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#12835:	November 13, 2024	by NaNoKit
Unhappy Endings Do all characters need to have a happily-ever-after? What's your favourite unhappy ending (if any)? What do you like about it?

#12816:	November 06, 2024	by Joy
What Lies Under How do you say without saying or show without too much ado? How have you shown the power of the unsaid in your stories?

#12818:	October 30, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Just what you need, More NaNo Tips! Tips on how to keep active during NaNoWriMo. How do you create a balance between writing and 'life'?

#12797:	October 23, 2024	by NaNoNette
Product Placement Putting existing brands into your story versus generic types. Have you noticed actors mentioning the names of products while they use them?

#12788:	October 16, 2024	by NaNoKit
On Kind and Caring Characters Writing a kind and caring character doesn’t need to leave your readers yawning whenever their name pops up. Who is your favourite good/kind/caring character? What do you like about them?

#12771:	October 09, 2024	by Joy
That Emotion Thing! How can you add just the right amount of emotion to any scene? What is a good emotional scene where there is subtlety plus some hidden intensity, and have you written such a scene?

#12767:	October 02, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
HELP! I misplaced my modifier! A few words regarding modifiers. Do you have a grammar pet-peeve? What is it? What bugs you about it?

#12745:	September 18, 2024	by NaNoKit
All of Me, All of You Are you one 'me', or a series of 'mes'? Who is your favourite philosopher? Why?

#12729:	September 11, 2024	by Joy
The Drama of Terrorism and September 11 Writing about Terrorism and Violence How would you go about writing a story involving a terrorist act or any other kind of violence?

#12727:	September 04, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Dealing With Fellow Creatives or How to Spread Encouragement through Reviews Do the reviews you receive leave you discouraged or encouraged?

#12696:	August 21, 2024	by NaNoKit
The Classics When the classics were written, society was different. Yet, many of their themes remain relevant... What is your favourite classic novel? What do you like about it?

#12678:	August 14, 2024	by Joy
Crafting Alone and Lonely Characters How can you create and show the isolation and feelings of loneliness in your characters? What are the types and ways of loneliness and feelings of isolation do you let your characters show?

#12676:	August 07, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Exploring ways to get to know your characters. How much, or little, do you plan out your characters in advance? Will you accept my challenge?

#12649:	July 24, 2024	by NaNoKit
Interesting Times Your voice matters in these interesting times. Here's why. Would you be interested in reading/watching more positive, uplifting news? Would you access it if it were offered?

#12638:	July 17, 2024	by Joy
Creating the Strong-Identity Characters! The Appeal and Recognition of Characters with Strong Identities and Writing their Stories Who is the most memorable character in your stories? Or if you are not a fiction writer, which story character has impressed you the most?

#12636:	July 10, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Dramatic Poetry A closer look at what dramatic poetry is. Have you ever recited any of your personal poetry writings in public?

#12612:	June 26, 2024	by NaNoKit
Family Matters Family matters not just to us, but to our characters - hero and villain alike. What is the best lesson your family has taught you?

#12594:	June 19, 2024	by Joy
Social Issues in Dramatic Fiction Drama explores social issues such as inequality convincingly. Have you written or read an item in WdC about the pros and cons of today's technological advancements, like AI?

#12592:	June 12, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Articles How well do you know your articles? Do you have a funny grammar-related quote to share?

#12580:	June 05, 2024	by NaNoNette
Tone it Down You have tools to keep drama in fiction and lessen it in real life. Do you know how to reduce contact with others online?

#12568:	May 29, 2024	by NaNoKit
Drama Through the Ages Much has changed, but more remains the same. What drama stories do you think future generations will tell?

#12545:	May 22, 2024	by Joy
Moral Choices Within the Conflict How do your characters make a choice between two or more options or evils in your stories? Do you believe those who do wrong may usually think they are doing the right thing at the moment of their action?

#12550:	May 15, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
I Need Inspiring!! Here are some ideas to get you writing again! What inspires you to write?

#12528:	May 01, 2024	by NaNoKit
Judge and Jury Do you ever judge someone without good reason? Have you ever misjudged someone's character? What happened?

#12514:	April 24, 2024	by Joy
From A Child's Point of View In what ways can you include a child's point of view in a story? Did you ever consider writing a story in which a child character picks magic as reality?

#12511:	April 17, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
The Importance of Reviews The values of giving and receiving reviews. When you see a review sitting in your inbox, what's your first reaction?

#12494:	April 03, 2024	by NaNoKit
A Game of Thrones A Game of Thrones is back on Writing.Com. What's it all about? Have you ever played the Game of Thrones? How did it go?

#12468:	March 27, 2024	by Joy
Creating Drama through Imaginary Beings Can imaginary beings impart the same or even stronger dramatic themes and emotions than in real life? Do you believe imaginary beings in fiction entertain and, at the same time, make readers think serious thoughts?

#12465:	March 20, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Being an Empathetic Reader/Reviewer Just because an event has never happened to you, doesn't mean it didn't happen to someone else. Do you think giving reviews balanced with critique and kindness is possible?

#12449:	March 06, 2024	by NaNoKit
The Unknown What is a great unknown you'd like to explore? Have you ventured into the unknown? What happened?

#12420:	February 28, 2024	by Joy
Isn't Love So Dramatic! Love offers lots of joy, heartbreak, and sensation so we can write about it. What do you think of tragic love stories? Do you prefer them over happier ones?

#12428:	February 21, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Making Readers Feel Something Hooking readers through their emotions. What story or book stayed with you because it got you emotionally involved?

#12398:	February 07, 2024	by NaNoKit
Don't Burn Out There are many benefits to being creative, but don't take on too much! Have you ever experienced burnout? What do you do to prevent it?

#12375:	January 31, 2024	by Joy
Drama for Political and Social Justice Addressing social and political issues through dramatic writing Do you ever imagine or think that your writing can spark ideas to challenge and improve society?

#12376:	January 24, 2024	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Community To be a part of the community, you must interact with the community. What's a good "ice-breaking" question when you want to get to know someone?

#12362:	January 10, 2024	by NaNoKit
On Friendship How do you make - and keep - friends as an adult? Why is your best friend your best friend?

#12336:	January 03, 2024	by Joy
Why the Drama? What is the purpose of dramatic Writing? How much does your point of view and/or bias has an effect on your writing a dramatic piece?

#12334:	December 27, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Let's Break This Rule A discussion about the "write what you know" rule. How much, or how little, research do you do for your writing?

#12314:	December 13, 2023	by NaNoKit
What's Next? The year's almost at an end. What's next? Do you have any writing goals for the next year? If so, what are they?

#12286:	December 06, 2023	by Joy
Plots from Our Own Lives There is always drama in our lives; let's use it. While using your life to create fiction, do you ever embellish details, change outcomes, or create unusual scenes?

#12297:	November 29, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Tools of the Trade An overview of tools that writers use. Aside from paper and pen or computer, what is one tool you just can't write without?

#12273:	November 15, 2023	by NaNoKit
Digging for Gold What treasures are hidden in your portfolio? What is your best work? Feel free to link it!

#12235:	November 08, 2023	by Joy
Comedy in Drama In what ways can you insert funny moments in a dramatic story? Which kinds of topics make the best tragicomedy writing; topics familiar to everyone or rare little-known ones?

#12247:	November 01, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Acronyms Disguised as Words I recently spotted something on social media that sent me down a rabbit hole. What was your most recent rabbit hole?

#12226:	October 18, 2023	by NaNoKit
What Motivates You? How do you motivate yourself? What goals and challenges do you set for yourself as a writer? What goals and challenges do you set for yourself here on Writing.Com?

#12201:	October 11, 2023	by Joy
Poetry in Drama Uniting the power of drama and the beauty of poetry Can you infuse drama into your poetry or poetry into your dramatic fiction on purpose or does that happen accidentally?

#12202:	October 04, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Creativity Mode: ACTIVATED! Tips for surviving NaNoWriMo! How do you stay inspired to write?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#11091:	November 24, 2021	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
The Drama in Numbers What you can count (on). Do you like countdowns? Or count-ups?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#10832:	July 07, 2021	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Random Reviewing The joys of the 'Read and Review' feature. Do you delight in the unexpected?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#10722:	May 12, 2021	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Gained in Translation From one culture to another, hello! Is it better to have translated and lost, than never to have translated at all?

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

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

#10729:	April 21, 2021	by JayNaNoOhNo
Pause and Effect Wait for it... Take a deep breath and focus. What are you thinking about?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#10200:	June 17, 2020	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Pick Your 'Punch'line The order in which you narrate is important What do you say first? What do you say last?

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

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

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

#10179:	May 20, 2020	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Gaps in the Description Deciding what is interesting and what isn't. How do you know what to put in and what to leave out?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#9706:	August 21, 2019	by Joy
Holding a Flashlight at Flash Fiction How tricky can conciseness be in flash fiction? Is flash fiction only short and sweet?

#9705:	August 14, 2019	by amy-Finally writing a novel.
What Can Work-Personification This issue will include helpful hints about personification and some wonderful drama pieces to read and enjoy. What were some of the best animal characters in Disney movies?

#9693:	August 07, 2019	by ~Minja~
You Don't Know What I Suffer To be fond of gossiping was a certain step toward embarrassing her own daughters. Who is your favorite drama queen in literature?

#9683:	July 31, 2019	by NaNoKit
On Weddings Vegas or the Grand Affair? How about something different? What would be the wedding/ vow renewal of your dreams?

#9659:	July 24, 2019	by Joy
Dilemmas and Main Characters In what ways can you make your main character’s problems impossible to handle? How difficult and demanding are your main characters’ problems?

#9643:	July 10, 2019	by NaNoNette
Nobody Cares! The phenomenon of movies being their own drama. Why do they keep forcing those movies on us?

#9636:	July 03, 2019	by NaNoKit
Writing the Natural World Nature is wonderful. But when using a natural setting in your writing, a touch of realism is a must. What is your favourite natural space?

#9600:	June 26, 2019	by Joy
Are Your Characters Genuine? A Few Suggestions for Letting Your Characters Show Who They Really Are What are some of the ways you can enhance the dimension and authenticity of your characters?

#9605:	June 19, 2019	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
The Drama of Innocence He was addicted to playing the 'tabla'.And he created some drama! Can a three year old create real drama?

#9592:	June 12, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
People Watching Ordinary actions can be dramatic to the discerning eye While you're people watching, do you feel people are watching you?

#9577:	June 05, 2019	by NaNoKit
On Being Different Being different doesn't mean your voice doesn't matter. The literary world needs fresh perspectives! Who is your favourite new voice in the literary realm?

#9558:	May 29, 2019	by Joy
Taste and Smell and the Five Senses Can you attach smell to taste and other senses in your writing? Do your five senses, especially taste and smell, bring back images from your past to inspire your writing?

#9524:	May 22, 2019	by NaNoNette
Character Flaw A flawless world would have no drama. How flawed do our characters have to be?

#9539:	May 15, 2019	by amy-Finally writing a novel.
What Reading Can Do A newsletter which gives a easy technique to move your life and writing forward. What is your favorite author in any genre?

#9505:	May 01, 2019	by Joy
Turning a Short Story into a Novel Is your short story straining to cover a larger territory that you might want to explore? Do you have a short story that you’d love to turn into a novel?

#9503:	April 24, 2019	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Real and Fake Being word perfect isn't enough. You have to sound real. But you need to learn to sound fake first, to sound real later. What makes live theatre interesting?

#9495:	April 17, 2019	by Dawn Embers
The Volume of Drama A pondering over how drama can be both loud and quiet How loud is the drama to you?

#9487:	April 10, 2019	by NaNoKit
Dramedy In our darkest moments, we need a smile... What, more than anything, makes you laugh?

#9452:	April 03, 2019	by Joy
Humor or Wit Has Drama in It Can humor enhance the telling of a dramatic story? Can you add humor to a dark and tragic scene or story?

#9458:	March 27, 2019	by ~Minja~
The Art of Misinterpretation It's dreadful what little things lead people to misunderstand each other. ~Lucy Maud Montgomery Have you ever misinterpreted someone/something? How did it turn out and what did you learn from that experience?

#9411:	March 20, 2019	by amy-Finally writing a novel.
Sound Like You Read this newsletter to help you sound like yourself when you write. What are three of your favorite drama movies?

#9435:	March 13, 2019	by NaNoKit
On Freedom How free are you, truly? Do you feel free to post whatever you like on social media, or do you censor yourself?

#9400:	March 06, 2019	by Joy
Turning out Compelling Plot Twists What are the requirements for plot twists that are unexpected and effective? How do plot twists make for some of the most exciting, mind-blowing, and dramatic stories?

#9406:	February 27, 2019	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
The Drama of Authority Who controls whom, and why? What are the factors necessary for authority to exist?

#9390:	February 20, 2019	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Acting on an Impulse Sharing a real life incident where I acted on an impulse and got results! Do you have to know something will work before you try it?

#9372:	February 13, 2019	by NaNoKit
Lots of Love Valentine's Day is near! Here are some tips to help you have a pleasant time. What are your tips for a successful Valentine's Day?

#9352:	February 06, 2019	by Joy
On the Benefits of Free-Flow Writing How may the free-flow exercises help a writer’s craft? Why is it important for writers to get to know their own psychological makeup?

#9358:	January 30, 2019	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Drama in a Sentence Creating the drama in just a few words. How many words do you need, to create drama?

#9344:	January 23, 2019	by Dawn Embers
When to Avoid the Drama At times you have to pick when to avoid the drama, then later use it as fuel for a story. Do you avoid drama online? How do you use life drama when writing?

#9330:	January 16, 2019	by NaNoKit
A Touch of Culture Sharing of our culture can bridge gaps and lessen division. What is your favourite cultural tradition?

#9311:	January 09, 2019	by Joy
The Importance of Family as Subject How may a writer write a family story and what could be its pitfalls? What may happen when a writer involves an actual family in his fiction?

#9256:	December 26, 2018	by Warped Sanity
A Deceptive Perspective Types of unreliable narrators What is your favorite unreliable narrator in a short story or novel?

#9286:	December 19, 2018	by NaNoKit
A Quiet Haven in the Storm We all need some peace and quiet every now and then - including your characters. What is your favourite quiet scene in a book or movie?

#9255:	December 12, 2018	by Joy
What Do We Show, What Do We Tell? With human emotions, can there be times when telling may be better than showing? As to "show, don’t tell" advice, should you always turn a “tell” into a “show”?

#9240:	November 28, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Using objects for dramatic effect An analysis of one author and one object she uses to great effect. Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the most dramatic of them all?

#9236:	November 21, 2018	by NaNoKit
Keep Yourself Safe Relationships - be they friendships, family or romantic relationships - can be unhealthy. Here are some signs. What do you consider to be the signs of a healthy relationship?

#9201:	November 14, 2018	by Joy
Relationship of Voice and Subject Matter How the Nuances in Voice Enhance Our Storytelling Does the subject of your story influence your voice?

#9202:	October 31, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
The Challenge of the Channel He learnt to swim at the age of 33. At the age of 46, he swam the English Channel solo. Here's what he has to say. Do you believe in mind over matter?

#9192:	October 24, 2018	by NaNoKit
Something Old, Something New Is there nothing new under the sun when it comes to writing? Or can you create something fresh? Is there an old story that has inspired you to write something of your own? If so, what was the story?

#9159:	October 17, 2018	by Joy
Writing the Most Powerful Scene Do you have a most dynamic, most meaningful scene incorporated into your plot? Can you inject a most powerful moment in your story?

#9151:	October 03, 2018	by Dawn Embers
Are you ready to write? A look at the before factor when planning to create and how we get ready to write. Are you ready to write a story or novel?

#9143:	September 26, 2018	by NaNoKit
A Game of Cat Chess There's a strategic game of cat chess going on in my street. I hope that the end result will be a good one. Have you ever dealt with neighbourhood pets? If so, what was the outcome?

#9113:	September 19, 2018	by Joy
Diverse roles of Short Story and Novel In using the fictional elements, do short stories and novels differ? How Does a Short Story Differ from a Novel?

#9108:	September 05, 2018	by Dawn Embers
Character Focus on Self Looking at the focus people have on themselves and how that becomes drama in stories. Is there a character in your story who is focused on themselves and that causes drama for others?

#9094:	August 29, 2018	by NaNoKit
Daydreams and Nightmares Do you daydream? Does it help your writing, or can it be a nightmare? Is there such a thing as too much daydreaming?

#9049:	August 22, 2018	by Joy
Finding That One and Only Story How do you go about finding the subject of your story? Where can we look and search for that elusive concept to bring us writing success?

#9037:	August 08, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
When it is meant to be ... When it is meant to be, the universe conspires to make it happen. Was it coincidence, or was it destiny?

#9032:	August 01, 2018	by NaNoKit
On Editing Thinking of getting published? Here are some tips on the editing process. What do you enjoy about editing? What do you dislike?

#9006:	July 25, 2018	by Joy
When Endings Fall Short What do you have to take into consideration for a satisfactory ending? Can the ending of your story meet readers’ expectations?

#8996:	July 11, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Why are they here? Every character has (or should have!) one motive on the surface, and another, hidden motive for being there ... What's the real reason you go wherever you go?

#8989:	July 04, 2018	by NaNoKit
Our Life With Pets Do you have a beloved animal companion? Have you lost one? What is your favourite pet-related memory?

#8968:	June 27, 2018	by Joy
Film, Books, and Cinematic Fiction Can the written fiction and movie-making influence each other through cinematic principles? Since some movies are based on books, what if the movies could also become the inspiration for books?

#8940:	June 06, 2018	by NaNoKit
International Drama Have you ever written a piece that highlights aspects of your nation and culture? What is something interesting that not many people are likely to know about your region/nation/culture?

#8907:	May 30, 2018	by Joy
Exploring the Types of Scenes .II. Seven more scene types in part II Can you use several different scene types in one long story or novel?

#8892:	May 09, 2018	by NaNoKit
(Unfortunately) Common Misconceptions Misconceptions can lead to stereotypes. Here's why it's good to challenge them in your writing... What is the strangest/funniest stereotype you have ever heard about writers?

#8865:	May 02, 2018	by Joy
Exploring the Types of Scenes .I. How can you use several different types of scenes in one long story or novel? Can you recognize the different types of scenes in stories and novels?

#8846:	April 11, 2018	by NaNoKit
Writing When Stressed It's not always easy to write when you are stressed. But there are ways... What is your best advice for dealing with stress?

#8817:	April 04, 2018	by Joy
Drama in Poetry Let's celebrate the poetry month and the depth and dynamism of drama in poetry! In what ways can drama enhance poetry?

#8803:	March 14, 2018	by NaNoKit
On Vulnerability Human beings are vulnerable. So, too, are good characters. What is your favourite flu remedy?

#8785:	March 07, 2018	by Joy
Where to Begin to Fine-Tune Your Story Can You Erase Away or Resolve the Weak Areas in Your Story? How do you handle those weakling sections that sap the impact of your story?

#8765:	February 21, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Drama in the Description A description does more than describe. In this issue, I add to what Joy said in her December issue on Descriptions. How much punch does your description pack?

#8760:	February 14, 2018	by NaNoKit
Valentine's Day Drama Writing romance? It's not that simple for some of us! What is your favourite romantic movie or novel?

#8729:	February 07, 2018	by Joy
Drama’s Role in Romantic Fiction In what ways can drama enhance the romance between characters? How can drama add to the popularity and enjoyment of a romantic story?

#8723:	January 31, 2018	by Samberine Everose
A Passionate Entourage Drama is not only pouring of emotional words that made us pour our blues too. Can we see Drama be inspirational writing not just only an emotional piece?

#8713:	January 17, 2018	by NaNoKit
Writing Drama For Teens and Pre-teens A substantial amount of drama for teens and pre-teens is issue-driven. Should that be the case? What was your favourite novel when you were a teen or pre-teen?

#8690:	January 10, 2018	by Joy
Keep That Plot Moving How do we untangle that moving the plot idea? How do you move the plot to make a story more exciting and dramatic?

#8655:	December 27, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Tag On Its Who has the 'protagonist' and 'antagonist' tag on their back? Whom is it about? What ... ? Anything. Whom is anything about?

#8664:	December 20, 2017	by NaNoKit
On Competition Do you have a competitive streak? You and your characters can join the club! Did you ever win when you were certain you were going to lose? What happened?

#8639:	December 13, 2017	by Joy
Writing Solid Descriptions That Deliver How can you make your fiction shine through delightful descriptions? Is your usage of descriptions dramatic, suitable, and inspiring?

#8619:	November 29, 2017	by Samberine Everose
Music in the Dramatic Scene Music can always influence the dramatic scene of our characters. n/a

#8616:	November 22, 2017	by NaNoKit
On Writing Contests It can be fun to submit your work to off-site writing contests. Unfortunately, you have to tread with care... What is your favourite writing contest, either on Writing.Com or outside of it?

#8585:	November 15, 2017	by Joy
Can Several Characters Tell Your Story? How can you handle several point-of-view changes in a novel or long story? How can you secure the unity in your long story or novel with multiple point-of-view characters?

#8579:	November 08, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
A Tryst with Empathy The time I realised I'm not as empathetic as I'd like to believe ... and the conflict it created within me. Do you really empathise with others?

#8569:	October 25, 2017	by NaNoKit
People With Autism in Fiction There's been an increase in fictional characters with Autism. Sadly, they can be rather stereotypical... Which fictional stereotypes would you like to change?

#8540:	October 18, 2017	by Joy
On Supporting and Minor Characters Are bio sheets really needed for supporting or minor characters? Can you add supporting and minor characters into your novel without them hogging the spotlight?

#8534:	October 04, 2017	by Dawn Embers
All in the Tone Sometimes it is not what we say but how we say it. How do you use a character's tone in your story?

#8524:	September 27, 2017	by NaNoKit
On Dialogue and Action Body language, facial expressions... they can add an important layer of imagery to your dialogue. What one tip for writing dialogue would you give to other writers?

#8493:	September 20, 2017	by Joy
Our Specific Fiction Voices as Writers While writing fiction, how do you go from the point of view to the specific voice? How important is your storytelling voice?

#8498:	September 13, 2017	by Creeper Of The Realm
A LifeTime Full Of It The best places to pick up a good piece of writing for yourself. If you could change a character, yours or otherwise, which one and why?

#8482:	September 06, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It Begins with a Mistake There's drama in every party or gathering of coworkers, friends, family, cohorts.. . Are people more real, honest,when in a gathering, or do they keep performing, making mistakes?

#8472:	August 30, 2017	by NaNoKit
Getting Published Isn't Everything Many writers would love to get published. Sadly, some companies take advantage of this. Be careful out there. Have you ever been published? If so, was it a good experience?

#8449:	August 23, 2017	by Joy
Choosing the Viewpoint Characters Which ones among your characters are the best choices to tell your story? Who is going to tell your story: The protagonist, the antagonist, or someone else?

#8443:	August 16, 2017	by Creeper Of The Realm
Day by Day The speed of your writing style matters to the reader. Something we tend to forget. In your opinion, which writer drags out their story too much?

#8430:	August 09, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Subtleties of Dramatic Effect Sometime subtle innuendo can create a more vivid dramatic effect To which do you pay more attention - hissed instructions in a commanding voice, or a bellicose rant?

#8424:	August 02, 2017	by NaNoKit
Off To A Good Start Writing the opening paragraphs of your story or novel is a daunting task. Here are some things to avoid! What can an author do to draw you in as a reader?

#8398:	July 26, 2017	by Joy
Characters through Their Words & Actions Without going inside a character’s head, how can you show who the character is? What types of character actions can help reveal who your characters are?

#8391:	July 12, 2017	by Creeper Of The Realm
Forgotten Matters Bringing the past into the fold can make for an interesting twist! What are your characters' best skeletons in the closet?

#8375:	July 05, 2017	by NaNoKit
Winter's Coming Game of Thrones is just around the corner, and W.Com members are preparing for it already. But what's it all about? Which Game of Thrones character do you most identify with, and why?

#8344:	June 28, 2017	by Joy
Writing the Ending Scenes Theme and character related elements in the ending scenes How many types of scenes can you use at the end of your fictional work?

#8348:	June 21, 2017	by Creeper Of The Realm
On A Binge Certain books hook us to the point of not having enough. What's the deal? How much do you read? Daily, monthly?

#8329:	June 07, 2017	by NaNoKit
On Whispers and Secrets Can you keep a secret? Can you trust anyone keep yours? What is your favourite novel, movie or TV series about secrets and/or gossip?

#8289:	May 31, 2017	by Joy
Middle Scenes & Deeper Characterization Can you write the middle scenes to show deepening emotion in order to influence the conflict? In what ways can the characters in the middle scenes leave an impact on the reader?

#8299:	May 24, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Drama in the anti-climax Exploring how a build up to 'nothing very much' can actually be quite dramatic! Can an anti-climax actually be dramatic?

#8281:	May 10, 2017	by NaNoKit
Drama, Politics and Words Words have power. The clearest example of this is, arguably, to be found in politics. Do you have a favourite political story, novel or poem? If so, feel free to share!

#8250:	May 03, 2017	by Joy
Action and Dialog in the Earlier Scenes What are the functions of action and dialog in the beginning scenes? How can you write successful opening scenes using lively dialog and animated action?

#8206:	April 26, 2017	by amy-Finally writing a novel.
Drama-Have We Met Before? Hi. This is , please enjoy the writing tip and wonderful pieces this week. Have a great day. What are you ten favorite movies that were adaptations of books?

#8243:	April 19, 2017	by Dawn Embers
Drama Can Be Stressful for All Involved A look at drama in our lives and the ones we create on the page. What do you do to create stress for your character? or Do you find writing stressful?

#8235:	April 12, 2017	by NaNoKit
On Historical Fiction Blending what we know of the past with our imagination isn't easy, but it can be a very worthwhile effort. What is your favourite historical fiction novel?

#8190:	April 05, 2017	by Joy
Writing the Profound Fiction How to write fiction to elicit deep thoughts and profound emotion Can your stories evoke poignant and complex feelings inside your readers?

#8203:	March 29, 2017	by Creeper Of The Realm
Missing Action In Drama Pace, even with drama, determines the worth of your story. Can you keep it real but also keep it interesting?

#8191:	March 22, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Drama in the Everyday Sometimes underlplaying the drama weaves a more visceral dramatic effect. What is more memorable for you, that which is over the top or under the wire?

#8182:	March 15, 2017	by NaNoKit
On Loss Losing someone you love is difficult. Things get even more complicated if you can't mourn them as you wish. What is the best novel you have read that deals with grief?

#8158:	March 08, 2017	by Joy
Moral Argument through Dialog Can dialog be the tool to strengthen the moral argument? How can the dialog reveal the subtleties of a moral argument?

#8143:	February 22, 2017	by Creeper Of The Realm
Character's Moods The behavior of your character plays a big role in your story. Are you characters hard to read and understand?

#8134:	February 15, 2017	by NaNoKit
Valentine's Day Drama It's that day of the year when everything can go very right, or horribly wrong. Writers can make good use of that. What is your favourite Valentine's Day story, and why?

#8112:	February 08, 2017	by Joy
How to Avoid Plagiarism Is your writing original and free from plagiarism? Do you know in what ways plagiarism can occur?

#8080:	January 25, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Talking Of Drama, the Technique Two authors and their views on 'drama' in your writing. Is drama a secret ingredient in all your writing?

#8084:	January 18, 2017	by NaNoKit
To Twist, Or Not To Twist? Adding a twist to your story can be fun... but does it fit? What is your favourite story with a twist? Or have you written one?

#8055:	January 11, 2017	by Joy
Creating the Story World What makes a story world believable? Is a story world just a place?

#8061:	January 04, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Drama of Satire Both raucous and subtle ~ satire compels the reader into the drama of the story or poem How can satire be both over the top and subtle?

#8041:	December 21, 2016	by NaNoKit
You and Your Blog Your blog is an excellent place to vent, as well as a place to watch your life unfold over the years. Do you have a favourite blogger? If so, what do you enjoy the most about their entries?

#8003:	December 14, 2016	by Joy
Let’s Not Preach Thematic Arguments How to keep the thematic argument from becoming superficial? In writing fiction, how can you refrain from preaching to the readers?

#8012:	December 07, 2016	by NaNoNette
Rivalries and Envies The holidays can bring out the worst in us. What better source of drama than the holidays?

#7991:	November 23, 2016	by NaNoKit
The Importance Of Saying "I Love You" It can be difficult and awkward to say, but it can make all the difference to hear. Do you write about love, or do you do your best to avoid it? Why?

#7969:	November 16, 2016	by Joy
Showing a Character’s Motivation In what ways can you show a character's motivation? Can your characters demonstrate what their true motivations are?

#7965:	November 09, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Daily Activities Turn the mundane into comedic and humorous, endearing and charming, or even downright scary. What's the worst moment you can remember which you ended up laughing about later on?

#7947:	November 02, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
Even Heroes Have Issues Exposing the inner conflicts of your characters What are the inner conflicts and issues that drive your characters?

#7939:	October 26, 2016	by NaNoKit
Those Tricky Little Words Some words are incredibly handy components of sentence construction. Sadly, they're also easy to overuse... Which words do you find yourself using way too often?

#7904:	October 19, 2016	by Joy
Characters' Judgments to Incite Drama Are Your Story’s Characters Judgmental Enough to Bring about a Conflict? Can You Find the Drama in Your Characters’ Opposing Judgments?

#7902:	October 12, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Looking For Trouble While creating conflict sounds easy, doesn't mean it is. Do your characters agree with you on the type of conflict you create for them?

#7893:	October 05, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
The Importance of Body Language Exploring your characters through body language. Can your characters communicate with no dialogue?

#7887:	September 28, 2016	by NaNoKit
Using Comedy Elements in Drama Using comedy elements in your drama stories can offer relief and heighten the impact of emotional scenes. Which novel you've read or movie you've watched had the perfect balance of laughter and tears?

#7853:	September 21, 2016	by Joy
Betrayal As the Dramatic Element How much can betrayal assist the conflict in your fiction? How can betrayal become the catalyst for the conflict in your stories?

#7851:	September 14, 2016	by NaNoNette
Pacing a Drama Balance Your Drama Where to Put All of That Drama?

#7848:	September 07, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
The Great Offing Is it wise to kill off a popular character?

#7837:	August 31, 2016	by NaNoKit
The Power of Collaboration When writing a story with others, you may find yourself on an interesting journey. Have you ever collaborated with another writer or writers? How did it go?

#7802:	August 24, 2016	by Joy
Writing about Grief and Loss How do you show grief and loss in your characters? How will your characters deal with grief and loss?

#7807:	August 17, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Breaking the Rules Knowing what to include in your writing that will make a difference What is the most important part of the story to you?

#7794:	August 10, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
The Five Senses Incorporating your character's five senses How do you describe a smell? A taste?

#7784:	August 03, 2016	by NaNoKit
The Dramatic Journey of the Superhero The Superhero genre is not merely about big battles - the characters' internal journeys are just as important. Who is your favourite superhero, and why?

#7764:	July 27, 2016	by Joy
The Importance of a Character's Mind How do you show what is in your character's mind? What can be done with your characters' emotions and thoughts?

#7760:	July 20, 2016	by Dawn Embers
Friday Nights Things that could happen on a Friday Night What do you do on Friday? Is that a big night in your story?

#7745:	July 13, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
Finding Hope Finding hope at the darkest moment... In an increasingly dark world, what brings you hope?

#7736:	July 06, 2016	by NaNoKit
Winter Has Come The Game of Thrones is on, on Writing.Com. How does this benefit you if you are not an active participant? Which Game of Thrones House is your favourite, either in the books, series or here on Writing.Com?

#7699:	June 29, 2016	by Joy
How to Fix a Flawed Pacing Which tools do you use from your story’s pacing stockpile? Can you create a page-turner by paying attention to your story’s pacing?

#7711:	June 22, 2016	by Dawn Embers
What Grabs Reader's Attention A couple of spots to consider when posting drama stories on WDC to get people to read them. What do you do in order to catch a reader's attention? As a reader, do you focus on title or the intro/description?

#7693:	June 15, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
Memory Lane Exploring the fragile nature of memories Does your memory of a thing make that memory correct?

#7685:	June 08, 2016	by NaNoKit
Incorporating Evil The Milgram experiment has shown that evil can come in many different forms... What is your favourite dark drama story/novel?

#7648:	June 01, 2016	by Joy
Writing the Violent Scenes Can you include violence effectively in a scene? How can you write a violent scene to make it memorable?

#7642:	May 18, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
The Drama of Grief Exploring grief through your characters How does your character express grief?

#7639:	May 11, 2016	by NaNoKit
Life's Little Dramas The little dramas of life can help the reader relate to your characters. What was your most embarrassing moment, that still pops up in your dreams?

#7605:	May 04, 2016	by Joy
Kinsmen of the Primary Characters Whether explosive or loving, how important are the family relationships to the main character? Should you write in the family relationships into your main characters’ actions?

#7608:	April 27, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Creatures Of Habit Characters defined by their own habits and how it affects your story. What is your own worst habit?

#7588:	April 13, 2016	by NaNoKit
The Quest Quest-based stories can be fun to write, and attract a wide audience. Just be careful to avoid clichés! If you were to be sent on a quest, what would you like to be searching for?

#7565:	April 06, 2016	by Joy
Creating the Catalyst Character Who can be your story's best catalyst character? Which traits can you pick for the success of your story's catalyst character?

#7556:	March 30, 2016	by A Non-Existent User
Let's Get Quirky Characters with quirks don't always have to be weird ~ or maybe they do! What are your favorite types of quirks to write?

#7515:	March 23, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Getting Started Introducing a likable character the reader can relate to and create a connection with What is the most important trait in a character that will make the connection with a reader?

#7536:	March 16, 2016	by NaNoKit
Writing Drama for Young Adults Writing drama for teenagers and young adults can be tricky, to say the least. But it can also be truly rewarding. Which novel or novels did you love the most as a teenager/young adult?

#7496:	March 09, 2016	by Joy
Making Readers Feel for Your Characters How to cause the readers feel for your characters and the difference between empathy and sympathy How can you cause your readers side with your characters?

#7492:	February 24, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Avoiding Drama Drama in your writing is not inevitable. It's a necessity! What the worst/best drama you've experienced first hand?

#7479:	February 17, 2016	by Cinn
Compensation for Lack of Villain When the primary conflict is a situation rather than a person Does your drama need a villain?

#7471:	February 10, 2016	by NaNoKit
The Gems of Self-published Drama There are some pretty good reads to be found from self-published authors and small publishing houses. Try them! Have you self-published any of your work? What were your experiences? Or have you considered doing so?

#7439:	February 03, 2016	by Joy
Painting with Winning Words Paint with choice words to bring color to your stories. Can you enhance your stories with captivating visuals?

#7448:	January 27, 2016	by NaNoKit
The Trouble With Legal Drama Is it possible to write legal drama when you do not know the law? Do you enjoy legal drama? If so, what's your favourite novel in the genre, and why?

#7423:	January 13, 2016	by NaNoKit
And They Lived Happily Ever After... A happily ever after... is that the way the story truly ends? Is it even possible? If you could create a happily ever after for your favourite characters, what would it be like?

#7388:	January 06, 2016	by Joy
Sweeten Your Fiction with Paranoia Can you make your fiction shine with paranoia? How can paranoia enhance your story?

#7391:	December 30, 2015	by A Non-Existent User
The Drama of Dialogue Adding Dramatic Oomph to Your Character Interactions Is writing dialogue for you characters simply mechanical, or do they have conversations in your head?

#7373:	December 16, 2015	by NaNoKit
The Drama of Christmas Jingles all the way? That would be nice. Unfortunately, Christmas isn't always that merry. What was your most frustrating Christmas, and why?

#7345:	December 09, 2015	by Joy
Theme in Movies Why is a good solid theme so important in a movie? From which elements can you pick out what the theme is in a movie?

#7329:	November 18, 2015	by NaNoKit
On Courage and Kindness No matter the situation, there are always those who are good, and brave, and kind. Those who make a difference. What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

#7300:	November 11, 2015	by Joy
Action and Narration to Reveal Character How can you reveal character in a clever way? Can you craftily manipulate your storytelling to show who your characters are?

#7307:	November 04, 2015	by Elle - on hiatus
Bringing your drama to life How do you pull your readers in to the story, and once there, keep their interest? How do you pull your readers in to the story, and once there, keep their interest?

#7290:	October 28, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Satire in Drama Dramatic effect of satire can be both subtle and overt Is satire the 'straight man' in dramatic expression?

#7281:	October 21, 2015	by NaNoKit
Online Drama When looking for inspiration for your next Drama story or poem, don't dismiss the Internet! In a contrast to online drama, what is the funniest story you have ever read on the Internet?

#7248:	October 14, 2015	by Joy
The Flair of Writing Historical Fiction How can you embed your fictional story in history? Can you bring history to life with the help of your imagination?

#7251:	October 07, 2015	by Dawn Embers
"Perception is Reality" A look at both character and reader perception and how it shapes the reality of a story. Does the character perception match reality? Do you consider reader perception when working on a story?

#7241:	September 30, 2015	by Dawn Embers
Juggling Plates and Adding Conlict Having too much to do can overwhelm and it can help add more drama to a story. Have you tried ramping up a story by giving your character too much to do? Did it help?

#7229:	September 23, 2015	by NaNoKit
Drama of the Rich and Famous From biographies to fiction, the lives of the rich and famous can be filled with ups and downs. Have you ever read a celebrity biography? If so, which one was your favourite, and why?

#7197:	September 16, 2015	by Joy
Magical Realism Why you can believe in the magic inside Magical Realism Can you write the supernatural inside reality as if it is reality?

#7200:	September 09, 2015	by Cinn
Tears That Don't Trickle How to write about crying without cliched phrases. Can tears dance or explore or wander across the cheeky plains?

#7180:	August 26, 2015	by NaNoKit
Disabilities in Drama People with disabilities are not necessarily tragic heroes or heroines. Everyone is different. Everyone is unique. What is your favourite novel, movie or TV series that includes a person or people with disabilities, and why?

#7147:	August 19, 2015	by Joy
Surprise Endings Can you capture that cathartic moment at the end of your story with a surprise? Can you defy your readers’ expectations with your endings?

#7154:	August 12, 2015	by Dawn Embers
A Choice of Venue in Drama Location can create expectations in drama but sometimes unexpected work just as well. Chance to explore setting. What location or setting do you like to use when writing drama?

#7141:	August 05, 2015	by Creeper Of The Realm
Traits Knowing when to draw the line How do you create a quirky character?

#7126:	July 29, 2015	by NaNoKit
Writing Drama For A Younger Audience Kids love drama, but how do you write a story that won't upset them, without being patronizing? Which novel, or novel series, was your favourite when you were a child?

#7095:	July 22, 2015	by Joy
The Use of Vignettes in Storytelling The evocative nature of vignettes can help you with your craft. How can vignettes strengthen the muscles of your writing?

#7098:	July 15, 2015	by Creeper Of The Realm
Stolen Shoes Drama doesn't become out of thin air - it is created. Have you tried someone else's shoes for a change?

#7077:	July 01, 2015	by NaNoKit
The Trouble With Time Travel Time travel is a fascinating concept, filled with potential for drama. Unfortunately, it has its pitfalls. If you could travel back in time, what time period, place or event would you visit, and why?

#7055:	June 24, 2015	by Joy
Thrill and Drama in Writing about Sports To a writer, all sports offer a treasure trove of subjects filled with suspense, tension and human drama. Do you let the excitement in sports inspire your muse?

#7049:	June 17, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Scene by Scene Drama weaves the story one scene at a time. How is essential drama inscribed in a story.

#7022:	June 10, 2015	by NaNoNette
Weepy Writing Sadness as a plot driver. Are Tears and Crying Needed in Drama?

#7028:	June 03, 2015	by NaNoKit
Conflicting Goals Every character has at least one goal, one dream, one aim... but what happens when their goals are in conflict? What conflict of goals have you faced as a writer?

#7003:	May 27, 2015	by Joy
Writing a Strong Inner Conflict Inner conflict humanizes a character and makes the reader connect to him emotionally. How can you approach writing the inner conflict for it to cause the bond between the readers and the character?

#7000:	May 20, 2015	by Dawn Embers
When Things Change Drama Ensues Not many people like change but often that moment and after will create a story due to the drama that follows. How does change in a character's life cause drama in your story?

#6986:	May 13, 2015	by Lonewolf
Five Ways to Pace Your Story Pacing like a dam, allows the writer to control just how fast or slow the plot flows through the river of their story. n/a

#6973:	May 06, 2015	by NaNoKit
Unforgettable Moments Do those awkward moments in life still haunt your dreams? Great! Use them! n/a

#6943:	April 29, 2015	by Joy
The Gothic Edge Gothic literature and using its elements in dramatic writing n/a

#6936:	April 15, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Melodrama in a snapshot In vivid verse and prose, engage the senses with a monologue or rant n/a

#6893:	April 01, 2015	by Joy
Magic as an Element of Drama in Fiction Magic can be used in any genre to add dramatic nuances to a story. n/a

#6873:	March 11, 2015	by NaNoKit
Unusual Drama Drama can develop in unusual places. This week's Drama Newsletter explores one of them. n/a

#6843:	March 04, 2015	by Joy
Concurrent Conflicts in a Scene Several conflicts, emotions, or events create high drama when they occur simultaneously in a scene. n/a

#6840:	February 25, 2015	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Dahl-icious things for writers to ponder Re-reading Roald Dahl's books for an event in a school gave me insights into critical reading and, therefore, writing. n/a

#6827:	February 18, 2015	by NaNoNette
The Human Condition Relationships give perfect fodder for dramatic writing. n/a

#6824:	February 11, 2015	by NaNoKit
Writing an Engaging Autobiography Putting your life into words isn't easy. Here are some tips to help you along, and some pitfalls to avoid. n/a

#6790:	February 04, 2015	by Joy
Drama in Moral Dilemmas Giving a moral dilemma to the protagonist guarantees depth in the character and in the story. n/a

#6797:	January 28, 2015	by Lonewolf
Nailing that Dramatic Essence Tips on ways to introduce drama of your novel. n/a

#6785:	January 21, 2015	by NaNoNette
Fun Drama Drama can make you laugh. n/a

#6773:	January 14, 2015	by NaNoKit
We Shouldn't Let Our Voices Fade... When publishing our work, we are likely to attract negative reactions. That doesn't mean we should censor ourselves. n/a

#6748:	January 07, 2015	by Joy
Writing Fiction from News Stories Events and characters in the news can help writers to come up with original stories. n/a

#6742:	December 31, 2014	by Dawn Embers
Seize the Moment Some moments warrant drama while others are just to seize, like a New Year's Eve kiss. n/a

#6714:	December 24, 2014	by NaNoNette
Sad Drama Writing dramatically. n/a

#6721:	December 17, 2014	by NaNoKit
What Have You Learned This Year? What have you learned this year? Every life event changes us, as a person and as a writer. n/a

#6690:	December 10, 2014	by Joy
Different Approaches to Characterization Using various ways of hinting at who the character is can show him better than a long, descriptive exposition. n/a

#6694:	December 03, 2014	by Dawn Embers
Dialogue: Can there be too much? A question of whether there can be too much dialogue in a story and if it helps or hinders the drama. n/a

#6682:	November 26, 2014	by Dawn Embers
The Drama of Family Holidays and family can make for plenty of drama, so put it to use and write a story. n/a

#6672:	November 19, 2014	by NaNoKit
The Paradox of Painful Art The paradox of painful art highlights the fact that in art, we seek out what we would normally avoid. Can you solve it? n/a

#6635:	November 12, 2014	by Joy
Conspiracy Means High Drama Different kinds of conspiracy plots and a few tips for writing them n/a

#6620:	October 22, 2014	by NaNoKit
The Power of Politics Politics is all around us. It affects our lives on a day-to-day basis. And it can inspire amazing drama stories. n/a

#6594:	October 15, 2014	by Joy
Pet Peeves in Fiction Readers do not like overused and boring elements in fiction. n/a

#6581:	October 01, 2014	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Surreal Sensation Something 'dramatic' happened to me over the weekend! n/a

#6568:	September 24, 2014	by NaNoKit
Historical Drama Bringing history to life is hard work, but the result can be thoroughly rewarding. n/a

#6535:	September 17, 2014	by Joy
Spinning Tales with Myths and Legends Myths and Legends allow writers the freedom of putting their own spins on old themes and stories. n/a

#6539:	September 10, 2014	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Monologue or Rant Each a solo act ~ the difference is in the presentation n/a

#6530:	September 03, 2014	by Jay's debut novel is out now!
A Picture In Words How exact do you need to be with your descriptions and details to evoke an emotional response from your readers? n/a

#6519:	August 27, 2014	by NaNoKit
Life and Roller Coasters It's sometimes said that life is like a roller coaster. This week's newsletter explains why that's not a good thing! n/a

#6486:	August 20, 2014	by Joy
Beware of the Wimpy! Weaknesses may hide in any aspect of a story. n/a

#6485:	August 13, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
The Final Word Summarising the Basics of the Drama Writing Genre n/a

#6475:	August 06, 2014	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Drama in Conflict Conflict creates drama, within and without n/a

#6462:	July 30, 2014	by NaNoKit
Drama, War and Social Upheaval When times are dark and depressing, what are drama writers to do? The answer - keep on writing! n/a

#6428:	July 23, 2014	by Joy
Haunted Characters Ghosts and other hauntings of story characters can be used as catalysts for the plot. n/a

#6436:	July 16, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Both Sides Now Personal relationships can contain some of the biggest dramas anyone will ever encounter n/a

#6412:	July 02, 2014	by NaNoKit
The Importance of Depth and Detail If you want your readers to relate to your heroes and heroines, you must offer them something to relate to. n/a

#6381:	June 25, 2014	by Joy
Capturing Readers with Cliffhangers Where and how to use a cliffhanger as a plot device effectively. n/a

#6382:	June 18, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
The Real Picture Using Real Life Drama in Writing n/a

#6363:	June 11, 2014	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
The Pleasure of Re-Reading Getting something more each time you re-read your favourite stories / books. A different drama unfolds. n/a

#6359:	June 04, 2014	by NaNoKit
Why Fantasy and Drama Go Hand in Hand Fantasy and drama go hand in hand. After all, if a quest is too easy, it's not worth undertaking. n/a

#6322:	May 28, 2014	by Joy
The Power of the Question Preparing a few sets of questions for building up a story can secure a successful main frame for our plots. n/a

#6332:	May 21, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Inspecting Introspection Allowing your reader to enter your fictional world by giving them the means to identify with the characters. n/a

#6316:	May 14, 2014	by Creeper Of The Realm
The Explorer When you avoid drama in life, how do you grab a hold of it in your writing? n/a

#6309:	May 07, 2014	by NaNoKit
The Loss of a Loved One It is difficult - perhaps even impossible - to describe what the loss of a loved one truly feels like. n/a

#6273:	April 30, 2014	by Joy
Trying on Unfamiliar Genres Experimenting with different genres may add depth to your craft. n/a

#6288:	April 23, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Confrontation: Hero vs Villain How to write a confrontational scene between your hero and your villain n/a

#6265:	April 16, 2014	by NickiD89
One Final Word My last newsletter n/a

#6255:	April 09, 2014	by NaNoKit
Every Story is a Puzzle Every story is a problem to be solved, and should offer a satisfying solution. But you don't have to play it safe! n/a

#6224:	April 02, 2014	by Joy
What Does "Raising Stakes" Involve? Raising the stakes and when and how we go about it may decide the success of our stories. n/a

#6232:	March 26, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Exploring Emotion Emotional content is a vital ingredient for any story, but it's not always easy to put thoughts and feelings into words. n/a

#6208:	March 12, 2014	by NaNoKit
Can Only The Young Be Romantic Heroines? Once a woman reaches the age of forty, she seems to be typecast as the mother, the widow, or the eccentric spinster. n/a

#6186:	March 05, 2014	by Joy
Tweaking the Central Problem n/a

#6178:	February 26, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Doing Dialogue Effective dialogue is a writers' best friend. n/a

#6177:	February 26, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Dynamic Dialogue Effective dialogue is a writer's best friend. n/a

#6166:	February 19, 2014	by NickiD89
The Heroine Within Crafting a protagonist your readers will embrace. n/a

#6159:	February 12, 2014	by NaNoKit
Holding Out For A (Wealthy) Hero Romance novels are full of wish fulfillment. Unrealistic as they may be, though, they do have a certain appeal. n/a

#6123:	February 05, 2014	by Joy
Genres and Pitfalls What to avoid when writing for the few most popular genres n/a

#6129:	January 29, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Don�t Be Afraid of the Book Snobs! n/a

#6119:	January 22, 2014	by NickiD89
Action Drives Reactions One of the most common mistakes in fiction writing is showing the character's reaction before the action that caused it. n/a

#6104:	January 15, 2014	by NaNoKit
Drama Inspires Drama Have you ever read a novel and thought, "I've been here before?" It's not just amateur writers who write fan-fiction. n/a

#6069:	January 08, 2014	by Joy
Why the Main Character Needs Strong Will A weak-willed character is not capable to fight for the resolution of the conflict in the story. n/a

#6072:	January 01, 2014	by Past Member 'zwisis'
What Are Your 2014 Writing Resolutions? Taking your writing forward in 2014 n/a

#6062:	December 25, 2013	by NickiD89
Resolute A year without writing does strange things to a writer. n/a

#6053:	December 18, 2013	by NaNoKit
Revisiting Old Friends Watching an old TV series or opening the pages of an old novel feels like meeting up with a friend you lost touch with. n/a

#6024:	December 11, 2013	by Joy
Using the Power of Prompts Prompts are the initial sparks to bring your creative fires to life. n/a

#6028:	December 04, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Young Adult Fiction - A New Direction? A consideration of the wider range of the Young Adult Fiction Genre n/a

#6015:	November 27, 2013	by NickiD89
Thankful Holidays are the cornerstone of family history n/a

#6010:	November 20, 2013	by NaNoKit
Your Winning Formula Finding a winning formula that endears you to readers is great, but be careful of the golden cage! n/a

#5976:	November 13, 2013	by Joy
Clich�s: Use�em or Lose�em? n/a

#5981:	November 06, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
The Problem With The Young Adult Genre Marketing, Merchandising and Financial Gain Are Having A Detrimental Effect On The Young Adult Genre n/a

#5958:	October 23, 2013	by NaNoKit
Facing Your Dragons Confronting your deepest and darkest experiences is frightening, but it can help you write some of your best stories. n/a

#5928:	October 16, 2013	by Joy
Getting Ready for NaNo I love to participate in NaNo but not without taking an objective look at the NaNoWriMo practice. n/a

#5935:	October 09, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Challenging Problems in Writing Drama Every problem has a gift for you in its hands - Richard Bach, author n/a

#5921:	October 02, 2013	by NickiD89
Thoughts on Omniscient Narration Head-hopping keeps this reader at arm's length from the characters. n/a

#5910:	September 25, 2013	by NaNoKit
The American Dream and the Crab Bucket As long as the crab mentality perseveres, class struggle remains a relevant topic for Drama novels. n/a

#5885:	September 18, 2013	by Joy
The Drama of Writing: Trial and Error Writing well by taking into account helpful and objective suggestions from the reviewers' critiques n/a

#5878:	September 11, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Me and You, Him and Her, Us and Them The relationships between characters are key to the success or failure of any novel. n/a

#5870:	September 04, 2013	by NickiD89
Sensational Opening Lines How to hook readers with the first sentence. n/a

#5858:	August 28, 2013	by NaNoKit
Easygoing Drama - Is It Possible? Drama is a wonderful genre, but it doesn't provide the easiest of reads. Is it possible to strike a balance? n/a

#5831:	August 21, 2013	by Joy
Fatal Flaws Create Powerful Stories Building a fatal flaw into a character makes him more human and the story more successful. n/a

#5837:	August 14, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Characters in Suspense - Good and Bad Suspense is built from anticipation - by withholding information from your readers you can increase suspense. n/a

#5820:	August 07, 2013	by NickiD89
7 Weak Story Endings to Avoid The ending you write is important to the overall success of your story. n/a

#5812:	July 31, 2013	by NaNoKit
As, but, just, then, so, though... They are such handy little words, but they should be used with caution! n/a

#5767:	July 24, 2013	by Joy
Plot Logic Plot logic is the rational progression of plot events unified with character actions to fit the story world. n/a

#5786:	July 17, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
The Suspense is Killing Me! This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last. Oscar Wilde n/a

#5775:	July 10, 2013	by NickiD89
No Such Thing as Failure Success and failure are relative terms. n/a

#5761:	July 03, 2013	by NaNoKit
Migration - A Source of Inspiration Lesley Pearse was onto something when she wrote about migration. It's a rich source of inspiration for a Drama writer. n/a

#5731:	June 26, 2013	by Joy
In Defense of the First Person POV You can use the first person point of view just as successfully as any other, if you follow a few guidelines. n/a

#5738:	June 19, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Historical Drama Repeats Itself We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it. John F. Kennedy, US President n/a

#5724:	June 12, 2013	by NickiD89
Co-Author the Story with the Reader How to write descriptions from the perspective of the reader's imagination. n/a

#5716:	June 05, 2013	by NaNoKit
Family Ties You get to choose your friends, but not your family. And some of us come from pretty weird families... n/a

#5668:	May 29, 2013	by Joy
Creating the Ruthless Character A few ideas to consider for the development of a strong ruthless character in fiction n/a

#5690:	May 22, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
The Time Warp. Continuing research into preparing to write a story set in a bygone era. n/a

#5667:	May 15, 2013	by NickiD89
Life is a Subway Study the characters that are all around you. n/a

#5656:	May 08, 2013	by NaNoKit
The Value of Friendship Romance is the center point of many novels. However, the usefulness of friendship should not be underestimated! n/a

#5631:	May 01, 2013	by Joy
Using the Loss Card for Drama Loss of something or someone important may lead to high drama in fiction. n/a

#5636:	April 24, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Historical Inspirations History is filled with inspiration and characters just waiting for their stories to be told. n/a

#5620:	April 17, 2013	by NickiD89
Stop Yelling at Me!! Don't demand dramatic flair with exclamation points. n/a

#5611:	April 10, 2013	by NaNoKit
The Appeal of the Familiar Drama can take place anywhere. The sky is not the limit. Just make sure you don't alienate the reader completely! n/a

#5569:	April 03, 2013	by Joy
Subplots: Using Secondary Characters Creating dramatic subplots by using the secondary characters in a fictional story n/a

#5586:	March 27, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Laughter in the Drama Genre Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious. Peter Ustinov, Actor and Writer n/a

#5581:	March 20, 2013	by NickiD89
Behind the Blog Let your character speak ~ Let yourself speak n/a

#5566:	March 13, 2013	by NaNoKit
Giving Your Characters A Voice A good character is full of personality. Dialogue can help you bring this across to the reader. n/a

#5531:	March 06, 2013	by Joy
Does Your Fiction Include a Secret? When secrets exist in the plot or the characters, they create tension and suspense, awakening the readers' curiosity. n/a

#5535:	February 26, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
Tragedy in the Drama Genre As a traditional sub-genre of Drama, tragedy uses human hardships and suffering to invoke emotion in readers. n/a

#5520:	February 19, 2013	by NickiD89
Hook 'Em Good! As in Fiction, dramatic hooks are also essential when writing for a non-fiction audience. n/a

#5517:	February 12, 2013	by NaNoKit
Animals in the Drama Genre A clever cat. A faithful dog. They have a well-deserved place in fiction. But why do they often have to suffer or die? n/a

#5472:	February 05, 2013	by Joy
Creating Drama in Fiction The essential components of drama we can use inside our stories n/a

#5485:	January 29, 2013	by Past Member 'zwisis'
A Brief History of the Drama Genre Drama is life with the dull bits cut out. Alfred Hitchcock n/a

#5479:	January 22, 2013	by NickiD89
Drama and the Moon The moon inspires drama in countless ways. n/a

#5448:	January 08, 2013	by Joy
The Importance of the Inner Journey Writing the inner journey of the protagonist and other important characters in fiction n/a

#5424:	December 25, 2012	by NickiD89
Life's Little Miracles Big and small, during times of great joy and deepest sorrow, miracles are all around us. n/a

#5419:	December 18, 2012	by NaNoKit
Embracing the Classics When they were written, society was different. Yet a lot of the themes remain relevant. n/a

#5394:	December 11, 2012	by Joy
He Did What? But Why? Using Cause and Effect in Story Building n/a

#5397:	December 04, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Drama in the Everyday Daily life is drama; experienced without thought in the world mundane, made vivid by the writer's pen in verse and prose n/a

#5390:	November 27, 2012	by NickiD89
Na-Now What-Mo? T minus 2 days until NaNoWriMo wraps up. Then what?? n/a

#5350:	November 13, 2012	by Joy
Are Your Characters Opposites of You? How to build characters who are very different from the writer’s own character n/a

#5351:	November 06, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
One Scene at a Time First one scene, then another, then another to weave drama n/a

#5337:	October 31, 2012	by NickiD89
Semicolon Use: Old-School or Archaic? The fate of the semicolon is uncertain with today's modern fiction writers. n/a

#5330:	October 24, 2012	by NaNoKit
Terrible Bestsellers? How Strange! Everyone says they are terrible, and yet everyone seems to have read them. How does that work, then? n/a

#5286:	October 17, 2012	by Joy
Getting Ready for 2012 NaNoWriMo Finding the premise and developing the main points of your NaNo novel n/a

#5302:	October 10, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Over the Top ~ Not Mellow-Drama Melodrama is not a mellow-drama, but over the top, intense and vivid imagery incites in story or verse n/a

#5294:	October 03, 2012	by NickiD89
I Shouldn't Be Alive Drawing inspiration from reality series "I Shouldn't Be Alive," not for plot ideas, but for ways to amp up the drama. n/a

#5282:	September 26, 2012	by NaNoKit
Characters Have A Right To Grieve We grieve for the loss of someone, or something, special. So, too, should our characters. n/a

#5252:	September 19, 2012	by Joy
Author's Gender and His/Her Craft How an Author’s Gender May Influence His/Her Craft n/a

#5251:	September 12, 2012	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Types of Drama Give a mix of the different types of Drama to keep the reader interested! n/a

#5245:	September 05, 2012	by NickiD89
It's In The Mail Discovering old letters teaches us so much more than the lost art of writing them. n/a

#5234:	August 29, 2012	by NaNoKit
A Sigh of Relief A believable character needs a break inbetween overcoming obstacles. And so does the reader... n/a

#5202:	August 22, 2012	by Joy
Character Deaths by Writers’ Pens Making your characters meet their demise while creating strong reader or audience emotion n/a

#5208:	August 15, 2012	by Lonewolf
Five Ways to Pace Your Story Pacing like a dam, allows the writer to control just how fast or slow the plot flows through the river of their story. n/a

#5197:	August 08, 2012	by NickiD89
She did? Okay...but wait, why? When character motivation falls short, readers don't feel the drama. n/a

#5185:	August 01, 2012	by NaNoKit
Write About What You Know "Write about what you know" is a piece of advice commonly given. It doesn't mean you have to limit yourself! n/a

#5154:	July 25, 2012	by Joy
Creating the Unexpected: Plot Twists Using effective plot twists to add drama, surprise, and unpredictability to a story n/a

#5142:	July 11, 2012	by NickiD89
Mary Sue, I Can't Stand You A Mary Sue or Gary Stu character will suck the drama out of your story. n/a

#5132:	July 04, 2012	by NaNoKit
Non-fiction? Not As Easy As It Seems! The Innocent Man by John Grisham - it takes true talent to create a fascinating read out of reality and facts. n/a

#5102:	June 27, 2012	by Joy
Attention: Texture! Taking a look at the subtlety and the ins and outs of texture in writing n/a

#5108:	June 20, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Conflicted Drama is driven by conflict ~be it internal or external or both (more fun) n/a

#5094:	June 13, 2012	by NickiD89
Life's a Beach A beachcomber's focus for writers n/a

#5086:	June 06, 2012	by NaNoKit
Drama? It's an Experience. Drama is a part of life and literature. Don't be afraid to use it! n/a

#5054:	May 30, 2012	by Joy
How to Make Characters Jump off the Page What agents and editors mean when they ask you to make your characters jump off the page n/a

#5061:	May 23, 2012	by Fyn
Travel a new highway-- Going after a dream with everything you've got! n/a

#5046:	May 16, 2012	by NickiD89
Remember When...? Firsthand accounts and incredible imagery of bygone eras are only a conversation away. n/a

#5030:	May 09, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Loads of Drama in Brief A one act play is akin to a short story or flash fiction; a complete story in few but vivid, dramatic words and action n/a

#5004:	May 02, 2012	by Joy
The Wilderness inside Your Characters Wilderness is where the characters have to fight their way through complex emotions inside them. n/a

#5007:	April 25, 2012	by Fyn
Stressed Out! Stress out your characters and see how they handle it! n/a

#5000:	April 18, 2012	by NickiD89
Part Two ~ Tone in The Night Circus Part Two of a two-part series on Voice and Tone in Literature n/a

#4938:	April 04, 2012	by Joy
How to Set up the Opposing Action The opposing action establishes the central conflict in the plot and creates depth in the characters. n/a

#4962:	March 28, 2012	by Fyn
Approval Issues How does approval motivate your characters? Or does it? n/a

#4949:	March 21, 2012	by NickiD89
Part One ~ Voice and In The Night Circus Part One of a two-part series on Voice and Tone in Literature n/a

#4935:	March 14, 2012	by JACE
Life Happens Daily Draw on your life's experiences to create drama in your writing. n/a

#4889:	March 07, 2012	by Joy
Let Poetic Justice Enhance Your Story Inserting poetic justice in the writing of a story or play to satisfy the reader or the audience more n/a

#4907:	February 29, 2012	by Fyn
What is it about a drama queen? Why do they make for good reading, good TV and good gossip? n/a

#4887:	February 22, 2012	by NickiD89
Voice and Tone in The Night Circus Scratching the subject surface of voice and tone in literature. n/a

#4875:	February 15, 2012	by JACE
Love and Conflict The makings of a beautiful drama. n/a

#4859:	February 08, 2012	by Joy
Writing the Disturbing Scenes How to handle the scenes that require descriptions of disturbing acts, detailed sex, violence, and horror n/a

#4853:	February 01, 2012	by Fyn
Differences and Communication Mars and Venus...meeting on Earth n/a

#4842:	January 25, 2012	by NickiD89
Rhythm Method When the rhythm is right, the writing becomes organic with a breath of its own. n/a

#4800:	January 11, 2012	by Joy
A Baddie Can Also Be Funny Antagonists and villains with humorous traits: A few tips on creating them n/a

#4808:	January 04, 2012	by Fyn
I hereby resolve to . . . Resolution:the act of resolving or determining upon an action or course of action, method, procedure, etc. n/a

#4784:	December 27, 2011	by NickiD89
Life Storms and Silver Linings When a life storm hits, be sure you have something to take notes. n/a

#4786:	December 20, 2011	by Sara♥Jean
What's in a Description? So many people tell you to show, rather than tell. What does that mean, really? n/a

#4753:	December 13, 2011	by Joy
Hearing Voices inside Our Heads How to listen to the specific ways our characters talk and choose the tone to fit the distinctiveness of each story n/a

#4750:	December 06, 2011	by Fyn
Are You a Tease? Foreshadowing--tease your reader with what is to come! n/a

#4743:	November 29, 2011	by NickiD89
NaNoWri(Lessons)Mo What I learned during National Novel Writing Month 2011 n/a

#4701:	November 15, 2011	by Joy
Maybe You'll Need That Epilogue The epilogue: When it is necessary and how to write it. n/a

#4707:	November 08, 2011	by Fyn
Argumentatively Speaking err Yelling It is a lot harder to write an argument than it is to have one! n/a

#4692:	November 02, 2011	by NickiD89
Not the Only Window to the Soul Recognizing your writing fixations n/a

#4657:	October 19, 2011	by Joy
Injecting Depth into the Protagonist The depth in a character depends on that character's moral and psychological needs. n/a

#4661:	October 12, 2011	by Fyn
When The Music Swells... Translating the 'dramatic music' to writing n/a

#4647:	October 05, 2011	by NickiD89
Believe You Can Do It, And You Will The power of positive thought is as real as the computer you're reading this on. n/a

#4639:	September 28, 2011	by NaNoKit
Emotion Should Be Embraced To become a better writer, sometimes you'll need a box of tissues. n/a

#4608:	September 21, 2011	by Joy
Introducing Children to Theater Arts A hands-on theater experience can help your child grow in various ways. n/a

#4610:	September 14, 2011	by Fyn
Solemn Journey Reflecting on 9-11 n/a

#4592:	August 31, 2011	by Tornado Dodger
Don't just write words. Write music. A handful of suggestions on how to keep your writing from being monotonous. n/a

#4558:	August 24, 2011	by Joy
Creating the Characters' Goals How to find and create character goals in a story n/a

#4566:	August 17, 2011	by Fyn
Drama: An Unexpected Use For self-published authors: Getting folks to buy your books.... n/a

#4541:	August 10, 2011	by NickiD89
A Departure From Myself What my vacation journal reminded me about writing and life. n/a

#4504:	July 27, 2011	by Joy
Episodic Plot Structure Writing a series of loosely connected stories within the same storyline n/a

#4510:	July 20, 2011	by Fyn
Politics--everywhere--even in writing! Politics seems to be an issue everywhere, why not in our writing? n/a

#4494:	July 13, 2011	by NickiD89
Characters that Capture the Imagination Paradox transforms a character from interesting to fascinating. n/a

#4461:	June 29, 2011	by Joy
Crimes of Love As Dramatic Subjects The drama of love gone wrong as the result of powerful passions and unusual situations n/a

#4465:	June 22, 2011	by Fyn
Fancy Meal verses Carnival Melange Build your story as you would create a fancy meal! n/a

#4445:	June 15, 2011	by NickiD89
Face the Fear When the urge to fly away is great, take a deep breath, roost and write. n/a

#4443:	June 08, 2011	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Is Real Life an Anti-Climax? How true-to-life does Drama have to be? Does being lifelike add to, or take away from, Drama? n/a

#4408:	June 01, 2011	by Joy
Writing the Historical Fiction Historical fiction, tips, and mixing it with other genres n/a

#4420:	May 25, 2011	by Fyn
Prima Donna Don'ts!! Self-publishing? Darling, don't be a prima donna! No place here for Divas! n/a

#4399:	May 18, 2011	by NickiD89
Add Intensity to Your Drama Part Two of a two-part series called How to Heighten Drama in Your Writing n/a

#4390:	May 11, 2011	by NickiD89
Remove What Dampens Your Drama This is Part One of a two-part series called How to Heighten Drama in Your Writing. n/a

#4343:	May 04, 2011	by Joy
Political Drama Political drama’s origins, history, and tips for writing it for today's audiences n/a

#4360:	April 27, 2011	by Fyn
Teens: More drama than there used to be? Does memory fail or is it really different? n/a

#4352:	April 20, 2011	by NickiD89
Going Deep with Third Person Limited Create more drama in your scenes by deepening the POV. n/a

#4306:	April 06, 2011	by Joy
Using Figures of Speech Effectively Figurative speech adds flavor to fiction, but using it properly takes practice. n/a

#4316:	March 30, 2011	by Fyn
Play the Fool's Game Play a joke on one of your characters to further your writing. n/a

#4303:	March 23, 2011	by Jay's debut novel is out now!
All in the Details Use specific details and realistic backgrounds to frame your dramatic stories. n/a

#4292:	March 16, 2011	by Lonewolf
How Drama changed my life A brief talk about how Drama has had a hand in how I write. n/a

#4263:	March 09, 2011	by Joy
Creating Tension in Fiction Several ways of creating tension, and therefore drama, to keep the reader reading n/a

#4269:	March 02, 2011	by Fyn
Why We Write The varied reasons we as writers write! n/a

#4257:	February 23, 2011	by Fyn
Audience Determines Dramatic Effect There is only drama in a moment if your audience perceives it as such! n/a

#4244:	February 16, 2011	by Fyn
Museum in the Basement Age--all a matter of perspective. Really. n/a

#4161:	February 09, 2011	by Joy
Writing the Kidnapping Drama Various ways of writing about kidnapping in fiction. n/a

#4211:	February 02, 2011	by Fyn
Oh! The drama of it all! Will he? Won't he? Question is: Will you? n/a

#4160:	January 12, 2011	by Joy
Heroes and Thrillers Placing a hero inside a thriller can heighten the excitement of a story. n/a

#4165:	January 05, 2011	by Fyn
Great Drama in Small Moments Drama isn't about the big explosion as much as in the moments that fuel the fire. n/a

#4149:	December 28, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A New Year of Drama ~ K I S S Same old same old ~ Not if you begin the year with your own touch of Drama ^_^ n/a

#4144:	December 21, 2010	by Fyn
Anticipation is Drama's Best Friend Anticipation is what can make the journey. n/a

#4115:	December 14, 2010	by Joy
Use Your Characters' Misinterpretations Powerful stories are born from characters' actions based on their misinterpretation of situations or other characters. n/a

#4122:	December 07, 2010	by Fyn
A History Tree Swapping Christmas Tree Ornament stories leads to a revelation. n/a

#4052:	November 16, 2010	by Joy
Writing Confessions How confessions attract attention and a few suggestions for writing them. n/a

#4073:	November 09, 2010	by Fyn
Using the Invisible You Write what you know has been used so many times, yet writers still shy away from using what they know best--themselves. n/a

#4025:	October 27, 2010	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
The Big Want is a State of Mind Go for the 'big want' and the obstacles to it - but what is the big want and where are those obstacles? n/a

#4011:	October 20, 2010	by Joy
Image Patterning in Dramatic Fiction Image Patterns add depth, unity, and organization to fiction. n/a

#4019:	October 13, 2010	by Fyn
Dramatic Moments Don't miss the dramatic potential in the little things! n/a

#3994:	October 06, 2010	by Adriana Noir
Nature's Wrath Mankind isn't the only thing capable of creating drama. n/a

#3985:	September 29, 2010	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
Pack the Punch - Drama in a few words How many words do you need, to create a dramatic situation? n/a

#3962:	September 22, 2010	by Joy
Interior Monologue Interior monologue sums up a character directly or indirectly and sometimes through the stream of consciousness. n/a

#3973:	September 15, 2010	by Fyn
Is it me? Or is it hot in here? Meltdowns, they happen in the real world, why should your characters have it any different? n/a

#3948:	September 08, 2010	by Adriana Noir
Titles: The Rose Is Not Just a Rose! First impressions are crucial. Don't lose readers before they ever open your story...make sure your title counts! n/a

#3913:	August 25, 2010	by Joy
A Sense of Mystery Adding an internal sense of mystery to dramatic fiction. n/a

#3922:	August 18, 2010	by Fyn
Drama in Unexpected Places Drama = Emotion + Action (or reaction) and it can pop out of anywhere! n/a

#3898:	August 11, 2010	by Adriana Noir
The Journey Taken Drama, like writing, often involves a journey. No two people share the same tale. n/a

#3888:	August 04, 2010	by Adriana Noir
Skelator Syndrome Skeletons in the closet can be interesting. Skeletons serving as story structure? Not so much. n/a

#3862:	July 28, 2010	by Joy
Plot Points The importance of plot points for a story's advancement n/a

#3868:	July 21, 2010	by Fyn
Making it Real Words can have a far reaching effect. n/a

#3846:	July 14, 2010	by Adriana Noir
Boredom does breed creativity! Ever reach a stalemate or a lull in your story? All is not lost, and I will tell you why. n/a

#3793:	June 30, 2010	by Joy
Musical Plays A short history of musical plays and a few steps to follow for writing a musical play n/a

#3815:	June 23, 2010	by Crys-not really here
My Love of Musicals I love musicals, but I could never write one! n/a

#3801:	June 16, 2010	by Adriana Noir
Fight or Flight The two basic instincts we all possess when confronted with danger. n/a

#3790:	June 09, 2010	by Fyn
Drama: Everywhere in the Theatre of Now Drama is all around us--whether writing to be read or writing for the stage; we are it. n/a

#3747:	June 02, 2010	by Joy
The Lost Object Theme The tangible lost-object story can lead to its characters’ drama and their tension-filled search. n/a

#3755:	May 26, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Dramatic effect need not be 'dramatic' Satire can pierce with subtlety the ear of your reader/listener no less than an aria of screams calls them to attention n/a

#3734:	May 19, 2010	by Adriana Noir
Building Off the "F" Word How family ties can inspire creativity and build strong drama. n/a

#3728:	May 12, 2010	by esprit
What is Style and How Do I Develop Mine? Style includes the multitude of choices fiction writers make, consciously or subconsciously, as they create a story. n/a

#3678:	May 05, 2010	by Joy


#3648:	April 28, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3689:	April 21, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3665:	April 14, 2010	by esprit
Do You Write nonfiction? Are we ignoring this less-competitive market? n/a

#3626:	April 07, 2010	by Joy


#3623:	March 31, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3627:	March 24, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3579:	March 17, 2010	by esprit
Action-Reaction--Part Two You can write the perfectly structured scene. n/a

#3565:	March 10, 2010	by Joy


#3585:	March 03, 2010	by esprit
How to Assemble Instructions--Structure The end product will be more satisfying if logical steps are followed. n/a

#3572:	February 24, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3559:	February 17, 2010	by esprit
Do You Dare to Offend? Don't sacrifice your writing or your characters because you're afraid of offending. n/a

#3517:	February 10, 2010	by Joy


#3527:	February 03, 2010	by StephBee


#3512:	January 27, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3478:	January 20, 2010	by esprit
Banned & Challenged Books - Kids Lit Unless you're writing for a specific publisher that requires 'clean and innocent', don't worry about it. n/a

#3490:	January 13, 2010	by Joy


#3477:	January 06, 2010	by StephBee


#3440:	December 30, 2009	by Joy


#3451:	December 23, 2009	by esprit
Overwriting, Details and "Chekhov's Gun" Was a simple detail brought in but never mentioned again? Did you leave a loaded gun in the drawer? n/a

#3435:	December 16, 2009	by Adriana Noir


#3426:	December 09, 2009	by StephBee


#3388:	December 02, 2009	by Joy


#3401:	November 25, 2009	by esprit
News & Tid Bits For Writers This weeks letter is a little different, but variety is always good. Right? Submission ideas. n/a

#3385:	November 18, 2009	by Adriana Noir


#3373:	November 11, 2009	by StephBee


#3337:	November 04, 2009	by Joy


#3356:	October 28, 2009	by esprit
What Does 'Prior Published' Mean Anyway? As long as it's clearly presented as a work in progress-it's probably not considered prior publication. n/a

#3343:	October 21, 2009	by Adriana Noir


#3317:	October 14, 2009	by StephBee


#3316:	October 14, 2009	by StephBee


#3315:	October 14, 2009	by StephBee


#3314:	October 14, 2009	by StephBee


#3272:	October 07, 2009	by Joy


#3298:	September 30, 2009	by esprit
Give Them Conflict Conflict occurs when the character needs something, and needs it badly. Tension is the emotion that holds the reader. n/a

#3250:	September 16, 2009	by StephBee


#3229:	September 09, 2009	by Joy


#3218:	September 02, 2009	by esprit
Think About Writing Fillers--Seriously! Magazines always need good column fillers. The shorter the better to leave room for more ads. n/a

#3233:	August 26, 2009	by Adriana Noir


#3209:	August 19, 2009	by StephBee


#3174:	August 12, 2009	by Joy


#3202:	August 05, 2009	by esprit
Who Can Stay Focused? Raise Your Hand. I lose sight of my original idea and become frustrated in my attempts. I know none of you have trouble staying focused. n/a

#3181:	July 29, 2009	by Adriana Noir


#3162:	July 22, 2009	by StephBee


#3120:	July 15, 2009	by Joy


#3137:	July 08, 2009	by esprit


#3118:	July 01, 2009	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!


#3110:	June 24, 2009	by StephBee


#3071:	June 17, 2009	by Joy


#3101:	June 10, 2009	by Turkey DrumStik


#3080:	June 03, 2009	by esprit
Short Story or Long Scene? Writing the short short story is a great exercise to improve your overall knowledge of writing. n/a

#3067:	May 27, 2009	by StephBee


#3025:	May 20, 2009	by Joy


#3049:	May 13, 2009	by Turkey DrumStik


#3036:	May 06, 2009	by Joy


#3015:	April 29, 2009	by StephBee


#3003:	April 22, 2009	by Joy


#2997:	April 15, 2009	by Turkey DrumStik


#2963:	April 08, 2009	by Joy


#2956:	April 01, 2009	by StephBee


#2944:	March 25, 2009	by Joy


#2948:	March 18, 2009	by Turkey DrumStik


#2936:	March 11, 2009	by Turkey DrumStik


#2908:	March 04, 2009	by StephBee


#2891:	February 25, 2009	by Joy


#2894:	February 18, 2009	by Turkey DrumStik


#2863:	February 11, 2009	by Joy


#2862:	February 04, 2009	by StephBee


#2839:	January 28, 2009	by Joy


#2845:	January 21, 2009	by Turkey DrumStik


#2812:	January 14, 2009	by Joy


#2809:	January 07, 2009	by StephBee


#2784:	December 31, 2008	by Joy


#2785:	December 24, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2772:	December 17, 2008	by Joy


#2766:	December 10, 2008	by StephBee


#2737:	December 03, 2008	by Joy


#2743:	November 26, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2718:	November 19, 2008	by Joy


#2707:	November 12, 2008	by StephBee


#2683:	November 05, 2008	by Joy


#2682:	October 29, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2670:	October 22, 2008	by Joy


#2656:	October 15, 2008	by StephBee


#2606:	October 08, 2008	by Joy


#2639:	October 01, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2630:	September 24, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2608:	September 17, 2008	by StephBee


#2587:	September 10, 2008	by Joy


#2592:	September 03, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2557:	August 27, 2008	by Joy


#2558:	August 20, 2008	by StephBee


#2540:	August 13, 2008	by Joy


#2542:	August 06, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2510:	July 30, 2008	by Joy


#2513:	July 23, 2008	by StephBee


#2484:	July 16, 2008	by Joy


#2483:	July 09, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2459:	July 02, 2008	by Joy


#2460:	June 25, 2008	by StephBee


#2426:	June 18, 2008	by Joy


#2441:	June 11, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2433:	June 04, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2410:	May 28, 2008	by StephBee


#2386:	May 21, 2008	by Joy


#2395:	May 14, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2368:	May 07, 2008	by Joy


#2360:	April 30, 2008	by StephBee


#2335:	April 23, 2008	by Joy


#2345:	April 16, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2307:	April 09, 2008	by Joy


#2306:	April 02, 2008	by StephBee


#2293:	March 26, 2008	by Joy


#2291:	March 19, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2267:	March 12, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2254:	March 05, 2008	by StephBee


#2245:	February 27, 2008	by Fyn


#2238:	February 20, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2205:	February 06, 2008	by StephBee


#2192:	January 23, 2008	by Turkey DrumStik


#2156:	January 09, 2008	by StephBee


#2153:	January 02, 2008	by Texas Belle


#2134:	December 26, 2007	by StephBee


#2132:	December 19, 2007	by Texas Belle


#2113:	December 12, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#2081:	November 28, 2007	by StephBee


#2066:	November 14, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#2034:	October 31, 2007	by StephBee


#2033:	October 31, 2007	by StephBee


#2012:	October 17, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1995:	October 10, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1980:	October 03, 2007	by StephBee


#1976:	September 26, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1958:	September 19, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1945:	September 12, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1927:	September 05, 2007	by StephBee


#1910:	August 29, 2007	by Vivian


#1903:	August 22, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1895:	August 15, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1867:	August 08, 2007	by StephBee


#1860:	August 01, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1852:	July 25, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1831:	July 18, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1821:	July 11, 2007	by StephBee


#1812:	July 04, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1790:	June 27, 2007	by Vivian


#1775:	June 20, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1763:	June 13, 2007	by StephBee


#1758:	June 06, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1742:	May 30, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1722:	May 23, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1710:	May 16, 2007	by StephBee


#1706:	May 09, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1694:	May 02, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1674:	April 25, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1655:	April 18, 2007	by StephBee


#1652:	April 11, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1627:	April 04, 2007	by Vivian


#1619:	March 28, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1605:	March 21, 2007	by StephBee


#1599:	March 14, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1586:	March 07, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1576:	February 28, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1553:	February 21, 2007	by StephBee


#1545:	February 14, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1528:	February 07, 2007	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1498:	January 31, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1500:	January 24, 2007	by StephBee


#1494:	January 17, 2007	by Turkey DrumStik


#1475:	January 10, 2007	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1462:	January 03, 2007	by MandiK~ : p


#1453:	December 27, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1446:	December 20, 2006	by MandiK~ : p


#1432:	December 13, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1417:	December 06, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1401:	November 29, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1392:	November 22, 2006	by MandiK~ : p


#1378:	November 15, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1362:	November 07, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1349:	October 31, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1343:	October 25, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1329:	October 18, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1312:	October 11, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1298:	October 04, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1291:	September 27, 2006	by MandiK~ : p


#1277:	September 20, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1259:	September 13, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1247:	September 06, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1238:	August 30, 2006	by MandiK~ : p


#1211:	August 23, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1207:	August 16, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1195:	August 09, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1188:	August 02, 2006	by MandiK~ : p


#1171:	July 26, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1153:	July 19, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1148:	July 12, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1136:	July 05, 2006	by MandiK~ : p


#1118:	June 28, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1111:	June 21, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1099:	June 14, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1084:	June 07, 2006	by MandiK~ : p


#1069:	May 31, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1059:	May 24, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#1041:	May 17, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#1018:	May 03, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#1007:	April 26, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#986:	April 19, 2006	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#958:	April 05, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#954:	March 29, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#928:	March 15, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#916:	March 08, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#892:	February 22, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#884:	February 15, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#875:	February 08, 2006	by InkyShadows


#853:	February 01, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#851:	January 25, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#838:	January 18, 2006	by InkyShadows


#819:	January 11, 2006	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#806:	January 04, 2006	by Turkey DrumStik


#789:	December 28, 2005	by John~Ashen


#777:	December 21, 2005	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#769:	December 14, 2005	by Turkey DrumStik


#731:	November 23, 2005	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#718:	November 16, 2005	by Turkey DrumStik


#708:	November 09, 2005	by InkyShadows


#691:	November 02, 2005	by Scottiegazelle


#678:	October 26, 2005	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#659:	October 12, 2005	by InkyShadows


#641:	October 05, 2005	by Scottiegazelle


#629:	September 28, 2005	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#615:	September 14, 2005	by InkyShadows


#595:	September 07, 2005	by Scottiegazelle


#585:	August 31, 2005	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#556:	August 17, 2005	by InkyShadows


#528:	August 10, 2005	by Scottiegazelle


#534:	August 03, 2005	by Nikola~Thankful Library Lady


#527:	July 27, 2005	by Jay's debut novel is out now!


#504:	July 20, 2005	by InkyShadows


#490:	July 13, 2005	by Scottiegazelle

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