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#12186:	September 20, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
Well-Researched Fiction Some authors spend years researching the world that their characters live in. Have you? Would you? What is the most research you have ever done for a story/novel?

#12167:	September 13, 2023	by Joy
Using Prompts for Dramatic Fiction How to overcome writer’s block and find material for fiction by using prompts What are your strategies for making prompts relevant to your specific writing projects?

#12156:	September 06, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Routines and Habits Let's take a look at the writing habits of some accomplished authors this week. What writing habits do you have that you can share with us?

#12123:	August 30, 2023	by Jack-O-Nette
Reality vs. Fiction Books and movies are bad for your writing. Do you still think you should get your inspiration from reading others' books or watching movies?

#12138:	August 23, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
Settling Into the Site Writing.Com is a big website. Yet, settling in may be easier than you think. Who or what helped you settle into this website?

#12108:	August 16, 2023	by Joy
Shaping Your Scenes Effectively Putting together that compelling scene In what ways would you insert emotions in a scene, emotions that the readers can connect with?

#12103:	August 09, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Finding Our True Self Your identity should be defined by what you love, what you dream of, what you value, and who you cherish. What are you passionate about?

#12090:	July 26, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
Human vs. Machine It's not easy to get through to a human being these days... Who do you think can write a better story: you or an AI program? Why?

#12055:	July 19, 2023	by Joy
Suspense Through Character Behavior Which types of characters can create powerful suspense through their behavior? From what does suspense arise in your stories; from reader anticipation, character behavior, or any other element?

#12065:	July 12, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Alpha vs Beta So, what's the difference? n/a

#12043:	June 28, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
On Bullying Bullying can have a lasting negative impact on the victims. What can be done to stop it? Have you ever been bullied? If so, what was done to help you?

#12008:	June 21, 2023	by Joy
Writing the Family Memoir How to organize, write, and collaborate on a family memoir If you were to write a family memoir, do you think it would be received positively by your family members?

#12007:	June 14, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
'Tis the season... It's Wedding Season! Have you been to a wedding and something bizarre or dramatic occurred? Well, tell us about it!

#11994:	May 31, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
Unusual Villains How do you like your villains? Do you favour the traditional, or prefer something more unusual? Who is your favourite villain? Why?

#11965:	May 24, 2023	by Joy
Perspective is Vital in Fiction How to choose the proper perspective in your fiction Which one do you use more in writing a scene; your own perspective or a character’s perspective?

#11962:	May 17, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Chaos and Confusion Taking a closer look at some commonly misused words. What are some words that you often see misused?

#11950:	May 10, 2023	by Jack-O-Nette
Damsel In Distress The woman or girl that needs saving in fiction is as old as chivalry. Can you use a damsel without making her look weak?

#11945:	May 03, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
Towards the End We all have a limited time on this planet. What shall we leave behind? My newsletter is somewhat gloomy, so, what's made you feel good this week?

#11914:	April 26, 2023	by Joy
Enhancing Your Fiction through Pacing How is pacing achieved in writing dramatic fiction? In your opinion, how and why is pacing important to the enjoyment of a story?

#11900:	April 19, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Ellipses, Dash, and Slash! Part two of a 3-part punctuation series. Do you have a funny grammar or punctuation quote to share?

#11895:	April 05, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
The World of Sport The world of sport is filled with stories. What obstacles will your athletes overcome? What's your sport of choice? What do you enjoy about it?

#11876:	March 29, 2023	by Joy
Is Autobiographical Writing for You? Ideas on writing the autobiography and autobiographical fiction How much of your real life do you use in your stories and do you have any pieces totally from your own experiences?

#11868:	March 22, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
The Semicolon Some writers get very dramatic about punctuation. How well do you understand the use of basic punctuation?

#11848:	March 08, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
The Well of Inspiration What part do your emotions play in your writing? What part do your feelings and emotions play in your writing?

#11823:	March 01, 2023	by Joy
How about Those Odd, Unusual Characters? Can the quirky, creepy, and outlandish characters help your story? Have you ever tried adding or highlighting weird characters in your stories? What were the results?

#11820:	February 22, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
The Elements of Drama Let's talk about Theme, Plot, and Characters. n/a

#11801:	February 08, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
Hogwarts Legacy The game's out, but not everyone's in... What's the best computer game you've ever played? What did you like about it?

#11768:	February 01, 2023	by Joy
From Short Fiction to the Novel How can you turn a short story into a novel? Do you think it is worth your time and effort to turn a short story into a novel and have you ever tried it?

#11769:	January 25, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Creating Drama Tips on increasing the drama in your story. Do you have a flare for the dramatic?

#11765:	January 18, 2023	by ~Minja~
Artificial Intelligence: How art you? Hopping on a MidJourney AI drama train. What is your opinion on AI art generators?

#11754:	January 11, 2023	by Scaredy Kitti
A Royal Drama Is there a family without any drama? What a blessing that must be! What novel/movie/TV series would be much, much shorter if only the main characters were better communicators?

#11726:	January 04, 2023	by Joy
Is There Enough Suspense in Your Drama? Adding more suspense to the suspense in your fiction In what ways are you able to add more tension and suspense to an already exciting story?

#11720:	December 28, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Idioms Idioms and their meanings What idioms are common to the region you reside?

#11707:	December 14, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
You Deserve to Be Creative It's too easy to get caught up in our day-to-day stresses. Take some time to write, to create, to be! You're worth it. What makes you happy?

#11689:	December 07, 2022	by Joy
Why Write a Prologue? Writing the Prologue to Explain, Enhance, and Illustrate the Content In which instances, could writing prologues enhance your stories?

#11628:	November 30, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Keep Creativity Flowing! Suggestions for keeping the creative juices flowing outside of writing. In what 'non-writing' ways stay creative?

#11663:	November 16, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
On Dreams Do you remember your dreams? Do you ever work them into your stories? What's the best dream you've ever had?

#11646:	November 09, 2022	by Joy
Drama in Tough Spots and Desperations Can your characters make dramatic and life-defining choices? In what ways can your characters make a tough decision among choices to end their inaction or status quo?

#11625:	November 02, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Ok! Maybe I am being dramatic. ...but the struggle feels so real. What are your writing struggles?

#11614:	October 26, 2022	by Jack-O-Nette
Constantly Overreacting Any mundane event is high drama when looked at through the right lens. What fallacy are you going to use to drag me into your drama?

#11598:	October 12, 2022	by Joy
What Are Backstories Good for? Let's make use of the backstory when creating stories In what ways are you able to trace a certain behavior to a character’s childhood?

#11583:	October 05, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
What a character! Tips on developing characters. What one thing makes a fictional character more relatable to you?

#11572:	September 21, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
Art vs. Artist Can you separate the art from the artist? Should you? Have you ever loved a piece of art created by someone you dislike? If so, how did this make you feel?

#11551:	September 14, 2022	by Joy
Book-Club Books and Drama What is Book-Club Reading and what are its elements? In what ways, can the experience of belonging to a book club enhance your writing?

#11536:	September 07, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Turning Yawns into Wows Adding interesting details to keep readers engaged. "She stopped at the cafe for a coffee before heading to her appointment." How can you make that sound more interesting?

#11527:	August 24, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
Love Is An Action Attraction just happens, but love? Love is built by our actions, each and every day. What's the nicest thing you've ever done for your partner?

#11493:	August 17, 2022	by Joy
Facts, Memoirs, and Drama Finding factual story topics and achieving success with them Have you ever interviewed anyone for a story? How did you feel about the experience?

#11496:	August 10, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Resources for Creative Writers A few links and resources that may help you with your craft! What is your 'go-to' resource when writing and/or researching?

#11485:	August 03, 2022	by Jack-O-Nette
Based On Real Events Books, movies, stage plays all dramatize real life. How true to the original should a story that was based on real events be?

#11483:	July 27, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
It's All About the Money It's said that money doesn't buy happiness. A lack of money, though, can make for a miserable existence. What's the best thing you've ever bought?

#11456:	July 20, 2022	by Joy
The Concept of "Home" in Your Writing Where exactly do your characters live? What is “home” to you and how do you illustrate it in your work?

#11450:	July 13, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
On Writing Strong Scenes A story or novel is, in essence, a series of scenes strung together with a narrative summary adding texture and color. What strategies do you employ to hook your readers?

#11438:	June 29, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
25 Years of Harry Potter 25 years on, Hogwarts still welcomes new students of all ages. Who is your favourite character from the Harry Potter series? What do you like about them?

#11393:	June 22, 2022	by Joy
Asking That Crucial “Why?” In creating dramatic fiction, the question “Why?” can be important and consequential. In what ways do you make the invisible elements in a character’s psyche visible?

#11402:	June 15, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Read, Write, Repeat! A few books to help with the process. Do you have a favorite book about writing?

#11390:	June 01, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
On Real Person Fiction Fictional stories about real people... are they harmless fun, or morally problematic? If you could be a character in a novel, what would you be like, and what would be your story?

#11363:	May 25, 2022	by Joy
Drama in Flash Fiction In what ways can you apply drama to short fiction? When writing flash fiction, do you feel short-changed for omitting the long passages and descriptions?

#11356:	May 18, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Facts - Keeping them Straight Even when writing fiction, there are some facts that need to be accurate. When reading, how big of a pet peeve is inaccurate facts to you?

#11345:	May 04, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
You and Your Tech How much time do you spend gazing at a screen? What is your top tip for limiting screen time?

#11317:	April 27, 2022	by Joy
Linking Characters to Theme Great characters you may create, but do they fit well with your theme? Do you sometimes feel that a character you’ve created should be in a different story?

#11305:	April 20, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Monologues Tips for writing dramatic monologues. What is your favorite monologue from a poem, story, or movie?

#11300:	April 06, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
It's Just a Joke? Jokes can lead to creation... and destruction. What is the funniest prank you have ever been on the receiving end of?

#11270:	March 30, 2022	by Joy
Pivotal Moments in Your Story How the crucially loaded moments define your story Do your characters influence the crucial moments and events or vice versa?

#11257:	March 23, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
The Drama of Prepositions A funny look at prepositions and their history. What's your favorite preposition to end a sentence with?

#11261:	March 16, 2022	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
Recognising the Drama Short items I came across on WdC, that left me admiring the creation of Drama in a small space. Where drama? How drama? How much drama?

#11252:	March 09, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
Healthy Relationships in Drama Many fictional relationships are rather dramatic. They needn't be. Which characters do you feel have the best fictional relationship?

#11227:	March 02, 2022	by Joy
On Writing a Deep POV story Can you Handle Deep POV? If you use the deep POV style, do you find something in it that, at times, either baffles or discourages you?

#11211:	February 23, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Punctuation, Part 2! Oh, dash it all! Do you remember any silly songs from grade school that teach punctuation?

#11197:	February 16, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Writing Personalities Do you know your writing personality? What type of writer are you?

#11209:	February 09, 2022	by Scaredy Kitti
Writing Believable Antagonists It can be difficult to understand an antagonist's motives. That makes writing one a real challenge! Who is your favourite antagonist? Why are they your favourite?

#11187:	February 02, 2022	by Joy
From Ideas into Fiction A Way to Develop Your Ideas into Stories Do you have a computer file or a notebook for noting and developing ideas?

#11178:	January 26, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Punctuation Even punctuation has a secret past! How well can you spot punctuation errors?

#11144:	January 05, 2022	by Joy
Revealing the Character Flaws and Assets The common sense of unveiling the character traits in slow motion What are the pluses and minuses of novels with a few main characters or a multitude of them?

#11103:	December 29, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Character Archetypes Here’s the thing about character archetypes: everybody’s got their own take. Do you have a favorite character archetype that you enjoy writing?

#11125:	December 22, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Changing your own narrative. Sometimes a made-up story is better than reality. What kind of writing prompts do you prefer: words, images, or something else?

#11124:	December 15, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
Drama in Sport Sport is filled with drama. Some of it unintentional. Do you have a favourite sports team or athlete? How did you come to support them?

#11085:	December 08, 2021	by Joy
Festschrift, You Say? Just what is Festschrift? Do you believe Festschrift to be a celebration or buttering up a person for personal or political reasons?

#11092:	December 01, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Why so emotional? Exploring emotions in writing. What emotion(s) do you find the easiest to write for your characters?

#11091:	November 24, 2021	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
The Drama in Numbers What you can count (on). Do you like countdowns? Or count-ups?

#11081:	November 17, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
On Profanity Profanity has its place, but you must consider your audience. Would the use of profanity put you off a novel? Does it depend on the genre? Is there a limit to that use?

#11060:	November 10, 2021	by Joy
Distorting Your Characters Character distortions can help the plotting and the conflict of a story. Is it okay to distort historical or real-life people while writing a fictional story?

#11019:	November 03, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Oh, What a Character! A few thoughts on character development. Have you ever based a story character on a person you know?

#11038:	October 20, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
Family Matters Family matters, but family matters are complicated and what works for one does not always work for another. What's your favourite fictional family? What do you like about them?

#11017:	October 13, 2021	by Joy
What Makes a Great Story What do great stories focus on? In what ways are some stories timeless, deeper, and better than others?

#10846:	October 06, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Come to the Dark Side We have cookies...and a few writing tips. What types of characters do you like best?

#10994:	September 22, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
On Toxic (Fictional) Relationships Some fictional relationships are highly toxic. So why are they so popular? Who is your favourite fictional couple? What do you like best about their relationship?

#10967:	September 15, 2021	by Joy
Reviving Your Story's Middle Energizing a Blah Middle with Gripping Action and Emotion What are your strategies for adding drama and emotion to the middle of your fictional story or novel?

#10830:	September 08, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
It's only words... If words are all you have, make them count! Do you have a favorite word? Well, what is it?

#10955:	September 01, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Exercises for Writers Here are some exercises to strengthen your writing. What new and interesting words have you learned lately?

#10951:	August 25, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
The Past, the Present and the Future We cannot truly know how life used to be, nor can we know how our current lives will be perceived in the future. If you could travel back in time, would you? Where and when?

#10917:	August 18, 2021	by Joy
Chance and Coincidence in Plots Planning the chances and coincidences when writing fiction Do you believe all chance happenings and coincidences should be taboos in plotting?

#10829:	August 11, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Tips and Tricks A few ways to make your writing stronger. Do you have a writing tip to share?

#10888:	August 04, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Self-Editing Your Writing Here are 8 tips to help break down the task. What do you like least about writing?

#10899:	July 28, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
The Unexplained... Has anything weird ever happened to you? Something you cannot explain? What happened?

#10873:	July 21, 2021	by Joy
Relationships and Flawed Characters A few hints on characters and various relationships Do you especially focus on your characters’ strengths or flaws with their interpersonal relationships?

#10787:	July 14, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Oh, the drama! Bring your story from yawn to heart-racing with better adjectives. What are some of your favorite adjectives?

#10832:	July 07, 2021	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
Random Reviewing The joys of the 'Read and Review' feature. Do you delight in the unexpected?

#10857:	June 30, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
On Senior Characters We all age. So do our characters... What do you think you'll be like as you grow older?

#10816:	June 23, 2021	by Joy
Tweaking the Premise How do you make sure the premise works effectively for your story? When you work on your premise and plot, do you suspect you may be wasting your time? Why?

#10745:	June 16, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Relationships Some thoughts on character relationships and keeping it real. When reading stories, what endears you to the characters?

#10811:	June 09, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Streaming Content The Art of Creating a Stream of Consciousness What's your stream of consciousness like?

#10801:	June 02, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
The Challenge That Is People People can be interesting. People can be fun. It's just that... people are people... What is your best tip for getting along with others?

#10769:	May 26, 2021	by Joy
The Foul and Flawed Main Characters Crafting Deeply-Flawed Characters to Create Powerful Dramas Do you think antiheroes as main characters can provide more of an impact on a story?

#10743:	May 19, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Writer's Block Causes and Solutions How do you deal with writer’s block?

#10722:	May 12, 2021	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
Gained in Translation From one culture to another, hello! Is it better to have translated and lost, than never to have translated at all?

#10754:	May 05, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
You Know You're Getting Old When... From grey hairs to protesting knees, age will do its thing, whether you like it or not! What is your 'you know you're getting old when'?

#10730:	April 28, 2021	by Joy
Atmosphere in Fiction Atmosphere is important in a strong story In what ways can the atmosphere affect your stories?

#10729:	April 21, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
Pause and Effect Wait for it... Take a deep breath and focus. What are you thinking about?

#10712:	April 14, 2021	by The Ghost of Jayne's Lost Sock
The Great Irony Irony literally slid into "literally" territory 100 years ago. Maybe we should move on. Does it bug you when language evolves and gives alternate or extra meaning(s) to words?

#10704:	April 07, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
Getting to Know Your Characters Getting to know your characters takes time. And that's okay! What is the biggest 'this is totally out of character' moment you've had with a book, movie or TV series?

#10680:	March 31, 2021	by Joy
Have you chosen the right character? How does your character fit into your story? In general, what kinds of fictional characters are readers drawn to? And What about you?

#10673:	March 24, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
What’s Your Type? There are many different types of drama in the literary world. This newsletter will look at a couple of them. What's your favorite genre to read?

#10669:	March 17, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Skills That Matter Three ways to teach storytelling to kids. Kid's can be great storytellers! What's the funniest story a child has told you?

#10660:	March 10, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
Dream On You can live many lives through your dreams. That's what makes them a handy source of inspiration. What was the best dream you've ever had?

#10623:	March 03, 2021	by Joy
Fiction Based on Myths and Ancient Tales On Writing Fictional Stories inspired by Myth, Legend, Folklore, Or Fairy-Tales What do you think are the purposes of myths, legends, folklore, and fairy tales, and have you used them in your work?

#10624:	February 24, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🧿 ☕
Let’s UP the Drama There are ways to kick up the drama factor - even with short stories! What are some ways you have taken a story ‘over the top'?

#10620:	February 17, 2021	by Jeff
Best Laid Plans On the importance of throwing your character off their game. What are some of the best laid plans that you've had go awry?

#10611:	February 10, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
Childish Things As we grow up, we are told to leave behind those things classed as childish... but why? Are there hobbies or interests you enjoyed in your youth that you still find joy in today?

#10578:	February 03, 2021	by Joy
Gender Roles in Dramatic Fiction Paying attention to gender roles in characterization Are gender roles important to dramatic fiction, and do you specifically prefer making distinctions among gender roles?

#10583:	January 27, 2021	by Dawn Embers
Problems Add Up A glance at the way problems or conflicts can come in groups instead of one at a time. How does the conflict develop in your story? Does your character face one problem at a time or do issues pile up?

#10575:	January 20, 2021	by Jeff
Last One My last newsletter as a regular editor of the Official Drama NL. Which Writing.com official newsletter is your favorite?

#10563:	January 13, 2021	by Scaredy Kitti
Be Kind To Your Fictional Pets The inclusion of an animal companion can further a storyline without requiring a shock factor. Who is your favourite fictional animal? What do you like about them?

#10535:	January 06, 2021	by Joy
The First-Person POV and the Conflict The First-Person Point of View and the Conflict To what degree does the First-Person POV affect the conflict?

#10477:	December 30, 2020	by Roseille ♥
Tips for Gut-Punch Drama Using narrative callbacks to deepen reader emotion. How do you ensure that readers emotionally engage with the story you're trying to tell?

#10533:	December 23, 2020	by Jeff
New Years Why New Years is one of my favorite holidays. What do you usually do to celebrate New Years?

#10519:	December 16, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
The Enduring Appeal of the Classics They have stood the test of time... but why? What is your favourite classic novel? Why does it appeal to you?

#10501:	December 09, 2020	by Joy
Dramatic and Internal Monologues Accessing the insight of characters through Dramatic and Internal Monologues Do you feel influenced by dramatic monologues in plays, poems, or other fiction?

#10492:	November 25, 2020	by Jeff
Change Change creates conflict, conflict creates drama. Are you someone who generally embraces change or avoids it? Why?

#10472:	November 18, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Do Read My Diary! Diaries used to be private. These days, however, more and more of our deepest thoughts are shared with the public. Do you happily share your thoughts and feelings on the Internet, or do you stick to a high level of privacy?

#10445:	November 11, 2020	by Joy
Cats in Dramatic Fiction Literary Cats and Their Authors What is it about cats that inspire authors to use them so extensively in their work?

#10441:	November 04, 2020	by Choconut ~ Busy Writing!
Drama In Novels In preparation for NaNoWriMo, this newsletter focusses on dramatic novels. How important is drama within a novel? How does it move the plot forward?

#10443:	October 28, 2020	by Jeff
NaNoWriMo Ever-evolving thoughts on National Novel Writing Month. Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? If not, what are you planning to do with that time?

#10429:	October 21, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Spoiler Alert The world of fanfiction may not be highly regarded, but there are some treasures to be found. Is there a movie, novel or TV series that you wish would have ended differently?

#10408:	October 14, 2020	by Joy
Adding Surprise to Drama Using the Surprise Element Effectively Can surprise heighten the value of drama and can you think of a few surprises in fiction, yours or someone else's?

#10389:	October 07, 2020	by Choconut ~ Busy Writing!
Leaving Little Clues This newsletter discusses the importance of understanding how to foreshadow the main themes and events in your fiction. What films can you think of that are littered with moments of foreshadowing, albeit subtly?

#10396:	September 30, 2020	by Jeff
The Writing Habit Observations about the importance of writing regularly. What does your writing habit look like?

#10380:	September 23, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Political Drama Politics is a big part of our lives. Why not incorporate it into your writing? If you could make one law for everyone in the world to follow, what would it be?

#10360:	September 16, 2020	by Joy
Satire in Dramatic Fiction Using satire in writing serious drama What are the positives of inserting satire in your most serious writing?

#10362:	September 09, 2020	by Jack-O-Nette
Irrelevant Revelation When someone finds you on the internet. What makes a story too old to be relevant any longer?

#10352:	September 02, 2020	by Jeff
20 Years A look back at WDC over the past two decades. What's been your favorite new development, feature, or addition to the site since you've been on WDC?

#10341:	August 26, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Those Tricky Little Words... They're handy, but when used too often, they distract. What spelling, grammar or punctuation traps do you tend to fall into?

#10314:	August 19, 2020	by Joy
Out of Character Can a character act unusually and still make the story better? Do you think an inflexible demand on characters for consistency can take away from the higher success of a story?

#10310:	August 05, 2020	by Jeff
Virtual Events Thoughts on our current state of virtual instruction. Would you pay to attend a virtual event (conference, school term, etc.)?

#10297:	July 29, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Face Your Emotions It's not always easy to allow yourself to feel. However, it is essential. What is the novel, movie or series that most had you reaching for the tissues?

#10268:	July 22, 2020	by Joy
Layering and Patterning the Conflict How do you structure and enhance the conflict? Do you believe in raising the stakes progressively, scene by scene, or in something else for boosting the conflict?

#10266:	July 08, 2020	by Jeff
Real Life Drama Inspiration for when real life gets the better of you. Do you find it hard to focus on writing when the world around you seems like it's gone crazy?

#10251:	July 01, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Where Do You Belong? Some people know where they're going in life. Others find the path to be less clear... As a child, what did you want to be in life? Is that how it turned out?

#10225:	June 24, 2020	by Joy
Creating the Emotional Impact Have you ever made a list of the emotions, past and present, that you have ever felt? What do you need to learn beforehand in order to create an emotional impact?

#10200:	June 17, 2020	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
Pick Your 'Punch'line The order in which you narrate is important What do you say first? What do you say last?

#10220:	June 10, 2020	by Jeff
Conflict The most important building block of any story. What types of conflicts do you most enjoy reading about?

#10208:	June 03, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Friendship Matters The friendships your characters form can be crucial to their development. Why is your best friend your best friend?

#10175:	May 27, 2020	by Joy
Finding Catchy Ideas in Dull Stories Can you find a dramatic idea in a story that drags? Can you discover a new life inside an old, slow-moving story?

#10179:	May 20, 2020	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
Gaps in the Description Deciding what is interesting and what isn't. How do you know what to put in and what to leave out?

#10178:	May 13, 2020	by Jeff
Protagonists Main character categories and archetypes and why they're important. What's your favorite protagonist archetype?

#10162:	May 06, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Contemporary Problems Do you know your TikTok from your Insta? Your BTS from your EXO? Is 'on fleek' in or out now? What do you enjoy and what don't you get about the latest trends?

#10140:	April 29, 2020	by Cinn
A Subtle Gut Punch Setting up the drama & letting the reader fill in the emotional blanks What type of scenes and characters effect you the most when it comes to drama?

#10129:	April 15, 2020	by Jeff
Nonfiction Writing Resources Advice and resources for nonfiction authors. What nonfiction subject matter interests you the most?

#10113:	April 08, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Stuck Indoors It's natural to dislike being stuck indoors. Fortunately, there are ways to make life more enjoyable! What is something that you've always wanted to learn, but have never had the time for?

#10095:	April 01, 2020	by ~Minja~
Tips on avoiding drama A couple of things you can do to preserve mental health during COVID-19 outbreak. What are your tips for avoiding drama during the crisis such as this one?

#10081:	March 25, 2020	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
How do you measure the intangible? Conflict created by the way something immeasurable is measured. If you really loved me, you would ... (what)?

#10082:	March 18, 2020	by Jeff
Back for More My return as a regular official newsletter editor and what I hope to do with my issues of the Drama NL. What topics would you like to see discussed in the Drama Newsletter?

#10068:	March 11, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
Living Through Worrying Times There is a lot to worry about at the moment. We mustn't let it change us. What is the best news that you have heard recently?

#10038:	February 26, 2020	by ~Minja~
A Unique Coming-of-age Story "Time makes us sentimental. Perhaps, in the end, it is because of the time that we suffer." ~ Andre Aciman When it comes to one's feelings, is it better to speak or to die?

#10028:	February 19, 2020	by Storm Machine
Reaction to the Drama People and characters react differently when drama is thrown at them. What does your character decide when they're embroiled within the conflict?

#10017:	February 12, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
What If Love Isn't In The Air? It's a week for romance. But, what if you don't have anyone to be romantic with? What is the nicest thing that you have ever done for yourself?

#9986:	February 05, 2020	by Joy
Setting up an Anthology Can you imagine what goes into putting an anthology together? What do you care about the most when purchasing or reading an anthology?

#9989:	January 29, 2020	by eyestar~*
What is Drama? A poetic reflection about drama, and a few concepts! n/a

#9977:	January 22, 2020	by Warped Sanity
Transitioning from Book to Script Knowing what to change for visual effect, when turning a written story into script Have you ever attempted to transition one of your stories to a script? If you have, was there anything you felt needed to change that works in the story, but necessarily would not work visually on screen?

#9967:	January 15, 2020	by Scaredy Kitti
The Bubble It is tempting to hide in one's bubble. But what to do when that bubble pops? The news tends to focus on the dark and horrible. What kind of uplifting news would you like to read/hear more of?

#9938:	January 08, 2020	by Joy
Little Things Mean a Lot How do you add flavor to your fiction after the first draft? In what ways do you observe and revise your story after the first draft?

#9929:	December 25, 2019	by Warped Sanity
The Black Sheep Just about every family has one relative that deviates from the moral fiber of the rest of the family unit. Are you the black sheep of your family? If not, who is? Why?

#9923:	December 18, 2019	by Scaredy Kitti
It's Okay to Shed a Tear It still tends to be seen as embarrassing to cry. But why? What is your favourite tearjerker?

#9902:	December 11, 2019	by Joy
Dealing with the Backstory Issues Can you make your backstories matter? What do you think is the purpose of a backstory?

#9888:	November 27, 2019	by TRICKful Sonali IN OCTOBER!
The First Step. And the Journey. Two authors, at the Bangalore Literature Festival recently, spoke about how their stories began and how they grew. How does a story start? How does it grow?

#9879:	November 20, 2019	by Scaredy Kitti
The Cold November Rain It's that time of the year when it's easy to hibernate, but why not end this decade with a great accomplishment? Is there a genre you've always wanted to try, or a poetry form or item type? What's holding you back?

#9835:	November 13, 2019	by Joy
Writing for Teens What makes the works for young adults stand out? What is the difference between writing for adults and young adults?

#9846:	November 06, 2019	by ~Minja~
Fan Groups on Facebook This is what I learned about potential readers by being part of two large book discussion groups on Facebook What have you learned from being part of a large TV show/book series discussion group?

#9828:	October 30, 2019	by Jack-O-Nette
Boost the Excitement in Your Drama Some pointers to make your drama more intense and exciting. How do you make drama more dramatic?

#9827:	October 23, 2019	by Scaredy Kitti
The Meanings We Give Are black cats unlucky? How about numbers? If so, why? Do you have any lucky or unlucky numbers or items?

#9799:	October 16, 2019	by Joy
Creating the Imaginary World An Imaginary World is much more than a frame for a story How can you make an imaginary world authentic and open to fantastic adventures, at the same time?

#9795:	October 09, 2019	by Samberine Everose
Elements of every real life Drama Our Real Life has its own unique drama. Every Real Life has elements too and has characteristics of a drama.

#9786:	October 02, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Scene by Scene How tension - or the lack thereof - creates the drama How do you keep the tenison up without taking it over the top?

#9778:	September 25, 2019	by Scaredy Kitti
The Cringe Have you ever experienced second-hand embarrassment? Good! Now you can do it to your readers! Have you ever cringed on a character's behalf? Which character and what happened?

#9755:	September 18, 2019	by Joy
About Secondary Characters and Sidekicks In what ways are secondary characters and sidekicks important? How can you come up with interesting, smart, whining, big-hearted, or loud-mouthed sidekicks and secondary characters?

#9721:	September 04, 2019	by Jack-O-Nette
There is a Bomb Under the Table! Hitchcockian Suspense Why does it keep us on the edge of our seats even when we know what's coming?

#9733:	August 28, 2019	by Scaredy Kitti
On Friendship and Introverts Friendship doesn't always come easy, and can be difficult to maintain. How do your characters manage it? How long have you and your best friend been friends? How have you kept the friendship going over time?

#9706:	August 21, 2019	by Joy
Holding a Flashlight at Flash Fiction