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#12930:	January 15, 2025	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
It's a Dog's Life Writing from unconventional points of view What's your favorite novel or story that uses a non-human point of view?

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

#12914:	January 01, 2025	by Fyn
A New Year; Same Old Wishes ... or? What'll be different? A new year or a rumpled, dusty old one?

#12890:	December 25, 2024	by Annette
Elevator Pitch Learn to describe your story in a few seconds. Have you ever wondered what your story is about and how to make it sound exciting to a publisher?

#12892:	December 18, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Collaborations Multiple ways authors collaborate Do you have a favorite book that's part of a collaboration?

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

#12873:	December 04, 2024	by Fyn
Gratitude-remembering the little things Sometimes the power is in the littlest of things. What is a 'little' thing that you are grateful for?

#12858:	November 27, 2024	by Annette
Pick Your Favorite Words A list of words that will get you to write. Which one of your favorite words will surprise you with a new story?

#12849:	November 20, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Judging a Story by its Cover Marketing, cover images, online tools, and return on investment. Have you used an AI tool to generate images for your writing? Share them with us!

#12841:	November 13, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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?

#12827:	November 06, 2024	by Fyn
Onward, Ever Onward! Never giving up on dreams... What's still on your bucket list and how will you achieve it?

#12813:	October 30, 2024	by Dawn Embers
When to Worry and Draft Writing A look at the writing process and when to worry about certain elements, which is usually not the first draft. Do you have specific drafts or stages in writing where you focus on particular story elements?

#12801:	October 23, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Beginnings Writing is easy. Writing well is hard. Writing the beginning is even harder. What's the most compelling opening sentence you've ever read in a novel?

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

#12783:	October 09, 2024	by Fyn
Authoritus It creeps up or slams into you ... Your book's out! The piece is written! What worries you most?

#12763:	October 02, 2024	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
The Words We Need Because our language reflects our culture Have you ever really needed to express something and found no word for it?

#12754:	September 25, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Surmounting the Allure of Info-Dumps What is an info-dump? Why is it both tempting and bad? How do you get the stuff in an info-dump into a story? What is your favorite technique for getting character descriptions into your story?

#12747:	September 18, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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?

#12738:	September 11, 2024	by Fyn
When the world stops . . . 23 years ago today How has your life changed since 9/11 or for the younger generation, how has it affected you?

#12693:	September 04, 2024	by Annette
Festivities Mid Point Get out the post its to ensure you have a complete run this year. What kind of system do you use to keep track of a large number of varied tasks?

#12707:	August 28, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
What Does Story Want? I'm must a mathguy who writes stories. All I've got offer is what works for me. I it's useful, or at least diverting. If you asked Story what it wanted, what do you think it would say?

#12701:	August 21, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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?

#12688:	August 14, 2024	by Fyn
Why Do You Write? The 'Whys' behind the words say a lot about your writing. Why do YOU write?

#12673:	August 07, 2024	by Dawn Embers
It is an Opinion A little discussion about how writing and reviews are often based in just a singular opinion. Do you have any ways that help to handle a situation when someone's opinion doesn't match your own?

#12662:	July 31, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Generative AI, Copyright, and Plagiarism This newsletter discusses the interplay between legal issues, ethics, and the use of generative AI in postings on WDC. How do you think generative AI will change the craft of writing fiction?

#12654:	July 24, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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?

#12640:	July 17, 2024	by Fyn
Solo Road Trip in the Wake of Beryl Hitting the road for a twelve-hour drive What/when was your last solo road trip?

#12608:	July 10, 2024	by Annette
Unforgettable Characters Historical period, culture, occupation & location have the most influence on characters. As you create a new character, do you ask "Who, what, where, when, why?"

#12625:	July 03, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Commitment Online and the Struggles A look at making commitments to activities and other events online along with the challenges that can make it difficult. How do you balance online commitments with other things going on in your life?

#12618:	June 26, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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."

#12603:	June 19, 2024	by Fyn
Miasma Losing the vital when it falls into a black hole Ever lost a favored piece of writing, you can't find it and just know you can't 'recreate' it?

#12583:	June 12, 2024	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Backstory - Always rooted in Childhood? Every adult has has a childhood - good, bad or ugly. And childhood impacts adulthood more than we realise. What would Mom and Dad say?

#12577:	June 05, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Writing Goals A look at the writing goal and if there is really an end point. What is the end point, goal, for your writing?

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

#12563:	May 22, 2024	by Fyn
Making It Memoir-able Thoughts on what's behind a memoir Are you going to write the tale of your life's adventures?

#12547:	May 15, 2024	by Annette
Useful, Lengthy, Concise The purpose of a review is to give another writer an outsider view of their writing. Why do you review? Do you review to help other writers? Do you read & review for personal entertainment?

#12531:	May 01, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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?)

#12522:	April 24, 2024	by Fyn
The JOY of Writing! After a too-long hiatus! What's YOUR best thing about writing again?

#12510:	April 17, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Topic of Conversation in Stories A look at dialogue and deciding what characters need to talk about in a story. How do you decide on dialogue and topics for the conversations that happen in a story?

#12485:	April 10, 2024	by Annette
Feel Bound By Rules? Break Them! Creative writers have more rules than accountants. But broken writing rules don't hurt anyone. Which common writing rule rubs you the wrong way? Have you or will you break it?

#12492:	April 03, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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?

#12481:	March 27, 2024	by Fyn
Now ...What Do I Call It? Book names... A rose by any other name ... might not be what you want! Which Comes First: The actual book or its name?

#12434:	March 20, 2024	by Annette
Pomodoro versus Flowtime Tomatoes take up the fight to prevent lost time. Are you Team Pomodoro or Team Flowtime?

#12442:	March 06, 2024	by Quilli ☕
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?

#12438:	February 28, 2024	by Fyn
A Plethora of Words Favored words What are your favorites, and why?

#12424:	February 21, 2024	by Gaby
What's it take? It can be demanding. It can be draining. It may not be fun. Being determined can get you there! What are the things you do to keep steady with your writing?

#12402:	February 14, 2024	by Annette
Consistency Gets You There Sprints and marathons are both good, but consistency is best. What have you been able to keep up with consistently? Maybe not every single day, but frequently and over a long time.

#12393:	February 07, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
How Novels Changed the World Novels encourage readers to imagine how others think and feel. They increase empathy, and change lives. Do you think your writing can change the world? Do you want your writing to change the world?

#12390:	January 31, 2024	by Fyn
Pondering on Language Did I hear what you said? Did I interpret it correctly? Ever had what you said be miscommunicated? Was it you or the one listening? What is your favorite word and why?

#12366:	January 17, 2024	by Annette
Just Like That So many words, so little meaning. Which words or phrases do you think should be used minimally in creative writing?

#12356:	January 10, 2024	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Everyone's a Hero Is your life a hero's journey? What's the story of your life?

#12347:	January 03, 2024	by Fyn
Janus Time! Doorways... Everyone always talks about changes in a new year. What will you do just the same as always?

#12311:	December 27, 2023	by Annette
The Best Writing Advice Everyone has an opinion, but only some have the necessary life experience to give advice. What bit of writing advice that you got has stayed with you and helped you?

#12328:	December 20, 2023	by Dawn Embers
The Task of Reading Reading is an important task for writers but it's not always easy to accomplish. What book are you reading now or which one do you want to read next?

#12310:	December 13, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
The Tale of the Persnickety Aunt Characters do the strangest things. That's what makes them characters. How do you generate and release tension in a story? What is tension, anyway?

#12306:	December 06, 2023	by Fyn
Christmas Angel This season, give the gifts of understanding and empathy! This newsletter is my gift to you. What's the bet gift you've ever received?

#12258:	November 29, 2023	by Annette
"A Certain Dreadful Fascination" Stephen King doesn't want AI to write for him, but he's fascinated nonetheless. Is it really surprising that Stephen King is not terrified by AI?

#12284:	November 22, 2023	by Lornda
Never Give Up Have you ever thought your writing was horrible? You might want to rethink it. What’s your opinion? Does reading bad writing help you improve your writing? What has helped you write better?

#12270:	November 15, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Sousa's Lament Does technological change spell doom or opportunity for fiction authors, or is change just inevitable? Does technological change mmake things better or worse?

#12267:	November 08, 2023	by Fyn
What's Old is New Again! Remodeling your work/ Best advice for surviving a remodel?

#12222:	October 18, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Ghost Stories Do you believe in Ghosts? Tell us your ghost story.

#12217:	October 11, 2023	by Fyn
When you must kill off your darlings... Treating with death in novels. Ever plotted out a murder (of a character, of course) and had the wrong person overhear that discussion?

#12177:	September 27, 2023	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Depict Your Culture Handling cultural aspects in your writing. Whom do you call 'Uncle'?

#12179:	September 20, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Whodunnit? how you show who did what can reinforce and solidify point of view. The words you use to do this matter. How does point of view differ between cinema, theatre, and written fiction?

#12173:	September 13, 2023	by Fyn
Yes, You CAN! Overcoming the 'Doubt-Nigglers' How do you squash that bug?

#12124:	September 06, 2023	by Annette
Metaphor, Simile, and Analogy A room without books is like a body without a soul. - Cicero What are your thoughts on using metaphors, similes, and analogies in fiction writing?

#12151:	August 30, 2023	by Dawn Embers
Creative Control A look at possible options to consider when it comes to control over stories. Are there aspect of a story you expect to keep control depending on how things go?

#12134:	August 23, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Strolling Through Genres Surveying a variety of genres Genre, genre, who's got the genre?

#12130:	August 16, 2023	by Fyn
Write It Out Sometimes 'tis better to write rather than speak. Ever let your characters say what you won't/couldn't/shouldn't?

#12116:	August 09, 2023	by Leger is 21!
EEK! It's a Spider! A fun way to brainstorm! What are your brainstorming tips?

#12094:	August 02, 2023	by Annette
Jungian Archetypes Last week was Carl Jung's birthday. Do you think archetypes are useful in writing?

#12084:	July 26, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Characters and Plots and Themes, Oh my! What is a theme and how to you connect it to your story? Do you have a favorite theme?

#12071:	July 19, 2023	by Fyn
Advice and Consent Your choice What's the worst advice you've ever taken?

#12058:	July 12, 2023	by Annette
On Writing Stephen King's book holds a lot of lessons for writers. Is "On Writing" on your must-read list?

#12032:	July 05, 2023	by Annette
Books About Writing Stephen King says, "If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time to write." Which books on writing have you read? Which one do you recommend the most?

#12037:	June 28, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
From the Other Side What happens after you send your story to an acquisitions editor? Does a rejection from a publisher mean your story is bad?

#12028:	June 21, 2023	by Fyn
'Open a New Window ...' Ongoing symbolism in your writing Do you have a 'go to' object you use as symbolism in your writing?

#12018:	June 14, 2023	by Dawn Embers
The Importance of Representation Some thoughts on how much it can mean for a person (any age) to see someone like themselves in fiction. Have you considered who might connect with your characters or writing?

#12000:	June 07, 2023	by Annette
Writing Bucket List Plan to write. List what you want to write. Have you made a list of all the things you want to write?

#11986:	May 31, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
The Manichean Fallacy Tools for constructing credible characters Are your characters pure types or hybrids?

#11982:	May 24, 2023	by Fyn
Cannot underestimate the Importance ... of good storytelling! What's an example of good storytelling you've encountered lately?

#11976:	May 17, 2023	by Jayne
Even Old Digital is New Again Interactive Fiction in the Age of AI How might AI reinvent interactive fiction? 💻 🤖 Share your predictions!

#11952:	May 10, 2023	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Storm in a cupcake Thank goodness we're writers! Have you ever said 'no' to cake?

#11936:	May 03, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
No Book Is an Island The role of metatext in fiction What is metatext, anyway?

#11932:	April 26, 2023	by Fyn
Word/Phrase Thoughts Some random thoughts... What would be 'your' perfect world

#11902:	April 19, 2023	by Jayne
Embracing Modern Style Guides Going Beyond Strunk and White for Vibrant, Inclusive Writing What does it mean to be a "modern" author?

#11898:	April 12, 2023	by Quilli ☕
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.

#11888:	April 05, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
The Allegory of the Cave What is reality anyway, and how does it relate to fiction? Is fiction real or just imagination run wild?

#11885:	March 29, 2023	by Fyn
Storybirth Ideas can come from all sorts of places ... unexpectedly! What's been your most unusual inspiration for a story?

#11873:	March 22, 2023	by Dawn Embers
First Person Viewpoint (I Prevail) A look at some aspects that come with the territory of telling the story through the I, aka first person point of view. What are your thoughts on first person? Does it come off more personal or make it difficult to connect with a character?

#11858:	March 15, 2023	by Annette
Details Readers rely on our words to see what we write. Being detailed in descriptions in necessary. How much detail is too much?

#11844:	March 08, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Time, realism, and surrealism Musings on time, dreams, and reality When is realism surreal?

#11833:	March 01, 2023	by Fyn
Writing For Life When writing gets you through ... and beyond. Has your writing gotten you through a challenging situation?

#11813:	February 22, 2023	by Samberine Everose
Ekindle vs Paperback Which one you would prefer? Tools in Publishing may be made easy.

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

#11793:	February 08, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
A Grammarian's Panegyric Part 3 Verbs give power and energy to sentences. Understanding their nuances is critical to effective writing. What's the difference between the present and the fictional present?

#11789:	February 01, 2023	by Fyn
The Little Things It is the small things that knit the story together... What is a small thing that happened to you that led to what might become a bigger tale?

#11778:	January 25, 2023	by Dawn Embers
Different Characters and Dialogue A look at how different characters can talk different without going too far in the dialogue. How do you write the dialogue of characters who speak different that is easy enough for different readers to follow?

#11736:	January 18, 2023	by Annette
Active vs. Passive Voice Use active voice to make your stories vivid - make your characters come to life. Can an inanimate object perform an action?

#11747:	January 11, 2023	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
A Grammarian's Panegyric Part 2 Grammar and the mood of a verb Who knew verbs have moods, just like people?

#11741:	January 04, 2023	by Fyn
Bookshelved Going through what I keep on my bookshelves. What are your favorite books you'd never part with?

#11725:	December 28, 2022	by Dawn Embers
Planning for a New Year of Writing As one year ends, the time comes to start planning the next. Are you ready to write in 2023? Do you have any plans or goals for the year?

#11627:	December 21, 2022	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Assembling your cast of characters Whom to put in - and whom to leave out. Do they deserve to be here?

#11697:	December 14, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
A Grammarian's Panegyric Passive voice and point of view Is it okay to boldly go where no one has gone before?

#11695:	December 07, 2022	by Fyn
Celebrating... Regardless of which holiday you celebrate (or don't) this is a season of giving one of the best gifts of all: YOU! What's your favorite holiday tradition?

#11647:	November 23, 2022	by Annette
The Other Half All are needed: Prewriting, Drafting, Revising. How much time and effort do you spend on revisions?

#11657:	November 16, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
It's Axiomatic My journey from mathematician to fiction author Does fiction have axioms, like mathematics?

#11653:	November 09, 2022	by Fyn
Veteran's Day A veteran is a veteran, regardless of the country they defend. Are you a veteran or would you like to give a shout out to one?

#11623:	October 26, 2022	by Quilli ☕
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?

#11616:	October 19, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Snark The hashtag snark is common in twitterature, but it's widespread in other forms of discourse, including literature. Who is your favorite snarky character in fiction?

#11608:	October 12, 2022	by Fyn
Crawl OUTSIDE Your Box! Don't be afraid to try something new or outlandish (for you!) What's the most 'oddball' thing you've ever done?

#11580:	September 28, 2022	by Dawn Embers
Hitting a Metaphorical Brick Wall A look at different ways to get stuck and some possible solutions for opening doors or windows. What do you do when you get stuck in writing or when trying to make progress on a project?

#11563:	September 21, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
To Trope Or Not To Trope What is a trope and why use them? What's your favorite trope?

#11558:	September 14, 2022	by Fyn
Writer's Toolbox Screwdrivers and wrenches? Yes. (In a way!) What are your 'go-tos' when you need help?

#11498:	August 31, 2022	by Annette
Point of View The point of view in a story is not your point of view or opinion about the story. Which point of view to you prefer to write? And which point of view do you prefer to read?

#11521:	August 24, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
It Takes a Detective Some comments on detective fiction Why is the detective story such an enduring form?

#11513:	August 17, 2022	by Fyn
Am I Good Enough? You can be! What do you worry about with your writing?

#11470:	August 03, 2022	by Annette
Reviewing Should Be Collaboration Writers need as many extra eyes on their writing as possible. Can you review constructively and stay encouraging?

#11473:	July 27, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Like, Totally! English dialects and writing Every English speaker uses a dialect. Which one is yours?

#11468:	July 20, 2022	by Fyn
Author Interview Dawn Merrima: Best-selling indie author! What piece of advice would YOU offer a beginning author?

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

#11432:	June 29, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Words Matter Not all words are equal. Choose active over passive, specific over vague, showing over telling. Which words do you over-use?

#11425:	June 22, 2022	by Fyn
Authenticity Where is the line? Have you and/or are you comfortable writing characters who are straight/gay/trans, etc?

#11380:	June 01, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Don't Touch the Phlebotinum Sometimes hand-waving can explain the unexplainable. What's your favorite example of hand-waving in fiction?

#11378:	May 25, 2022	by Fyn
Let's Go Pick Asparagus When you need to readjust your focus What's the oddest thing you've ever done to get your creativity going?

#11362:	May 18, 2022	by Vivian
What Happens When our Heroes Leave? As people age, they leave. When our writing heroes go, a hole is left. How do we survive a hole in our lives?

#11337:	May 04, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Planning Scenes Some essential questions to consider before writing a scene. What's your favorite opening line in a novel or short story?

#11330:	April 27, 2022	by Fyn
Insidious Condition: The Dreaded Blank How to get past that impenetrable brick wall! How do you handle the beast?

#11316:	April 20, 2022	by Vivian
What Editors and Publishers Hate Writers shouldn't want to make publishers and editors angry, so don't do what they hate. What makes Editors and Publishers angry?

#11294:	April 13, 2022	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Not So Obviously There are things that hit you immediately. And there are things you have to think about to get the 'aha' moment. Does it need to be in-your-face to be true?

#11293:	April 06, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Waiting for What? Character Arcs When is an arc flat?

#11288:	March 30, 2022	by Fyn
Observations on a Snowy Spring Weekend Writers must be aware of the world around them! What was the last random thing you saw that you used in your writing?

#11274:	March 23, 2022	by Vivian
Active-Passive Voice Show Don't Tell Using active voice creates writing that alive, showing not telling Why does a writer want to show and not tell?

#11246:	March 09, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
What Was HeThinking? How do you show the internal thoughts of your point-of-view character? Reports? Italics? There's another way. What characters are thinking can be critical, but how to you show it without telling?

#11240:	March 02, 2022	by Fyn
Who ARE You? Knowing who YOU are will help you to focus on the type of writing you do! (AND are good at!) How has the writing you do changed over time?

#11228:	February 23, 2022	by Vivian
Benefiting from Writing Conferences Writing conferences help improve writing skills and build writing character Why should you waste time on writing conferences?

#11210:	February 16, 2022	by Samberine Everose
Why do you write? what's your purpose in your writing? You will never get bored, and you will never get tired when you are with your passion.

#11200:	February 09, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
What's in a Name? Dos and Donts for Names What's your favorite character name from fiction or cinema?

#11194:	February 02, 2022	by Fyn
Word Smiths What we are or should aim to be. What are your three favorite words, and why? What are your three LEAST favorite words?

#11179:	January 26, 2022	by Vivian
When the Creative Stream Stops Flowing Writers often find themselves unable to write due to a "flow-block." How can a writer keep the word river flowing?

#11143:	January 19, 2022	by Annette
Organization Matters We are all tasked to organize most things in life. Let's apply that to writing also. What do you do to organize your writing projects?

#11162:	January 12, 2022	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
One, er, Seven Plots to Rule Them All How many different plots are there, really? Do you plot first, or create characters first?

#11157:	January 05, 2022	by Fyn
Words: What we have to work with ... Where they began, how they've changed, and what they might have originally meant! What are some of your favorite words?

#11140:	December 29, 2021	by Vivian
Start the New Year with Contests Entering writing in competition is a good way to learn and improve. Want a chance to win fame and fortune?

#11115:	December 15, 2021	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Describing Characters Describing Characters without interrupting the story What to leave out, what to leave in?

#11106:	December 08, 2021	by Fyn
Holiday Magic Memories... What is your favorite holiday memory?

#11094:	December 01, 2021	by Vivian
Grammar in Writing IS Important Grammar is an important foundation for good writing Why grammar?

#11074:	November 17, 2021	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Writing What Readers Don't Skip Info-dumps kill stories. Setting is important, but how do you describe the setting without an info-dump? How can you avoid using info-dumps when setting a scene?

#11061:	November 10, 2021	by Fyn
Agglomeration of Miscellaneous Thoughts Bits and pieces, a potpourri of thoughts to share What's your best piece of advice for aspiring writers?

#11013:	October 27, 2021	by Annette
Can You See it? Storytelling is tasked to show instead of tell. Is "show don't tell" and old hat or something that needs to be followed without question?

#11030:	October 20, 2021	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Meanings In Fiction Different levels of meaning in fiction Does a story have to be true to be real?

#11023:	October 13, 2021	by Fyn
Observations: On A Road Trip Somewhere in southern Indianna, we passed through a portal... What's the best road trip you've ever been on?

#11006:	October 06, 2021	by Vivian
Online - Open Borders New online features open up possibilities for authors How can one attend if one can't travel?

#10991:	September 29, 2021	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
When "I" opens the eye Using the first person to understand someone's motives. How inexplicable - why would they do that?

#10982:	September 22, 2021	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Patterns Patterns, even when subliminal, enhance reader experience. Why is it a "rule of three" instead of a "rule of seven" or some other number?

#10978:	September 15, 2021	by Fyn
'Talking Story' Ask to hear them, listen well. What's a favorite story your older relatives told you?

#10969:	September 08, 2021	by Vivian
Revise! Revise! Revise! Revising is the other half of writing What? I'm supposed to revise my golden words?

#10941:	September 01, 2021	by Annette
Our Tradition The next seven days are dedicated to the party. How many years does it take for something to be called a tradition?

#10939:	August 25, 2021	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Writers' Writing Rules Famous authors give advice on writing. What does your favorite author say about how to write?

#10935:	August 18, 2021	by Fyn
What's In A Word? Choosing a word that fits the sentence is more than making sense; it is a choice to bring power to your words. What's one of your best sentences or phrases?

#10916:	August 11, 2021	by Vivian
Espionage for writers Make thrillers or military mysteries realistic What does espionage mean to writers?

#10906:	August 04, 2021	by Annette
Nice and Quiet in the Library Storytelling without anyone telling anything is possible. What happens if you take a big red balloon into the library and pop it?

#10893:	July 28, 2021	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Easter Eggs Some fun Easter Eggs in popular media What's your favorite Easter Egg?

#10887:	July 21, 2021	by Fyn
Research is Your Friend It comes in handy! What is the oddest thing you've ever researched?

#10871:	July 14, 2021	by Vivian
Building a Writer's Platform To be as successful as possible, a writer needs a platform. Platform, what's a platform?

#10865:	July 07, 2021	by Dawn Embers
Stress for Writers At times stress can be helpful and at others, it can be a struggle. How do you handle stress?

#10849:	June 30, 2021	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈