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#11683:	November 30, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
The Art of Character Design There are four specific aspects to creating a character we’d know anywhere. Let’s talk about Columbo How would you make your character unforgettable?

#11674:	November 23, 2022	by eyestar~offline
Ann Cleeves a short bio on the crime author of Vera and Shetland! n/a

#11659:	November 16, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
The strange case of Clarita Villanueva Attacked by an invisible enemy What was biting Clarita?

#11651:	November 09, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Thankful for a good mystery month This month we look at mysteries where the bad guy doesn't get caught, and they remain free What feeling does the month of November bring us?

#11642:	November 02, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
A Real Character! Any similarity to a real person, living or dead is purely intentional. Tell me about a mysterious person you know.

#11613:	October 26, 2022	by Annette
Secrets in Nature Science takes the fun out of natural mysteries. Which natural mystery was ruined for you by science?

#11617:	October 19, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Who put Bella in the wych elm? Strange real life case Who is she, and how did she get inside that tree?

#11605:	October 12, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Cozy Mystery Writers Halloween edition This month's newsletter will take a look at 10 mystery book selections for a cozy Halloween How many cozy Halloween mystery books were mentioned?

#11594:	October 05, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
A Writer’s Toolbox: Terminology Story writing terminology; it matters. Introduction, Preface, or Prologue; which is right for your story?

#11533:	September 28, 2022	by Annette
Numbers Prime numbers, palindromes, symbolism. Do you have a number that means something specific to you? Which number is it? What does it mean?

#11571:	September 21, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Laying a trail of bread crumbs Hiding clues for your readers What is important?

#11557:	September 14, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Journey to Iceland: Arnaldur Indridason This issue will take us far to the country of Iceland where we meet Crime Fiction author Arnaldur Indridason. How many out of 50, 000 Icelanders produce a crime fiction novel each year?

#11550:	September 07, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
Mystery for Sale or Lease Mystery exists everywhere. What kind of mystery gets your pulse racing? What mysterious event ruffled your feathers this week? Have you solved the puzzle yet? (NO politics, please.)

#11537:	August 31, 2022	by eyestar~offline
Mysterious settings Mysteries of nature as settings. n/a

#11528:	August 24, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
The Black Dahlia One of America’s most famous unsolved cases Who killed Elizabeth Short?

#11511:	August 17, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
The Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee This is a gentle exploration into the world of Chinese detectives (Dee Goog An) through the cases of Judge Dee How many people was the Judge portraying in his role as the one who brings the justice?

#11502:	August 10, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
All the World’s A Mystery! Every mystery does not revolve around a murder most foul. What happened to you today that you'd never have anticipated?

#11481:	July 27, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Who really killed the Wolf family? A mysterious true life case Did they convict the wrong man?

#11467:	July 20, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
A Visit to Asian Mystery First Visit Going to visit the writers of Asian mystery from Asia and beyond Who created the first known Asian mystery or crime detective in print writing?

#11459:	July 13, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
MY MYSTERY HISTORY How I became a Mystery snob. What made you fall in love with mysteries? What’s your mystery history?

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

#11436:	June 29, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Where is Brandon Swanson? An unsolved disappearance What happened to Brandon Swanson?

#11424:	June 22, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Mystery All Around Us This newsletter will discuss the real life "mysteries" in the world, the mysteries all around each one of us Does your town have a mysterious past?

#11408:	June 15, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
The Butler Did It Ever wonder where the expression, “The butler did it” came from? Why is the Butler always the primary suspect?

#11388:	June 01, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mysterious places Places made for mystery Why is this place so strange?

#11376:	May 25, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Mystery Newsletter - John D. MacDonald This newsletter discusses the life and work of Grand Master Mystery writer, John D. MacDonald Who indirectly initiated John D. MacDonald into writing stories as a career?

#11366:	May 18, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
The Mystery Develops My favorite tips for crafting the mystery through character development. What do you do when your mystery falls apart mid story?

#11343:	May 04, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Destroying evidence Investigating without evidence What happens when evidence is destroyed?

#11322:	April 20, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
In Plain Sight The invisible red herring Have you ever reached the conclusion to a mystery and been stunned when you realized the answer was in plain sight the entire time?

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

#11298:	April 06, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
To plan or not to plan Developing mysteries When do you know whodunit?

#11269:	March 23, 2022	by Carol St. Ann
Building a Conspiracy What does it take to construct the unsolvable conspiracy? Have you ever witnessed or been involved in a conspiracy?

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

#11249:	March 09, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
When you hate the main character Creating characters who won't annoy your readers so much that they stop reading How flawed is too flawed?

#11235:	March 02, 2022	by Nixie still a one-winged bird
Cozy up to a Fur Baby with a Cozie Exploration of a mystery sub-genre, known as a Cozy, with an added twist. What character traits would you choose for your pet in a mystery?

#11218:	February 16, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Mystery Writer: Dame Ngaio Marsh This issue will discuss the writings from Dame Ngaio Marsh - the "Queen of Crime" Who was known as the Queen of Crime?

#11204:	February 09, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Inspiration for mystery Getting ideas for mystery stories Where do you get your story ideas?

#11184:	January 26, 2022	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Mystery Writer: John Buchan The father of the man on the run and other stories of self sacrifice What essay prize did John Buchan win while attending Oxford?

#11171:	January 19, 2022	by eyestar~offline
Medieval Mystery A peek at Ellis Peters and Mary Frazer's Medieval Mysteries Do you have a favorite medieval mystery?

#11167:	January 12, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Liars and lie detectors Polygraphs in mystery stories Are you lying to me?

#11131:	December 22, 2021	by eyestar~offline
Crime Writer of Bones! About crime writer Kathy Reichs? How much of you or your crime stories show up in your mystery works?

#11119:	December 15, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Stop thief! Stolen items in mysteries Who could have taken it?

#11110:	December 08, 2021	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Mystery Writer: Lawrence Sanders The First Deadly Sin and others... who's counting? What's your favorite deadly sin to write about?

#11101:	December 01, 2021	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Mystery Writer: Robert Travers Anatomy of a Lawyer, or of a fly fisher? Investigation will help recover the truth Did Robert Travers like fly fishing or flying?

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

#11079:	November 17, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
But that wouldn’t happen in real life Keeping mysteries real Could they really do that?

#11056:	November 03, 2021	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
Mystery Story Writer: Agatha Christie A look at the Queen of Mystery - Dame Agatha Christie Can you guess who once was the biggest author in the genre?

#11044:	October 27, 2021	by Thankful Sonali WDC Power!
Solver on a Salver Because only the 'detective' must solve it! What do you do with the supporting cast?

#11036:	October 20, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
When the trail grows cold Solving cold cases But it was so long ago

#11025:	October 13, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
The Need to Know The legacies of unsolved mysteries and what they can tell us about endings. Have you ever read a book where you questioned if you truly understood the ending?

#11011:	October 06, 2021	by Annette
Darkness The cover of darkness is perfect for mysterious events. Do you fear darkness or do you live in darkness?

#11000:	September 29, 2021	by Christmas Wishes Adore ♥
A Look at What Makes a Good Mystery Mystery newsletter all about Mystery writing Just what bait do I need to keep my reader baited?

#10990:	September 22, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
The perfect hiding place Finding the perfect hiding place Where can I hide?

#10981:	September 15, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Subverting Tropes Upending tropes to help create unique work What's the most unique story/book you've read?

#10929:	September 08, 2021	by Lilli, Coffee Elf ☕️ 🧿
Hiding Clues Twists and misdirection. Tips on hiding clues in a story. Do you enjoy a good scavenger hunt?

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

#10947:	August 25, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
The bad guys Mystery villains Why did they do it?

#10938:	August 18, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Are You Up for a Little...Murder? WdC's annual murder mystery Masquerade Party arrives September 1st! Have you been to a live dinner-theatre style murder mystery?

#10907:	August 11, 2021	by Annette
Gripping Tales Write as if you are the reader. What would you do to keep yourself on the edge of your seat while writing?

#10897:	July 28, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Running an obstacle course Creating obstacles for your characters What's in the way now?

#10883:	July 21, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
The Meddling Kids Are Useless It's no mystery why not all tropes work in all places. Can you think of a main character who had no impact on the outcome of a story?

#10834:	July 14, 2021	by Annette
Etiology Everything has an origin. Origin mysteries make good stories. Is there a natural mystery that is more fun to explain with fiction than science?

#10859:	July 07, 2021	by Lilli, Coffee Elf ☕️ 🧿
Mysterious Sub-genres Exploring popular mystery sub-genres. Do you have a favorite mystery sub-genre that you enjoy reading?

#10853:	June 30, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
How not to write a mystery story Avoiding common mistakes in mystery stories What makes a good mystery story?

#10838:	June 23, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Honkaku: Testing Your Logic A quick overview of Japanese mystery fiction known as honkaku Have you read any honkaku?

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

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

#10797:	June 02, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mysteries of old stuff Old photos, letters, and forgotten treasures What is in that old box?

#10788:	May 26, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Weapons of Convenience Not every whodunnit has a criminal mastermind. What weapon details do authors frequently get wrong?

#10780:	May 19, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Hey, Look Over There! Are you writing red herrings or a kettle of fish? What's your favourite way to throw your readers off the trail?

#10761:	May 12, 2021	by Annette
Cunning & Cozy Make your mystery stories engaging and thrilling. Where do you hide the clues?

#10750:	May 05, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Private eyes are watching you Private detectives in mystery stories Will you take my case?

#10737:	April 28, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Horrified by Thrills, Thrilled by Horror The difference between the psychological thriller and psychological horror genre. Do you prefer a thrilling horror or a horrifying thriller? What's your favourite psychological genre book or movie?

#10710:	April 14, 2021	by Lilli, Coffee Elf ☕️ 🧿
Murder Mysteries: Crime or Suspense What’s the difference, anyway? Do you have a favorite mystery author?

#10701:	April 07, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Spring mysteries Mysteries of the changing seasons What was hidden under the snow?

#10637:	March 31, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
The Mystery of Mysteries Disentangling the subgenres of mystery. Do you think subgenres have become too niche?

#10664:	March 17, 2021	by Annette
Vernal Equinox Spring begins on March 20, 2021 at 9:37 a.m. in London, UK. What does the beginning of spring mean to you?

#10655:	March 10, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
It all comes down to motive Motive in mystery stories Why did you do it?

#10634:	March 03, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Are You Sure It's A Mystery? The blurry lines between mystery, thriller, and crime stories. Has an author ever disappointed you by promising a certain genre of book but delivering something different?

#10629:	February 24, 2021	by Annette
Stonehenge Not Set In Stone Archeologists have solved a mystery. At least that's their story. Who moved Stonehenge and why?

#10610:	February 10, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Just a little mystery Short mystery stories How quickly can you figure out who did it?

#10589:	February 03, 2021	by eyestar~offline
Mystery of First Lines! What does a first line need to hook a reader? What is a first line of a mystery story that hooked you?

#10586:	January 27, 2021	by eyestar~offline
More To Mystery! A few things to ponder on the Mysterious. Have you ever written a mystery outside of the genre of crime/detective stories?

#10562:	January 13, 2021	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Let’s split up and search for clues! Gathering evidence Is this a clue?

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

#10517:	December 16, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Just a peaceful small town Small town mysteries Nothing ever happens in this town (or does it?)

#10503:	December 09, 2020	by amy-Has a great future ahead
Mystery-Personification This issue will highlight the different things that can be personified in writing and give the reader some good reads. What mystery writer's resonate with you most?

#10474:	November 18, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mysteries of 2020 The insanity of 2020 in mysteries Who was that masked man?

#10458:	November 11, 2020	by eyestar~offline
Did you say "squirrel"? It's all about distraction...yep...red herrings! Do you have a favourite "red herring" example that kept you going til the end in a mystery story?

#10427:	October 21, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Novel or short story? Too long, too short, or just right How long should your mystery be?

#10411:	October 14, 2020	by Annette
Fascinating Mummies Ancient cultures talk to us from the grave. What can go wrong if 59 mummies get unearthed in October 2020?

#10377:	September 23, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Piece by piece Putting together the jigsaw puzzle of a mystery Where does this piece fit?

#10369:	September 16, 2020	by ~Minja~
Great Mystery Jack the Ripper mystery is 130 years old and this is probably the main reason why it is so intimidating. In your opinion, what makes a murder mystery great?

#10338:	August 26, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
It’s all a matter of perspective Character perspective in mysteries How is the view from over there?

#10323:	August 19, 2020	by eyestar~offline
Sir Arthur or Dame Agatha? a few facts about these classic crime writers: Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie! Which would you choose? Arthur Conan Doyle or Agatha Christie? Who do you prefer?

#10294:	July 29, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I'll be watching you Stalkers in mystery stories Who sent this note?

#10280:	July 22, 2020	by eyestar~offline
Murder is the Word! Defining murder. n/a

#10249:	July 01, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mystery takes a vacation Summer mysteries What did your characters do last summer?

#10206:	June 03, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Eye of the beholder Perspective in mysteries Who is holding the camera?

#10197:	May 27, 2020	by ~Minja~
Mysterious Cases in Art Studying paintings sharpen senses and improves critical thinking skills. How ART you today? (The best artistic answer gets an artistic MB)

#10170:	May 13, 2020	by Gaby
Small Town Mysteries Small towns are affected differently when it comes to a murder. Death, murder, or disappearance?

#10160:	May 06, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I saw the whole thing Witnesses to a crime What did you see?

#10142:	April 29, 2020	by eyestar~offline
Medical Thrillers a peek at the genre of Medical Mysteries. Do you read Medical Thrillers? Why or Why not?

#10124:	April 15, 2020	by Gaby
Suspicious Readers Writing for the reader who questions everything you write about can be quite tricky. As a reader, do you prefer the more complex books or an easy read? Or does it depend on your mood?

#10110:	April 08, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I didn’t see that coming! Stories with a twist Did you expect that?

#10103:	April 01, 2020	by ~Minja~
When a Small-Town Mystery Get Lynched Twin Peaks- the only mystery that doesn't need to be solved. What is your all-time favorite small-town mystery? Why?

#10076:	March 18, 2020	by Gaby
Toilet Paper Mysteries Vol. 1 Wildfires can be contained if you react in time. From a writer’s perspective only, what’s the most important thing in a crisis?

#10065:	March 11, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I did it because... Establishing motivation Why did they do it?

#10055:	March 04, 2020	by Gaby
Character Selection Deciding on the character/s for your story can be tricky at times. How do you select the right characters for your story?

#10024:	February 19, 2020	by eyestar~offline
Mystery Lady Lilian Jackson Braun Lillian Jackson Braun and her Cosy mysteries. What is your favourite "Cosy" Mystery?

#10015:	February 12, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Finding and hiding clues Let’s split up and search for clues! What does it mean?

#9999:	February 05, 2020	by Storm Machine
Withholding Information n/a

#9973:	January 22, 2020	by Annette
Tintin is a Reporter Reporters make great detectives. Why don't we ever see one of Tintin's adventures reproduced in article format?

#9964:	January 15, 2020	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mysterious people Developing mystery characters Can these people be trusted?

#9956:	January 08, 2020	by ~Minja~
Detective Quirks Quirks make the main character memorable. Who is your favorite fictional detective?

#9932:	December 25, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Unwrapping Clues Solving the puzzle often requires navigating a maze of clues often despite the clues Do you have more fun solving the puzzle or hiding/planting the clues?

#9919:	December 18, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Dark tribute Blackmail in mysteries How much would your character pay?

#9905:	December 11, 2019	by eyestar~offline
Christmas Mysteries? a peek at mysteries set at Christmas...finding a gift. What is your favourite mystery set in the Christmas season? Any suggestions as Christmas gifts?

#9903:	December 04, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
Online Writing Tools Mysteries sometimes lose their flavor halfway through as they focus on the mystery. Here's some ways to avoid that. Do you have any other online tools to share with your fellow writers?

#9877:	November 20, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Wrapping up your mystery Revealing the solution How does your story end?

#9848:	November 13, 2019	by amy-Has a great future ahead
Deciding Where Everything Goes This newsletter will give reader insight into how to organize for writing. How realistic do you like the novels you read to be?

#9855:	November 06, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
Can Gaming and Character Creation Mix? Connecting game character sheets and characters in your longer stories. Have you ever created a 'character sheet', of sorts, for your characters? How can this help you when actually writing?

#9838:	October 30, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Plotting a Puzzle that's Dark Clues planted where they flicker just past the corner of the eye, among whispers of fear Planting clues is the dark places of the mind ~ does the mystery rule or does fear take over?

#9824:	October 23, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Tampering with evidence Don't let unreliable evidence fool your characters Can this evidence be trusted?

#9816:	October 16, 2019	by Warped Sanity
Uncovering the Evidence (or Hiding it) Ways mystery writers write in the clues, without giving the conclusion away. How do you uncover the evidence in your mystery writing without making the conclusion apparent too early in the story?

#9788:	October 02, 2019	by Warped Sanity
Timeless Mystery Classic Children's mystery: why they are important for young people to read today and why they remain popular. What makes classic children's mysteries so memorable?

#9773:	September 25, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Autumn mysteries Mysteries set in the fall What is buried in that pile of leaves?

#9764:	September 18, 2019	by Annette
The TV Show Formula There is a method to mystery writing - you can use it if you want to. How can you tell who dun it right away?

#9739:	September 04, 2019	by Annette
Forest Forests hold many mysteries and secrets for us to discover. Do you really want to know what's on the other side of that tree?

#9728:	August 28, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mistaken identity Mistaken identity in mystery stories Who are you?

#9713:	August 21, 2019	by ~Minja~
Invitation to a Murder Amusement, friendly interaction, plot twists, unusual characters are all it takes for a great murder mystery. Jack tells Jill, "This isn't the $5 bill you left on the table. I found it between pages 15 and 16 of Harry Potter." Jill retorts, "You're lying and I can prove it." How did Jill know?

#9691:	August 07, 2019	by Annette
The Open Window Giving a misleading clue. How did they get out?

#9680:	July 31, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I found it! Searching for lost or hidden articles... What unique spots can you think of for lost items?

#9660:	July 24, 2019	by Annette
You Hide, They Seek A good mystery writer gives clues that can be found. Do you have to give clues to find clues?

#9650:	July 10, 2019	by amy-Has a great future ahead
Starting Slowly In this newsletter be prepared to get insight about how to ease into a new genre you are just trying to write in. What are your three favorite fictional detectives?

#9633:	July 03, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I’ll never tell Secrets in mystery stories Do you want to know a secret?

#9612:	June 26, 2019	by Thankful Sonali WDC Power!
The Mystery of Coincidence This happened twelve years ago. It probably wasn't coincidence. Does anything happen by coincidence?

#9613:	June 19, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
Wake Me Up! Appropriate pacing in stories will keep your reader interested, awake, and wanting more. How do you do that in mystery? A mystery has some unique elements that some other books may not be able to take advantage of. What are they?

#9593:	June 12, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What Grows in the Garden Attending to what grows or lies fallow in your story or poem. Planting seeds vs. planting clues - do you harvest clues or do you uncover seeds?

#9579:	June 05, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mysterious gifts Strange packages What could it be?

#9566:	May 29, 2019	by Thankful Sonali WDC Power!
Miniature Mysteries - Riddles in Rhyme Exploring the use of poetic puzzles to create little mysteries for readers and characters to solve. You must confess -- did you guess? Did the lines of poetry -- help you solve the mystery?

#9564:	May 22, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
"Ideanary" for Mystery My favorite Writing.Com Tool, for my favorite Writing.Com Genre What is your favorite tool to help with your writing?

#9546:	May 15, 2019	by eyestar~offline
Mystery poems? looking for mystery authors who write poems and Mystery poems! How would you define mystery poems?

#9533:	May 08, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Treasure in the attic One man’s junk is another man’s treasure This is just old junk, isn’t it?

#9479:	May 01, 2019	by Annette
Seven Tools to Write Mystery Stories There is a road map for writing suspenseful stories. You want to crack the mystery code? Enter here.

#9513:	April 24, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
The World Through Your Character's Eyes A lot of us shy away from drama in mystery, but drama can add realism. Embrace it. How can you add some drama to your mysteries without being overdramatic?

#9464:	April 17, 2019	by Annette
Push and Pull The push and pull of question and answer. Why should you add more questions?

#9485:	April 10, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Secret roots of the family tree Searching for family ties Where did you come from?

#9467:	April 03, 2019	by eyestar~offline
Mystery for Kids! Mystery Suggestions for children Do you remember your favourite mystery as a kid?

#9465:	March 27, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
Can Preconceptions be a Hindrance? Have you ever read the back jacket of a book, been excited, and then been incredibly disappointed by what's inside? What is some additional advice for making sure your mystery items catch the correct readers?

#9424:	March 20, 2019	by Annette
Mystery vs. Evidence Evidence can help to shed light on some aspects of mysteries. Whom do we believe?

#9429:	March 13, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
This is how it really happened Getting the truth... In your writing, how do you get to the bottom of who is telling the truth?

#9409:	February 27, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
Don't Forget the Supporting Characters The main characters keep your story moving, but sometimes those supporting characters are my absolute favorites! Who is your favorite supporting character, and what book are they from?

#9364:	February 20, 2019	by amy-Has a great future ahead
The Toys Which Helped Me Be Creative I love mystery and hope this issue gives you insight about me and some fantastic mystery pieces to enjoy. What is better: Old mystery movies or more modern ones?

#9380:	February 13, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Nobody’s perfect Realistic mystery characters Would they really do that?

#9363:	February 06, 2019	by eyestar~offline
By Any Other Name a peek at Mysterious Subgenres n/a

#9362:	January 30, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
Greetings and Salutations! This is my first Mystery Newsletter as a regular mystery newsletter editor, so here's a little introduction. What is your favorite aspect of the Mystery Newsletter, so I can make sure to incorporate it?

#9345:	January 23, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Hidden in Plain Sight How to miss a clue right in front of your eyes. When multi-tasking, is either task fully engaged, or perceived? Do you multi-task?

#9328:	January 16, 2019	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Line them up! Police lineups, witnesses and their importance in criminal cases. Could you answer the question "Have you seen any of these people before?"

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

#9269:	January 02, 2019	by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈
Mystery or Suspense The difference between mystery and suspense. Hitchcock said that "mystery" and "suspense" were "miles apart." What do you think?

#9284:	December 19, 2018	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Leaving some mystery Don’t overexplain How much explanation is too much?

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

#9257:	December 05, 2018	by Thankful Sonali WDC Power!
The Past Is Mystery A different perspective mystery -- of it being something someone does not know. What's white ink?

#9254:	November 28, 2018	by Sara♥Jean
The Key to Avoiding Loose Ends Mysteries are amazing! But they can be confusing if there are loose ends left untied. This is one way to avoid them. How do you make sure all of your loose ends are tied up? Share with the readers if you have a different strategy.

#9233:	November 21, 2018	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
The evidence suggests... Gathering evidence Can you prove it?

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

#9214:	November 07, 2018	by Annette
Time is of the Essence Nobody knows why time exists. What can you do with time?

#9181:	October 31, 2018	by Annette
Missing Anything can go missing. Where did they go?

#9190:	October 24, 2018	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Lost! Finding lost characters and items Where did they go?

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

#9164:	October 10, 2018	by Gaby
Unknown When things in life decide to take a different turn, present you with a new and exciting yet scary challenge, go for it! What was the biggest change you've experienced in life?

#9139:	September 26, 2018	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
It's all part of a plot! Plotting a mystery How do you plan your stories?

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

#9119:	September 12, 2018	by Gaby
Staging the mystery crew The characters we weave into the story are as important as the crime itself. What's the most important part to you when reading a mystery novel?

#9103:	September 05, 2018	by Annette
The Stranger Fascination with the exotic. What makes strangers mysterious?

#9092:	August 29, 2018	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Building character relationships Character dynamics in mysteries Who loves or hates who?

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

#9052:	August 15, 2018	by Gaby
The Traveler Describing the different places your characters visit or stay at should be enjoyable for both you and the reader. What's your favorite place you love to write about?

#9029:	August 01, 2018	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Behind a mask Masks and disguises in mystery stories Who was that mysterious masked man?

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

#9010:	July 18, 2018	by Gaby
Female Power Showing the fearless side of a female and how far you can push it. What qualities do you think a strong female character should have?

#8999:	July 11, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Plant and Harvest a Gardening Mystery What grows - or what lies fallow - in the garden What would you do if you found some bones while digging in your garden?

#8985:	July 04, 2018	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mysteries of the ordinary Mysteries involving ordinary objects There is nothing out of the ordinary here--or is there?

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

#8963:	June 20, 2018	by Gaby
Finding Your Voice Write what you know is not always the best advice. Sometimes you have to dig deeper to find what works for you. Has your perspective of genre writing changed over the years or do you still stick with what you know best?

#8945:	June 13, 2018	by amy-Has a great future ahead
Writng From Experience A look at writing from the experiences that you have had. Do you enjoy classic mystery fiction, like Agatha Christie, or newer mystery authors?

#8938:	June 06, 2018