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#12189:	September 20, 2023	by Dawn Embers
Things to Prepare for Writing A quick glance at some things to prepare or consider when getting ready to write. How do you prepare to write a story?

#12175:	September 13, 2023	by Legerdemain
Greetings! A brief article about the handshake. Tell me a fun greeting you've written!

#12162:	September 06, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Will you fall for it? Suggestions on incorporating the autumn season into your stories. Do you incorporate the season into your stories?

#12146:	August 30, 2023	by Shannon
Life Is Just a Fantasy "Fantasy mirrors desire. Imagination reshapes it." ~Mason Cooley n/a

#12122:	August 23, 2023	by Annette
Describing Characters Show us what they do instead of telling us what they look like. How do you incorporate descriptions of characters into your stories?

#12133:	August 16, 2023	by Legerdemain
Extra, Extra! A newsletter on character editing. Do you end up adding more to your short stories or trimming them?

#12104:	August 09, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Gut Punch Ideas on how to provoke emotions from your readers. Is there a scene from a book that has stuck with you for a long time?

#12082:	August 02, 2023	by Annette
Bits and Pieces First sentences, ideas, dusty journals, and digital notes ... How many short stories did you start and never finish?

#12083:	July 26, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
The Vignette Vignettes are sometimes confused with short stories and flash fiction. Have you tried your hand at writing these?

#12077:	July 19, 2023	by Legerdemain
Junky Jargon A few words about jargon. What "fuzzwords" do you see or dislike?

#12066:	July 12, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Inspire me! PLEASE! Ugh, my muse has left me high and dry! Because I know I'm not the only one struggling, please share how you overcome the dreaded 'writer's block'.

#12049:	July 05, 2023	by Shannon
The Power of Language "Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic." ~ J.K. Rowling n/a

#12035:	June 28, 2023	by Gaby ~ Busy!
Challenge Yourself If you ever get a comment that you should expand your short story, then it means you did a pretty good job with it. What are some of your challenges when writing a short story?

#12030:	June 21, 2023	by Legerdemain
Snack Attack! A newsletter about fueling your mind. What is your snack choice? Is it healthy?

#12010:	June 14, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
The Whole Truth Writing a non-fiction short story about yourself! Have you written an autobiographical short story? If so, please share the link!

#12004:	June 07, 2023	by 🎗️GeminiGem🎗️
Snack Attack A short story can be a useful tool to draw a reader to your novel. Have you ever read a short story that lead you to reading a novel or series of novels?

#11989:	May 31, 2023	by Annette
Classic Story Character Types Archetypes and other ~types appear similar but are not the same. Is there a stereotypical cliché that you like to use in your stories?

#11983:	May 24, 2023	by Legerdemain
Geek Pride A newsletter on geek pride. What kind of geek are you?

#11963:	May 17, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
What's in a Title? Tips and formulas for selecting a title. Do you judge a story/book by its title?

#11951:	May 10, 2023	by Shannon
Science Fact “Everything is becoming science fiction." ~ J. G. Ballard What's something that's science fiction right now that will be real in the foreseeable future?

#11939:	May 03, 2023	by 🎗️GeminiGem🎗️
I'm Calling You Out Are word count limits really that limiting? What is an ideal word count limit when entering a contest.

#11933:	April 26, 2023	by Legerdemain
Cousin It Genealogy in your writing. How do you get information into your story without an info dump?

#11913:	April 19, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
April Showers bring May Short Stories! Sometimes our writing and productivity can be influenced by external things like the weather. Does the weather affect your ability to write, or what you write?

#11905:	April 12, 2023	by Jayne
Unlocking the Potential of Short Stories A Dive Into Five Captivating Tales What's your favorite short story? Why?

#11882:	April 05, 2023	by Annette
Spring Into Writing Fresh air, blue sky, nature bursting with life all around. Does spring awakening make you feel like writing more or less?

#11886:	March 29, 2023	by Legerdemain
Fanfiction Some resource links regarding publishing fanfiction. Do you write fanfiction? What characters do you admire?

#11874:	March 22, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
I'd like you to meet... A few ways to introduce new characters into a story. What unique ways have you used to introduce new characters in your stories?

#11857:	March 15, 2023	by Shannon
This Day In History "History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." ~ Winston Churchill How has history inspired your stories? Share your creative ideas based on memorable dates!

#11830:	March 08, 2023	by Annette
Right-Hand Man Trope The second in command to the leader can help you tell a short story. Have you ever thought of making the second in command the main character?

#11841:	March 01, 2023	by Legerdemain
Interactives A newsletter on interactives. Do you like finding ways to add interesting content to interactives? Which are some of your favorites?

#11819:	February 22, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
It was a dark and stormy night... Creating memorable beginnings to hook the reader. What is the first line from your favorite story or book? (Please give us the title and author, too.)

#11814:	February 15, 2023	by Dawn Embers
Expectation or Tradition Expectation or Tradition: Which is it? Does your character do something because it is expected or out of tradition?

#11777:	February 08, 2023	by Annette
Short Story, Preface, or First Chapter? Some short stories grow too big for the confines of low word count restrictions. Have you written any short stories that were really the first chapter of a novel?

#11790:	February 01, 2023	by Legerdemain
Am I Good Enough? How we measure up against others. Do you compare your writing to other authors?

#11773:	January 25, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Show me so that I can see and feel it! "Show, don't tell." It's either been said to you or you've said it to someone else. How would you rewrite "The traffic was bad." to show, rather than tell?

#11758:	January 18, 2023	by Shannon
Murder in a Small Town "I have too great a soul to die like a criminal." ~ John Wilkes Booth n/a

#11748:	January 11, 2023	by 🎗️GeminiGem🎗️
What's Your Name? Things to think about when picking a character's name. How do you come up with names for your characters?

#11743:	January 04, 2023	by Legerdemain
So Many Short Stories Time to clean house and publish! Have you considered creating/publishing an anthology?

#11713:	December 28, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
And the beat goes on... A closer look at dialogue and how to use 'action beats'. In your opinion, in what ways does dialogue help your readers get to know or connect with your characters?

#11700:	December 21, 2022	by Annette
The Longest Night Only one day? Not the Romans! They celebrated Saturnalia from December 17 through December 24. What kind of stories do you come up with when the night is long and the day is cold?

#11699:	December 14, 2022	by Annette
by: Artificial Intelligence Art is no longer the creation of humans alone. Machines can do that for us. Are you going to let a robot tell you how to think, love, and live?

#11668:	November 30, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Say That Again... Try these more specific adjectives to spice up your work. What are your favorite adjectives?

#11670:	November 23, 2022	by Shannon
Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction "Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more interesting." ~William Randolph Hearst n/a

#11655:	November 16, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
In the thick of it! If you're participating in NaNo - keep going! Here are some helpful tips! What motivates you to keep writing and complete your NaNo project?

#11654:	November 09, 2022	by Legerdemain
Character Inspiration Let other characters inspire you, don't steal them. Do you add attributes to your characters in edit?

#11626:	November 02, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Let's Get Writing! Some tips to help get you writing and maybe even writing better. What are you currently working on?

#11634:	October 26, 2022	by Dawn Embers
The Idea of a Residency Some consideration on the option of taking time away for a writing residency and the challenge of applying. Would you consider or apply for a writing residency?

#11610:	October 19, 2022	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
Me, Myself and Eye What we see and how we respond What's the first thing you notice when you open your front door?

#11609:	October 12, 2022	by Legerdemain
Suspense An article on adding suspense to your mystery. How would you describe a favorite scary scene?

#11586:	October 05, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
A Short Story Cycle If you think you can't write a book, consider a short story cycle (a.k.a. a composite novel)! What is your favorite 'short story collection'?

#11577:	September 28, 2022	by Shannon
Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies "Don't lie about anything, ever. Lying leads to Hell." ~ Jordan Peterson How do you feel about telling lies?

#11532:	September 21, 2022	by Annette
Very Short Short Stories Short, shorter, micro fiction! Can you tell a whole story in just a few words?

#11560:	September 14, 2022	by Legerdemain
Itch, Scratch, Itch A newsletter on forensic science and flaky skin. Where do you leave your clues to the mystery?

#11535:	September 07, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Planning Your Writing Whether you're a plotter or a pantser, here are some tips to consider! When you're writing a short story, how much time do you spend on planning; if any?

#11520:	August 31, 2022	by Annette
Just A Glance Short stories thrive on a limited plot that uses exact details. Do you enjoy reading stories where you are dropped into the plot and expected to accept it the way you find it?

#11497:	August 24, 2022	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
The One Essential Element What has to be there. Complete the statement: 'No short story can be without ---"

#11517:	August 17, 2022	by Legerdemain
So Much Conflict Keeping your conflict clear in your short story. What type of conflict do you favor in your short stories?

#11495:	August 10, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Once Upon a Time... A few tips on writing fairy tales. What's your favorite fairy tale?

#11487:	August 03, 2022	by Shannon
Is Seeing Still Believing? In the 1990s, academic researchers developed a terrifying technology with tragic real-life consequences. How will your character respond when faced with false accusations and damning evidence?

#11420:	July 27, 2022	by Annette
Revise! The first draft is not perfect. You must proofread, edit, and revise it. How many times and how much should you change your story until you can call it finished?

#11464:	July 20, 2022	by Legerdemain
Puce! Does anyone know what color puce is? Let's talk about description. What are some of the best descriptions you've written?

#11454:	July 13, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
The Benefits of Writing Short Stories Four reasons why writing a short story can help make you a better writer. What do you think is the best way to improve writing skills?

#11439:	July 06, 2022	by Jeff
Experimentation Using short fiction as a test kitchen for new things. Have you ever used short fiction to attempt something new with your writing?

#11410:	June 29, 2022	by Annette
The End For sale: Baby shoes, never worn. Do you prefer open endings or a definitive outcome?

#11427:	June 22, 2022	by Legerdemain
Can I Put The Body In A Glad Bag? A few comments about name brands in your stories. Where do you hide your bodies? The dead ones, I mean.

#11403:	June 15, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Types of Drama There are four different types of Drama and understanding them may help you with your next story. Which do you prefer writing: comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy, or melodrama?

#11395:	June 08, 2022	by Shannon
What If? "Maybe life is random, but I doubt it." ~ Steven Tyler Do you ever wonder... "What if?"

#11373:	May 25, 2022	by Legerdemain
Who Are We? A newsletter about trying something new. Have you tried unfamiliar genres? What happened?

#11357:	May 18, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
The 5 Elements of a Short Story A short explanation of the 5 elements of a short story. Which element of story writing do you tend to struggle with?

#11350:	May 11, 2022	by Annette
Author Filtering She looked at him when he saw the dog noticing the treat. Have you ever counted how often your characters look at or see something in your stories?

#11335:	April 27, 2022	by Legerdemain
Keep It Simple A word or two about keeping a short story simple. What details or features do you add or delete when editing a short story?

#11315:	April 20, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
First, Let's Brainstorm! Some things to consider before you start writing your next short story. How much planning goes into your short stories?

#11307:	April 13, 2022	by Shannon
Anamnesis Plunder your abundant memory cache What experiences have you written about?

#11289:	March 30, 2022	by Legerdemain
The Art of the Pick Up Line A newsletter on dialog. What tools do you use to start dialog between characters?

#11258:	March 23, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Riveting Openings Tips for writing a first paragraph that will keep the reader locked in. Have you read a great short story by another WdC author this week? Please, share the link below!

#11248:	March 16, 2022	by Annette
Do Whatever Works Overcoming the blank page is the single hardest task a writer faces. What is your secret to get started writing? Will you share it? Please?

#11214:	February 16, 2022	by Shannon
Alternate History "History is a set of lies agreed upon." ~ Napoleon Bonaparte If you could change one historical event, what would it be and why?

#11205:	February 09, 2022	by A Haunting Adore♥
Short Stories: An Occurence on Owl Creek This issue will look at the life and works of Ambrose Bierce Does suspense help a short story out?

#11195:	February 02, 2022	by Legerdemain
Who Is Your Character? A newsletter about character development. What questions do you ask your character to get to know them?

#11130:	December 22, 2021	by Shannon
Secret Rooms and Hidden Tunnels "The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places." Roald Dahl Are you good at keeping secrets?

#11113:	December 08, 2021	by Legerdemain
Don't Stress Coping during this busy season. How do you keep your stress level down?

#11078:	November 17, 2021	by A Haunting Adore♥
Short Stories - The Tell Tale Heart This issue will look a one of the best short stories from one of the best fiction writers Edgar Allen Poe Who can know the heart?

#11069:	November 10, 2021	by Legerdemain
Who Has Time To Write? People watching can enhance your writing. Do you use body language to show your character's emotions? How did you show that?

#11040:	October 27, 2021	by Shannon
Stories From Around the Internet Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction What's an unexpected place where you've found inspiration?

#11027:	October 20, 2021	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
Which story do you tell? Sharing stories of my collection of post-marks, I have to choose which one to tell, based on my audience. Personal or universal, which has more impact?

#11024:	October 13, 2021	by Legerdemain
Fiction about Non-Fiction A few questions about writing a story based on history. How do you meld history and fiction in your writing?

#10953:	September 29, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Reviewing BBL
Armed with Words Words have the ability to bring out strong reactions. What word(s) brings out a reaction from you?

#10987:	September 22, 2021	by Annette
Be Dramatic Already! Lack of drama kills stories. Do you dare letting it rip in your stories?

#10979:	September 15, 2021	by Legerdemain
Creepies Hey Google - some passive research can end up in your stories. How did something odd end up in your story?

#10960:	September 01, 2021	by Shannon
Fearless Writing with Émile Zola "I am charmed to observe that my brother journalists possess the sensitive nerves of young girls." ~ Émile Zola n/a

#10948:	August 25, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Info-dumps The dreaded info-dump Have you been guilty of the info-dump in your short story writing?

#10937:	August 18, 2021	by Legerdemain
Stories Where You Find Them Finding inspiration in blogs. Do you read blogs and what do you take away from them?

#10904:	August 04, 2021	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
Perspectives, Re-discovered I re-discovered 'perspectives' while doing some reviewing. Who were you when the incident occurred?

#10847:	July 28, 2021	by Annette
Cultural Hangups The short story might be American, but telling stories that are short is international. Do you dare challenge the established "hero's journey" in your short stories?

#10890:	July 21, 2021	by Legerdemain
Don't Let Brief Be Too Brief It's about the brief description. How do you use your Brief Description area? How do you choose keywords to expand your audience?

#10864:	July 07, 2021	by Shannon
What Scares You? "My 'fear' is my substance, and probably the best part of me." ~ Franz Kafka ...

#10833:	June 30, 2021	by Annette
First Word Homer modeled it thousands of years ago. Do you think the first word of a story is important?

#10848:	June 23, 2021	by Legerdemain
Show, Don't Tell - Again A comment on a basic rule of Show, don't Tell. How do you discover a "tell" in your writing?

#10803:	June 09, 2021	by Choconut ~ Busy Writing!
Boosting Creativity A newsletter aimed at helping writers of short stories to find inspiration. Do you build your stories around a character, or a plot?

#10792:	June 02, 2021	by Annette
Summer Stories The long days of summer with kids home from school are upon us. Is summer really all flowers and sunshine?

#10790:	May 26, 2021	by Legerdemain
Luck is Your Lady A newsletter with copyright advice. Do you feel it is important to get permission for using copyrighted work?

#10758:	May 12, 2021	by Shannon
Odds and Ends "A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it." ~ Edgar Allan Poe n/a

#10708:	May 05, 2021	by Annette
Workshop Writing with dedicated reviewers makes a difference. Would you like to join a short story writing workshop?

#10742:	April 28, 2021	by Legerdemain
Building Character A newsletter about building characters when you have spare time. Do you have any ready-made characters in your head?

#10697:	April 07, 2021	by Choconut ~ Busy Writing!
Finding The Right Words A newsletter about the things we can do to keep our short stories succinct and within word limits. What are your top tips for keeping it brief?

#10694:	March 31, 2021	by Legerdemain
The Word - The Beautiful Word Advice on purple prose. What are some favorite phrases you've written?

#10665:	March 17, 2021	by Shannon
16 Personalities "I am what is mine. Personality is the original personal property." ~ Norman O. Brown n/a

#10659:	March 10, 2021	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Tell the Story by Showing Me They call us storytellers for a reason How do you tell with words, that which you wish to show?

#10647:	March 03, 2021	by Legerdemain
Just A Quickie Some clues about writing a short story. How many characters do you allow in a short story?

#10613:	February 17, 2021	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
The Unspoken Story The said - and the unsaid Does everything have to be expressly stated?

#10607:	February 10, 2021	by Dawn Embers
Macro and Micro Editing A look at big picture edits compared to focusing on the smaller details. How do you approach editing?

#10598:	February 03, 2021	by Legerdemain
Make Your Own Story A brief editorial on outlines. What do you do with distracting characters?

#10569:	January 20, 2021	by Shannon
Ridiculous Rules and Regulations "The essence of tyranny is the enforcement of stupid laws." ~ Edmund Burke n/a

#10552:	January 13, 2021	by Annette
Ten Small Steps Write a short story in ten easy steps. What's your short story formula?

#10551:	January 06, 2021	by Legerdemain
The Fog A little bit about brain fog and how to help. Do you experience brain fog? What are some of your solutions?

#10527:	December 23, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Setting the Scene in a Story A look at the struggle between setting the scene for a reader and telling too much instead of showing. How do you set the scene in a short story without doing an over tell?

#10466:	December 16, 2020	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
You got from where to where? Leaping further than expected, to go beyond mere surprise. What is your middle name?

#10511:	December 09, 2020	by Legerdemain
Finding Creativity Within Small ball your work until you find some energy. What do you do when you don't feel like writing?

#10481:	November 25, 2020	by Shannon
Grateful for Being “Let all your thinks be thanks.” ~ W.H. Auden n/a

#10473:	November 18, 2020	by Annette
That Short Story That Stays For Long Some stories are so engaging that they stay with us and feed our imagination for a long time. Have you read a short story that you would like to see turned into a series of novels?

#10465:	November 11, 2020	by Legerdemain
Level Up! A newsletter on improving your dialog. What do you need to work on?

#10437:	October 28, 2020	by Annette
No Beginning & No Ending There are different views on what makes a short story. Do you prefer short stories with a distinct plot, or those that are a slice of life?

#10420:	October 21, 2020	by Annette
From Idea to Finished Story Use your own idea or follow a prompt. It's all good as long as you write a short story every now and then. How many hours, days, or weeks do you take to write a complete short story?

#10421:	October 14, 2020	by Legerdemain
Do Your Thing Be inspired and write! How do you distill your writing?

#10387:	September 30, 2020	by Shannon
Centuries of Beastly Occurrences "Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know." ~ Irene M. Pepperberg n/a

#10379:	September 23, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Editing Tips: Weak Words A look at some of the weak words that find their way into stories and how to diminish them. What are the weak words you often find in your stories? Do you rely on any in particular?

#10372:	September 16, 2020	by Legerdemain
Name That Tune! Some thoughts on musical inspiration. Has music inspired something in your writing?

#10347:	September 02, 2020	by Annette
Earn With Short Stories It is very possible to monetize your short stories. Short Stories can pay?

#10331:	August 26, 2020	by Annette
Tell Me A Story Even if you think you can't - you can come up with something! Ever wonder about being able to tell stories?

#10330:	August 19, 2020	by Legerdemain
Biodiversity and Natural Selection An idea regarding a new species among us. Do we have to travel to another planet or universe to create something new?

#10302:	August 05, 2020	by Shannon
Operation Underground Railroad Save the Children n/a

#10293:	July 29, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Going Short? Don't Skimp on the Story Considering the build of a short story through a comparison in large and small houses. How do you keep the story big while keeping in a shorter word count?

#10287:	July 22, 2020	by Legerdemain
Don't let Brief be too Brief! Making the best use of the "brief description" field. How do you use your Brief Description area? How do you choose keywords to expand your audience?

#10261:	July 08, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Storyteller Telling the tale in first person isn't always a story of me When writing or reading a story in first person-how do you keep the reader's voice from co-opting the character's voice?

#10244:	July 01, 2020	by Annette
Songs Tell Stories Music tells stories in words and melodies. What does singer-songwriter even mean?

#10242:	June 24, 2020	by Legerdemain
Dream On! A little information on dreaming and dreams. What dreams do you remember?

#10232:	June 17, 2020	by Jay (still away for a while)
Shaping Character in Words A followup from last month's editorial; shaping characters through their words and actions! What are your challenges around shaping character flaws?

#10210:	June 10, 2020	by Shannon
A History of Riots in America "Can we all get along?" ~ Rodney King n/a

#10198:	May 27, 2020	by Legerdemain
The Art of Dying Some thoughts on how to write about death. What are some of your favorite death scenes?

#10189:	May 20, 2020	by Jay (still away for a while)
Character Mistakes & Motivations How do you demonstrate character growth? One way is through your characters' mistakes. What are some of your favorite mistakes your characters have made?

#10163:	May 13, 2020	by Annette
Short Shots The site-sponsored contests have the highest prizes Why are you not writing for Short Shots?

#10151:	May 06, 2020	by Annette
Golden Silence They say silence is golden. Wouldn't you rather just say what you want?

#10153:	April 29, 2020	by Legerdemain
A Blessing in Disguise A newsletter about idioms. What idioms do you commonly use?

#10138:	April 22, 2020	by Jay (still away for a while)
Creativity in Chaos What to do when you're sharing your space, or working more alone than before. How are you coping with shelter in place?

#10118:	April 15, 2020	by Shannon
Conspiracy Theories "Is something still considered a conspiracy if it's played out right under our noses?" ~ Moby What do you think?

#10114:	April 08, 2020	by Gaby ~ Busy!
Bittersweet Reads Differences between reading and writing short stories. What do you like/dislike about short stories?

#10100:	April 01, 2020	by Legerdemain
Anne Frank Just a little comparison of "shelter in place". What are you doing to stay occupied in quarantine?

#10091:	March 25, 2020	by Jay (still away for a while)
Sheltering in Place Some thoughts on weathering the days to come. What have you done for yourself recently, just for yourself and your own amusement?

#10079:	March 18, 2020	by Annette
In a Few Words Short stories benefit from strong words. How verbose are you when you're telling a short story?

#10067:	March 11, 2020	by Gaby ~ Busy!
Celebrating Women In today's world, women's achievements are acknowledged and celebrated more often than ever before. Who is the one woman you look up to in your life?

#10058:	March 04, 2020	by Legerdemain
Your Personal Twist About interjecting your personal experience into your stories. Do you find it hard or easy to interject your personal experiences into stories?

#9996:	February 26, 2020	by Jay (still away for a while)
Identifying Growth Opportunities There's always room to improve your work--how do you self-diagnose things that you can do better? What are some of the flaws you've identified in your own work? How do you work to improve on them?

#10021:	February 19, 2020	by Shannon
For the Love of Writing “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” ~ Louis L’Amour Do you ever dread writing, as if it's a chore?

#10011:	February 12, 2020	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
Happy Birthday, Dad! Narrating how his senior-group celebrated my Dad's eighty-fifth birthday. How much inside information do you give away?

#10007:	February 05, 2020	by Legerdemain
Hey! Hey you! This newsletter's topic is about networking in our community. How do you network on WDC? Did it give you a positive experience?

#9978:	January 22, 2020	by Storm
From a Certain Point of View The opinions we hold change our stories for better or for worse. Does your point of view change your story?

#9958:	January 15, 2020	by Annette
Reviewing the Short Story Writing a good review is real work. Do you wonder how to review short stories and give good, useful feedback?

#9955:	January 08, 2020	by Legerdemain
Challenge Yourself Try new genres! Do you write genre mashups?

#9942:	January 01, 2020	by Jay (still away for a while)
New Year, New Habits? Some ideas for common writer resolutions! What are your writing related resolutions for the year?

#9927:	December 25, 2019	by Shannon
Random Acts of Kindness “Be the reason someone smiles, the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” ~ Roy Bennett n/a

#9860:	December 18, 2019	by Annette
Limitations of Short Stories There is only so much you can put into a short story. Why aren't short stories mini novels?

#9916:	December 11, 2019	by Legerdemain
It's A New Year! A newsletter regarding your writing habits. How do you streamline your writing time?

#9900:	December 04, 2019	by Jay (still away for a while)
When There is Nothing in the Tank Working your way out of a writing slump is not an impossible task! Here are some thoughts on what to do. What do you like to do to refill the well when your writing is in a slump?

#9885:	November 27, 2019	by Shannon
Think, Believe, Heal? "Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think." ~ Buddha n/a

#9878:	November 20, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Telling the Story It need not be 'telling' to tell the story Would you rather listen to a story where the narrator is part of the story, or one where the narrator is behind the scenes? Can the two exist with the same story?

#9872:	November 13, 2019	by Legerdemain
Review Me! A newsletter with advice on plugging your item. What is your edit weakness?

#9851:	November 06, 2019	by Jay (still away for a while)
Writing Your Way In Starting a story with no idea what happens next? It's easier than it sounds! What's your favorite way to start writing?

#9832:	October 30, 2019	by Shannon
Roko's Basilisk “We will be to robots what dogs are to humans, and I’m rooting for the machines.” ~ Claude Shannon n/a

#9825:	October 23, 2019	by Dawn Embers
Word Economy A look at how brevity can affect quality for different story lengths. How do you consider word economy when writing stories?

#9818:	October 16, 2019	by Legerdemain
Seasons Change How weather affects your story. What is your favorite season?

#9805:	October 09, 2019	by Jay (still away for a while)
Multiple Paths How do you determine what is the right way to end your story? What's a story whose ending seems really perfect to you?

#9784:	October 02, 2019	by Shannon
Mass Psychogenic Illness “Guilt and hysteria. And at the bottom of it all, like an evil dragon, lies Fear.” ~ Henry Miller n/a

#9779:	September 25, 2019	by Dawn Embers
Character or Story, Which Came First A question of story and character in preparation for writing stories. Which came first for you: the general story idea or the main character?

#9754:	September 11, 2019	by Jay (still away for a while)
Choices, Choices What do your character's choices have to do with the shape of your story? Everything! What are some of your favorite character's decision moments?

#9741:	September 04, 2019	by Shannon
Birthday Blessings "Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence." ~ Colin Powell n/a

#9732:	August 28, 2019	by Dawn Embers
Take a Story and Rewrite It A look at the topic of rewriting; aka second, third and fourth drafts. What is your rewriting process or ritual?

#9722:	August 21, 2019	by Legerdemain
Are you looking at me? A little info on espoinage. What techniques do you use to add intrigue to your story?

#9686:	August 07, 2019	by Shannon
Blackstone's Formulation "It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” ~ Sir William Blackstone n/a

#9681:	July 31, 2019	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
Using letters to give information We hardly write them any more, but they're a useful storytelling tool. What did you tell your pen-pal?

#9672:	July 24, 2019	by Legerdemain
Ack! I'm Bleeding! A few words about building your story. What steps do you take to create a story? Do you make outlines or are you the slap and dash type of writer?

#9630:	July 10, 2019	by Shannon
The Hero's Journey "Don't forget, you are the hero of your own story." ~ Greg Boyle n/a

#9634:	July 03, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
More than one voice speaking Multiple points of view in a short story How do we keep multiple points of view in a short story from feeling like a case of multiple personalities?

#9626:	June 26, 2019	by Legerdemain
In The News Some of my secret resources for ideas. Shhhhh! Do videos inspire you? Which are your favorites?

#9611:	June 19, 2019	by Jay (still away for a while)
Experiencing a Story Different Ways There are lots of ways to reimagine classic works and find new ways to enjoy them. What are some of your favorite classic works? Do you like new tellings of those stories?

#9555:	June 12, 2019	by Shannon
Our Orwellian Reality "When we shift our perception, our experience changes." ~ Lindsay Wagner n/a

#9576:	June 05, 2019	by Thankful Sonali HAPPY 23 WDC!
The Genius of Gallico Why my all-time favourite author is my all-time favourite author, Do you have a love-hate appreciation of your favourite author?

#9574:	May 29, 2019	by Legerdemain