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#12183:	September 20, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Is it believable? Researching for mystery stories Would it really happen that way?

#12170:	September 13, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
Sept Mystery newsletter Robert B Parker This month's newsletter will discuss the life and work of Robert B Parker What type of dog was always included in the Spenser novels? What dog name was always used?

#12163:	September 06, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Rules. Why Bother? “Everything we do (or don’t do) today, dictates how our tomorrow will go.” Why oh why do activities and contests have rules? Ugh. They’re such a bother.

#12149:	August 30, 2023	by Gaby ~ Busy!
Celebrating Writers Writing.com's Birthday is right around the corner. 23 years of writing, struggling, sweat and tears. A site for writers! What's your favorite part of WdC? Sharing your writing? Or the friendships you've made? What made you stick around?

#12139:	August 23, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Back to the scene Return to the scene of the crime Can they stay away?

#12128:	August 16, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
Unraveling the Mystery of Thomas Harris The August mystery newsletter will look at the life and work of bestselling author, Thomas Harris Who was close to Thomas Harris with a name that rhymes with Molly?

#12113:	August 09, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Watch Your Tone It's all in the delivery... Lets talk about tone. Can you hear a character’s tone?

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

#12087:	July 26, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Hiding places Hiding things in mystery stories Where can it be?

#12075:	July 19, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
The Life and Work of John Connolly The July mystery newsletter will discuss the life and works of author John Connolly How many Charlie Parker books did John Connolly write in this series?

#12074:	July 19, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
The Life and Work of John Connolly The July mystery newsletter will discuss the life and works of author John Connolly How many Charlie Parker books did John Connolly write in this series?

#12062:	July 12, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
The Canon and the Bible Continuity. Ya gotta love it. Have you ever made a mistake in a story because you’d simply mixed up the facts?

#12050:	July 05, 2023	by Gaby ~ Busy!
Supporting Character(s) Supporting characters aren't always necessary but are a welcoming addition. No one solves anything alone, or do they? Well, do they? Is a lone character able to solve everything all on its own?

#12041:	June 28, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mystery calling Strange phone calls Who is calling please?

#12026:	June 21, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
Delve into Mystery with Kjell Ola Dahl This month's newsletter for the month of June will look at the works of prolific mystery fiction writer Kjell Ola Dahl Just how many of Dahl's stories were translated into English?

#12017:	June 14, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Did You See That? What is peripheral activity, and how would you use it in writing a mystery or thriller? Is it possible that every single reviewer can completely miss your point?

#11966:	June 07, 2023	by Gaby ~ Busy!
What's in a mystery? Mystery is an exciting genre that can go in many directions. Sometimes, that can create a problem. What part of mystery writing do you have the most problems with?

#11992:	May 31, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Who wrote the Circleville letters? A real life poison pen writer Who sent this?

#11980:	May 24, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
May Mystery newsletter - Stieg Larsson This month's newsletter is about Swedish journalist and bestselling author, Stieg Larsson. What type of tattoo did the girl in Stieg Larsson's novel have?

#11972:	May 17, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Steps. Why’d it have to be Steps? Deep diving steps of suspense. How do you build suspense into your story?

#11926:	May 10, 2023	by Gaby ~ Busy!
Kidnapped! Inspired by true events, I hope that we can solve this mystery together! When a friend tells you about their upcoming weekend, but then you don't hear from them ever again. What do you do?

#11943:	May 03, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Masters of disguise Disguises in mystery stories Who is behind the mask?

#11930:	April 26, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
April Mystery newsletter: Jo Nesbo This newsletter will discuss the works of acclaimed Norwegian author Jo Nesbo What four jobs did Jo Nesbo do prior to his mystery writing career?

#11921:	April 19, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Recipe for Suspense The most intensive type of mystery, suspense can be difficult to craft. What’s your favorite suspense novel or movie. Why?

#11901:	April 12, 2023	by Jayne
Dynamic Storytelling with In Media Res If you're dropping your reader into the middle of a story, give them a parachute instead of an empty backpack. I "nope" out of conversations all the time. Have you ever walked into a conversation and walked right back out?

#11893:	April 05, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Not like TV CSI effect and Perry Mason Syndrome “Why didn’t they dust the lawn for fingerprints?”

#11883:	March 29, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
A bit of Irish Mystery newsletter The newsletter will discuss two Irish mystery authors, Carlene O'Sullivan and Father Andrew Greeley for March Which of the two authors came from a large Irish Catholic family but never visited Ireland?

#11872:	March 22, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Recipe for a Thriller Yes, Virginia, there is a formula to the thriller. Share your favorite thriller and what made it great.

#11847:	March 08, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I didn’t do it! Wrongful convictions If they didn’t do it, who did?

#11837:	March 01, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
March Mystery newsletter This newsletter is about Mystery writer Patricia Highsmith Who was the person who gave a recommendation for Patricia Highsmith to an artist retreat? What was the retreat called?

#11826:	February 22, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Is It Mystery, Thriller, or Suspense? Uht oh! My WIP falls into more than these three genre categories. Is this possible? Lets talk about it. Genre matters. What if your novel or short story falls in more than two genres? How do you classify it for marketing?

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

#11798:	February 08, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Seeing through the lies Finding the truth in mystery stories Who is telling the truth?

#11786:	February 01, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
February Mystery newsletter This newsletter is a Valentine cozy mystery themed newsletter What notorious murders were committed on Valentine's day in 1929?

#11782:	January 25, 2023	by Carol St.Ann
Reviewing the Mystery Real Reviewers are heroes! Link your most in-depth review in the comments for a well deserved MB REWARD. Do you review the intricate engineering of a story, or is that too nitpicky?

#11752:	January 11, 2023	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Caught on video Surveillance tapes and other video in mystery stories Can you play that back again?

#11739:	January 04, 2023	by Autumn Adore♥
January newsletter - New Years Murder A collection of New Years themed mysteries How many famous deaths are mentioned in this month's newsletter?

#11729:	December 28, 2022	by Carol St.Ann
Strategic Scene Building Making your reader the witness to the deed without their knowing it. If the wheels fall off your mystery when you get to the middle, where would you look for the defective part?

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

#11703:	December 14, 2022	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
You have the right to remain silent When defendants don't talk "What do you have to say for yourself?"

#11693:	December 07, 2022	by Autumn Adore♥
December Mystery Christmas Mysteries The last newsletter of the year, December Mystery newsletter Christmas mysteries edition How many mysteries were included in the newsletter?

#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~*
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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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~*
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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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
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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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~*
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~*
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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 Autumn 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 HAPPY 23 WDC!
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 Jayne
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 Autumn 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 Jayne
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 Jayne
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 Jayne
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 Jayne
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 Jayne
Weapons of Convenience Not every whodunnit has a criminal mastermind. What weapon details do authors frequently get wrong?

#10780:	May 19, 2021	by Jayne
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 Jayne
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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 Jayne
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 Jayne
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~*
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~*
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 🧿 ☕ 🎗️
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~*
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~*
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~*
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 ~ Busy!
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~*
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 ~ Busy!
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 ~ Busy!
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 ~ Busy!
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~*
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
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~*
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 HAPPY 23 WDC!
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 HAPPY 23 WDC!
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~*
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