adventures. Remember the first time you did something? What about the last time?

#10814:	June 09, 2021	by Legerdemain
Where Am I? An article on character placement and position. Do you block out where your characters are positioned as you write?

#10800:	June 02, 2021	by Kitti
The Trouble With Mary Sue It is natural to identify with one of your characters. The danger rests in the detail... Which fictional character do you identify with the most? Why?

#10773:	May 26, 2021	by Annette
Your Story or Your Life! Your life is the best place to seek adventure. Which story from your life is so adventurous, it needs to be written down?

#10778:	May 19, 2021	by Storm Machine
I Make It Up As I Go Pretending is a valid exercise in making your stories real. What if is one of the most powerful questions I know - where has it led you?

#10765:	May 12, 2021	by Legerdemain
Talking to the Dead An editorial on adding a dead character, or speaking to one. Have you had an experience with a ghost?

#10736:	May 05, 2021	by Kitti
The Dreaded Writer's Block It happens to the best of us. But now what? What are your top tips for overcoming writer's block?

#10707:	April 28, 2021	by Annette
Visual Storytelling An action adventure should read like watching a movie. How do you make your writing come to life for your readers?

#10719:	April 14, 2021	by Legerdemain
Gone Fishin' Our Earth is mostly water. What do you imagine lurks in the deep?

#10693:	April 07, 2021	by Kitti
Into the Woods There is a lot to love about the wild, but one must always respect it. What is your best experience with the natural world?

#10675:	March 31, 2021	by Annette
The Hero's Journey Joseph Campbell believed there existed a monomyth hidden in our unconscious. Do you believe in the monomyth?

#10685:	March 24, 2021	by Storm Machine
The Journey vs The Destination Often we focus on the character's destination- where they need to go, but there's a lot to be learned on the journey. What use is a destination if the character learns nothing?

#10676:	March 17, 2021	by Legerdemain
Gone Fishin' Our Earth is mostly water. What do you imagine lurks in the deep?

#10643:	March 10, 2021	by Kitti
It Doesn't Work Like That! Creativity is a great thing... but stuff still works how it works! What annoys you when books, series or movies get it wrong?

#10644:	March 03, 2021	by Jeff
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:	February 24, 2021	by Jeff
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?

#10619:	February 17, 2021	by Storm Machine
The Road to Writing A writer's life experiences color their books. Can you only write what you know?

#10612:	February 10, 2021	by Legerdemain
Seeing Double! Editorial on parallels in writing. Do you use duality/parallels in your writing?

#10596:	February 03, 2021	by Kitti
Motive and Emotion in Action Scenes Why is the action happening? How are your characters feeling? How do you want your readers to feel? What is the best action scene that you have ever read? What made it so good?

#10576:	January 27, 2021	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
Location, Location, Location Not every adventure needs an exotic setting. What was the last adventure you went on?

#10570:	January 20, 2021	by Storm Machine
The Adventuring Party While we talk about the protagonist or hero, we often also mean a group of adventurers on a quest in our stories. Why go alone when you can bring friends or allies?

#10564:	January 13, 2021	by Legerdemain
So Tired! Don't let it be your excuse. What do you do to back up your work? What advice can you give regarding organization?

#10548:	January 06, 2021	by Kitti
The After We are living through some unsettled times, but better days are coming. Are you ready for the after? What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?

#10525:	December 30, 2020	by ♊️GeminiGem💎
By The Seat of My Pants We explore the definition of the action/adventure genre with a little help from an old friend. Would you try writing an action/adventure story set during the pandemic?

#10528:	December 23, 2020	by Storm Machine
Wait - Action needs to take a break sometimes. What happens in the moments that happen between the actions?

#10522:	December 16, 2020	by Legerdemain
Do You Have a Sweet Tooth? Writing is a piece of cake. What tips can you offer others for keeping your story simple?

#10508:	December 09, 2020	by Kitti
Time For Reflection Even the boldest hero needs some moments to reflect. What is the most interesting thing that you have learned about yourself this year?

#10482:	December 02, 2020	by Roseille ♥
Choosing the Right Adventure Matching a character to his or her adventure in a meaningful way can make a story rich and compelling. Which do you tend to start with first, a character or a world/adventure? How do you ramp up conflict?

#10489:	November 25, 2020	by Storm Machine
Character Where a character comes from will shape what they see in their adventures. What do you notice, and how does that change from your characters?

#10479:	November 18, 2020	by Legerdemain
Practice, Practice A few words about writing in November and December How do you manage your creativity time during the holidays?

#10464:	November 11, 2020	by Kitti
Use Your Voice How are you using your voice and influence as a writer? What is your most memorable charitable action?

#10453:	November 04, 2020	by Annette
Coming or Going When you really think about it, it is true of almost all stories. Do you prefer it when your main character comes to town, or when he goes on a journey?

#10433:	October 28, 2020	by Storm Machine
Conditioning You practice for what you want to accomplish. Are your habits bringing you closer to your goals?

#10431:	October 21, 2020	by Legerdemain
Brains...brains... A newsletter about the left and right side of the brain. What side of the brain do you use to write?

#10416:	October 14, 2020	by Kitti
What Type Of Writer Are You? Do you use character sheets and maps, or dive right in? And what is it to be a writer? When do you think you can call yourself a writer?

#10399:	October 07, 2020	by Annette
Seven Months Into The Pandemic Amusement parks are still closed in California. What do you miss the most from the time before Coronavirus?

#10390:	September 30, 2020	by Storm Machine
The Next Adventure Time to break out of the current pattern and start a new path or adventure. How do you break a character out of routine? How do you define adventure?

#10384:	September 23, 2020	by Legerdemain
Earning Those Gift Points An article about our site scrip and how community participation earns gift points. How do you earn extra gift points besides logging in every day?

#10368:	September 16, 2020	by Kitti
Hang In There! These are difficult times. But we will make it through, together. What's the best piece of news you've received, recently?

#10358:	September 09, 2020	by Annette
The Villain's Motivation When the villain is the one driving the story forward. How did your hero end up in this situation?

#10344:	September 02, 2020	by Storm Machine
The Importance of Rest Characters, like people, need to rest during trying times. Do your characters need to rest?

#10327:	August 19, 2020	by Kitti
The Midnight Sun Doesn't Shine I read Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer, so you don't have to. What is the worst novel that you have ever read?

#10316:	August 12, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Take the Plunge Sometimes you have to take a leap into the unknown in order to have an adventure. Has your character taken the plunge yet? What have you done to put in that jump into action/adventure?

#10309:	August 05, 2020	by Storm Machine
Adventures with Editors Work with an editor, even on a different project, can spark changes in what you're working on. Can working with an editor help a writer get better?

#10300:	July 29, 2020	by Legerdemain
Sparkles! A newsletter on research and what to do with it. What are some of your favorite types of sites to research? How has it helped your writing?

#10284:	July 22, 2020	by Kitti
What's In A Name? Choosing a name for your characters can be tricky... What's your favourite character name. Why?

#10264:	July 15, 2020	by Annette
Actions Blow Up Louder Than Words It's action, not talktion. Why are those action heroes always running?

#10257:	July 08, 2020	by Storm Machine
Fireworks and Other Unexpected Noises Celebration of a national holiday in the US includes fireworks, but everyone reacts differently to them. What changes happen when setting off fireworks around your character?

#10254:	July 01, 2020	by Legerdemain
Stories are like Bananas A newsletter about fruit...actually, about writing what is fresh on your mind. What do you do with your unfinished work?

#10240:	June 24, 2020	by Kitti
The Next Quest I've set off on my next adventure. What about you? What life adventure are you looking forward to next?

#10168:	June 10, 2020	by Storm Machine
Getting Back to Writing ... ...

#10211:	June 03, 2020	by Legerdemain
Check Your Attitude! The influence of negativity and how it can affect you and your characters. Have you ever met someone with a negative attitude? How did you handle it?

#10194:	May 27, 2020	by Kitti
Setting the (Action) Scene It's the moment you've been waiting for... The big action scene. Where will it take place? What is your favourite, most memorable action scene? What was the setting?

#10187:	May 20, 2020	by Annette
Signature Move Expelliarmus! Is that why we call it a signature move?

#10169:	May 13, 2020	by Storm Machine
Short-Sighted Character Your characters are all moving in their own directions. Are all of your characters working toward the same goal? Should they?

#10148:	April 29, 2020	by Kitti
Fan Fiction - Is It Worth Writing? Authors of fan fiction know that their work will never be published. Is it, then, still worth writing? If you could change the ending to a novel, TV series or movie, which would you choose and what would you change?

#10135:	April 22, 2020	by Cinn
Setting: Enough Is Enough Great action... but where is it taking place? How do you balance providing enough description without slowing down the action?

#10119:	April 15, 2020	by Storm Machine
The Adventure Continues Real-life events give writers a chance to take a second look at how their characters respond to the extraordinary. Do you bring realism to your character when they face tragedy and trauma?

#10115:	April 08, 2020	by Legerdemain
Oh So Squeamish Using the five senses to frighten your reader. What makes you squeamish?

#10089:	March 25, 2020	by Cinn
A Whiny, Selfish Hero Some more questions to aid in character development. What character flaws do you give your heroes?

#10073:	March 18, 2020	by Storm Machine
Extraordinary Times It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the information, but try to make it useful toward characters and situations. What can these times teach us, and how do we make our characters react in similar situations?

#10070:	March 11, 2020	by Legerdemain
Let's Make A Call A newsletter about using technology in our stories. How far do you inject technology into your stories?

#10056:	March 04, 2020	by Kitti
Spring Into Action Spring is right around the corner. Are you ready? What are you looking forward to doing when the weather improves?

#10042:	February 26, 2020	by Cinn
Character Gender: But why? Rethinking character gender How do you decide if your character is male or female (or neither)?

#10025:	February 19, 2020	by ~Minja~
Business idea behind your book On thinking about the business plan before or during the writing process. What is your advice for the first-time published authors on how to sell their book?

#10020:	February 12, 2020	by Legerdemain
Purpose of Tropes Some are cliche, some are fun! Which trope was your favorite? Have you used these?

#10005:	February 05, 2020	by Kitti
Don't Give Up! Are your resolutions/goals not going as you'd hoped for? It's okay! Don't give up now! What motivates you?

#9995:	January 29, 2020	by Cinn
Diversely Boring How to create more engaging character groups... What makes a character come to life for you?

#9976:	January 22, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Taking the Initiative A look at the main character and the writer in who needs to take action. How does your character take initiative in their story?

#9968:	January 15, 2020	by Legerdemain
Overabundant Description A newsletter about trimming the fat from your story. What tricks do you use to trim the fat?

#9952:	January 08, 2020	by Kitti
Are You Ready For Adventure? Do you want to read more? Write more? Become more involved in the community? Well, come on in! What is your favourite contest, activity or event on Writing.Com?

#9862:	December 25, 2019	by Annette
Around the World in 24 Hours Nick has the ultimate Action / Adventure. How does he do it?

#9912:	December 11, 2019	by Kitti
Education is an Adventure What educational journey would you like to go on? If you were offered a free course in any subject, which subject would you choose?

#9859:	November 27, 2019	by Annette
Opt Outside The long Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to spend time in the great outdoors. Can you be thankful and helpful at the same time?

#9884:	November 20, 2019	by Legerdemain
Procrastination It happens all the time. What keeps you on track and motivated?

#9871:	November 13, 2019	by Kitti
Embracing the Dark Everyone's got a darker side. You can use yours for good - in your writing. What is your favourite dark story? What is it about that story that appeals to you?

#9831:	October 30, 2019	by Samberine Everose
The Adventure in the Spiritual Realm The Characteristics of a true protagonist in the Spiritual Realm. "Greater is Him who is in us than he is in this world."

#9829:	October 23, 2019	by Legerdemain
Use Your Brain Some thoughts on creativity. Besides writing, what creative things do you do?

#9815:	October 16, 2019	by Kitti
NaNoWriMo's Coming! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? Do you prepare or go with the flow? Have you participated in NaNoWriMo before? If so, how did it go?

#9783:	October 02, 2019	by Annette
The Fight Scene Add more punch to your novel. Do you even know what it feels like to get punched in the face?

#9781:	September 25, 2019	by Legerdemain
Bring on the Creepy and Gory! It's almost Horror / Scary month, are you ready? What are your favorite horror/scary phrases?

#9765:	September 18, 2019	by Kitti
Life's Adventures Life is filled with adventure! It just doesn't always feel that way... What had been your biggest adventure thus far?

#9738:	September 04, 2019	by Annette
Oceans Large bodies of water, especially the seas, provide us with lots of action/adventures. With sharks in the water, why do we still go swimming?

#9735:	August 28, 2019	by Legerdemain
Fanfiction A quick note about the legality of fan fiction. Have you written any fan fiction to share?

#9720:	August 21, 2019	by Kitti
Keeping Up With The Times As writers, we're supposed to keep up with the modern world. Sometimes, however, that's easier said than done... What modern thing has you feeling baffled?

#9694:	August 07, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Quest A quest for adventure drives the adventure Do you always know the object of the quest at the start of the adventure?

#9687:	July 31, 2019	by Legerdemain
Weather On The Brain Extreme weather can affect your character. Have you written about weather related changes in your character's thinking/behavior?

#9669:	July 24, 2019	by Kitti
Out of Action It's not nice being out of action, but don't give up! You'll be back on the right track soon. What is the biggest obstacle you have overcome?

#9642:	July 10, 2019	by Annette
Bow and Arrow Some tools are weapons. Has it already been 64,000 years?

#9638:	July 03, 2019	by Legerdemain
The Good Old Summertime Those wonderful childhood memories of endless summers. What are some of your fondest childhood memories?

#9622:	June 26, 2019	by Kitti
Coping With Frustration Are you feeling frustrated? Me too. Fortunately, as writers, we can use this! Have you felt frustrated about something recently? How did you resolve it?

#9527:	June 12, 2019	by Annette
Solitary Wanderer When the action is carried by one person alone. How lonely is the solitary wanderer really?

#9586:	June 05, 2019	by Legerdemain
EEK! It's a SPIDER! It's not a newsletter about arachnids. Give us your brainstorming tips!

#9571:	May 29, 2019	by Kitti
The Darkness Inside Dark elements can add excitement to a story... but where to draw the line? Who or what is your favourite monster?

#9523:	May 15, 2019	by Annette
Dynamic Duo Two heroes working together. Why is a dynamic duo is so appealing in story telling?

#9540:	May 08, 2019	by Legerdemain
Doing Some Rehab Some words on revitalizing an old story. Have you managed to refurbish a story?

#9521:	May 01, 2019	by Kitti
Character Attachment What makes you laugh with and cry with your favourite characters? What can you do to make readers love yours? Which character's fate has made you cry/feel sad for the most? Why?

#9463:	April 17, 2019	by Annette
Power Trio Make the most of three characters. What's two plus one?

#9491:	April 10, 2019	by Legerdemain
Ho Hum An few words on slowing your story pace. How do you slow your story pace?

#9472:	April 03, 2019	by Kitti
Are You Ready For Game of Thrones? Winter has arrived. Are you ready? Who is your favourite Game of Thrones character? How do you think they will fare?

#9445:	March 20, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Driving a Mustang Bring the past to life in fiction Do you believe the history that's portrayed by historical fiction? or is it fiction portrayed as history?

#9437:	March 13, 2019	by Legerdemain
Getting Old Your character's memory is sketchy, at best. Do you use common problems like lost keys to create a twist in your stories? How did you use that in your writing?

#9419:	March 06, 2019	by Kitti
The Power of Love Love is a powerful motivator. That goes for us, in real life, as well as for our characters. What is the silliest/funniest thing that you have ever done for love?

#9383:	February 20, 2019	by Annette
The Sixth Ranger How to add an extra, important character into an existing team. What does a Five-Man-Band need?

#9385:	February 13, 2019	by Legerdemain
The Ice is Melting! A newsletter on weather and the changes it can cause in your story. Have you used weather to cause change in your story?

#9319:	February 06, 2019	by Kitti
Are You Stuck? Let's Find A Solution! When (writing) life offers you lemons, let's find a solution. What is the best writing tip you have discovered?

#9343:	January 23, 2019	by Dawn Embers
A Sense of Direction A look at different of methods for finding a sense of direction in story writing. How do your characters find a sense of direction?

#9336:	January 16, 2019	by Legerdemain
Always Improving Moving forward, we need to present our work in the best light possible. What do you need to work on? What is your weakness?

#9131:	January 09, 2019	by Kitti
Here's to a Creative Year! Are you struggling to get back into the flow? Why not challenge yourself? What are your writing plans for the year?

#9289:	December 19, 2018	by Legerdemain
Birth It's almost a new year. Let's resolve to help the character deficit we've created. What do you want to write in 2019?

#9277:	December 12, 2018	by Kitti
The Holidays Are Coming! Are you ready? What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?

#9247:	November 28, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Action Requires Movement There can be no action without movement Do you create the action, or allow the action to drive the story?

#9244:	November 21, 2018	by Legerdemain
Controversial Topics Most everything is allowed on Writing.com...as long as you rate it properly. What did you do when you got a one star review based on the content of your item?

#9223:	November 14, 2018	by Kitti
The Importance of Being Genuine You can't fake success... though some have tried. What is the strangest event that you have ever attended? What happened?

#9180:	October 31, 2018	by Annette
The Five-Man Band Five is a really good number for your main characters. Why five?

#9194:	October 24, 2018	by Legerdemain
Interactives - Ever try one? What are these add-your-own-chapter things? Give them a look. Do you like finding ways to add interesting content to interactives?

#9176:	October 17, 2018	by Kitti
What's Your Next Adventure? Where will you next take your writing? Do you have any projects that need picking back up? What is the most enjoyable writing contest you have ever participated in?

#9153:	October 03, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What If ? Begin the adventure by asking the question ~ what if - then continue with why not? or why? or ...? Would you rather ask 'what if' or 'why' / 'why not' ?

#9141:	September 26, 2018	by Legerdemain
Tech, Techno, Technology! The details in your story have to be relevant to the time. How do you use technology in your writing, including futuristic storylines?

#9132:	September 19, 2018	by Kitti
The Psychology of Action How do we react in stressful situations? Can our actions be predicted? Have you ever wanted to study a subject you didn't get a chance to in school? If so, which subject?

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