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Aging dollmaker leaves behind his sorrow, sealed in his final creation.

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In the forest, the miracle of life takes on a new meaning.

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#13414:	Contests & Activities	October 22, 2025
Prizes! Ideas on what to offer when hosting a contest or activity. What are some unique prizes you can offer?

#13413:	Action/Adventure	October 22, 2025
Fanfiction Other authors often inspire our own ideas, and we can enjoy writing a sequel for ourselves. Have you written any fan fiction to share?

#13384:	Short Stories	October 08, 2025
Horror / Scary Month A few suggestions to manage your horror / scary writing. What are your favorite horror / scary features?

#13365:	Action/Adventure	September 24, 2025
Goals - Lots of Goals Reviewing your goals for improvement. Do you have to wait for a new year to set new goals?

#13366:	Contests & Activities	September 24, 2025
Drawing A Number From A Hat A newsletter on Virtual Dice. What creative uses do you have for Virtual Dice?

#13336:	Short Stories	September 10, 2025
Short Stories and Poems An article about storoems. Have you used poetry to tell a short story?

#13315:	Action/Adventure	August 27, 2025
The Good Old Summertime Remembering the good times. What are some of your fondest childhood memories?

#13314:	Contests & Activities	August 27, 2025
It's Birthday Time! I'm sure you heard...but here's some tips. What are your tips for managing your birthday week time?

#13292:	Short Stories	August 13, 2025
Just Hangin' A newsletter touching on the topic of cliffhangers and endings. What is your advice for writing a good short story?

#13274:	Action/Adventure	July 30, 2025
Remember Dodgeball? Some days are a wicked game of dodgeball. What's your dodgeball story?

#13273:	Contests & Activities	July 30, 2025
Resolutions! Remember those? What about those resolutions you might have made on January 1. Have you met some of your New Year goals?

#13252:	Comedy	July 23, 2025
What's So Funny? I asked Google, this is the answer. What kind of humor do you like to use in your stories?

#13249:	Short Stories	July 16, 2025
Dark Days We all have them, so do our characters. How do you describe dark days?

#13230:	For Authors	July 09, 2025
What's That Thang? As a new or old member, have you checked what's behind all those gears? What cool feature did you discover?

#13214:	Action/Adventure	July 02, 2025
The Mathom Drawer A newsletter about your bits and bobs. What do you call your "junk drawer"?

#13213:	Contests & Activities	July 02, 2025
Pick A Theme A newsletter about themes for contests and activities. Do you look for themes when entering or participating in a contest or activity?

#13192:	Short Stories	June 18, 2025
Cheaters I mean reader glasses. The magnifying type. Do you find it hard to cut extraneous characters?

#13166:	Contests & Activities	June 04, 2025
Summer Plans Some ideas for summer plans. What writing do you do in summer?

#13167:	Action/Adventure	June 04, 2025
An Orphan Finds A Home A newsletter about Louie. Do you like to take news articles and twist them into a story line?

#13145:	Short Stories	May 21, 2025
It's All About The Feels Some suggestions for enhancing your story. Do you enhance the 'feel' of the story as you write or in edit?

#13125:	Action/Adventure	May 07, 2025
Using Videos A newsletter on uses for videos in the creative process. Do you use videos to help your description process? How do you use that in your writing?

#13123:	Contests & Activities	May 07, 2025
Dropnotes Some suggestions for this awesome tool. How do you use dropnotes?

#13098:	Short Stories	April 23, 2025
Names and Numbers What's the actual length of a short story? I asked Google. What is your typical story size? Why do you enjoy that size?

#13075:	Action/Adventure	April 09, 2025
Who Knew? I did some research and as usual, found way more than I needed. Who knew? Did you?

#13074:	Contests & Activities	April 09, 2025
Keeping Track Let's get organized! Do you use My Submissions? Do you find it helpful?

#13052:	Short Stories	March 26, 2025
How Many? A brief write about word counts. Do you watch your word count as you write?

#13031:	Contests & Activities	March 12, 2025
Summer Lovin' An article about goals for summer. Do you have any summer goals?

#13030:	Action/Adventure	March 12, 2025
The Science of the Shot A newsletter on the details of a story. Is detail accuracy in your stories important to you?

#13006:	Short Stories	February 26, 2025
Contest Prompts A comment on contest prompts and inspiration. Do you like prompts? What type?

#12982:	Action/Adventure	February 12, 2025
Show Your Love There are different ways to write a love story. Do you twist a genre to create stories outside the ordinary?

#12981:	Contests & Activities	February 12, 2025
The Season of Love What to think about during the season of love. Do you enjoy anti-romancing a typical romance story?

#12960:	Short Stories	January 29, 2025
Personification An article on giving human traits to animals or objects. What are some of your favorite personifications?

#12940:	Contests & Activities	January 15, 2025
Abandon Ship! An editorial on what to do with failed story idea. Do you reread old space junk to retrieve ideas?

#12938:	Action/Adventure	January 15, 2025
What is Normal? An editorial on how how characters react What are some of your typical character responses? Any clever responses?

#12919:	Short Stories	January 01, 2025
Prompts and Ideas A newsletter about a couple cool WDC tools. Do you use the Writing Prompts or Ideanary?

#12899:	Action/Adventure	December 18, 2024
Holiday Travel The fun of traveling for the holidays, what you can do. Are you an observer, to get ideas for characters and dialog?

#12898:	Contests & Activities	December 18, 2024
Happy New Year An end of your newsletter about setting goals. Did you set goals last year? Did you meet them?

#12874:	Short Stories	December 04, 2024
What Are They Doing? In the chaos, take time to observe. How do you refresh the 'imagination bank'?

#12857:	Contests & Activities	November 20, 2024
Down Time The holidays are fast approaching. How do you manage holiday stress?

#12856:	Action/Adventure	November 20, 2024
You, the Character A thought on how one can create a character Do you push the envelope of belief in your characters and stories?

#12829:	Short Stories	November 06, 2024
Are You Afraid? Meet your fears. What is your biggest fear when making your work public?

#12808:	Contests & Activities	October 23, 2024
Making Deadlines Busy season is coming, some advice on making deadlines. What are your suggestions for helping members meet deadlines?

#12807:	Action/Adventure	October 23, 2024
What if? An article on the start of your story ideas. Does your inspiration often come from the question: What if?

#12774:	Short Stories	October 09, 2024
Ack! I'm Bleeding! Comparing horror makeup to building a short story. How do you construct your story?

#12762:	Contests & Activities	September 25, 2024
Drop In Fun A newsletter discussing short contests and activities. What is your go-to activity when you only have a little time?

#12761:	Action/Adventure	September 25, 2024
Historical Writing A commentary on history surrounding your writing. Do you feel research on your story's era helps or hinders your creativity?

#12732:	Short Stories	September 11, 2024
What's Next? The birthday party is over, what's next? Are you preparing for a busy upcoming holiday season?

#12717:	Contests & Activities	August 28, 2024
It's Here! It's Here! An editorial on WDC's birthday week. How do you manage your time doing entries for birthday week?

#12716:	Action/Adventure	August 28, 2024
Leave No Trace An editorial on whether it's possible to leave no trace. How do you impart morality and good decisions in your writing without seeming preachy?

#12691:	Short Stories	August 14, 2024
Gender Reveal An article about gender inclusiveness and sensitivity. Have you changed your style of writing to be more inclusive?

#12670:	Action/Adventure	July 31, 2024
Childhood Memories Using childhood memories in your stories. Do you use childhood memories and emotions in your writing?

#12668:	Contests & Activities	July 31, 2024
Chunky! Keeping your contest or activity slim. How do you use dropnotes?

#12645:	Short Stories	July 17, 2024
You Do You A newsletter on personal content. Do you review content you're not personally fond of?

#12629:	Contests & Activities	July 03, 2024
Check your Links! A newsletter about housekeeping. Are you punctual with your portfolio housekeeping?

#12628:	Action/Adventure	July 03, 2024
BOOM BOOM BOOM A newsletter about loud noises. Do you use videos to educate yourself in instances like fireworks and gunshots?

#12605:	Short Stories	June 19, 2024
R U Kidding Me? A short editorial on cell phones. What kind of technology do you use in your stories?

#12565:	Short Stories	May 22, 2024
What A Story Needs A newsletter on structure. What are some of your typical character triggers?

#12544:	Contests & Activities	May 08, 2024
K.I.S.S. A newsletter about keeping it simple. What rules do you find difficult to follow?

#12543:	Action/Adventure	May 08, 2024
Under The Sea! A newsletter on ocean-dwelling characters. Have you created unusual animals or characters?

#12523:	Short Stories	April 24, 2024
When In Pain Pain can effect your brain function. Give it some thought. How do you show pain or depression in your writing?

#12505:	Contests & Activities	April 10, 2024
Consolation Prize Sometimes a contest doesn't turn out like you'd wish. How do you handle low participation in your contests?

#12504:	Action/Adventure	April 10, 2024
Kettles and Moraines We often create lands or landscapes, even worlds while we write. What was your favorite world you've built? How did you use that in your writing?

#12463:	Action/Adventure	March 13, 2024
Spring Break Spring break brings all kinds of adventures. Have you written stories about vacation adventures? Were they yours?

#12462:	Contests & Activities	March 13, 2024
Trying Something New I tried something new, it scared my cats. Have you tried anything new lately?

#12440:	Short Stories	February 28, 2024
Make It Relevant A newsletter about relevant details to the story's era. For historical writing, do you research the details?

#12417:	Action/Adventure	February 14, 2024
Your Own Adventure A newsletter about enjoying other's adventuring. What daring thing would you try?

#12416:	Contests & Activities	February 14, 2024
It's All About Love Love isn't an emotion, read about it. Is it possible to write about romance if you've never had a deep relationship?

#12382:	Short Stories	January 31, 2024
Lethologica It's about that thing on the tip of your tongue. What little tricks do you use to remember something?

#12372:	Contests & Activities	January 17, 2024
Is It Time? An article on the timing of creating contests or activities. Do you prep for future seasons or holidays?

#12371:	Action/Adventure	January 17, 2024
Don't Be Afraid Write about controversial topics. What topic or genre would you like to try?

#12348:	Short Stories	January 03, 2024
Let It Snow A newsletter about the many words for snow. Do you find joy in finding just the right word to describe something?

#12330:	Contests & Activities	December 20, 2023
Handling Complaints Steps to handle complaints in your contest or activity How do you handle complaints or criticism?

#12331:	Action/Adventure	December 20, 2023
What's Your Next Adventure? Look at what your 2024 will shape up to be. Does random curiosity help you learn new things?

#12307:	Short Stories	December 06, 2023
What's Your Finger Doing? A newsletter about staying in touch. What inspires you during the holiday season?

#12292:	Contests & Activities	November 22, 2023
Fail! I'm failing NaNo, but good things happen. Do you feel inspired belonging to WDC?

#12291:	Action/Adventure	November 22, 2023
Travel Alert! A newsletter about using weather to move your characters or story line. Do you bring on the storms in your stories? How do you use them in your writing?

#12268:	Short Stories	November 08, 2023
Royal Order of Adverbs All hail the queens! Do you consciously think of word order when writing?

#12242:	Action/Adventure	October 25, 2023
BEEP BEEP! A newsletter about finding the right emotion-word. What kind of driver are you?

#12241:	Contests & Activities	October 25, 2023
NaNo or Non-NaNo It's the season of novels. How do you manage your writing time during busy holidays?

#12218:	Short Stories	October 11, 2023
Short Story World Building A few suggestions for world-building in shorts. What tips do you have for short story world-building?

#12191:	Action/Adventure	September 27, 2023
The Good, the Bad and the UGLY Grit in your stories isn't a bad thing. Do you like reading or writing gritty stuff? What is it? How do you use that in your writing?

#12190:	Contests & Activities	September 27, 2023
It's That Time of Year! Oh. It's not? Well, almost! How do you prepare for upcoming contests or activities?

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

#12155:	Contests & Activities	August 30, 2023
Birthday! It's going to be a busy birthday week at WDC! Log in every day to participate! Have you written something for a contest that ended up being very special?

#12154:	Action/Adventure	August 30, 2023
Whoa, Nellie! An article on finding treasures in other author's writing. Does the author in you learn from other's story structures? Where do you use that in your writing?

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

#12116:	For Authors	August 09, 2023
EEK! It's a Spider! A fun way to brainstorm! What are your brainstorming tips?

#12115:	Comedy	August 09, 2023
Slapstick Comedy Let's talk about who fell first. Have you used slapstick humor in your writing?

#12101:	Action/Adventure	August 02, 2023
Vacation Adventures Vacation content can be inspiring! Have you written about your personal adventures or mishaps?

#12100:	Contests & Activities	August 02, 2023
Reviewing a Contest or Activity Contests and Activities need your attention too. Even if you don't enter. Do you use bid-click to promote your items? Do you feel it helps?

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

#12057:	Contests & Activities	July 05, 2023
Prep! Preparation and organization are key to great contests and activities. What month do you participate most in our community?

#12056:	Action/Adventure	July 05, 2023
Chocolate! Celebrate World Chocolate Day - July 7 What are some fun words to describe your favorite food?

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

#12009:	Comedy	June 14, 2023
Pratfall Comedy A physical comedy. How would you use a pratfall in your writing?

#12006:	Contests & Activities	June 07, 2023
It's All About the Participation Experiment this summer and try new things. What new things are you going to try this summer?

#12005:	Action/Adventure	June 07, 2023
Our In Print A brief article about our In Print feature. Do you have a little time to spend on submissions and publishing? Why or why not?

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

#11961:	Contests & Activities	May 10, 2023
Be Prepared A newsletter on storing ideas. What kind of ideas do you store up for future use?

#11960:	Action/Adventure	May 10, 2023
Now What? A newsletter on publishing your story. Do you have publishing goals? Do you write to suit a current popular publication genre ?

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

#11912:	Contests & Activities	April 12, 2023
Not THAT Prompt Suggestions to help fit the prompt and your story. How do you twist a prompt to inspire/suit your writing?

#11911:	Action/Adventure	April 12, 2023
The Fear of Writing A newsletter about fears. What is your biggest fear when making your work public?

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

#11866:	Action/Adventure	March 15, 2023
Handy Handedness A newsletter on dominant / non-dominant hands. Have you ever been forced to use your non-dominant hand for a length of time? How did it make you feel?

#11865:	Contests & Activities	March 15, 2023
A Secret! It's about Good Deeds. How has reviewing helped your writing?

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

#11818:	Contests & Activities	February 15, 2023
Favorites! An editorial on networking. Do you have a favorite contest/activity or two?

#11817:	Action/Adventure	February 15, 2023
Passion The old adage, write what you know. I say, write what you love. What are you passionate about?

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

#11767:	Contests & Activities	January 18, 2023
Love Is In The Air The season of love is upon us. Do you have evergreen characters you like to drop into stories?

#11766:	Action/Adventure	January 18, 2023
What Are You Doing This Year? This isn't about goals. Have you had a wing-it adventure?

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

#11721:	Action/Adventure	December 21, 2022
New Year Goals A newsletter on setting 2023 goals. What goals do you have in mind for 2023?

#11722:	Contests & Activities	December 21, 2022
After The Season After all the parties come the fun ideas. Do you save incomplete work to use later?

#11678:	Contests & Activities	November 23, 2022
It's That Time of Year Holidays can be stressful. What kind of things do you do for your community?

#11677:	Action/Adventure	November 23, 2022
Interactive Stories What better way to have fun with someone's character than write your own part of the story? What interactive stories do you enjoy?

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

#11637:	Action/Adventure	October 26, 2022
It was dark. It was scary. Some tips on writing. Do you enjoy creating horror stories? Do you feel it also fits the action/adventure genre?

#11636:	Contests & Activities	October 26, 2022
Newsfeed! Read about different ideas for the WDC Newsfeed. For what purposes do you use the Newsfeed?

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

#11585:	Contests & Activities	September 28, 2022
What Do I Do With Gift Point Some suggestions on where to spend your gift points. What do you spend your gift points on?

#11584:	Action/Adventure	September 28, 2022
Weather Events A newsletter on how the part weather can play in your story. What weather event have you used to move your story arc?

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

#11542:	Contests & Activities	August 31, 2022
It's WDC's Birthday! A little advice for joining all the fun during birthday week! Do you use the random review features?

#11543:	Action/Adventure	August 31, 2022
It's Our WDC Birthday! Try a new contest. Develop a new character. Do you connect with other authors during contests? How has it benefitted you?

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

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

#11452:	Contests & Activities	July 06, 2022
Sorry...No. A newsletter about decisions regarding your time. Do you find it hard to prioritize your time?

#11451:	Action/Adventure	July 06, 2022
Cousinhood Is it second cousin? Maybe kissing cousins! Do you enjoy plot twists with family trees?

#11427:	Short Stories	June 22, 2022
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.

#11405:	Contests & Activities	June 08, 2022
Halfway! Time to reassess, reevaluate, and get on it. How are you doing on those New Year's Resolutions? How do you reprioritize your goals?

#11404:	Action/Adventure	June 08, 2022
I'm Bored! Some thoughts on showing emotions in your writing. How do you show character emotions in your story?

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

#11359:	Action/Adventure	May 11, 2022
Mountaineering Climb that mountain...write that story. Do you enjoy researching for your writing?

#11358:	Contests & Activities	May 11, 2022
I Need Help! A newsletter about using a group to help run your contest or activity. What unique ideas do you have for a Group item?

#11335:	Short Stories	April 27, 2022
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?

#11314:	Contests & Activities	April 13, 2022
Revamping Your Item This is a hack. n/a

#11313:	Action/Adventure	April 13, 2022
Memories An editorial on your character's memories. How do you introduce character memories? What is your advice for using them in our writing?

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

#11264:	Action/Adventure	March 16, 2022
Comics and Scripts A brief editorial on comic strip stories. Have you tried writing scripts? Tell us about your experience.

#11262:	Contests & Activities	March 16, 2022
Creating For Fun A brief newsletter on In & Outs How do you use In & Outs? What other fun items have you tried?

#11221:	Action/Adventure	February 16, 2022
Who Is Your Hero? There are a few types of heros. What types of heroes do you know?

#11222:	Contests & Activities	February 16, 2022
Get In Your Groove The holidays are over, let's get in our groove. Do some of your contest entries turn into short stories or novels?

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

#11176:	Contests & Activities	January 19, 2022
Be Generous Not just gift points, give your time. How do you encourage fellow members besides reviewing?

#11175:	Action/Adventure	January 19, 2022
Flash Fiction Elements An article on some of the elements needed for a successful flash fiction story. What successful edit suggestions would you give someone trying flash fiction?

#11138:	Contests & Activities	December 22, 2021
Here It Is! It's the end of the year! What will you do differently in 2022?

#11137:	Action/Adventure	December 22, 2021
This year... Wrapping up our year in writing. What 2022 advice do you have for your fellow authors?

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

#11090:	Contests & Activities	November 24, 2021
Clunkers A newsletter on the clunkers, the ones that don't even make it to the slush pile. What do you do with your clunkers?

#11089:	Action/Adventure	November 24, 2021
Intensity Matching the intensity of your words to the element in your story. What words do you like to use in the climax (or other parts) of your stories?

#11069:	Short Stories	November 10, 2021
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?

#11052:	Action/Adventure	October 27, 2021
Stress How you or your characters show stress. How do you deal with stress? How do you show your character's stress?

#11050:	Contests & Activities	October 27, 2021
Backing It Up Time to save your stuff. Do you back up your work? How and where?

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

#11005:	Action/Adventure	September 29, 2021
Purposeful Dialog Dialog is not just characters talking. Do you write dialog with intent or to convey conversation? What method do you use to edit?

#11004:	Contests & Activities	September 29, 2021
Ready? There's a lot of contests and activities coming up until the end of the year. Are you ready? Are you scheduling time for activities outside NaNoWriMo?

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

#10966:	Contests & Activities	September 01, 2021
This is IT! Summer is nearly over, are you ready to be indoors again and active in our community? This month's question: Do you find yourself more active in WDC after summer? What are you doing? Send in your answer below! Editors love feedback!

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

#10915:	Contests & Activities	August 04, 2021
Work Backwards It's important to know how long it takes to write a story. Do you budget your time for contest entries?

#10913:	Action/Adventure	August 04, 2021
Upstaged! Cuteness will upstage your character every time. Have you had a secondary character run off with your plot line? How do you solve that in your writing?

#10890:	Short Stories	July 21, 2021
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?

#10870:	Action/Adventure	July 07, 2021
Describing How It Feels Emotions and feelings, we all have some. Do you create a bank for listing emotions and feelings?

#10869:	Contests & Activities	July 07, 2021
Have No Fear! Some advice about starting your first contest or activity. What advice would you give a person starting a contest or activity?

#10848:	Short Stories	June 23, 2021
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?

#10814:	Action/Adventure	June 09, 2021
Where Am I? An article on character placement and position. Do you block out where your characters are positioned as you write?

#10812:	Contests & Activities	June 09, 2021
What Was That Forum? An article on how to backtrack. Did you know this My Activity information was available?

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

#10765:	Action/Adventure	May 12, 2021
Talking to the Dead An editorial on adding a dead character, or speaking to one. Have you had an experience with a ghost?

#10764:	Contests & Activities	May 12, 2021
Reviewing Contests and Activities Not only enter and participate, but review contests and activities. Do you feel reviews help your contest or activity?

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

#10720:	Contests & Activities	April 14, 2021
Item Alias Another way to link our items! Did you know about item alias? What do you use your alias words for?

#10719:	Action/Adventure	April 14, 2021
Gone Fishin' Our Earth is mostly water. What do you imagine lurks in the deep?

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

#10676:	Action/Adventure	March 17, 2021
Gone Fishin' Our Earth is mostly water. What do you imagine lurks in the deep?

#10677:	Contests & Activities	March 17, 2021
Wing It! Be courageous and help others venture out. Do you promote your portfolio outside WDC? How?

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

#10622:	Contests & Activities	February 17, 2021
It's A Big World An editorial on remembering this is a global site. What experiences have you had learning something about another country?

#10612:	Action/Adventure	February 10, 2021
Seeing Double! Editorial on parallels in writing. Do you use duality/parallels in your writing?

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

#10577:	Contests & Activities	January 20, 2021
Scheduled Tasks You have one to clean your fragments, what about one to clean off your desk? Do you have a task list?

#10564:	Action/Adventure	January 13, 2021
So Tired! Don't let it be your excuse. What do you do to back up your work? What advice can you give regarding organization?

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

#10532:	Contests & Activities	December 23, 2020
Be Kind A newsletter with a request. Read on. Do you take the time to add kindness to your reviews?

#10522:	Action/Adventure	December 16, 2020
Do You Have a Sweet Tooth? Writing is a piece of cake. What tips can you offer others for keeping your story simple?

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

#10491:	Contests & Activities	November 25, 2020
Dear Me and Resolutions Before the year runs out, review your resolutions. Do you review contests or activities? What do you look for and comment on?

#10479:	Action/Adventure	November 18, 2020
Practice, Practice A few words about writing in November and December How do you manage your creativity time during the holidays?

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

#10444:	Contests & Activities	October 28, 2020
Plan Ahead Planning ahead for the next couple months. Do you have plans in place for the holiday contest/activities?

#10431:	Action/Adventure	October 21, 2020
Brains...brains... A newsletter about the left and right side of the brain. What side of the brain do you use to write?

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

#10397:	Contests & Activities	September 30, 2020
Habits I write every day, do you? Do you follow a routine for writing entries?

#10384:	Action/Adventure	September 23, 2020
Earning Those Gift Points An article about our site scrip and how community participation earns gift points. How do you earn extra gift points besides logging in every day?

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

#10351:	Contests & Activities	September 02, 2020
Following A Prompt A little advice on entering a prompt-based contest. How do you keep track of contests and your entries?

#10330:	Short Stories	August 19, 2020
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?

#10313:	Contests & Activities	August 05, 2020
It's All In The Spirit WDC has a birthday coming, here are some suggestions. Are you going to try something new during the birthday celebration?

#10300:	Action/Adventure	July 29, 2020
Sparkles! A newsletter on research and what to do with it. What are some of your favorite types of sites to research? How has it helped your writing?

#10287:	Short Stories	July 22, 2020
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?

#10265:	Contests & Activities	July 08, 2020
Who Is Your Contestant? Gearing your contest to bring in the best contestants. What are some of the best qualities of a contest or activity that made it fun?

#10254:	Action/Adventure	July 01, 2020
Stories are like Bananas A newsletter about fruit...actually, about writing what is fresh on your mind. What do you do with your unfinished work?

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

#10222:	Contests & Activities	June 10, 2020
Merit Badges An issue on merit badges and community recognition. What creative ways are there to reward merit badges? What are your experiences with them?

#10211:	Action/Adventure	June 03, 2020
Check Your Attitude! The influence of negativity and how it can affect you and your characters. Have you ever met someone with a negative attitude? How did you handle it?

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

#10177:	Contests & Activities	May 13, 2020
Happy Account Anniversary! A newsletter regarding Notebooks, Anniversaries and Fans Do you send anniversary wishes on Notebooks? What else do you post there?

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

#10128:	Contests & Activities	April 15, 2020
Handling Complaints What to do when you receive a complaint. How do you deal with contest or activity problems?

#10115:	Action/Adventure	April 08, 2020
Oh So Squeamish Using the five senses to frighten your reader. What makes you squeamish?

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

#10083:	Contests & Activities	March 18, 2020
It's HERE! The world is on pause. What can you do with extra time on your hands. What is your favorite community interaction?

#10070:	Action/Adventure	March 11, 2020
Let's Make A Call A newsletter about using technology in our stories. How far do you inject technology into your stories?

#10058:	Short Stories	March 04, 2020
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?

#10034:	Contests & Activities	February 19, 2020
Ten....Nine....Eight A newsletter describing one of our hidden gem tools - Countdown Timer Did you know about the countdown timer and how do you use it?

#10020:	Action/Adventure	February 12, 2020
Purpose of Tropes Some are cliche, some are fun! Which trope was your favorite? Have you used these?

#10007:	Short Stories	February 05, 2020
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?

#9983:	Contests & Activities	January 22, 2020
Sorry - We're CLOSED A few tips and hints for this January issue. Give it a read. What useful feature have you found? How did you use it?

#9968:	Action/Adventure	January 15, 2020
Overabundant Description A newsletter about trimming the fat from your story. What tricks do you use to trim the fat?

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

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

#9884:	Action/Adventure	November 20, 2019
Procrastination It happens all the time. What keeps you on track and motivated?

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

#9842:	Contests & Activities	October 30, 2019
The End Draws Near Some hints for the rest of 2019 What's next? What is your focus until the end of the year?

#9829:	Action/Adventure	October 23, 2019
Use Your Brain Some thoughts on creativity. Besides writing, what creative things do you do?

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

#9793:	Contests & Activities	October 02, 2019
Blood, Bugs and Burials It's Horror / Scary month, bring out the freaky. What gothic / horror / scary element makes you most squeamish?

#9781:	Action/Adventure	September 25, 2019
Bring on the Creepy and Gory! It's almost Horror / Scary month, are you ready? What are your favorite horror/scary phrases?

#9735:	Action/Adventure	August 28, 2019
Fanfiction A quick note about the legality of fan fiction. Have you written any fan fiction to share?

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

#9702:	Contests & Activities	August 07, 2019
The Competition A newsletter about how we treat one another in a contest. What do you do when you see a competitor's error?

#9687:	Action/Adventure	July 31, 2019
Weather On The Brain Extreme weather can affect your character. Have you written about weather related changes in your character's thinking/behavior?

#9672:	Short Stories	July 24, 2019
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?

#9652:	Contests & Activities	July 10, 2019
Christmas in July Christmas is only six months away. Are you ready? Are you going to run your activity or contest again this fall/winter season? Send in your link to it below!

#9638:	Action/Adventure	July 03, 2019
The Good Old Summertime Those wonderful childhood memories of endless summers. What are some of your fondest childhood memories?

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

#9599:	Contests & Activities	June 12, 2019
Summertime - Summertime Some suggestions of what to do during your down time and vacations! Do you make plans for future projects during your vacation time?

#9586:	Action/Adventure	June 05, 2019
EEK! It's a SPIDER! It's not a newsletter about arachnids. Give us your brainstorming tips!

#9574:	Short Stories	May 29, 2019
Nibbles How do you consume short stories now? A short newsletter on how I find some nibbles to read. How many short stories have you read where you'd love to read or write more for the characters?

#9552:	Contests & Activities	May 15, 2019
Reviewing Contests & Activities A few words about helping and supporting members hosting contests or activites. Are you ready for a challenge???

#9540:	Action/Adventure	May 08, 2019
Doing Some Rehab Some words on revitalizing an old story. Have you managed to refurbish a story?

#9522:	Short Stories	May 01, 2019
Short Stories and Poems A few words about poetry and their stories within. Have you used poetry to tell a short story?

#9499:	Contests & Activities	April 17, 2019
Leave A Message At The Beep A few words on how to handle complaints. How do you handle drama / complaints?

#9491:	Action/Adventure	April 10, 2019
Ho Hum An few words on slowing your story pace. How do you slow your story pace?

#9475:	Short Stories	April 03, 2019
Quick! Hide the evidence! Be it under the porch, in a construction site, or grandma's backyard - where do you hide the evidence? Where do you hide the evidence?

#9449:	Contests & Activities	March 20, 2019
What IF A newsletter with suggestions for change if no one enters your contest. How do you promote your contest or activity?

#9437:	Action/Adventure	March 13, 2019
Getting Old Your character's memory is sketchy, at best. Do you use common problems like lost keys to create a twist in your stories? How did you use that in your writing?

#9422:	Short Stories	March 06, 2019
Eight Seconds What can possibly happen in eight second? What methods do you use to control pacing in your writing?

#9399:	Contests & Activities	February 20, 2019
What Makes a Contest, a Contest? A newsletter on things that make a contest appealing. Do you follow up with gratitude or do you let it slide?

#9385:	Action/Adventure	February 13, 2019
The Ice is Melting! A newsletter on weather and the changes it can cause in your story. Have you used weather to cause change in your story?

#9374:	Short Stories	February 06, 2019
The Long and Short of 'IT' Capturing ideas and hanging on to them. Kind of like Ghostbusters, but more wily. Is your mind sparkling clear or a host for dust monsters?

#9350:	Contests & Activities	January 23, 2019
Reviewing Contests and Activities This issue is about reviewing contests and activities, and supporting fellow members. What would you like to try in the new year?

#9336:	Action/Adventure	January 16, 2019
Always Improving Moving forward, we need to present our work in the best light possible. What do you need to work on? What is your weakness?

#9323:	Short Stories	January 09, 2019
Santa! I know him! An issue about family anecdotes squirming their way into your stories. Does it happen to you?

#9300:	Contests & Activities	December 26, 2018
Almost New Year! This edition encourages you to think about your plans for the next year. What would you like to try in the new year?

#9289:	Action/Adventure	December 19, 2018
Birth It's almost a new year. Let's resolve to help the character deficit we've created. What do you want to write in 2019?

#9279:	Short Stories	December 12, 2018
Name that Tune! A newsletter about lyrics and their creative influence. Has music inspired something in your writing?

#9253:	Contests & Activities	November 28, 2018
Brrr! Brrr! It's the winter and holiday season. Time to snuggle under a blanket and write to your heart's content. What are you doing at WDC?

#9244:	Action/Adventure	November 21, 2018
Controversial Topics Most everything is allowed on Writing.com...as long as you rate it properly. What did you do when you got a one star review based on the content of your item?

#9226:	Short Stories	November 14, 2018
Whatcha Cookin'? The structure of a story can be much like a recipe. Or a recipe for disaster. Do you follow a formula for your short stories?

#9206:	Contests & Activities	October 31, 2018
Boo! What do you do with your entries when horror / scary month is over? Do you enjoy the horror fun in October?

#9194:	Action/Adventure	October 24, 2018
Interactives - Ever try one? What are these add-your-own-chapter things? Give them a look. Do you like finding ways to add interesting content to interactives?

#9171:	Short Stories	October 17, 2018
Is It Too Much? It's horror / scary month. When does the horror become too much? Can details be too graphic in your short story?

#9157:	Contests & Activities	October 03, 2018
Does it ever end??? Of course contests and activity ends and the Countdown Timer helps you determine exactly WHEN. How will you use the countdown timer?

#9141:	Action/Adventure	September 26, 2018
Tech, Techno, Technology! The details in your story have to be relevant to the time. How do you use technology in your writing, including futuristic storylines?

#9123:	Short Stories	September 19, 2018
Finding Creativity Within When you're in a slump, hang in there. You're waiting for a story to be born. What do you do when you don't feel like writing?

#9112:	Contests & Activities	September 05, 2018
Be A Good Contestant When entering contests...what should you do? What do you see as a common problem with contest entries?

#9087:	Action/Adventure	August 29, 2018
The Most Wonderful Time of Year! A friendly reminder, WDC birthday week is near! What is your favorite part of the WDC birthday week each year?

#9057:	Short Stories	August 22, 2018
Your Passion Inspiration and what makes us write. What passions inspire you to write?

#9048:	Contests & Activities	August 08, 2018
Tweet! Tweet! Tell me you can't find ideas in 120 characters. Where do you surf for giggles and ideas?

#9034:	Action/Adventure	August 01, 2018
Seeing Double! A newsletter about tying things together neatly. Do you use duality in your writing?

#9023:	Short Stories	July 25, 2018
Picking Up Pieces The caretaking of your character's emotions. Has personal tragedy affected your writing?

#9005:	Contests & Activities	July 11, 2018
Hot Sun & Summertime Things can get slow in the dog days of summer. What to do? How do you prep for future contests or activities?

#8993:	Action/Adventure	July 04, 2018
Run! Jump! Hide! Some thoughts on our body's response to fear. What are some of your typical character responses? Any clever responses?

#8979:	Short Stories	June 27, 2018
Finding a New Source A newsletter about finding new ideas. Where do you find story inspirations?

#8958:	Contests & Activities	June 13, 2018
Making it Rain A few ideas on how to fill your gift point coffers. How do you earn gift points in WDC?

#8943:	Action/Adventure	June 06, 2018
Escape! Escapism helps a human cope with depression or sadness. Should we buy a lottery ticket and dream? Do you like to escape into a good story? What's your favorite read?

#8932:	Short Stories	May 30, 2018
Adventure Time! We find inspiration everywhere, even in our travels. Do you write and save character notes and emotion studies? How do you use them in your writing?

#8906:	Contests & Activities	May 16, 2018
Virtual Dice! We have some great tools at WDC. Virtual Dice is one of them! How do you use Virtual Dice?

#8897:	Action/Adventure	May 09, 2018
TWEET! Social media can be a source of inspiration. Has social media inspired a story in your portfolio? Do you find it too distracting?

#8884:	Short Stories	May 02, 2018
Tic Tic Tic A newsletter about creating suspense and action. How do you keep action moving in your stories?

#8862:	Contests & Activities	April 18, 2018
Being Unique Every little snowflake is unique, how do you get your item noticed? How do you promote your activities?

#8851:	Action/Adventure	April 11, 2018
Jenga....Jenga! A story can be like a tower of blocks. What are your hints for rebuilding a story that falls?

#8841:	Short Stories	April 04, 2018
Remember the Alamo! A newsletter topic on using history in our story writing. Have you used a moment in history in your stories?

#8814:	Contests & Activities	March 21, 2018
Deadlines! Can you make the deadline? Make sure you do. What are your suggestions for helping members meet deadlines?

#8806:	Action/Adventure	March 14, 2018
Small Ball and other Analogies Don't try to swing for the fence every time. Do you enjoy daily contests and prompts?

#8796:	Short Stories	March 07, 2018
Memories Memories are like a paint job....curious? Read on! How do you use character memories as a tool? In flashbacks? How else?

#8774:	Contests & Activities	February 21, 2018
Setting Up Activities Some points to consider when setting up an activity. What are your helpful hints for activities?

#8762:	Action/Adventure	February 14, 2018
Ironic Days A bit about national days and reviews. Have you had a reader confuse the narrator and the author of the story in a review? How did you respond?

#8750:	Short Stories	February 07, 2018
The Fear of Writing Hate bugs? Not fond of heights? How about showing your writing to others? A newsletter about confronting fear. What is your biggest fear when making your work public?

#8726:	Contests & Activities	January 24, 2018
Planning Ahead A word about planning and passkeys What helpful site tools do you use and what purpose do you use them?

#8715:	Action/Adventure	January 17, 2018
Doing Nothing Nothing to read here, no inspiration or national holiday days. If you're doing nothing, give it a read! What do you do with your "nothing" time?

#8703:	Short Stories	January 10, 2018
Dead Bodies? A short newsletter on trademark names and brands. Where do you hide your bodies? The dead ones, I mean.

#8679:	Contests & Activities	December 27, 2017
2018 - What's your plan? What are your contest and activity plans for 2018? Are you ready? What was your favorite contest in 2017?

#8669:	Action/Adventure	December 20, 2017
It's the Holiday Season A newsletter to read when you have time away from the hustle and bustle. Do you find inspiration in the people around you?

#8653:	Short Stories	December 13, 2017
Objects Telling Your Story Keeping adjectives under control. What tips do you have for trimming adjectives from writing?

#8626:	Contests & Activities	November 29, 2017
Newbies! Who? A newsletter about fostering new writers on our site. What's your favorite activity?

#8608:	Short Stories	November 15, 2017
Short Stories - Burn Out A short newsletter on how to build stamina in writing and how to fight burn out. What do you do to build writing stamina?

#8582:	Contests & Activities	November 01, 2017
What's A BidClick Ever wonder how that "Sponsored" ad appears at the top of your page? Here's an explanation. Have you ever used Bid Click? Give it a try!

#8571:	Action/Adventure	October 25, 2017
It's All About the Mule Some info on the lowly mule, just in time for National Mule Day, October 26. Were you ever surprised while researching a topic?

#8559:	Short Stories	October 18, 2017
What Happens to the Novella? Your short story ended up long, or your novel wrapped up early and the story is finished. An article about the novella. What do you do with a story that ends up novella-sized?

#8537:	Contests & Activities	October 04, 2017
It's That Time! A quick note for all the NonNaNoWriMo'ers Do you have your eye on some Oct/Nov contests? Which ones?

#8527:	Action/Adventure	September 27, 2017
Dig Into Ancestory Does your DNA give you story ideas? Doe genealogy create a new world for your character? Delve in and find out. Have you researched your family background? Did it spark a story?

#8515:	Short Stories	September 20, 2017
Settings...Where, again? Knowing all the details of your story is important, but do you need to give them all to your reader? Have you ever been distracted by a bad detail in a story?

#8487:	Contests & Activities	September 06, 2017
Did You Notice? WDC is having a birthday, I'm pointing out a few features in this newsletter. Take a look! How are you earning and saving gift points for the busier season at WDC?

#8477:	Action/Adventure	August 30, 2017
Welsh Rarebit A newsletter about a rabbit and some toast. Do you research words and phrases you don't know?

#8466:	Short Stories	August 23, 2017
Where Are They? A newsletter discussing the loss of the short story. Do you skip the short story for a longer novel?

#8437:	Contests & Activities	August 09, 2017
I'm Bored! We've all heard that one before. Here are some ideas! Do you have a holiday or seasonal contest you'd like featured?

#8427:	Action/Adventure	August 02, 2017
Color Your World We all need a little down time. A newsletter about adult coloring books and relaxing. Do you own a coloring book?

#8414:	Short Stories	July 26, 2017
Embracing Other Cultures The internet makes it possible to share much about your life. We can all learn more about on another. Do you have a special cultural dish to share?

#8392:	Contests & Activities	July 12, 2017
Pick Up Your Chin A newsletter about finding positivity in your day. Do you try to inject some positivity into your day? How?

#8382:	Action/Adventure	July 05, 2017
Seven Minutes Your life reviewed in Seven Minutes What would you do with your seven minutes?

#8368:	Short Stories	June 28, 2017
The Great Outdoors Vacation pictures are fun to share and are a great inspiration. Do you share your trip photos on the internet? Why or why not?

#8341:	Action/Adventure	June 07, 2017
Smile! Smile Day is coming soon. See if you can spread the happiness. Do you find yourself smiling when you see someone smile?

#8331:	Short Stories	May 31, 2017
Food Porn Do you love to look at pictures of delicious food? Here's why. Do you enjoy food photos? How do you feel about food photos shared on social media?

#8296:	Contests & Activities	May 17, 2017
cNotes -The Site Postcard Think of all the fun things you can do with a postcard! How do you use cNotes?

#8285:	Action/Adventure	May 10, 2017
Baby Louie - The Orphan A look at how reading an article, even a scientific one can be inspiring. Do you like to take news articles and twist them into a story line?

#8272:	Short Stories	May 03, 2017
Fables and Short Stories Using the construction of a fable as a template for your short story. What is your favorite way to use anecdotes?

#8248:	Contests & Activities	April 19, 2017
Themes Having a "theme" for your contest or activity can attract more attention. How do you incorporate themes in your contests?

#8237:	Action/Adventure	April 12, 2017
Dem Bones An article about a graveyard unearthed in the city. Do you find inspiration in random places? The purpose of this newsletter is to help the Writing.com author hone their craft and improve their skills. Along with that I would like to inform, advocate, and create new, fresh ideas for the autho

#8224:	Short Stories	April 05, 2017
The Pulse A quick newsletter about keeping your eye on the activity at WDC. What do you look at when you first log in?

#8196:	Contests & Activities	March 22, 2017
Crediting Others A short editorial on crediting fellow members and items. How do you help others by linking?

#8186:	Action/Adventure	March 15, 2017
Necromancy A brief exploration of the necromancy topic for inspiration. What ghost would you summon and what questions would you ask them?

#8165:	Short Stories	March 08, 2017
Dust What's in your dust? A newsletter about a source of inspiration. What silly thing has inspired one of your stories?

#8146:	Contests & Activities	February 22, 2017
Site Contests A newslettter about Writing.com's site contests. Do images or quotes inspire you more?

#8136:	Action/Adventure	February 15, 2017
Let's Go Doodlebugging! An quick exploration of dowsing and doodlebugging. Do you remember the elders of your family using old methods like dowsing? Have you worked that in your writing?

#8125:	Short Stories	February 08, 2017
Checking Into Rehab A newsletter about using old fragments for new ideas. Would you consider rehab?

#8101:	Contests & Activities	January 25, 2017
Just For Fun Not everything in your portfolio has to be a serious item. There are lots of fun ways to express your creativity. What's a fun way to use an In & Out?

#8089:	Action/Adventure	January 18, 2017
The Paranormal Another issue in the occult series covering the paranormal. Have you explored the paranormal? How did you use that in your writing?

#8078:	Short Stories	January 11, 2017
Brains....brains! Even zombies have two sides to their brain...don't they? What side of the brain do you favor?

#8052:	Contests & Activities	December 28, 2016
Hey....2017! Yes, it's that time of the year, let's talk about it. Goals? Come on, you know you have some. What are your goals for the upcoming year?

#8042:	Action/Adventure	December 21, 2016
The Occult Hand Part Four of the Occult Series for the Action Adventure newsletter. Have you ever slipped a phrase into your writing as an ode to another writer?

#8031:	Short Stories	December 14, 2016
Writer-Arachnophobia A newsletter about a method of brainstorming. How do you brainstorm ideas? Do you plan your story carefully or wing it by the seat of your pants?

#8004:	Contests & Activities	November 30, 2016
Budget Contest / Activity A newsletter with suggestions for your first contest or activity. What are your suggestion for budget contests / activities? Send them in!

#7994:	Action/Adventure	November 23, 2016
Written In The Stars Part 3 of the Occult series for the Action Adventure newsletter. Have you found inspiration in astrology?

#7981:	Short Stories	November 16, 2016
Are you a Frog? A quick newsletter about creating characters from real life people you know. Are you a Nobody or a Frog?

#7951:	Contests & Activities	November 02, 2016
Gearing Up For The Holidays NaNoWriMo is the current buzz word. But what if you're not attempting a novel? What should you do if you're not writing a novel this month?

#7941:	Action/Adventure	October 26, 2016
Occult Series #2 - Black Magic A brief newsletter about the topic of Black Magic Where have you heard references of black magic?

#7927:	Short Stories	October 19, 2016
NotNoNaNoWriMo What to do if your novel doesn't cut the mustard. Have you submitted your short stories to a publisher?

#7907:	Contests & Activities	October 05, 2016
They're Here! They're Here! Get them! Collect them! Create them! WHAT ARE THEY? What are trinkets? What's this trinket craze going on?

#7901:	Action/Adventure	September 28, 2016
No Hexes, Please! An introduction to the occult. An action / adventure series. Do you have occult topic suggestions? I can add them in!

#7889:	Short Stories	September 21, 2016
No Hexes, Please An introduction to an action / adventure series on the occult. Do you have an occult topic suggestion to add?

#7849:	Contests & Activities	September 07, 2016
After The Party Time to sweep the confetti up and take down the streamers. What's next? Which birthday contests or activities did you enjoy?

#7839:	Action/Adventure	August 31, 2016
Briefly, It's a Newsletter The topic is the brief description in WDC item creation. How do you use the brief description area when creating an item?

#7826:	Short Stories	August 24, 2016
Upstaged! A newsletter about keeping secondary characters in their role. Have you had a secondary character run off with your plot line?

#7800:	Contests & Activities	August 10, 2016
Birthday Bash --- Are you ready? Just a reminder about the awesome upcoming events to celebrate WDC's 16th birthday! What are you doing September 1st? Join us!

#7788:	Action/Adventure	August 03, 2016
Handy Handedness Some fun facts about hand dominance. Have you ever been forced to use your non-dominant hand for a length of time? How did it make you feel?

#7775:	Short Stories	July 27, 2016
Your Epitaph This newsletter is about inserting unusual things into your writing to change the tempo or add humor to your story. What do you use to break tension in your stories?

#7750:	Contests & Activities	July 13, 2016
What time is it? A newsletter about "WDC" time. Do you know where to find the time?

#7739:	Action/Adventure	July 06, 2016
Bring On the Trebuchet! How research satisfied my curiosity about something off the wall. Doesn't everyone need a siege engine?

#7715:	Short Stories	June 29, 2016
What Happened? After he plummeted to the ground, my imagination would not let go. Does the news inspire you? Even stories of bad things happening?

#7687:	Action/Adventure	June 08, 2016
Action Adventures in Interactives Some of these might seem a bit off the wall, but they're created from someone's imagination. Have you explored some of the fetish interactives? Take a peek.

#7675:	Short Stories	June 01, 2016
Wearing Red Not seeing red, wearing red. What color is your shirt? Not your hat, your shirt... This month's question: What other terms do you know for disposable characters?

#7653:	Contests & Activities	May 18, 2016
It's that TIME! A newsletter about contest deadlines. When does the contest end? Make sure you know, and make sure you stick to it.

#7641:	Action/Adventure	May 11, 2016
Are you in the mafia? Don't know if I'm describing my character correctly, but not sure I want to find out from someone up close and personal. Do you ever get stuck describing something you know nothing about?

#7630:	Short Stories	May 04, 2016
The Bare Branches When all you have is a bunch of sticks and leaves, and you need to make a story. What's your editing style?

#7601:	Contests & Activities	April 20, 2016
Get Busy! You should make your work shine. Tips and clues to do so. Remember those New Year's resolutions? How are you doing?

#7590:	Action/Adventure	April 13, 2016
Adjust and Adapt When things don't go as planned... How do you manage to remember details when you're busy.

#7577:	Short Stories	April 06, 2016
The Sky Is Falling A newsletter with suggestions for writing a post-apocalyptic story. What three things do you need during the apocalypse?

#7552:	Contests & Activities	March 23, 2016
Give It Time A newsletter about getting your work ready for a contest. Did you let it percolate?

#7540:	Action/Adventure	March 16, 2016
Shhhh... It's Quiet Time A little talk about needing some quiet time to recharge. Where do you find your quiet time? What about your characters?

#7528:	Short Stories	March 09, 2016
Keep Checking Looking for places to submit your work is an ongoing task. Don't give up! What are your resources for submitting work?

#7501:	Contests & Activities	February 24, 2016
Entering To Win A little information about entering writing contests. Is it possible to win a cash prize in a writing contest?

#7475:	Short Stories	February 10, 2016
Using Lyrics or Song Titles A little advice about using song lyrics, poetry or song titles in your fiction. Can you put your character's favorite song lyrics in your story?

#7462:	Action/Adventure	February 03, 2016
Eight Seconds A newsletter about timing and giving a scene the effort it deserves. How much money can you make in eight seconds?

#7450:	Contests & Activities	January 27, 2016
A New You Okay, maybe not. But let's do a little brainstorming, shall we? Save ourselves some aggravation. Are you preparing for the Season of Love? I thought not.

#7424:	Short Stories	January 13, 2016
Love, In a Knot A newsletter about little tokens or icons slipped into your story. Do you know how to tie a knot? Can you make a monkey fist? Wonder why I'm asking these questions?

#7413:	Action/Adventure	January 06, 2016
I Fell Down The Rabbit Hole I'm not Alice but I fell down the rabbit hole. I was looking for music and ended up finding a resource for inspiration. How many hours have you lost looking at videos?

#7399:	Contests & Activities	December 30, 2015
It's That Time Time to think about 2016 and your goals. Did you finish anything this year? Enter any contests? Participate in the community?

#7375:	Short Stories	December 16, 2015
Managing Time Watching good intentions blow across the lawn like tinsel from a tree at the curb. How are you managing to find time to write over the holidays?

#7367:	Action/Adventure	December 09, 2015
The Bucket List We all have one. What's on yours? Does your bucket list change as you discover new and fun things?

#7338:	Contests & Activities	December 02, 2015
Spreading Too Thin It's not about peanut butter...it's about managing your time during the holidays. How do you manage when you are pressed for time? Shortcuts? Excuses? Pretend you're dead?

#7339:	Contests & Activities	December 02, 2015
Spreading Too Thin It's not about peanut butter...it's about managing your time during the holidays. How do you manage when you are pressed for time? Shortcuts? Excuses? Pretend you're dead?

#7232:	Action/Adventure	September 16, 2015
Sept 21 '15 Short Stories A newsletter about where I get some of my story ideas. Did that character seem just like your uncle? Could be...

#7207:	Contests & Activities	September 09, 2015
Party Aftermath The balloons are deflated, all the party cups picked up...and you're feeling dazed and burned out. What to do? What birthday activity or contest did you like the most?

#7182:	Short Stories	August 26, 2015
Tweet This How the craziness of social media can be inspiring. Aren't you amazed by those funny photoshopped pictures that everyone likes to share?

#7170:	Action/Adventure	August 19, 2015
Good Description Taking your writing to a new level with good description. Okay, maybe it's not a thousand words, but your writing is getting better, isn't it?

#7159:	Contests & Activities	August 12, 2015
Gearing Up An issue about upcoming events and some reminders. Hey, WDC's birthday is right around the corner. Are you ready?

#7122:	Short Stories	July 29, 2015
From A Wayside in Indiana The workings of a rest stop or people watching with a burger and fries. Let's surf Roadside America! Where do you get your story ideas? I reveal one of mine.

#7118:	Action/Adventure	July 22, 2015
Making A Map A short newsletter about mapping your character's movements. If a train speeding north at 30 miles an hour and a man on a donkey walks south, what time to do they meet?

#7106:	Contests & Activities	July 15, 2015
Paying It Forward Keep in touch, even in summer. Remember that great contest you entered last fall? Don't forget it!

#7081:	Short Stories	July 01, 2015
Research! A little info on what research will do to help your writing. Want to keep your reader engaged in your story?

#7067:	Action/Adventure	June 24, 2015
Love Knots June is the month to tie the knot. A factoid newsletter about the Love Knot. Can you tie knots in your story?

#7054:	Contests & Activities	June 17, 2015
Commitment How it feels to have dropouts in your contest or activity. Are you as good as your word? Even on the internet?

#7031:	Short Stories	June 03, 2015
We Read Short Shorts My thoughts on one of the great things about shorts stories Do short stories leave you wanting more?

#7018:	Action/Adventure	May 27, 2015
Summer Inspiration Time to get out and refuel the inspiration tank. Now you'll know what to do with those crazy people of Walmart pictures.

#7004:	Contests & Activities	May 20, 2015
Ho Ho Ho! An issue on preparing for the next holiday season. Christmas is creeping up on us like a silent ninja. Are you ready?

#6976:	Short Stories	May 06, 2015
Happily Ever After Instead of the pumpkin coach, how about a dose of reality? n/a

#6955:	Action/Adventure	April 29, 2015
Is it really funny? A short article about comedy in writing. n/a

#6950:	Contests & Activities	April 22, 2015
A Secret - It's a Big One There's a way to earn cash on this site...want to know how? n/a

#6927:	Short Stories	April 08, 2015
Breaking Eggs Or assembling a better story. What you wrote is good, what do you do with it now? n/a

#6926:	Short Stories	April 08, 2015
Breaking Eggs Or assembling a better story. What you wrote is good, what do you do with it now? n/a

#6912:	Action/Adventure	April 01, 2015
Staying on the Trail When is lengthy description important in a setting? Do we need to know the color of your horse? n/a

#6901:	Contests & Activities	March 25, 2015
What are cNotes? What are these little shops I find in portfolios call cNote shops? Here's the answer. n/a

#6877:	Short Stories	March 11, 2015
I Need a Stunt Double In our world of hurry up and wait, where do we find time for creativity? n/a

#6864:	Action/Adventure	March 04, 2015
Talking Pigs? A little discussion about giving voice to animals. n/a

#6851:	Contests & Activities	February 25, 2015
Templates for Contests Could your successful contest be a template for other upcoming projects? n/a

#6826:	Short Stories	February 11, 2015
Real Life Creep Do you use things from your real life to enhance your short story writing? n/a

#6823:	Action/Adventure	February 04, 2015
Real Life Creep How much of your life experiences creep into your writing? n/a

#6801:	Contests & Activities	January 28, 2015
Kick Those Legs A contest or activity must be planned with perfect timing or will be booed off the stage and never become successful. n/a

#6775:	Short Stories	January 14, 2015
Common Errors We all make them. What is important, is learning from them. n/a

#6762:	Action/Adventure	January 07, 2015
Try An Interactive Sure, some are fetish or erotica, so why not add your own twist to the story? n/a

#6749:	Contests & Activities	December 31, 2014
Participate! After the new year, when your portfolio is clean and dusted, spend some time entering some contests and activities. n/a

#6725:	Short Stories	December 17, 2014
Twas The Night Before Kids Went To Sleep A little newsletter about writing for children. They're small, not stupid. n/a

#6711:	Action/Adventure	December 10, 2014
Adventure Time The holidays heighten the senses and emotions, this newsletter talks about observing emotion and body language. n/a

#6697:	Contests & Activities	December 03, 2014
Time to Clean House Time to dust and delete the junk in your portfolio before resolution season begins! n/a

#6661:	Action/Adventure	November 12, 2014
Just Like Creating a Horrible Wound Building a story can be like creating an illusion. n/a

#6648:	Contests & Activities	November 05, 2014
Not A NaNo'er What to do if you're not participating in NaNoWriMo? Here's a suggestion. n/a

#6622:	Short Stories	October 22, 2014
Hints and Foreshadowing This newsletter is no red herring, it really talks about foreshadowing. n/a

#6609:	Action/Adventure	October 15, 2014
Just Say It Do you sprinkle dialog tags in your writing, like rainbow jimmies on an ice cream sundae? n/a

#6593:	Contests & Activities	October 08, 2014
Blood, Bugs and Burials It's horror/scary month at Writing.com, check out these contests and activities! n/a

#6570:	Short Stories	September 24, 2014
Storing Emotions Save emotional feelings to use in later writing. n/a

#6559:	Action/Adventure	September 17, 2014
What if... Use twists in scene settings to add interest and new options in your story. n/a

#6546:	Contests & Activities	September 10, 2014
Now What What to do with your entries after our big birthday bash. n/a

#6522:	Short Stories	August 27, 2014
Birthday Week A prompt idea for birthday week contests. n/a

#6508:	Action/Adventure	August 20, 2014
It's That Time Again Birthday week is just around the corner. n/a

#6492:	Contests & Activities	August 13, 2014
Get the Word Out What are you doing to promote your contest or activity??? You can't sit and wait for the contestants to come to you. n/a

#6458:	Short Stories	July 30, 2014
Always Improving I'm always looking for advice to improve my writing. Are you? n/a

#6451:	Action/Adventure	July 23, 2014
Observations and Experiences The spindly-legged deer was horribly broken. Should I use the image in a future story? n/a

#6404:	Short Stories	July 02, 2014
What's Your Hook? How do you begin a story? n/a

#6400:	Action/Adventure	June 25, 2014
Mind The Details A automatic rifle in medieval times would ruin a story, wouldn't it? n/a

#6387:	Contests & Activities	June 18, 2014
Sending a Review Even contests and activities need a little love. n/a

#6361:	Short Stories	June 04, 2014
What's That? In the Background? A newsletter about what is happening outside the limelight of your scenes. n/a

#6349:	Action/Adventure	May 28, 2014
Can Fear be Lovely? A newsletter about word choices and using the right adjective. n/a

#6335:	Contests & Activities	May 21, 2014
You Might Get Lucky Is your item lacking reviews? Instead of requesting reviews, maybe you can buy one. n/a

#6308:	Short Stories	May 07, 2014
The Long and Short of IT What is IT? What can be done about IT? n/a

#6299:	Action/Adventure	April 30, 2014
Is That The Truth? I have a confession, read about it in this newsletter. Maybe you're one too... n/a

#6287:	Contests & Activities	April 23, 2014
Know When to Fold In this issue, the only cards you hold are time. n/a

#6257:	Short Stories	April 09, 2014
Stories are like Bananas What to do with a fresh green banana? You can substitute plantains in this newsletter, that's fine. n/a

#6246:	Action/Adventure	April 02, 2014
Collections Could a Pez dispenser collection inspire a story? n/a

#6234:	Contests & Activities	March 26, 2014
The Big Prize Keep your eye on it! A few suggestions on alternate prizes. n/a

#6209:	Short Stories	March 12, 2014
That Comma I have problems, one is my tendency to sprinkle commas in my writing, like croutons on a salad. n/a

#6189:	Action/Adventure	March 05, 2014
I'm Running Out of Room Under the Porch Their ghosts whisper to me between the floorboards. Where do you hide your bodies? n/a

#6185:	Contests & Activities	February 26, 2014
The Bandwagon Is Rolling Through! Jump on it! Now you can order physical merit badges, isn't that wonderful? n/a

#6158:	Short Stories	February 12, 2014
Make it Believable Every story must have a little human element for humans to believe it. n/a

#6151:	Action/Adventure	February 05, 2014
Biodiversity and Natural Selection Can we save the human race? Are there humans of a different species living among us? n/a

#6132:	Contests & Activities	January 29, 2014
Lend a Hand Remember your first WDC review? Remember winning your first contest? Lend a hand - Help a Newbie! n/a

#6105:	Short Stories	January 15, 2014
Three Simple Elements A story should have a beginning, a middle and an end. Simple, right? n/a

#6095:	Action/Adventure	January 08, 2014
The Eyes of a Child Five minutes with a child and chances are you've entered imaginative play. Why not try it? n/a

#6080:	Contests & Activities	January 01, 2014
Try Something New 2014 could mean change for you. Try a new genre or host a contest for the first time. n/a

#6055:	Short Stories	December 18, 2013
A Year in Review This isn't about resolutions about going to the gym or losing weight. This is about your reviewing. n/a

#6046:	Action/Adventure	December 11, 2013
Going Underground Have you considered subterranean settings or characters for your story? Give it some consideration. n/a

#6032:	Contests & Activities	December 04, 2013
Carving Time Put away the turkey slice-o-matic, this is about finding time during the holidays for writing. n/a

#6011:	Short Stories	November 20, 2013
Digging in the Loo Would an archaeologist find anything interesting in your outhouse? An article on finding prompts in everyday reading. n/a

#5998:	Action/Adventure	November 13, 2013
Ask A Veteran A veteran or member of the military can be a fantastic source of inspiration and information. Just ask! n/a

#5984:	Contests & Activities	November 06, 2013
My Tush is Asleep! How to prevent writer's numbness and get some fresh air. n/a

#5959:	Short Stories	October 23, 2013
Meeting your Word Count Have you ever had a reviewer tell you they want to know more of your story? n/a

#5951:	Action/Adventure	October 16, 2013
Crazy-true! Ever hear a story from a friend or co-worker that was impossible to believe but was crazy-true? Write one! n/a

#5938:	Contests & Activities	October 09, 2013
Sweeping Up While everyone else is agonizing over 50,000 words, you could write a few thousand and sweep up. n/a

#5911:	Short Stories	September 25, 2013
Wham! What's That Sound? No, it's not the British musical duo. It's onomatopoeia. n/a

#5899:	Action/Adventure	September 18, 2013
Tic Tic Tic Timing is everything. So is the pace in your story. Do you need more suspense in your work? n/a

#5881:	Contests & Activities	September 11, 2013
Birthday Busyness What do to with all your entries from Birthday Week here at WDC. n/a

#5859:	Short Stories	August 28, 2013
Wat? Oh, hai! LOL! A newsletter about practicing good grammar. n/a

#5849:	Action/Adventure	August 21, 2013
Small Things, Creepy Things The delights of fluffy squirrels and ishy rats. Where you could create a disease in your story? n/a

#5838:	Contests & Activities	August 14, 2013
Everyone Needs Support It provides all day support! You'll feel good 24/7! With breathable fabric this is the support you need! n/a

#5813:	Short Stories	July 31, 2013
Objects Telling Your Story Adjectives can be a help, or multiply like cockroaches under the refrigerator. n/a

#5804:	Action/Adventure	July 24, 2013
Oh! Itchy! Creepy! An insect can change the whole outcome of an adventure. Try not to scratch as you read this newsletter. n/a

#5790:	Contests & Activities	July 17, 2013
Read the Rules! Sounds like a simple instruction...doesn't it? Then why do so many people get disqualified? n/a

#5760:	Short Stories	July 03, 2013
EEK! A spider! It can have many legs, if you wish. The body can be small and evil or big and sexy. What it can do is help you write. n/a

#5746:	Action/Adventure	June 26, 2013
How Did You Die? Writing a great death scene is the perfect end for your character. n/a

#5741:	Contests & Activities	June 19, 2013
Simple Pleasures of Summer Is the writing bug still whining like a mosquito in your ear while you float in the pool? n/a

#5714:	Short Stories	June 05, 2013
Overabundant Description Do you have too many adverbs and adjectives coating your story like hot sauce on wings? n/a

#5702:	Action/Adventure	May 29, 2013
Military Conflict Wring some of the best emotions and conflict from your character at war. n/a

#5688:	Contests & Activities	May 22, 2013
Getting Motivated Are you motivated enough to see your project through to completion? n/a

#5662:	Short Stories	May 08, 2013
Fantasy Traits A quick way to describe a character and save word count. n/a

#5646:	Action/Adventure	May 01, 2013
Suspense Adds to Action A newsletter about how timing and suspense can increase the impact of action. n/a

#5637:	Contests & Activities	April 24, 2013
Crediting Others Help create traffic in your portfolio and other member's items too! n/a

#5618:	Short Stories	April 10, 2013
Inspiration From Music It's not all hound dogs and pickup trucks. n/a

#5603:	Action/Adventure	April 03, 2013
The Power of Water A drip on your face is no bother. But ten thousand drips will drive you crazy. n/a

#5591:	Contests & Activities	March 27, 2013
Pick a Winner! Get away from your nose...this newsletter is about that really cool tool we have called Virtual Dice! n/a

#5567:	Short Stories	March 13, 2013
Trying a New Tool Are all the tools in your toolbox rusty and antiquated? Are you stuck in your comfortable rut? n/a

#5546:	Action/Adventure	March 06, 2013
Urban Escapes You can find adventure close to home, even if it wasn't what you planned. n/a

#5538:	Contests & Activities	February 26, 2013
Who Is That Newbie? Make a Newbie feel welcome! Review someone new and pay it forward. n/a

#5518:	Short Stories	February 12, 2013
Finding Your Passion Make your writing come alive when you write about your passions. n/a

#5504:	Action/Adventure	February 05, 2013
Predictable Outcomes A newsletter touching on the issue of characters overcoming insurmountable odds. n/a

#5494:	Contests & Activities	January 29, 2013
Trying Something New Try a new type of item instead of the same old Static or Message Forum. How about a fun In and Out? n/a

#5470:	Short Stories	January 15, 2013
The Flu Blues Taking a look at your goals for this year. n/a

#5456:	Action/Adventure	January 08, 2013
It's a Zoo! Use animals to propel your story or show a hidden personality of your main character. n/a

#5444:	Contests & Activities	January 01, 2013
Giving to your Community What makes this community special? What can you do to keep it active? Read on... n/a

#5421:	Short Stories	December 18, 2012
Happy New Year! Okay, I'm a little early. But I have a few things you might want to think about before you make your resolutions. n/a

#5411:	Action/Adventure	December 11, 2012
A Little Vignette is All You Need Holiday travel involves waiting. Here's what you can do. n/a

#5401:	Contests & Activities	December 04, 2012
It's the Holiday Season! Extra stress turns your happy holidays into a bah humbug. Here's how to avoid that stress and spread some cheer. n/a

#5378:	Short Stories	November 20, 2012
And The Winner Is... Comments about your supporting characters. n/a

#5368:	Action/Adventure	November 13, 2012
Are You Looking at Me? A brief look at espionage. n/a

#5357:	Contests & Activities	November 06, 2012
Leave a Message at the Beep This newsletter is about how to handle contest or activity complainers. n/a

#5331:	Short Stories	October 24, 2012
Do You Have a Sweet Tooth? Create a short story cake and satisfy everyone's cravings. n/a

#5316:	Action/Adventure	October 17, 2012
Making the Impossible Possible Stretching imagination and making it reality - it happens all the time. n/a

#5305:	Contests & Activities	October 10, 2012
I'm not scared...are you? If you don't like blood and guts, where can you turn during Horror / Scary month? n/a

#5281:	Short Stories	September 26, 2012
How Short is Short? It's a matter of perspective, isn't it? n/a

#5270:	Action/Adventure	September 19, 2012
Story Pacing Can we pick up the pace here? We have a climax to show! n/a

#5258:	Contests & Activities	September 12, 2012
Help the Newbies! Try reviewing, mentoring or promoting struggling newbies. Help our community grow! n/a

#5235:	Short Stories	August 29, 2012
Tweet! Can social media be an inspiration or just a distraction? n/a

#5217:	Action/Adventure	August 22, 2012
Climbing Grammar Mountain Some of the common spelling errors listed here! What are yours? n/a

#5207:	Contests & Activities	August 15, 2012
Outside the Box Are you trying something new? Perhaps writing in a new genre for a contest can help spark your stories. n/a

#5199:	Horror/Scary	August 08, 2012
Quick! Hide the Evidence The knife...the drugs...the bloody glove, where do you hide them? Under the sofa? Behind the bookshelf? Down the toilet! n/a

#5186:	Short Stories	August 01, 2012
Seeing Double! A tip on wrapping up your story. n/a

#5170:	Action/Adventure	July 25, 2012
Run! Run!!! Exploring the Fight or Flight response in humans - do you run or stay and fight? n/a

#5160:	Contests & Activities	July 18, 2012
Reviewing a Contest or Activity Do you review Contests or Activities? Here's a challenge for you. n/a

#5128:	Short Stories	July 04, 2012
That Uncle Henry! Ever wonder about that bald spot on the back of his head? Read more about using anecdotes or family for characters. n/a

#5125:	Action/Adventure	June 27, 2012
Red Riding in the Hood Can you recapture the charm of an old-fashioned fairy tale in modern time? n/a

#5106:	Contests & Activities	June 20, 2012
Nothing to Do? This is better than organizing your sock drawer, I promise. n/a

#5079:	Short Stories	June 06, 2012
Take a Vacation! Take a vacation. Whether you have an adventure or not, try writing something new. n/a

#5074:	Action/Adventure	May 30, 2012
Perception Is everything you see the truth or just your reality? n/a

#5064:	Contests & Activities	May 23, 2012
An Apex Entrant Are you an apex entrant or a member at the bottom of the slush pile? A few tips on how to work your way to the top. n/a

#5028:	Short Stories	May 09, 2012
These Three Things What three things can you check in edit to make your short story stronger? Find out here. n/a

#5025:	Action/Adventure	May 02, 2012
Memories, Good or Bad What memories does your character have? How will you show it in your story? n/a

#5012:	Contests & Activities	April 25, 2012
Are Raffles and Auctions Trustworthy? At Christmas, how can you tell if the money you drop in the donation kettle actually helps someone? It's a gamble. n/a

#4989:	Short Stories	April 11, 2012
Who is your Antagonist? Will Dudley Do-Right save the day? Or will Snidely Whiplash finally get the girl? Tune in and see. n/a

#4975:	Action/Adventure	April 04, 2012
Transportation Give your character the transportation suitable to their needs! n/a

#4957:	Contests & Activities	March 28, 2012
Premium Contests and Activities What makes members flock to one contest over another? n/a

#4928:	Short Stories	March 14, 2012
Get Cookin'! A quick recipe for a good short story. n/a

#4924:	Action/Adventure	March 07, 2012
Good Shot! How tight and accurate are your descriptive passages? n/a

#4901:	Contests & Activities	February 29, 2012
Be a Good Contestant This newsletter covers a few suggestions on being a good contestant. n/a

#4874:	Short Stories	February 15, 2012
Can You Hear Me Now? First, select what ears you'd like - then pick your nose. n/a

#4862:	Action/Adventure	February 08, 2012
Like Lemmings... Would you follow others over a cliff? Explore herd behavior in this newsletter issue. n/a

#4850:	Contests & Activities	February 01, 2012
Tools of the Trade How can you use a contest prompt to help round out your own work? n/a

#4832:	Short Stories	January 18, 2012
Can You Name That Tune? Does music inspire you? n/a

#4816:	Action/Adventure	January 11, 2012
Anthropomorphism If you can pronounce it, perhaps you should use this writing tool. n/a

#4811:	Contests & Activities	January 04, 2012
It's a snowstorm! How a little idea snowballed...can you do it too? n/a

#4779:	Short Stories	December 20, 2011
A Semi-Resolution It's not dieting or getting more exercise, but it is about doing something for yourself next year. n/a

#4763:	Action/Adventure	December 13, 2011
Be a Part of History Looking for a new topic? Write from the point of view of a secondary character in history. n/a

#4752:	Contests & Activities	December 06, 2011
Here Comes Santa With all that holiday fun just around the corner, what can you do in our community with the little time you have left? n/a

#4736:	Short Stories	November 22, 2011
You're Toast! Are your NaNoWriMo characters getting a little too familiar? n/a

#4718:	Action/Adventure	November 15, 2011
Joyful Holidays He looked at Grandma like he wished she was being carved instead of the turkey. n/a

#4705:	Contests & Activities	November 08, 2011
The Perfect WDC Gift The perfect holiday gift this season could be your time... n/a

#4686:	Short Stories	October 26, 2011
Mixing It Up Not recipes, genres. An alien in bionic chaps? It's an idea... n/a

#4668:	Action/Adventure	October 19, 2011
The Art of the Pick-Up Line Or - making conversation, how do you start dialog between characters? n/a

#4665:	Contests & Activities	October 12, 2011
Not a NaNo'er? What to do! If you're not writing a novel next month, I have a suggestion for you... n/a

#4632:	Short Stories	September 28, 2011
Making It Memorable Does your story stand out among other contest entries? No? You might need to add a cannibal. n/a

#4624:	Action/Adventure	September 21, 2011
Don't Trip Over That Shoelace Are you prepared for the marathon? n/a

#4614:	Contests & Activities	September 14, 2011
What time is it? If the contest closes at midnight WDC time, what time is it? n/a

#4587:	Short Stories	August 31, 2011
I'm Nobody! Who are you? Emily was a nobody too. n/a

#4571:	Action/Adventure	August 24, 2011
Making Your Work Manageable Would you hike 2,180 miles in one shot? n/a

#4556:	Contests & Activities	August 17, 2011
The Competition Do you help a fellow competitor when you spot an error? Or do you let the author drown in a forgotten word count? n/a

#4539:	Short Stories	August 03, 2011
Being Upstaged The puppy had everyone's attention. Is that what you want? n/a

#4525:	Action/Adventure	July 27, 2011
New Environment Would you find a different environment inspiring? Could something from the sea become a new character? n/a

#4514:	Contests & Activities	July 20, 2011
Help! I'm In Over My Head! What do you do when you're overwhelmed or short on gift points in a contest / activity? n/a

#4489:	Short Stories	July 06, 2011
Have You Read the Fine Print? A few tidbits about entering writing contests. n/a

#4480:	Action/Adventure	June 29, 2011
What Devil Drives You? Is there something burning in the bottom of your heart? A secret desire? An Everest, if you please. n/a

#4469:	Contests & Activities	June 22, 2011
Dance Like A Rockette! Do you have what it takes? n/a

#4442:	Short Stories	June 08, 2011
High-speed Duct Tape What doesn't it fix? n/a

#4429:	Action/Adventure	June 01, 2011
Tropes with Purpose Stuck with a great character and no action? A cliche trope can start ideas flowing. n/a

#4419:	Contests & Activities	May 25, 2011
Item Alias Does your item need a new identity? Do you have trouble remembering numbers? An alias could be the answer. n/a

#4393:	Short Stories	May 11, 2011
Perspective My view from the other side of the uterus. n/a

#4377:	Action/Adventure	May 04, 2011
Draconic Tales What kind of dragon are you? A newsletter about different kinds of dragons. n/a

#4364:	Contests & Activities	April 27, 2011
Using the Signature Block to Promote Who doesn't love free advertising? Here's a way! n/a

#4341:	Short Stories	April 13, 2011
The Sound of Silence One would think silence is...well, silent. n/a

#4323:	Action/Adventure	April 06, 2011
Careful Editing Do you lose important details in trying to add description to your story? n/a

#4319:	Contests & Activities	March 30, 2011
What Do I Do Now? After you post your work in your portfolio, what's next? cNotes are a fun way to stay connected with friends. n/a

#4287:	Short Stories	March 16, 2011
Where Can I Put the Dead Body? An answer to the age-old question - Can I Put the Dead Body in a Glad Trash Bag? n/a

#4278:	Action/Adventure	March 09, 2011
Buy Me Some Peanuts and Crackerjack Learn more details about a sport or hobby to authenticate your writing. n/a

#4265:	Contests & Activities	March 02, 2011
Groups at Writing.com What are all these groups doing on Writing.com? Learn how you can participate in a group! n/a

#4242:	Short Stories	February 16, 2011
Eons ago, in a dark cavern in the sea... How setting is important to your story. n/a

#4231:	Action/Adventure	February 09, 2011
Secondary Characters Did you ever have to deal with an unruly secondary character? n/a

#4212:	Contests & Activities	February 02, 2011
Rules, Schmules...who cares? What should you do if your contest or activity is lagging? n/a

#4206:	Horror/Scary	January 26, 2011
Oh So Squeamish! What makes your skin crawl and your toes curl? n/a

#4194:	Short Stories	January 19, 2011
What A Character! Where do you get your character ideas? n/a

#4184:	Action/Adventure	January 12, 2011
Adventure with Pelton Inspiration can come from something as simple as a photograph. n/a

#4173:	Contests & Activities	January 05, 2011
Submission Tracking Are you trying to be more organized this year? Here's a tool to help. n/a

#4150:	Horror/Scary	December 28, 2010
Making Words Powerful Powerful words, especially in the horror/scary genre can be an important tool to your story. n/a

#4143:	Short Stories	December 21, 2010
Holiday Stress Turn holiday stress and family arguments into fodder for your stories. n/a

#4133:	Action/Adventure	December 14, 2010
Alexander von Humboldt Adventure vicariously through history's expeditions. n/a

#4120:	Contests & Activities	December 07, 2010
Member Participation How can you get more out of your membership in our community? n/a

#4094:	Short Stories	November 23, 2010
Review Honesty Do you tell the truth in a tactful way when you review? n/a

#4082:	Action/Adventure	November 16, 2010
Eight Seconds How long would it take you describe eight seconds? Depends on what is happening in that eight seconds... n/a

#4060:	Contests & Activities	November 09, 2010
Glitter and Glam The holiday season is just around the corner. What should you do? n/a

#4043:	Short Stories	October 27, 2010
Finding Time to Write What if you didn't enter NaNoWriMo but want to challenge yourself? n/a

#4030:	Action/Adventure	October 20, 2010
Environmental Influence Would your character move through a jungle as quickly as he'd walk down the sidewalk in New York City? n/a

#4023:	Contests & Activities	October 13, 2010
Blood, Bugs and Burials It's Horror / Scary month - how do you scare your readers? n/a

#3991:	Short Stories	September 29, 2010
Titles How would you refer to the Dalai Lama? Would you greet him, "hey, Holy Dude!"? n/a

#3983:	Action/Adventure	September 22, 2010
Ecotourism What is it? How can I lower the impact in my own travels? n/a

#3971:	Contests & Activities	September 15, 2010
What to Do When the Party is Over Do you let your contest story or poem molder in the back closet of your portfolio? What do you do with it? n/a

#3947:	Short Stories	September 01, 2010
What did he say? Using the vernacular of a particular region or era can lend authenticity to your story. n/a

#3934:	Action/Adventure	August 25, 2010
A Culinary Adventure Writing about unfamiliar territory can result in a culinary adventure. Try it! n/a

#3911:	Contests & Activities	August 18, 2010
Expectations What should a host do about unfulfilled expectations? Find some suggestions here. n/a

#3895:	Short Stories	August 04, 2010
Anatomy of a Lie How can you tell someone is lying? This article exposes liars. n/a

#3861:	Action/Adventure	July 28, 2010
Know Your Weapon Authentic writing makes a story believable. n/a

#3860:	Contests & Activities	July 21, 2010
Virtual Dice What would you use Virtual Dice for? n/a

#3847:	Horror/Scary	July 14, 2010
The Body's Reaction to Fright Find out what happens during a "fight or flight" response to fear. n/a

#3841:	Short Stories	July 07, 2010
The Short Trip to Edit What do you do with the short contest entries in your porfolio? n/a

#3831:	Action/Adventure	June 30, 2010
Using Emotion Using emotion to make your writing feel authentic. n/a

#3823:	Contests & Activities	June 23, 2010
Advertising your Contest / Activity How can you get more traffic to your contest or activity? This newsletter is about Bid Click and advertising. n/a

#3808:	Noticing Newbies	June 16, 2010
Bid Click A short explanation of how to bid for advertising space. n/a

#3791:	Short Stories	June 09, 2010
Something Unusual Using something unusual to break tension or change the tempo of a story. n/a

#3760:	Contests & Activities	May 26, 2010
Changing the Rules What should you do if you have to change the rules in your contest / activity? n/a

#3759:	Action/Adventure	May 26, 2010
Nature as a Writing Tool Nature can be a great foil for drama. n/a

#3727:	Short Stories	May 12, 2010
Finding your Muse in the Museum Surfing museum websites when you can't visit them physically can be just as rewarding. n/a

#3696:	Contests & Activities	April 28, 2010


#3685:	Romance/Love	April 21, 2010


#3672:	Short Stories	April 14, 2010


#3661:	Action/Adventure	April 07, 2010


#3644:	For Authors	March 31, 2010


#3641:	Contests & Activities	March 31, 2010


#3614:	Short Stories	March 17, 2010


#3607:	Fantasy	March 10, 2010


#3591:	Contests & Activities	March 03, 2010


#3556:	Short Stories	February 17, 2010


#3535:	Contests & Activities	February 03, 2010


#3510:	Short Stories	January 20, 2010


#3488:	Contests & Activities	January 06, 2010


#3458:	Short Stories	December 23, 2009


#3446:	Contests & Activities	December 16, 2009


#3422:	Romance/Love	December 02, 2009


#3402:	Short Stories	November 25, 2009


#3386:	Contests & Activities	November 18, 2009


#3352:	Short Stories	October 28, 2009


#3346:	Contests & Activities	October 21, 2009


#3335:	Horror/Scary	October 14, 2009


#3300:	Short Stories	September 30, 2009


#3288:	Contests & Activities	September 23, 2009


#3248:	Short Stories	September 02, 2009


#3238:	Contests & Activities	August 26, 2009


#3160:	Short Stories	August 05, 2009


#3173:	Contests & Activities	July 29, 2009


#3153:	Short Stories	July 08, 2009


#3133:	Contests & Activities	July 01, 2009


#3098:	Short Stories	June 10, 2009


#3091:	Contests & Activities	June 03, 2009


#3052:	Short Stories	May 13, 2009


#3000:	Short Stories	April 15, 2009


#2943:	Short Stories	March 18, 2009


#2892:	Short Stories	February 18, 2009


#2838:	Short Stories	January 21, 2009


#2832:	For Authors	January 14, 2009


#2773:	Short Stories	December 24, 2008


#2757:	Contests & Activities	December 10, 2008


#2755:	Romance/Love	December 03, 2008


#2734:	Short Stories	November 26, 2008


#2723:	Mystery	November 19, 2008


#2684:	Short Stories	October 29, 2008


#2654:	Romance/Love	October 08, 2008


#2635:	Short Stories	October 01, 2008


#2596:	Horror/Scary	September 10, 2008


#2585:	Short Stories	September 03, 2008


#2509:	Short Stories	August 06, 2008


#2497:	Contests & Activities	July 23, 2008


#2485:	Short Stories	July 09, 2008


#2438:	Short Stories	June 11, 2008


#2387:	Short Stories	May 14, 2008


#2336:	Short Stories	April 16, 2008


#2323:	For Authors	April 09, 2008


#2283:	Short Stories	March 19, 2008


#2229:	Short Stories	February 20, 2008


#2203:	Action/Adventure	February 06, 2008


#2183:	Short Stories	January 23, 2008


#2097:	Short Stories	December 05, 2007


#2048:	Short Stories	November 07, 2007


#2005:	Spiritual	October 17, 2007


#1994:	Short Stories	October 10, 2007


#1940:	Short Stories	September 12, 2007


#1939:	Short Stories	September 12, 2007


#1889:	Short Stories	August 15, 2007


#1837:	Short Stories	July 18, 2007


#1793:	Short Stories	June 27, 2007


#1738:	Short Stories	May 30, 2007


#1709:	Horror/Scary	May 16, 2007


#1688:	Short Stories	May 02, 2007


#1635:	Short Stories	April 04, 2007


#1581:	Short Stories	March 07, 2007


#1529:	Short Stories	February 07, 2007


#1477:	Short Stories	January 10, 2007


#1413:	Short Stories	December 06, 2006


#1367:	Short Stories	November 08, 2006


#1310:	Short Stories	October 11, 2006


#1203:	Short Stories	August 16, 2006


#1149:	Short Stories	July 19, 2006


#1141:	Fantasy	July 12, 2006


#1106:	Short Stories	June 21, 2006


#1085:	Fantasy	June 14, 2006


#1053:	Short Stories	May 24, 2006


#995:	Short Stories	April 26, 2006


#945:	Short Stories	March 29, 2006


#891:	Short Stories	March 01, 2006


#826:	Short Stories	February 01, 2006


#799:	Short Stories	January 04, 2006


#761:	Short Stories	December 14, 2005


#710:	Short Stories	November 16, 2005


#662:	Short Stories	October 19, 2005


#624:	Short Stories	September 21, 2005


#567:	Short Stories	August 24, 2005


#521:	Short Stories	July 27, 2005