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#9644:	July 10, 2019	~Minja~
Audiobooks: How and Why What you need to know about giving a voice to your book.
#9627:	July 03, 2019	Octobersun
Copyright You have a right to own your words. Others have a right to own their words.
#9624:	June 26, 2019	Fyntastic!
Of Strokes and Writing: There IS a Link! When you need to surface for air! Just Breathe
#9601:	June 19, 2019	Vivian
New Pulp Fiction New Pulp Fiction: Modernization of the Past
#9591:	June 12, 2019	Dawn Embers
When and Where to Keep Backup Copies It is important for every writer to have a place to backup their work so that things don't get lost.
#9525:	June 05, 2019	Octobersun
International Standard Book Number Every book should have an ISBN
#9572:	May 29, 2019	Fyntastic!
Observations on Memorial Day Weekend Just being observant and watching the world around me...
#9557:	May 22, 2019	Vivian
Revise! Revise! Revise! Revision is more than 50% of writing
#9544:	May 15, 2019	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Define the Characteristic When your protagonist or antagonist possesses a particular characteristic,what does that mean?
#9529:	May 08, 2019	Elle
Character Inspiration There is constant inspiration for characters for your stories and novels everywhere. And maybe a merit badge challenge!
#9520:	May 01, 2019	Fyntastic!
Observations on a Spring Weekend Minutiae ruminated on over the course of three days...
#9500:	April 24, 2019	Vivian
Attend that Writing Conference Conferences have many benefits for writers
#9478:	April 17, 2019	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Entitlement It seems to be omnipresent in today's world. Do we really understand entitlement and its effects?
#9489:	April 10, 2019	🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Networking, Promotion, Feedback Resources to use for networking with others, promoting your own work, and soliciting feedback
#9473:	April 03, 2019	Fyntastic!
Imagi-nation Made Real If you can imagine it, you can write it! Go there!
#9451:	March 27, 2019	Vivian
How to Add Drama to Writing All writing must contain some drama.
#9440:	March 20, 2019	Northernwrites
Unwanted Repetition: Sentence Beginnings When sentences in a text start the same, what is the actual cause of the problem, and what works to fix the problem?
#9423:	March 13, 2019	Octobersun
Don't Say That! The many words that aren't available to you.
#9421:	March 06, 2019	Fyntastic!
What's so great about WDC? 14 years in - ! still say BEST WRITING SITE EVER!
#9398:	February 27, 2019	Vivian
A Good Cover or Query Letter A good cover letter, sometimes called a query letter, gives a must needed good impression
#9393:	February 20, 2019	~Minja~
Myers–Briggs test for novel characters It is important to create believable characters that readers will connect with on a deeper level.
#9339:	February 13, 2019	Northernwrites
Keeping Negativity Out of the Pool Incorrect assumptions about respect can result in review replies that decrease the writer's potential audience.
#9371:	February 06, 2019	Fyntastic!
Once Was Once upon a time, not all that long ago
#9353:	January 30, 2019	Vivian
To Comma or Not to Comma Commas are tricky little grammar flowers or not
#9296:	January 23, 2019	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Plot Support When the story isn't the main thing, but meant as a support.
#9333:	January 16, 2019	Jeff
Endings & Beginnings My last issue as a regular For Authors newsletter editor.
#9320:	January 09, 2019	Fyntastic!
Where Characters Never Seem to Go! And why (for the most part) don't they?
#9303:	January 02, 2019	Vivian
Character or Plot Driven For years the battle has raged: Which should drive a story -- character or plot?
#9267:	December 26, 2018	Northernwrites
Ratings On or Ratings Off? What factors need to be considered when you choose your item's rating/reviewing setting?
#9288:	December 19, 2018	Jeff
The Holi-Daze The holidays can be an overwhelming time where it's easy to find reasons not write. But you should write anyway.
#9278:	December 12, 2018	Fyntastic!
Currier & Ives Time I journey back fifty years
#9258:	December 05, 2018	Vivian
Fiction vs Nonfiction Part 2 All writing have some aspects in common, even fiction and nonfiction
#9245:	November 28, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Still a Kid Inspired by Lilli's Question of the Day: What childish things do you still do an an adult?
#9239:	November 21, 2018	Jeff
Pushing Through The importance of sticking with your project, even when it's a struggle.
#9224:	November 14, 2018	Fyntastic!
Whisk Brain No. Not whiskey. Just thoughts whirling.
#9207:	November 07, 2018	Vivian
Fiction vs Nonfiction Part 1 Fiction and nonfiction differ but have similarities
#9183:	October 31, 2018	Northernwrites
Expectations and Giving In-Depth Reviews Why review those who don't rewrite?
#9193:	October 24, 2018	Jeff
NaNoWriMo Nears A look at what you can do around the site if you're NOT participating in a huge, popular activity.
#9179:	October 17, 2018	Fyntastic!
Wise or Smart, Intelligent or Functional There are differences!
#9158:	October 10, 2018	Vivian
Promote that Book A "short" way to promote an upcoming book
#9134:	October 03, 2018	Northernwrites
Receiving the Gift of an Unwanted Review Do you get too many reviews of useless fluff, in-depth reviews on finished work, reviews citing rules you disagree with?
#9144:	September 26, 2018	Jeff
Nonfiction Know-How Finding inspiration at the start of your nonfiction career, when you're not quite the expert you want to be yet.
#9127:	September 19, 2018	Fyntastic!
CoverWorks What works (and doesn't) for book covers.
#9098:	September 12, 2018	Vivian
Power Verbs: S through W The final verbs in the list of over 200 strong action verbs: S - W
#9085:	September 05, 2018	Octobersun
Write Like Nobody Knows You Put clear words to your imagination and help your readers see it.
#9095:	August 29, 2018	Jeff
Internal Logic All about applying consistent, logical rules to your characters and stories.
#9066:	August 22, 2018	Fyntastic!
Got to shoot the bear! Sometimes, when it comes down to it; you just have to shoot the bear! Making decisions!
#9041:	August 08, 2018	Octobersun
D. N. W. I. A. When nobody knows what exactly you are trying to say.
#9033:	August 01, 2018	Jeff
Communal Storytelling The benefits of participating in communal storytelling activities.
#9020:	July 25, 2018	Fyntastic!
Real-life Research When life turns upside-down: look at the events as research for future characters.
#9009:	July 18, 2018	Vivian
Powerful Verbs: Beginning with H - R We continue with powerful verbs by adding those starting with the letters H - R
#8951:	July 11, 2018	Octobersun
Learn on Writing.Com The site is full of very informative content for serious authors.
#8990:	July 04, 2018	Jeff
Min-Maxing A look at how this roleplaying game term for playing on your strengths matters to your writing.
#8972:	June 27, 2018	Fyntastic!
Bits and Pieces of a Life We are more than our personalities and quirks: we are also what we surround ourselves with!
#8962:	June 20, 2018	Vivian
Stronger Writing - Powerful Verbs: A-G To strengthen one's writing, use powerful verbs, a beginning list with verbs beginning with A - G
#8947:	June 13, 2018	Octobersun
Pace Yourself Find the writing rhythm that works best for you.
#8944:	June 06, 2018	Jeff
Investing in Your Writing Tips and advice about how to scrutinize opportunities to spend money on your writing.
#8921:	May 30, 2018	Fyntastic!
Eulogies... What's Important? And, to whom?
#8910:	May 23, 2018	Vivian
Character or Plot Driven Writing Which is the better writing? What is the difference?
#8902:	May 16, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Communicate, Create Integrate, Celebrate The reasons we learn a particular language
#8893:	May 09, 2018	Jeff
Writing Yourself Into Your Stories An exploration of the author surrogate literary technique.
#8881:	May 02, 2018	Fyntastic!
Writing Journeys Whenever we start a writing project it is the beginning of a journey.
#8863:	April 25, 2018	Vivian
When the Creative Stream Stops Flowing Writer's block can be unblocked.
#8857:	April 18, 2018	Kate ~ Retooling
The Art of the Cover Letter Make a positive impact with courtesy - remember the thank you.
#8848:	April 11, 2018	Jeff
Taxes For Authors A brief layman's overview of author tax returns (not at all to be construed as professional tax advice).
#8839:	April 04, 2018	Fyntastic!
Don't Shoot Yourself in the Foot! Self-sabotaging your work - Don't!
#8816:	March 28, 2018	Vivian
From Submission to Bookshelf Writers should be aware of the publishing process, what happens when they submit a manuscript.
#8810:	March 21, 2018	Dawn Embers
Life Experiences Become Stories Sometimes we make up stuff for writing and other times life provides us with material.
#8804:	March 14, 2018	Jeff
Get Out Of The Comfort Zone Why it's important to stretch yourself as a writer.
#8793:	March 07, 2018	Fyntastic!
Brick Walls When you run into one!
#8763:	February 28, 2018	Vivian
What Editors and Publishers Hate Help before authors submit a manuscript
#8751:	February 21, 2018	Elle
The secret to getting noticed... So you've worked hard on your writing, but how do you get people to notice it? I'm going to let you in on a secret!
#8761:	February 14, 2018	Jeff
World Building A look at how to build fictional worlds.
#8745:	February 07, 2018	Fyntastic!
Observations Over a Snowy Weekend Little details...tiny things...add up to more than you might imagine!
#8716:	January 31, 2018	Vivian
5 Ways for Authors to Promote Authors are responsible for promoting their books and themselves. No one else is.
#8711:	January 17, 2018	Jeff
K.I.S.S. On the value of simplicity.
#8701:	January 10, 2018	Fyntastic!
The 'Imaginary' Real Characters who live and breathe, the ones you want to have a cup of coffee with ...
#8688:	January 03, 2018	Vivian
Writing Resolution for the New Year A new year is the time to improve writing motivation.
#8677:	December 27, 2017	Dawn Embers
Preparing to Edit or Rewrite Looking at ways to prepare for the process of editing or rewriting.
#8667:	December 20, 2017	Jeff
How to Be a Bawse A look at Lilly Singh's bestselling book and how it applies to writers.
#8644:	December 13, 2017	Fyntastic!
Christmas Ramblings My most favorite time of year and my brain is meandering over the years this morning!
#8630:	December 06, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Truly For Authors! Making a writer feel on top of the world.
#8621:	November 29, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Writer, Feel Lighter! Yes, writing is truly cathartic. My own experiences with this.
#8617:	November 22, 2017	Jeff
Genre Audiences A look at genre audiences and their expectations.
#8604:	November 15, 2017	Fyntastic!
Going Home Again Stepping back in time...renewing memories, creating new one...
#8593:	November 08, 2017	Gaby
Are there rules? The best way to finishing a project
#8581:	November 01, 2017	Gaby
Write Now! What to do if you haven't prepared yourself for Nano.
#8570:	October 25, 2017	Jeff
For Love of the Game Remembering to take some time to write for the love of it.
#8557:	October 18, 2017	Fyntastic!
Murphy Foiled! Everything that can go wrong does... or does it?
#8517:	October 11, 2017	Vivian
A Review of Beyond Craft Reading about a writer's craft can improve an author's work
#8526:	September 27, 2017	Jeff
1,000 True Fans A look at Kevin Kelly's 1,000 True Fans hypothesis.
#8513:	September 20, 2017	Fyntastic!
Of Writer's Nooks and Occasional Laps Where do you do your writing?
#8489:	September 13, 2017	Vivian
Edit Like an Editor All writers should and must edit their own work. Where do they begin: with some helpful tips.
#8480:	September 06, 2017	Dawn Embers
Questions to Build Worlds and Characters Some questions asked in different moments can help build worlds or develop characters for a novel or story.
#8476:	August 30, 2017	Jeff
The Team Behind An Author A look at the unsung heroes who help get an author's work out into the world.
#8463:	August 23, 2017	Fyntastic!
Going to the Dogs (and Cats) ! Interjecting some critters into your writing!
#8436:	August 16, 2017	Vivian
Promote {x}Your Book{/x} Yourself Before promoting a book, authors should promote themselves.
#8431:	August 09, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Putting the words in context Why do we write? This question has and will continue to be asked forever! And every analysis will bring new insights.
#8426:	August 02, 2017	Jeff
Miscellaneous Thoughts on a few assorted topics.
#8411:	July 26, 2017	Fyntastic!
Hoarder Brain Does your mind ever get so full of clutter that you can't think?
#8395:	July 19, 2017	Vivian
From a Publisher's Point of View If authors can understand a bit about the publishing process, they can be better prepared.
#8384:	July 12, 2017	Elle
Keeping track of goals and glory How you can use lists to help you keep track of your writing goals and accomplishments.
#8379:	July 05, 2017	Jeff
Next Time You're only as good as your last project... and there's always next time.
#8365:	June 28, 2017	Fyntastic!
SummerThoughts Summer - it just isn't the way 'it used to be!' Or is it?
#8354:	June 21, 2017	Vivian
A Source for Writing Help A review of a book which tells us "how to write fiction by breaking the rules."
#8319:	June 14, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
A Writer and An Activist He writes articles and books, and he has been fighting for the Andaman and Nicobar islands for 20 years. Meet Pankaj.
#8330:	June 07, 2017	Jeff
The 80/20 Rule A look at the Pareto Principle (also known as the 80/20 Rule) and how it relates to an author's distribution of labor.
#8314:	May 31, 2017	Fyntastic!
Building Blocks Building a 3-season room or a story, you need to plan and have your blocks piled well.
#8295:	May 24, 2017	Vivian
Launching that New Book People celebrate the birth of a new baby; authors celebrate the birth of a new book
#8284:	May 10, 2017	Jeff
Analysis Paralysis What to do when you spend too much time trying to decide what to do.
#8270:	May 03, 2017	Fyntastic!
63 is the new 40. Right? Feeling old...er and looking back...
#8223:	April 26, 2017	Vivian
The Importance of a Title Most writers don't realize how important the "right" title can be.
#8242:	April 19, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
The language and the culture Some differences between audience-interaction in English and in Hindi.
#8236:	April 12, 2017	Jeff
Writing That Draws Attention To Itself A look at the differences between writing that draws attention to itself and writing that's simply a vehicle for story.
#8219:	April 05, 2017	Fyntastic!
Observations on a Journey What we observed was every bit as important as what we saw...or (in one case) didn't!
#8198:	March 29, 2017	Vivian
Synopsis? What Is That? Agents, publishers, editors, and writing contests ask for a synopsis -- the dread of all writers.
#8176:	March 22, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Oscar Gaffe: Conspiracy? Mistake? Both? I bet they wish they could have a 'take-two' here! Or do they? Trying to understand the infamous Oscar 2017 Gaffe.
#8185:	March 15, 2017	Jeff
Ultra-Specific Fiction Genres A look at Amazon's more obscure fiction genres.
#8172:	March 08, 2017	Fyntastic!
Observations from Paradise New Cultures, new traditions, a lot to pack away for future reference!
#8151:	March 01, 2017	Vivian
More Tips and Hints for Better Writing A few more tips and hints to help writers improve their work
#8139:	February 22, 2017	Octobersun
Three Rules Would you like to know the three rules to write a novel?
#8135:	February 15, 2017	Jeff
Measurable Writing Output The importance of measurable writing output.
#8122:	February 08, 2017	Fyntastic!
Observations on Perspectives What readers get is directly connected to who they are and have been!
#8103:	February 01, 2017	Vivian
Bits 'n Pieces of Writing Advice Snippets of advice from major authors and writing experts
#8098:	January 25, 2017	Dawn Embers
Real World or Speculative - Research Comparing the development of stories in the real world versus coming up with speculative places for the tale.
#8087:	January 18, 2017	Jeff
Writing to Market A look at the self-publishing strategy of chasing popular trends.
#8076:	January 11, 2017	Fyntastic!
Observations Whilst Standing in the Door A potpourri of odd observations, thoughts and wonders...
#8053:	January 04, 2017	Vivian
What's New for the New Year What is available in publishing for the new year?
#8045:	December 28, 2016	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
The Emoji Test The reactions of a character to a situation, summed up.
#8039:	December 21, 2016	Jeff
Social Media Platforms An overview of the different types of social media platforms available for authors to reach their audiences.
#8027:	December 14, 2016	Fyntastic!
Thoughts on the Season Random Thoughts, Memories and Using Them in Writing
#8007:	December 07, 2016	Vivian
Suspense and Adventure Go Together Suspense isn't found only in mysteries and thrillers but also in adventure
#7999:	November 30, 2016	Dawn Embers
I Have 50k Words, Now What? We have reached the end of NaNoWriMo and time to figure out what to do next.
#7992:	November 23, 2016	Jeff
Getting Back To It Picking up your writing habits again after an absence.
#7977:	November 16, 2016	Fyntastic!
Time for a Few Trivialities! Where DO they get those phrases from, anyway?
#7963:	November 09, 2016	Vivian
Making Espionage Believable When people write military or spy stories or novels, they need to be sure they understand first.
#7948:	November 02, 2016	Gaby
Step By Step Overcoming the fear of writing a novel or novella
#7940:	October 26, 2016	Jeff
NaNoWriMo & Other Writing Sprints Information about NaNoWriMo and other writing sprint-related activities.
#7924:	October 19, 2016	Fyntastic!
You Are Your Own Best Source! Don't forget that the experiences you have lived through can make your writing come alive!
#7905:	October 12, 2016	Vivian
Psychopath or Sociopath Making antagonist believable
#7878:	October 05, 2016	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
From Scribble to Story Idea How can you use the 'notebook' on Writing Dot Com to generate ideas for stories?
#7888:	September 28, 2016	Jeff
Adverbs What to make of those pesky "-ly" words.
#7873:	September 21, 2016	Fyntastic!
Other Side of the Coin... What makes publishers happy campers and more inclined in your direction!
#7865:	September 14, 2016	Vivian
What Editors or Publishers Hate - Part 2 The rest of the story: What Editors and Publishers Hate.
#7842:	September 07, 2016	Dawn Embers
Big Bang? Extreme Conflict or No A look at the main conflict in a story and whether it is necessary to develop an intense plot or not.
#7838:	August 31, 2016	Jeff
Writing Software A look at different types of software available to writers.
#7823:	August 24, 2016	Fyntastic!
Being an Author is HARD WORK! You thought the writing, revising, editing, proofing, layout and cover work were difficult? NOW comes the HARD work!
#7806:	August 17, 2016	Vivian
What Editors or Publishers Hate - Part 1 Writers can make their lives with publishers and editors easier.
#7792:	August 10, 2016	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
What's Okay? A little word with big meanings. Different meanings, shallow and deep. Great potential for writers.
#7785:	August 03, 2016	Jeff
Impostor Syndrome and Other Afflictions Conditions that can affect a writer's productivity and mental well-being.
#7771:	July 27, 2016	Fyntastic!
Observations Over a HOT Sticky Weekend Funny how folks are affected by the weather...
#7755:	July 20, 2016	Vivian
Writing and Speaking that Hurt the Ears Some grammar and word usage hurt like fingernails scratching an old fashioned chalk board.
#7741:	July 13, 2016	Octobersun
Reviews: A Main Pillar of Writing.Com On giving and receiving reviews.
#7729:	July 06, 2016	Jeff
The Big Ones Thoughts on large site activities and alternative options for non-participants.
#7724:	June 29, 2016	Fyntastic!
Research vs Reality Sometimes, you just had to 'be' there, but other times ... can research suffice?
#7700:	June 22, 2016	Vivian
Some Tips for Crime/Mystery Writers Using details correctly adds to the writing of crime, mystery, suspense, or action manuscripts.
#7692:	June 15, 2016	Kate ~ Retooling
Rights to Writes Ownership of your words, from the point of the pencil to words in print
#7686:	June 08, 2016	Jeff
Social Media Presence Considerations for an author looking to maintain a social media presence.
#7669:	June 01, 2016	Fyntastic!
Observations While Out and About Magnifying glasses, microscopes and mirrors...
#7654:	May 25, 2016	Vivian
A Few Writing Tips from Steven James The best writing tips come from excellent authors
#7643:	May 18, 2016	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
For the First Time Trying something new ... and watching where it takes you.
#7640:	May 11, 2016	Jeff
Flex Goals Goals are so much easier to reach when you're flexible about how they're defined and how you get there.
#7619:	May 04, 2016	Fyntastic!
May Day My favorite month of the year!
#7604:	April 27, 2016	Vivian
5 Publishing Myths: True or False Some "myths" frighten writers away from trying to submit, even if not completely true.
#7591:	April 20, 2016	Elle
Stepping out of your comfort zone How WDC can help you step out of your comfort zone and grow as a writer.
#7589:	April 13, 2016	Jeff
The New York Times Best Seller List A closer look at the publishing industry's most influential book list.
#7568:	April 06, 2016	Fyntastic!
You Know You Are a Writer When... Some of these show up on t-shirts for a reason!
#7564:	March 30, 2016	Vivian
Using Life in Writing Using and expanding life experiences enhances one's writing.
#7547:	March 23, 2016	Dawn Embers
Playing the Field of Social Media So many social media options exist so this newsletter explores a few writers may use.
#7538:	March 16, 2016	Jeff
Anthologies & Collections An exploration of combining your work into a larger anthology or collection.
#7525:	March 09, 2016	Fyntastic!
What We Expect As a Response We write for a wide range of reasons...what do we expect in return? How does this change depending upon who it is?
#7503:	March 02, 2016	Vivian
Point of View Discussion of three points of view vs perspective
#7480:	February 24, 2016	Octobersun
Publishing. Why. How. Where. You don't need a publishing house to become a published author.
#7486:	February 17, 2016	Jeff
Reviewing: Style & Substance The importance of not trying to impose your own ideas of style & substance onto an author with different sensibilities.
#7472:	February 10, 2016	Fyntastic!
Anthology Time!!! Time for the 2016 Writing.Com Anthology!
#7457:	February 03, 2016	Vivian
Other Pronoun Issues Personal pronouns (such as I, me, you, we, us, him, her) are not the only kinds of pronouns.
#7446:	January 27, 2016	Dawn Embers
Tips for Quality Reviews A little advice from the elf on putting together reviews to help others and maybe even for Good Deeds.
#7436:	January 20, 2016	Jeff
Reading The Hits & The Classics The importance of reading the kinds of things you write.
#7421:	January 13, 2016	Fyntastic!
Capturing Moods Observations on Kaleidoscopic Emotions
#7402:	January 06, 2016	Vivian
Do You Know Your Pronouns? I'm hearing and reading more misuse of pronouns, which isn't a good thing. Let's see if we can improve.
#7397:	December 30, 2015	Lt. Storm Machine
Consistency Every writer benefits from consistent progress.
#7384:	December 23, 2015	Jeff
Idea Farming Training your brain to constantly come up with new ideas rather than only when you need them.
#7374:	December 16, 2015	Fyntastic!
Observations Over a December Weekend As ever, the world around you is an excellent source of details to use in your writing
#7364:	December 09, 2015	Vivian
Commas Are Not Flowers to Be Sprinkled Many people have asked questions about using commas correctly.
#7351:	December 02, 2015	Dawn Embers
NaNoWriMo Recovery Things to do in December once National Novel Writing Month (November) is over.
#7344:	November 25, 2015	Jeff
Writer With A Day Job Why having a day job while you build your writing career may not be the worst thing in the world.
#7328:	November 18, 2015	Fyntastic!
Combatting Holiday Madnesses The time quickly approaching when the reasons get lost in the season...
#7308:	November 11, 2015	Vivian
Treasure Hunt: Find a Writing Conference How to find a writing conference or book festival
#7303:	November 04, 2015	Kate ~ Retooling
Is it Show or Tell ~ or Show and Tell ? Tell what you know with words that show an image of the story or verse.
#7296:	October 28, 2015	Jeff
Plotting or Pantsing The differences between discovery writers and those who plan their stories in advance.
#7250:	October 21, 2015	Fyntastic!
In and Outs of Contests Looking at contests from both sides of the glass...
#7260:	October 14, 2015	Vivian
Apostrophe Where, When, and Why Part 2 Beginning with rule 9, we'll finish the newsletter about apostrophes
#7256:	October 07, 2015	Dawn Embers
When to Share Ideas and Who to Tell A question of keeping stories to self, sharing plus a little bit on alpha and beta readers.
#7245:	September 30, 2015	Jeff
Smart Quotes and Dumb Coding How quotation marks have evolved over the years and can cause problems in web-based writing.
#7230:	September 23, 2015	Fyntastic!
Shooting Yourself in the Foot! Why sabotage your work?
#7210:	September 16, 2015	Vivian
Apostrophe Where, When, and Why Part 1 Knowing where and when to use apostrophes is often confusing, here's help. First part
#7205:	September 09, 2015	Dawn Embers
NaNoWriMo: Prepare or Procrastinate? How much does one need to prepare in advance before National Novel Writing Month?
#7196:	September 02, 2015	Jeff
Periods of Intense Activity The value and dangers of having to accomplish a lot in very little time.
#7171:	August 26, 2015	Fyntastic!
Time Capsule!! Give yourself a gift in the future!
#7160:	August 19, 2015	Vivian
The 8 C's of Writing Often writers miss a necessary component of good writing.
#7151:	August 12, 2015	🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Constructive Criticism Learn how to give constructive criticism and incorporate it in your own work.
#7142:	August 05, 2015	Jeff
Proper Labels The importance of categorizing your work properly, and the features of Writing.Com that allow you to be specific.
#7125:	July 29, 2015	Fyntastic!
Choice, Decision, or Simply Was? Looking back to when I first realized that writing would be an intrinsic part of who I was then and who I would become.
#7112:	July 22, 2015	Vivian
Why Writers Need Conferences Published authors think they don't, beginners think they're aren't ready, all need conferences
#7084:	July 15, 2015	Northernwrites
Reviews that Tell You What You Wrote Why that kind of review content might not be as worthless as some people think it is.
#7093:	July 08, 2015	Jeff
Do What You Want To Do Today's world offers a multitude of paths to getting your work out there, even if many involve a little off-roading.
#7078:	July 01, 2015	Fyntastic!
Observations After An Avalanch of Review Suddenly being deluged with reviews brings some interesting revelations...
#7057:	June 24, 2015	Vivian
So, Writing for Children Is Easy? Many people believe anyone can write for children -- not so.
#7050:	June 17, 2015	🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Creative Outlets There are many other creative outlets and utilizing them could potentially help your writing.
#7042:	June 10, 2015	Jeff
A Writer's Purpose A discussion about the reasons for writing what we write.
#7026:	June 03, 2015	Fyntastic!
Observations: Waiting to Board the Ark Over 4 inches of rain in 12 hours, temps dropping from high 80's to the 40's, a flood watch...and trying to sell books!
#7007:	May 27, 2015	Vivian
Revising Is a Must Writers often don't realize how important revisions are.
#6993:	May 20, 2015	Octobersun
The Eight Parts of Speech It's okay to use all of them.
#6987:	May 13, 2015	Jeff
Messing With Your Brain Dealing with a mind that's constantly tempting you to avoid writing.
#6971:	May 06, 2015	Fyntastic!
M.O.M. Memories Of Moms - magnificent, maudlin or memorable...mothers are an incredible source of material for your characters!
#6953:	April 29, 2015	Vivian
What Is Too Much Action Action in any writing makes it live? But, what is too much?
#6941:	April 22, 2015	Jay
The Value of Rewriting Most of us are not merely writers but rewriters. Embrace the second draft!
#6938:	April 15, 2015	Jeff
Outrage Culture If you receive a negative response to your work... you're in good company.
#6914:	April 08, 2015	Fyntastic!
Research is Your Friend! The more you know...the more you KNOW!
#6900:	April 01, 2015	Vivian
All Writing Needs Drama Even comedy has drama, so what is drama in writing?
#6895:	March 25, 2015	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Blurb or Blurt? There's a fine line between making the reader curious and giving away too much.
#6887:	March 18, 2015	Jeff
The Odds & Chances of Success High volume output and the difference between your odds and chances of success.
#6871:	March 11, 2015	Fyntastic!
Learning Curve 8 of the Things I've learned along the way at WdC and as a writer.
#6854:	March 04, 2015	Vivian
What if ... Writers often have moments of "what if ..."
#6814:	February 25, 2015	Northernwrites
Purpose Determines Structure Beyond the fiction basics, what do you need to know to create a virtual experience for the reader? 3 Purpose-->Structure
#6830:	February 18, 2015	Jeff
Ebooks & Self-Publishing How ebooks have changed the way we self-publish our work.
#6817:	February 11, 2015	Fyntastic!
Observations During Winter Storm Linus Ten random observations...food for thought, perhaps.
#6812:	February 04, 2015	Vivian
Writing through the Pain Often authors create their best work when in pain or ill, but how?
#6793:	January 28, 2015	Crys-Busy Bee