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#13412:	Poetry	October 22, 2025
Rising to the Occasion Pushing yourself Have you ever surprised yourself trying something outside your comfort zone?

#13370:	For Authors	October 08, 2025
No, It Isn't Finished! Revision When was the last time you reread pieces you wrote YEARS ago? Go back and look at them now!

#13364:	Poetry	September 24, 2025
Of Dragonflies and Buffalo Not about...but like Can you write like a herd of stampeding buffalo? Or like a dragonfly?

#13343:	For Authors	September 10, 2025
Late Bloomers! Quit using age as an excuse! When did you start or start again with writing?

#13313:	Poetry	August 27, 2025
Storied Poetry When the poem is almost more like a poetic story. Have you written poetic story-poems?

#13291:	For Authors	August 13, 2025
Things Only a Writer Gets! Those things we think, feel and then giggle over! What's something that, at times, you think you are the ONLY one who does?

#13271:	Poetry	July 30, 2025
Prompt-ly Amazing the wide variety a single prompt can produce Has a particular prompt ever prompted you to write several completely different responses?

#13246:	For Authors	July 16, 2025
Trusting YOU! Getting past negative thoughts about your writing. Tell us about that pivotal moment when you realized you HAD to write!

#13220:	Poetry	July 02, 2025
Prompted Responses When a poem is born from a response to a prompt Ever been prompted to write a poem that you didn't know was in your head until you saw the prompt?

#13191:	For Authors	June 18, 2025
That Moment When... Favorite parts of writing 'the book.' What's your favorite part of writing a book? Why?

#13162:	Poetry	June 04, 2025
Poetically Speaking Talking in poetry -- who knew? Ever find yourself speaking in your writing voice?

#13143:	For Authors	May 21, 2025
Word Play Denotations ... connotations Working with prompts: Do you go with your first thought or take a path less traveled?

#13124:	Poetry	May 07, 2025
Discovering a Newbie Coming across a writer new to WDC who is brilliant! Who is someone you've discovered who is truly a phenomenal writer?

#13097:	For Authors	April 23, 2025
Sometimes...you just have to! Making difficult choices How do you feel when you need to kill off a character?

#13073:	Poetry	April 09, 2025
Rabbit Holes and falling down them! Ever sat down to write one thing and ended up writing something else entirely?

#13049:	For Authors	March 26, 2025
Observationally Speaking ... Always be on the lookout for those details to add to your writing. What's the oddest place you've snagged an idea that fits with a character?

#13028:	Poetry	March 12, 2025
Using Writing Poetry for a Reason Sometimes it helps you delve into a problem or issue. Have you written a poem that helped you clarify or find a solution to an issue?

#13005:	For Authors	February 26, 2025
Time Warps When time stretches out or condenses... Tell of a time when time changed for you.

#12980:	Poetry	February 12, 2025
Celebrating Love Beyond the hype and commercialism... What was the worst (or best!) Valentine you ever received?

#12958:	For Authors	January 29, 2025
Looking to See the Unseen In addition to being observant, we must look beyond and see the unseen. What have you missed that was right in front of you?

#12934:	Poetry	January 15, 2025
Road Trip - Ideas Around Every Bend Using the everyday stuff to inspire yourself. What's the oddest thing that ever sparked a story for you?

#12914:	For Authors	January 01, 2025
A New Year; Same Old Wishes ... or? What'll be different? A new year or a rumpled, dusty old one?

#12897:	Poetry	December 18, 2024
A Holiday Present attitudes best present ever?

#12873:	For Authors	December 04, 2024
Gratitude-remembering the little things Sometimes the power is in the littlest of things. What is a 'little' thing that you are grateful for?

#12855:	Poetry	November 20, 2024
Off on a Wander/Wonder Some thoughts to play with So, did you try one?

#12827:	For Authors	November 06, 2024
Onward, Ever Onward! Never giving up on dreams... What's still on your bucket list and how will you achieve it?

#12805:	Poetry	October 23, 2024
Joy-- Not Pumpkins, Ghosts or Treats! When you have a prompt that defies the writing! What can you NOT write about and why?

#12783:	For Authors	October 09, 2024
Authoritus It creeps up or slams into you ... Your book's out! The piece is written! What worries you most?

#12760:	Poetry	September 25, 2024
Time or Timing Seems to me, time is rushing by, no longer static Where are you within the spectrum of time?

#12738:	For Authors	September 11, 2024
When the world stops . . . 23 years ago today How has your life changed since 9/11 or for the younger generation, how has it affected you?

#12714:	Poetry	August 28, 2024
Mindworms . . . Earworms When that one line sticks! Do you have all time favorite lines of poetry?

#12688:	For Authors	August 14, 2024
Why Do You Write? The 'Whys' behind the words say a lot about your writing. Why do YOU write?

#12665:	Poetry	July 31, 2024
Memory and Poetry & an Overdue Thank You A strong, vivid memory -- the jumping off point for poetry Ever written about a memory from your far-distant past?

#12640:	For Authors	July 17, 2024
Solo Road Trip in the Wake of Beryl Hitting the road for a twelve-hour drive What/when was your last solo road trip?

#12626:	Poetry	July 03, 2024
Perceptions Images . . . and how they are portrayed--in writing . . . and otherwise. Are you you or a perception of same?

#12603:	For Authors	June 19, 2024
Miasma Losing the vital when it falls into a black hole Ever lost a favored piece of writing, you can't find it and just know you can't 'recreate' it?

#12581:	Poetry	June 05, 2024
Observations People watching as they see books for sale at Art in the Park How do you approach a book in the wild?

#12563:	For Authors	May 22, 2024
Making It Memoir-able Thoughts on what's behind a memoir Are you going to write the tale of your life's adventures?

#12541:	Poetry	May 08, 2024
Wandering Back Working on my memoir and so in the past three weeks, I have reread everything in my port! FORGOTTEN so much of it! When was the last time you went back and reread things you wrote years ago?

#12522:	For Authors	April 24, 2024
The JOY of Writing! After a too-long hiatus! What's YOUR best thing about writing again?

#12502:	Poetry	April 10, 2024
A Total Eclipse of the Heart ... err Sun Observations During an Eclipse Did you see it? Write about it?

#12481:	For Authors	March 27, 2024
Now ...What Do I Call It? Book names... A rose by any other name ... might not be what you want! Which Comes First: The actual book or its name?

#12461:	Poetry	March 13, 2024
Icebergs Consider how an iceberg really looks... What is in your poetry that isn't readily available on first read?

#12438:	For Authors	February 28, 2024
A Plethora of Words Favored words What are your favorites, and why?

#12414:	Poetry	February 14, 2024
Loving to write; writing to love Really loving writing What's your favorite part about writing?

#12390:	For Authors	January 31, 2024
Pondering on Language Did I hear what you said? Did I interpret it correctly? Ever had what you said be miscommunicated? Was it you or the one listening? What is your favorite word and why?

#12370:	Poetry	January 17, 2024
Spilling the Tea When you reach a tipping point, poetry spills out! Have you ever reached that tipping point and you've just spilled out what was in your soul?

#12347:	For Authors	January 03, 2024
Janus Time! Doorways... Everyone always talks about changes in a new year. What will you do just the same as always?

#12329:	Poetry	December 20, 2023
New Notebook Magic The utter magic of a new notebook! What inspires you?

#12306:	For Authors	December 06, 2023
Christmas Angel This season, give the gifts of understanding and empathy! This newsletter is my gift to you. What's the bet gift you've ever received?

#12289:	Poetry	November 22, 2023
It Is All About The Key The Key. The Point. The Essence. It's all about the bottom line in what you must convey. What do you feel is the most important poem you've written/read is? And why?

#12267:	For Authors	November 08, 2023
What's Old is New Again! Remodeling your work/ Best advice for surviving a remodel?

#12238:	Poetry	October 25, 2023
Cue Tears ... or Laughter Sometimes, you need to think like a carnie! Ever 'played' your readers?

#12217:	For Authors	October 11, 2023
When you must kill off your darlings... Treating with death in novels. Ever plotted out a murder (of a character, of course) and had the wrong person overhear that discussion?

#12199:	Poetry	September 27, 2023
Just Another Poetry Newsletter Need inspiration... What do YOU want to see some newsletters about?

#12173:	For Authors	September 13, 2023
Yes, You CAN! Overcoming the 'Doubt-Nigglers' How do you squash that bug?

#12153:	Poetry	August 30, 2023
Vacationing Poetry When you go somewhere and just so much about the place tugs hard on your muse... Ever written a bunch of poetry about somewhere you went? Where nd why?

#12130:	For Authors	August 16, 2023
Write It Out Sometimes 'tis better to write rather than speak. Ever let your characters say what you won't/couldn't/shouldn't?

#12098:	Poetry	August 02, 2023
Ring That Bell! (or not!) 'Important' Poetry ... What truly makes a poem 'important'? What makes a poem 'important' to YOU?

#12071:	For Authors	July 19, 2023
Advice and Consent Your choice What's the worst advice you've ever taken?

#12054:	Poetry	July 05, 2023
Just A Pebble The little things... What's a 'little thing you've written about?

#12028:	For Authors	June 21, 2023
'Open a New Window ...' Ongoing symbolism in your writing Do you have a 'go to' object you use as symbolism in your writing?

#12002:	Poetry	June 07, 2023
Weekend Observations A long, hot weekend at Art in the Park Do you ever just sit and people-watch?

#11982:	For Authors	May 24, 2023
Cannot underestimate the Importance ... of good storytelling! What's an example of good storytelling you've encountered lately?

#11959:	Poetry	May 10, 2023
Vulnerability You need to open yourself Have you written a poem that tore you open, but then you felt better afterward?

#11932:	For Authors	April 26, 2023
Word/Phrase Thoughts Some random thoughts... What would be 'your' perfect world

#11910:	Poetry	April 12, 2023
Write it Out! Sometimes you need to write your way out of whatever is on your mind! Ever use pent-up emotions to let a poem explode out of you?

#11885:	For Authors	March 29, 2023
Storybirth Ideas can come from all sorts of places ... unexpectedly! What's been your most unusual inspiration for a story?

#11863:	Poetry	March 15, 2023
Talking Story The Hawaiian Way Remember any stories your elders used to tell that were really lessons framed in story?

#11833:	For Authors	March 01, 2023
Writing For Life When writing gets you through ... and beyond. Has your writing gotten you through a challenging situation?

#11815:	Poetry	February 15, 2023
Poet-tree Ideas branch, and themes take root. Ever written a poem that was meant to go one place and ended up entirely different?

#11789:	For Authors	February 01, 2023
The Little Things It is the small things that knit the story together... What is a small thing that happened to you that led to what might become a bigger tale?

#11764:	Poetry	January 18, 2023
Which Words? Layering and Nuances What is something specific you've carried with you that you learned in a writing class?

#11741:	For Authors	January 04, 2023
Bookshelved Going through what I keep on my bookshelves. What are your favorite books you'd never part with?

#11716:	Poetry	December 21, 2022
A Different Sort of Gift From me to you What's the best gift you've ever received ... and why?

#11695:	For Authors	December 07, 2022
Celebrating... Regardless of which holiday you celebrate (or don't) this is a season of giving one of the best gifts of all: YOU! What's your favorite holiday tradition?

#11673:	Poetry	November 23, 2022
Appreciation Not faling into taking stuff for granted What do you appreciate ... and why?

#11653:	For Authors	November 09, 2022
Veteran's Day A veteran is a veteran, regardless of the country they defend. Are you a veteran or would you like to give a shout out to one?

#11635:	Poetry	October 26, 2022
Who Are You? Instead of a moment, write the epic! Have you written an 'all' of you poem? Try it!

#11608:	For Authors	October 12, 2022
Crawl OUTSIDE Your Box! Don't be afraid to try something new or outlandish (for you!) What's the most 'oddball' thing you've ever done?

#11578:	Poetry	September 28, 2022
To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme Which side are you on in the great divide? What kind of poetry is your favorite to write ... or read?

#11558:	For Authors	September 14, 2022
Writer's Toolbox Screwdrivers and wrenches? Yes. (In a way!) What are your 'go-tos' when you need help?

#11540:	Poetry	August 31, 2022
Just a Suggestion Reviews - Both Sides of the Lens How do you react to a review you don't agree with?

#11513:	For Authors	August 17, 2022
Am I Good Enough? You can be! What do you worry about with your writing?

#11491:	Poetry	August 03, 2022
Observations ... during a three-day event celebrating cancer survivors, encouraging those fighting the good fight, and honoring the lost. Are you an ACTIVE or a PASSIVE observer?

#11468:	For Authors	July 20, 2022
Author Interview Dawn Merrima: Best-selling indie author! What piece of advice would YOU offer a beginning author?

#11441:	Poetry	July 06, 2022
Why Be a Poet? Lots of types of writing - but why poetry? Why might you choose to write a Poem over an article, short story, or novel-- or vice versa?

#11425:	For Authors	June 22, 2022
Authenticity Where is the line? Have you and/or are you comfortable writing characters who are straight/gay/trans, etc?

#11400:	Poetry	June 08, 2022
Observations during Art in the Park 2 days, 200 sq ft booth, 300+ booths, 50,000 people... How many inane questions do you answer every day?

#11378:	For Authors	May 25, 2022
Let's Go Pick Asparagus When you need to readjust your focus What's the oddest thing you've ever done to get your creativity going?

#11354:	Poetry	May 11, 2022
There's a Poem In There Random things sparking a poem Example - piano keys/house key/note key/answer

#11330:	For Authors	April 27, 2022
Insidious Condition: The Dreaded Blank How to get past that impenetrable brick wall! How do you handle the beast?

#11311:	Poetry	April 13, 2022
Sharing Your Story Story-telling poetry Have a 'story' about you to consider writing as a poem?

#11288:	For Authors	March 30, 2022
Observations on a Snowy Spring Weekend Writers must be aware of the world around them! What was the last random thing you saw that you used in your writing?

#11268:	Poetry	March 16, 2022
Spark Your Creative Flame Suggestions and ideas Do you have a 'go-to' theme when writing poetry? Or do you just wing it?

#11240:	For Authors	March 02, 2022
Who ARE You? Knowing who YOU are will help you to focus on the type of writing you do! (AND are good at!) How has the writing you do changed over time?

#11220:	Poetry	February 16, 2022
Take A Trek Outside Your Comfort Zone Try a new type of poetry where the end rhymes are not of your choosing! What's the oddest poetic form you've tried? A BOUTS-RIMÉ is mine!

#11194:	For Authors	February 02, 2022
Word Smiths What we are or should aim to be. What are your three favorite words, and why? What are your three LEAST favorite words?

#11174:	Poetry	January 19, 2022
Real and True Writing from the heart Emotional poetry - yea or nay?

#11157:	For Authors	January 05, 2022
Words: What we have to work with ... Where they began, how they've changed, and what they might have originally meant! What are some of your favorite words?

#11135:	Poetry	December 22, 2021
The Gift of You The best gift of all What's the best non-physical gift you've ever received or given?

#11106:	For Authors	December 08, 2021
Holiday Magic Memories... What is your favorite holiday memory?

#11088:	Poetry	November 24, 2021
.Thanks Giving It is really about being THANKFUL What are YOU thankful for?

#11061:	For Authors	November 10, 2021
Agglomeration of Miscellaneous Thoughts Bits and pieces, a potpourri of thoughts to share What's your best piece of advice for aspiring writers?

#11051:	Poetry	October 27, 2021
In the Midst of the Forgotten Sometimes a poem came bring back the ost What have you forgotten that you long to remember

#11023:	For Authors	October 13, 2021
Observations: On A Road Trip Somewhere in southern Indianna, we passed through a portal... What's the best road trip you've ever been on?

#11003:	Poetry	September 29, 2021
It's All About Connections! Fresh word combinations! What word combinations have sparked a poem in you?

#10978:	For Authors	September 15, 2021
'Talking Story' Ask to hear them, listen well. What's a favorite story your older relatives told you?

#10965:	Poetry	September 01, 2021
Using What YOU Know Sharing the wealth Have you mentored a WDC-er?

#10935:	For Authors	August 18, 2021
What's In A Word? Choosing a word that fits the sentence is more than making sense; it is a choice to bring power to your words. What's one of your best sentences or phrases?

#10912:	Poetry	August 04, 2021
Stresssssssssssed Poetry Sometimes, you just need to write it out of your system! Anything stressing you out at the moment?

#10887:	For Authors	July 21, 2021
Research is Your Friend It comes in handy! What is the oddest thing you've ever researched?

#10860:	Poetry	July 07, 2021
Both Sides of the Lense Seeing where you are as both a local and a stranger How do others see where you live versus how you see it. What about when you are away?

#10844:	For Authors	June 23, 2021
The Unexpected Calamities When Murphy reigns and you just need to go along for the ride. Have you ever put a character through a scenario you've experienced?

#10810:	Poetry	June 09, 2021
Poetry Waves When the tide is high Do you tend to write waves of poetry or...

#10789:	For Authors	May 26, 2021
Wild & Wonderful World of Words Words for all the things you might never have known have names! What are some of your favorite words? Why?

#10763:	Poetry	May 12, 2021
Look Small; Look Deep Observations on a multitude of levels Have you ever taken a walk along a familiar route just to see what you've never seen before? Try it!

#10739:	For Authors	April 28, 2021
Criticism: Constructive or Otherwise. Unless it is helpful, delivered in a helpful way, it isn't really helping anyone. :( How do you feel when you get a review that doesn't have anything positive to say?

#10717:	Poetry	April 14, 2021
Some Random Thoughts About NAPOWRIMO National Poetry Writing Month! - Just in case you don't know what that means! Can you write a poem a day for 30 days? (Or even write 30 poems within the remaining time frame?

#10689:	For Authors	March 31, 2021
Details Matter Action moves a story forward, but the details are what brings it to life. Who's your all-time favorite author and why?

#10671:	Poetry	March 17, 2021
Be a Shamrock in Someone's Day! Mentoring - helps both of you! Has someone along the way bolstered you as a writer?

#10642:	For Authors	March 03, 2021
Reflections ... Lessons learned in sixteen years here at WDC. What's the biggest lesson you've learned on site?

#10617:	Poetry	February 17, 2021
Little Pearl Buttons When the hint of a poem starts circling in your brain... Ever had a poetic thought earworm until you write the poem in self-defense?

#10597:	For Authors	February 03, 2021
Simmering ... A soup or stew is always better on the third day. So too, for word stews and story soups! Do you let your stories simmer allowing for flavors to become?

#10574:	Poetry	January 20, 2021
Bottom side up-Inside out-Upside down? Where the few words that inspired you should hit the poem. Which works for you?

#10549:	For Authors	January 06, 2021
Janus - The Doorway To Tomorrow! According to some philosophers, the month of January is derived from Janus, the god of doorways. Janus is considered to be two-faced - are we not all that way when standing on the threshold?

#10531:	Poetry	December 23, 2020
Triumph is Simply UMPH! Added to TRY! You must CHOOSE how you approach anything in life - A socially distanced holiday is no exception. What will you do to make this season memorable?

#10509:	For Authors	December 09, 2020
Christmas Treasures Unearthing the past to write in the future! What's your favorite Christmas memory?

#10488:	Poetry	November 25, 2020
Grateful Poetry Poetry is a great way to express appreciation! Always seemed odd to me that the word grateful is NOT spelled greatful!

#10457:	For Authors	November 11, 2020
Day of the Veterans Veteran writing, writing for and about veterans and remembering. No question - today is the day to thank a veteran!

#10439:	Poetry	October 28, 2020
Travel Back in Time Seeking inspiration in the past... Ever created or written about an item that belonged to one of your ancestors?

#10418:	For Authors	October 14, 2020
Journal Journeys Not just mere words on a page... Do you journal and what have you learned from it?

#10395:	Poetry	September 30, 2020
A Scattering of Random Ideas A scattering of applicable thoughts on poetry writing Do you ever think underneath your poetry?

#10371:	For Authors	September 16, 2020
Are You A Writer? Why? Sometimes you need to step back and evaluate just why you write in the first place! When did you know?

#10350:	Poetry	September 02, 2020
Where Does the Poem Live? Mind? Heart? Memory? Tomorrow? Where do your poems live?

#10328:	For Authors	August 19, 2020
Humuhumunukunu....whaaaa? Using things, words and phrases that are specific to the locale/people in your tale Do you know what a humuhumunukunukuapuaa' is?

#10307:	Poetry	August 05, 2020
Write in Blood; Words Drip Down the Page Sometimes you need to tear your heart out to make a point. Have you ever held your heart in your hand, inking your pen with the heart-blood you've bled?

#10285:	For Authors	July 22, 2020
Observations on a New World Dawnings Out and about while seeing through new lenses How do you react to ridiculous people?

#10263:	Poetry	July 08, 2020
When Your Muse Takes the Reins When your writing doesn't go where you thought it would. Ever started a poem only to have your muse take it where you never thought it would go?

#10241:	For Authors	June 24, 2020
Crastination Trying and failing to stay focused - IE; being easily sidetracked. I'm a Pro! Ever taken the circuitous route?

#10221:	Poetry	June 10, 2020
When the Doors to the Zoo were Opened - 1st 'semi-opened' weekend in Michigan after three months of being caged. Ever wondered how the human race managed to flourish at all?

#10195:	For Authors	May 27, 2020
Grand Openings - RE When the world opens again... Aside from this current state of events - what's your 'stop you in your tracks' moment?

#10172:	Poetry	May 13, 2020
Metaphorically Speaking (err) Writing Tangles up your metaphors and similies! What's your favorite metaphor or simile you've written?

#10147:	For Authors	April 29, 2020
Turning Perspectives Upside-down! "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." Can you find the silver linings or are you drowning in that half-empty glass?

#10127:	Poetry	April 15, 2020
Moan/groan/whimper - complaining poems Save a life - write some poetry! Ever written to release excess energy?

#10104:	For Authors	April 01, 2020
Observations: Incredible Shrinking House 4 walls, 4 adults, 2 toddlers, 1 dog: the joys of everyone being home! working

#10080:	Poetry	March 18, 2020
Poetry is not quarantined! Sticking close to home equals more time to write! Everyone has a homebound story - what's yours?

#10057:	For Authors	March 04, 2020
'The Life of the Dead' Death is merely a part of living; sometimes you need to let a character die. Ever gotten backlash from killing off a character?

#10032:	Poetry	February 19, 2020
Land of Poetry Anywhere can be...for me, currently, drawing on inspiration from Maui. Ever take time on vacation to simply write?

#10006:	For Authors	February 05, 2020
Just Pack It! Or not... tis true - write what you know authenticity - have you ever spotted a major glitch when reading?

#9981:	Poetry	January 22, 2020
Odd Connections The pairing of perhaps oddball words to create visuals Has a poem ever struck you mid-conversation?

#9953:	For Authors	January 08, 2020
Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan Giving yourself the freedom to have a gameplan allows for moving forward with ideas even if the plans change. Do you 'write by the seat of your pants' or do you have a clear destination from word one?

#9935:	Poetry	December 25, 2019
Christmas Magic A Story, A Memory but so MUCH MORE! Best Holiday memory ever?

#9913:	For Authors	December 11, 2019
Be Nice to Yourelf Feeding and caring for your inner-elf What have you done for yourelf lately?

#9890:	Poetry	November 27, 2019
GivingThanks Poetry - Theirs and Yours! The famous and 'not so' - Let them inspire you to write your own great grateful poetry. A though or three - what are you most grateful for?

#9865:	For Authors	November 13, 2019
Veterans and Getting It Right. They just go on, doing what they do... Are you a veteran?

#9841:	Poetry	October 30, 2019
Creepy Poetry Try something new... Try picking a 'creepy-crawly and write a poem about why it is creepy or scary, or write one that makes it seem nice!

#9811:	For Authors	October 16, 2019
Reading to Write Every good writer must first be a good reader! Which five books would you recommend to others that they absolutely need to read?

#9790:	Poetry	October 02, 2019
Observations Along Our Walking Trail Little things, mostly. Details. Occurrences. Moments. The things that can morph into a poem or add nuance to one. Ever started out to write a poem about one thing and then have it grab the reins and be about something else entirely?

#9766:	For Authors	September 18, 2019
Authoristic Something we, as authors, all are! This is offered as a public service to be shared with all nonwriting partners!

#9744:	Poetry	September 04, 2019
Happy Birthday... WDC Birthday...19 years and countain What were you doing 19 years ago?

#9719:	For Authors	August 21, 2019
Thoughtful Characters Keep the facts and histories straight for all your characters! Ever forget something and then have to reread your own book for find the answer?

#9697:	Poetry	August 07, 2019
Toni Morrison - The Loss of a Poet Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison passes away...epic loss. What was your favorite of her writings?

#9670:	For Authors	July 24, 2019
Observations on a Dark, Hot Weekend When the power's out for days on end - and cell phones die (among other things!) Remember back before the ubiquitous cell phones?

#9648:	Poetry	July 10, 2019
Vocalizing... Reasons to read your work out loud... Ever done a poetry reading?

#9624:	For Authors	June 26, 2019
Of Strokes and Writing: There IS a Link! When you need to surface for air! Just Breathe Ever found your life consummed by one thing when all you REALLY want to do is write?

#9597:	Poetry	June 12, 2019
With The Stroke of a Pen A heartbeat or the beat of a hummingbird's wing -life changes... Has your perspective ever changed in a heartbeat?

#9572:	For Authors	May 29, 2019
Observations on Memorial Day Weekend Just being observant and watching the world around me... Have you ever let the world slide by and just stood there and watched?

#9549:	Poetry	May 15, 2019
Fluidic Poetry When a visual in life or film prompts the urge to translate it into words. Ever been inspired by a moment of something with intense movement you've seen on TV or film? Or in real life?

#9520:	For Authors	May 01, 2019
Observations on a Spring Weekend Minutiae ruminated on over the course of three days... How much of 'your' real do you bring into your writing?

#9497:	Poetry	April 17, 2019
Hide and Seek Inspiration hides in the most amazing places --if you know where to look! Oddest place you've ever 'found' a poem?

#9473:	For Authors	April 03, 2019
Imagi-nation Made Real If you can imagine it, you can write it! Go there! What's the strangest scenario you've ever imagined?

#9447:	Poetry	March 20, 2019
Confidence! Self-deprecating behaviors are not your friend! We've all read 'supposedly' great poetry that wasn't and vise-versa - don't knock your work!

#9421:	For Authors	March 06, 2019
What's so great about WDC? 14 years in - ! still say BEST WRITING SITE EVER! Do you let other writers know about WDC?

#9395:	Poetry	February 20, 2019
Logophiles Unite! Lover of words - there's a word for that! Ever wiped your philtrum? Had a missing aglet? Typed a paper and noticed you had no tittles? (Not a typo)

#9371:	For Authors	February 06, 2019
Once Was Once upon a time, not all that long ago Changes since you were young...

#9347:	Poetry	January 23, 2019
Distillation Getting down to the good stuff! Can you write without using the words in this newsletter? It's harder than you may think! ;-)

#9320:	For Authors	January 09, 2019
Where Characters Never Seem to Go! And why (for the most part) don't they? Why shouldn't characters do 'everyday' things?

#9298:	Poetry	December 26, 2018
Moments Little things mean a lot! What was your 'best moment' this Christmas past?

#9278:	For Authors	December 12, 2018
Currier & Ives Time I journey back fifty years What is a favored Christmas (Holiday) memory?

#9250:	Poetry	November 28, 2018
Observations: Tree Traditions Out and about to find that perfect tree, we saw SO much more! Do you have an oft told tale of finding that perfect tree?

#9224:	For Authors	November 14, 2018
Whisk Brain No. Not whiskey. Just thoughts whirling. Ever felt like there are a thousand ideas, pictures and emotions swirling in your head? The result is 'Thought Soup'

#9204:	Poetry	October 31, 2018
Poeticality Descriptions Ever have an odd phrase catch you by surprise?

#9179:	For Authors	October 17, 2018
Wise or Smart, Intelligent or Functional There are differences! Do you know any 'wise fools?'

#9154:	Poetry	October 03, 2018
Make breath Poetry is not just words on a page What your favorite 'come alive' poem on wdc?

#9127:	For Authors	September 19, 2018
CoverWorks What works (and doesn't) for book covers. Have you ever redesigned your cover after publication?

#9107:	Poetry	September 05, 2018
Observations at the Renn Faire Using (common) senses in all our rambles! What treasures have you mined on any given day? Every day is an opportunity to mine a gem!

#9066:	For Authors	August 22, 2018
Got to shoot the bear! Sometimes, when it comes down to it; you just have to shoot the bear! Making decisions! Which is the higher priority in a set of circomstances? What the fans want or what your story needs to have happen?

#9045:	Poetry	August 08, 2018
Odd Perspective or Frame Picking a different viewpoint or perspective for a poem. Ever choses someone else's footprints, a different pair of eyes?

#9020:	For Authors	July 25, 2018
Real-life Research When life turns upside-down: look at the events as research for future characters. Have you used real-life evens in your writing?

#9001:	Poetry	July 11, 2018
Making Lemon-Aid! They say when life gives you lemons.... How do you make smiles from lemons?

#8972:	For Authors	June 27, 2018
Bits and Pieces of a Life We are more than our personalities and quirks: we are also what we surround ourselves with! I collect 'collections' - what do you collect and why?

#8957:	Poetry	June 13, 2018
Summertime Writing Longer days of summer offer more space, opportunities and inspiration for writing! Ever written a poem by firefly light, contemplated the designs of a summer storm or read the story told by tree bark?

#8921:	For Authors	May 30, 2018
Eulogies... What's Important? And, to whom? What would write in writing a synopsis of a life?

#8904:	Poetry	May 16, 2018
Random Thoughts Even odd, random thought can spark a poem! What's the oddest thing to inspire a poem of yours?

#8881:	For Authors	May 02, 2018
Writing Journeys Whenever we start a writing project it is the beginning of a journey. Has a writing journey ever taken you someplace you never expected to go? Where?

#8860:	Poetry	April 18, 2018
Hanging On Thru NaPoWriMo Just over halfway through...keeping up? Have you ever done a NaPoWriMo before?

#8839:	For Authors	April 04, 2018
Don't Shoot Yourself in the Foot! Self-sabotaging your work - Don't! Ever gotten yourself in writing misery by not paying attention?

#8813:	Poetry	March 21, 2018
Why Write a Poem? Reasoning behind the poetry- beyond the obvious.... Why write a specific poem?

#8793:	For Authors	March 07, 2018
Brick Walls When you run into one! How do you get a brick wall to talk to you?

#8772:	Poetry	February 21, 2018
BE a Wordsmith! Using words carefully to enhance your poetry. Ever read something where your brain rebelled at the writer's choice of words instead of more descriptive words?

#8745:	For Authors	February 07, 2018
Observations Over a Snowy Weekend Little details...tiny things...add up to more than you might imagine! How much of real life makes it into your fiction writing?

#8724:	Poetry	January 24, 2018
Buried Treasure Cobwebs, dusty boxes, lost treasures ... Oh My! Have you ever taken a trip back in time and read things you've forgotten you'd written?

#8701:	For Authors	January 10, 2018
The 'Imaginary' Real Characters who live and breathe, the ones you want to have a cup of coffee with ... What character in a book would you want to talk to?

#8676:	Poetry	December 27, 2017
What Was Hiding Beneath All the Mess? Cleaning up after Christmas ... Amazing the things found buried in the mess! Ever written about the AFTERMATH of a holiday?

#8644:	For Authors	December 13, 2017
Christmas Ramblings My most favorite time of year and my brain is meandering over the years this morning! Do you believe in Santa Clause?

#8625:	Poetry	November 29, 2017
Poetically Speaking ... err ... Writing! Using poetry in non-poetry Poetical writing ... ever tried it?

#8604:	For Authors	November 15, 2017
Going Home Again Stepping back in time...renewing memories, creating new one... They say you 'Can't go home again' - but can you?

#8575:	Poetry	November 01, 2017
Little Things Mean A Lot! Sometimes a poem is born from the littlest of things! What's the last 'little' thing that became a poem for you?

#8557:	For Authors	October 18, 2017
Murphy Foiled! Everything that can go wrong does... or does it? Ever set your characters to have everything go wrong? Great way to move a story forward!

#8530:	Poetry	October 04, 2017
I feel a poem coming on... When a phrase intrigues ... or you see something from a new perspective and lightning strikes! Ever have an idea hit you out of the blue?

#8513:	For Authors	September 20, 2017
Of Writer's Nooks and Occasional Laps Where do you do your writing? Do you have a dedicated writing place?

#8486:	Poetry	September 06, 2017
WDC: Best Writing Site in the World! 17 years is phenomenally long in continuously ongoing internet sites! What's the favorite piece you've ever written?

#8463:	For Authors	August 23, 2017
Going to the Dogs (and Cats) ! Interjecting some critters into your writing! Have you ever written something from an animal's point of view?

#8434:	Poetry	August 09, 2017
Muses 101 The care and feeding of your muse Who is your muse or what is your muse...

#8411:	For Authors	July 26, 2017
Hoarder Brain Does your mind ever get so full of clutter that you can't think? What's going on when you literally can't write?

#8389:	Poetry	July 12, 2017
Poems Are Everywhere! Poems are just scattered about - only waiting for you to pick them up and fly! Nothing is off limits! What's the weirdest thing that has ever sparked a poem for you?

#8365:	For Authors	June 28, 2017
SummerThoughts Summer - it just isn't the way 'it used to be!' Or is it? Have your ideas of what Summer 'is' changed over the years? How? And, Why?

#8339:	Poetry	June 14, 2017
Observationally speaking... A writer must be observant of the world around them... What is the oddest thing you've ever observed?

#8314:	For Authors	May 31, 2017
Building Blocks Building a 3-season room or a story, you need to plan and have your blocks piled well. Do you build a detailed outline or do you 'let it just happen' or ... ?

#8294:	Poetry	May 17, 2017
Mom-ification! Writing about Moms ... we've all had one. Keeping it real! Ever recognized your own mom (or maybe yourself) when someone writes about their Mother?

#8270:	For Authors	May 03, 2017
63 is the new 40. Right? Feeling old...er and looking back... Remember being young and feeling immortal?

#8240:	Poetry	April 19, 2017
Poetry and Audience Variety is the spice of life, but no one likes everything! Do you write your poetry for you ...or your audience? Both?

#8219:	For Authors	April 05, 2017
Observations on a Journey What we observed was every bit as important as what we saw...or (in one case) didn't! In your opinion, are seeing and observing the same thing? Why or why not?

#8194:	Poetry	March 22, 2017
When Words Fail Never thought I could run out of words... What do you do when even the thesaurus runs out of adequate words?

#8172:	For Authors	March 08, 2017
Observations from Paradise New Cultures, new traditions, a lot to pack away for future reference! Have you used new things you've learned away someplace else?

#8145:	Poetry	February 22, 2017
You Got Your Idea Where? Sometimes ideas spring from the strangest places! Do let oddball ideas inspire you?

#8122:	For Authors	February 08, 2017
Observations on Perspectives What readers get is directly connected to who they are and have been! Even not been able to see the forest for the trees?

#8095:	Poetry	January 25, 2017
Observations on...Life .. and ... Poetry Why are some afraid to write poetry and how does being observant figure in? What is the oddest thing you've seen that inspired a poem?

#8076:	For Authors	January 11, 2017
Observations Whilst Standing in the Door A potpourri of odd observations, thoughts and wonders... In the midst of all the 'goings-on' - do you ever just sit back and observe?

#8051:	Poetry	December 28, 2016
Janus Doorways Looking forward by looking back. Looking back to see forward. Does history repeat itself? Can we learn from our past?

#8027:	For Authors	December 14, 2016
Thoughts on the Season Random Thoughts, Memories and Using Them in Writing Preserving memories for the future...add dimension to writing!

#8001:	Poetry	November 30, 2016
Trivialities Can Be Used in Poetry Too! What might be a little-known piece of trivia can spark a poem! What's the oddest thing you've written a poem about and why?

#7977:	For Authors	November 16, 2016
Time for a Few Trivialities! Where DO they get those phrases from, anyway? Any phrases you've wondered about?

#7946:	Poetry	November 02, 2016
What's Behind the Poem? What (exactly) are you trying to communicate? Do you tend to 'tell a story' in your poetry or communicate some basic, simple truth?

#7924:	For Authors	October 19, 2016
You Are Your Own Best Source! Don't forget that the experiences you have lived through can make your writing come alive! What unique to you experiences have you used (or could you use) in your writing?

#7899:	Poetry	October 05, 2016
Look for the Little Details! Sometimes it is the smallest things that have the biggest impact! What are the little things you miss about a child who has moved out, a deceased parent or a home where you used to live?

#7873:	For Authors	September 21, 2016
Other Side of the Coin... What makes publishers happy campers and more inclined in your direction! Do you do all that you can to insure your success? Or do you shoot yourself in the keyboarded foot?

#7847:	Poetry	September 07, 2016
New Season - New Suggestions The change of seasons offers new ideas Which is your favorite season and why?

#7823:	For Authors	August 24, 2016
Being an Author is HARD WORK! You thought the writing, revising, editing, proofing, layout and cover work were difficult? NOW comes the HARD work! Publishing your work is important. Even if you are giving a piece to some smaller publication for free, you will learn something about your writing. The editor will say something, friends will mention it. You will learn.~~Tim Cahill I was 40 yea

#7797:	Poetry	August 10, 2016
The Junque Drawer A repository for odd facts, pet peeves, off the wall questions and future 'This could be a future story, poem or ... ??' What drives you crazy when you are reading and see ... ?

#7771:	For Authors	July 27, 2016
Observations Over a HOT Sticky Weekend Funny how folks are affected by the weather... Do weather changes affect you? How? What about your characters...

#7748:	Poetry	July 13, 2016
Selling Yourself - Sell Your Poetry Cracking into the Niche World of Poetry books Why 'should' someone buy your poetic works?

#7724:	For Authors	June 29, 2016
Research vs Reality Sometimes, you just had to 'be' there, but other times ... can research suffice? Can you capture a place without actually being there or an emotional state without having gone through it?

#7696:	Poetry	June 15, 2016
Thinking Poetically An experiment in speaking in non-rhyming poetry... Have you ever try to vary how you speak to consider the reactions you might get?

#7669:	For Authors	June 01, 2016
Observations While Out and About Magnifying glasses, microscopes and mirrors... While observing, remember, you, too, are seen. What do you see? What do others see looking at you?

#7647:	Poetry	May 18, 2016
Silver Linings When life deals nasty blows, the poet knows...time to write! Have you used your poetry to help you when life isn't all you'd like it to be?

#7619:	For Authors	May 04, 2016
May Day My favorite month of the year! What is YOUR favorite month? Why?

#7600:	Poetry	April 20, 2016
Sparks.. We each have different things to kindle the fire of our writing. Live a 'creative life!' What matches cause your writing sparks to burst into flame?

#7568:	For Authors	April 06, 2016
You Know You Are a Writer When... Some of these show up on t-shirts for a reason! Only you and your writer friends 'get' some of the intricacies of our craft...what 'stories' have you shared?

#7548:	Poetry	March 23, 2016
Reviewing Reviews Considering word choice when writing reviews! What is YOUR idea of a helpful review?

#7525:	For Authors	March 09, 2016
What We Expect As a Response We write for a wide range of reasons...what do we expect in return? How does this change depending upon who it is? What do you 'expect' back when you put something out there?

#7498:	Poetry	February 24, 2016
Audience Who, exactly, are you writing for? Do you write for yourself ... or for your reader?

#7472:	For Authors	February 10, 2016
Anthology Time!!! Time for the 2016 Writing.Com Anthology! Have you polished up your best?

#7449:	Poetry	January 27, 2016
Growing Up Into a Writer Writing is a craft we practice. It is an ongoing process. Does anyone really ever know it all?

#7421:	For Authors	January 13, 2016
Capturing Moods Observations on Kaleidoscopic Emotions To borrow a line from "Sound of Music," --'How do you catch a cloud and pin it down?"

#7390:	Poetry	December 30, 2015
Look Back before You Look Ahead... Before you throw those 2015 calendars out, look back through them for events or memories to spark a poem. What happened that needs poem?

#7374:	For Authors	December 16, 2015
Observations Over a December Weekend As ever, the world around you is an excellent source of details to use in your writing Ever come across a person or a scenario and thought, 'Hmm, I need to work this into my next book?'

#7353:	Poetry	December 02, 2015
Draw Me a Poem, Sing Me Some Art Looking at poetry from a different perspective Ever written a poem from last line to first?

#7328:	For Authors	November 18, 2015
Combatting Holiday Madnesses The time quickly approaching when the reasons get lost in the season... What's your favorite trick to avoid getting buried?

#7305:	Poetry	November 04, 2015
Thinking ahead... Christmas is coming...here's a fun project, but it will take you some time! Not a last minute idea! How can you give yourself this Christmas?

#7250:	For Authors	October 21, 2015
In and Outs of Contests Looking at contests from both sides of the glass... Do you get the most out of the contests you enter, do you follow guidelines?

#7249:	Poetry	October 07, 2015
Don't Settle For Mundane Prosaic poetry is a poet's worst nightmare! Are you guilty of falling into a cliché?

#7230:	For Authors	September 23, 2015
Shooting Yourself in the Foot! Why sabotage your work? What do you forget to check before posting or submitting?

#7206:	Poetry	September 09, 2015
Get Naked! (No, not literally!) The best poetry shows vulnerability, a depth of emotion and a true reality. How do you strip away the layers to get down to the real hiding underneath?

#7171:	For Authors	August 26, 2015
Time Capsule!! Give yourself a gift in the future! What do you want to tell or remind yourself about fifteen years from now?

#7156:	Poetry	August 12, 2015
Observations While Sitting at my Desk Seeing what you see every day from a new perspective! When was the last time you actually 'saw' what was around you?

#7125:	For Authors	July 29, 2015
Choice, Decision, or Simply Was? Looking back to when I first realized that writing would be an intrinsic part of who I was then and who I would become. When did you realize that writing was in your blood, that you needed to write? Can you pinpoint a moment or time frame?

#7103:	Poetry	July 15, 2015
Observations on a Stormy Weekend Poetry is created through and as a result of observations. These may be found anywhere, any time: but only if you look! Where might you look to find inspiration?

#7078:	For Authors	July 01, 2015
Observations After An Avalanch of Review Suddenly being deluged with reviews brings some interesting revelations... How have you grown as a writer and how have your readers noticed this?

#7052:	Poetry	June 17, 2015
What Makes a Poet? A writer of poems...or is it something more? Are you a poet or do you just write poetry?

#7026:	For Authors	June 03, 2015
Observations: Waiting to Board the Ark Over 4 inches of rain in 12 hours, temps dropping from high 80's to the 40's, a flood watch...and trying to sell books! What lengths have you gone to to sell books under adverse conditions?

#7001:	Poetry	May 20, 2015
Cathartic Poetry Sometimes writing is more for the author than the reader. Sometimes what we've spewed forth helps others as well! Ever written a piece that not only helped you, but eventually was shared and helped others?

#6971:	For Authors	May 06, 2015
M.O.M. Memories Of Moms - magnificent, maudlin or memorable...mothers are an incredible source of material for your characters! n/a

#6948:	Poetry	April 22, 2015
Switch it up! Inside-out and backwards: Look for fresh ways to describe the ordinary, try the polar opposite! n/a

#6914:	For Authors	April 08, 2015
Research is Your Friend! The more you know...the more you KNOW! n/a

#6892:	Poetry	March 25, 2015
A scribble of writers Every writer writes to the beat of their own inner drum or muse. Varying perspectives can produce a plethora of poetry. n/a

#6871:	For Authors	March 11, 2015
Learning Curve 8 of the Things I've learned along the way at WdC and as a writer. n/a

#6846:	Poetry	February 25, 2015
Colorblind When it comes to reviewing: be colorBLIND! n/a

#6817:	For Authors	February 11, 2015
Observations During Winter Storm Linus Ten random observations...food for thought, perhaps. n/a

#6799:	Poetry	January 28, 2015
What does water taste like? Playing with a variety of descriptions can help you discover fresh new ways of showing your readers an idea! n/a

#6772:	For Authors	January 14, 2015
Bleary-eyed Observations The things you notice when everything's out of kilter... n/a

#6745:	Poetry	December 31, 2014
Was 2014 a 'Poetic' year for you? Time to go back and reread what you wrote! n/a

#6722:	For Authors	December 17, 2014
Observations: Christmas Decorations & !! Over the top, tacky or oohs and ahhs? And something very, very cool! n/a

#6695:	Poetry	December 03, 2014
Poetic Moments Giving a gift of your words n/a

#6666:	For Authors	November 19, 2014
Interior Decorate Your Writing Whether a poem or a novel, try thinking about it as decorating a house. n/a

#6646:	Poetry	November 05, 2014
Don't Shoot Yourself in the Foot! Following Directions: They exist for a reason! n/a

#6619:	For Authors	October 22, 2014
Sweat the Small Stuff! Getting your book ready requires sweat on numerous levels! n/a

#6590:	Poetry	October 08, 2014
Poetry of Poetry Poetry as a mindset n/a

#6567:	For Authors	September 24, 2014
Perspectives on Autumnal Fallings Being aware of varying perspectives n/a

#6543:	Poetry	September 10, 2014
Poetically Speaking Poems may be found in unusual places n/a

#6520:	For Authors	August 27, 2014
Observations of the Garden It takes more than sunlight and water to make anything grow. n/a

#6490:	Poetry	August 13, 2014
"And you may contribute a verse..." "What will your verse be?" n/a

#6459:	For Authors	July 30, 2014
Plotting the Course How to get from point A to B. n/a

#6438:	Poetry	July 16, 2014
Labor Pains: To Birth A Poem How do You give birth to a poem? n/a

#6407:	For Authors	July 02, 2014
Observations Of The Neighborhood You are surrounded by 'characters' - why not take advantage of it? n/a

#6384:	Poetry	June 18, 2014
Poetry: Who Needs It? Where, exactly, does poetry 'fit' into today's world. n/a

#6356:	For Authors	June 04, 2014
Observations from the Art Fair Do you see the people around you or do you just shuffle through the crowd? n/a

#6333:	Poetry	May 21, 2014
Metaphorically Speaking Find fresh new ways to describe old things. n/a

#6302:	For Authors	May 07, 2014
Tripping (!) The Light Fantastic Letting your characters be real and alive! n/a

#6284:	Poetry	April 23, 2014
Breathe A Poem Poetry breathes.. Sometimes a poems becomes a part of you much like the air you breathe. n/a

#6254:	For Authors	April 09, 2014
Observations on the Felling of a Tree It was way more than the simple act of bringing down a tree. n/a

#6229:	Poetry	March 26, 2014
Observations: Passionate for Poetry A combination of heart and mind; poetry erupts from within. n/a

#6210:	For Authors	March 12, 2014
Anthologically Speaking Dust off those gems, unpack those treasures--submit your best! n/a

#6156:	For Authors	February 12, 2014
Observations on Observing Just how observant are you? And why it is so important to be a great observer! n/a

#6101:	For Authors	January 15, 2014
Observations During Snow-ma-geddon Funny how white-outs make the colors all the brighter! n/a

#6054:	For Authors	December 18, 2013
Observations: Janus-ly Speaking Looking both forward and back... n/a

#6009:	For Authors	November 20, 2013
Observations From The Publishing Puppy Sometimes it is better from a slightly different viewpoint. n/a

#5957:	For Authors	October 23, 2013
Observations: Binocular-ly Speaking Looking through the other end of the binocuars. n/a

#5902:	For Authors	September 25, 2013
Observations: Cleaning the Fridge Amazing how one's mind travels; how cleaning out the nooks and crannies leads to odd-ball thoughts. n/a

#5853:	For Authors	August 28, 2013
Observations During Garage Sales The old 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' turned a bit on its ear! n/a

#5809:	For Authors	July 31, 2013
Observations on a Hike Up The Gorge As a photographer, I look for creative shots; as a writer I need to express the shot without the camera. n/a

#5756:	For Authors	July 03, 2013
Observations of an Aural Kind Using other senses to see--see blindly! n/a

#5713:	For Authors	June 05, 2013
Observations during Art in the Park Observations made during an arts fair in our tiny town when close to 35,000 folks descended on us for the weekend. n/a

#5655:	For Authors	May 08, 2013
Observations On a Sunny Sunday Afternoon As usual...it is all about being observant, being aware as a way to make your characters real! n/a

#5610:	For Authors	April 10, 2013
Observations Outside the 'Comfort Zone Don't be intimidated! Be willing to step outside your comfort zone...whole new world awaits! n/a

#5560:	For Authors	March 13, 2013
Observations While Finding My Desk Every now and then, finding the surface of my desk becomes a necessity! n/a

#5524:	For Authors	February 19, 2013
Observations Over the Weekend Why being observant serves the writer well! n/a

#5480:	For Authors	January 22, 2013
Observations From My Side of the Desk Learning curves, magic hats, Mom glares and happy smiles... n/a

#5431:	For Authors	December 25, 2012
Observations at Christmastide People watching, people learning--character building... n/a

#5385:	For Authors	November 27, 2012
Dreams do come true Chase after your dreams and just maybe you will catch them! n/a

#5343:	For Authors	October 31, 2012
Ghost Writing Make it a treat...not a trick n/a

#5292:	For Authors	October 03, 2012
Observations on a Learning Curve Observations and things learned along the way! n/a

#5243:	For Authors	September 05, 2012
of Birthdays and Anthologies.... A little bit of this; a little bit of that n/a

#5195:	For Authors	August 08, 2012
It Is Time! Of assertions and submissions...and all colors are super! n/a

#5149:	For Authors	July 11, 2012
1st WDC Anthology The Best WDC has to offer! Call for submissions from WDC authors! n/a

#5098:	For Authors	June 13, 2012
Potpourri - An Assortment of Thoughts Just oddball things that while might seem disconnected; are in a weird sort of way. n/a

#5058:	Romance/Love	May 23, 2012
Traveling New Paths Starting a new journey, listening to my inner muse...finally. n/a

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

#5050:	For Authors	May 16, 2012
Get Your Money's Worth! Figure out what you need! n/a

#5010:	Romance/Love	April 25, 2012
Forget the Roses! Romance is so much more than roses and sparkly baubles! n/a

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

#4992:	For Authors	April 18, 2012
Dedicated to the one I ... Your dedication is YOURS; don't be dictated to! n/a

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

#4956:	Romance/Love	March 28, 2012
Pursuing the Dream Sometimes the 'love' isn't a person but an interest, a passion or a dream! n/a

#4945:	For Authors	March 21, 2012
Why Are You Writing? Many Answers--really only ONE correct answer! n/a

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

#4905:	Romance/Love	February 29, 2012
Hard Romance Romantic actions of the sterling kind! TLC is the epitome of romance! n/a

#4860:	For Authors	February 22, 2012
Characters from Mars and Venus Characters need to reflect the real world, not our imagined one! n/a

#4854:	Romance/Love	February 01, 2012
Valentne's Day Every Day Not just one day, treat 'em special year round! n/a

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

#4843:	For Authors	January 25, 2012
"I'm not very good, but..." Why every writer should strike this sentence from their vocabulary! n/a

#4809:	Romance/Love	January 04, 2012
Resolution Switcheroo My parents employed a unique resolution system... and it worked! n/a

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

#4794:	For Authors	December 27, 2011
Reflections In the lull between the holidays and the new year; time to reflect back on the accomplishments of 2011 n/a

#4751:	Romance/Love	December 06, 2011
Traditions Old or new--traditions are a special part of the holidays! n/a

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

#4745:	Mystery	November 29, 2011
The Mystery of the Orange Why DO folks get an orange in their stocking? Do you know? n/a

#4742:	For Authors	November 29, 2011
Wrap Up Your Writing! It is all in the present-tation! n/a

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

#4708:	Romance/Love	November 08, 2011
Sometimes, Loves really is not romantic! Love is half romance, half laughter and 100% work! (Wait, make that Joy!) n/a

#4694:	For Authors	November 02, 2011
When The Mountains Sing An interview with the marvelous, magical Sheila Kay Adams n/a

#4695:	Mystery	November 02, 2011
Silence is Golden Sometimes you just need to listen! n/a

#4662:	Mystery	October 12, 2011
America's First Female Mystery Writer The Leavenworth Case - 1878 - American's 1st published Female Mystery writer breaks new writing ground! n/a

#4663:	Romance/Love	October 12, 2011
When The Bad Guy Isn't a Person Sometimes, the conflict a character has or fights against on the way to happiness is an event; not another person. n/a

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

#4649:	For Authors	October 05, 2011
5 Observations from the Editor's Desk More things one should know... n/a

#4648:	Mystery	October 05, 2011
Mystery at Eilean Mor Unsolved for over a hundred years, yet the mystery still lurks about the cliffs where the waves wash away all. n/a

#4611:	Romance/Love	September 14, 2011
Observations 'Round the Neighborhood Amazing how things change depending upon the perspective! n/a

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

#4604:	For Authors	September 07, 2011
Happy Birthday WDC! A Thank You note to the BEST WRITING site online! n/a

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

#4565:	Romance/Love	August 17, 2011
Listen to Your Characters! 10 things your characters are trying to tell you! n/a

#4551:	For Authors	August 10, 2011
10 Things Your Editor Won't Tell You What drives an editor crazy? Read on to find out and learn mistakes to avoid making. n/a

#4511:	Romance/Love	July 20, 2011
Making Foreign Places Real Romance books tend to have foreign places as a part of the storyline; how to make them pop and read as real! n/a

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

#4499:	For Authors	July 13, 2011
W * R * I * T* E * R * S * Some things good writers always keep in mind! n/a

#4466:	Romance/Love	June 22, 2011
Stuck? Write a love letter! If you aren't sure how two characters need to interact; write a love letter from one to the other. n/a

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

#4447:	For Authors	June 15, 2011
Book Signings are Hard Work! How you do at a book signing event is mostly up to you! n/a

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

#4421:	Romance/Love	May 25, 2011
Those Special Moments Uniquely you moments; give them to your characters too! n/a

#4401:	For Authors	May 18, 2011
The Writing Tree Think family tree with added branches, loughs and leaves. n/a

#4376:	Noticing Newbies	May 04, 2011
Seeng the Trees for the Forest Learning to read deeply n/a

#4361:	Romance/Love	April 27, 2011
Romance's Revolving Door Pondering the spinning qualities of teen romance. n/a

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

#4347:	For Authors	April 20, 2011
Clean Out Your Writing Closet! Time for Spring Cleaning! Time to air out musty writing ideas and bring them out into the sun! n/a

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

#4320:	Romance/Love	March 30, 2011
Love Seen Through a Different Glass Beyond the love of romance, or that of family, is the love between friends, too often over-looked. n/a

#4301:	For Authors	March 23, 2011
You Did WHAT to Your Character? Sometimes a major character simply needs to die. How do you handle their death? n/a

#4280:	Fantasy	March 09, 2011
Fantasy: Believe it or Not! Your reader needs to be able to believe in and accept the parameters of your fantasy; in other words, make it real! n/a

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

#4270:	Romance/Love	March 02, 2011
Transport Your Reader Into Your Story! Pluck them out of their easy chair and let them BE in your story... n/a

#4268:	Mystery	March 02, 2011
A-HA! Moments Celebrating the times when it all comes together! n/a

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

#4253:	Horror/Scary	February 23, 2011
The Stuff of Nightmares What is it that really scares you? n/a

#4249:	For Authors	February 23, 2011
English: It's its own worst enemy! Using the right word: spell checker black holes n/a

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

#4222:	Romance/Love	February 02, 2011
Valentine's Day- Realistic Expectations How do your characters handle the big day? Or do they? The rising of Mars and Venus can cloud the horizon! n/a

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

#4207:	For Authors	January 26, 2011
Observations From the Editor's Desk Your work is now in the hands of a gasp editor. Now what? n/a

#4167:	Romance/Love	January 05, 2011
Love is a Warm Puppy Never underestimate pet power with your characters. n/a

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

#4157:	For Authors	December 28, 2010
Becoming Janus Don't only look forward, for the looking back guides your footsteps as well. n/a

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

#4134:	Fantasy	December 14, 2010
Just Be Claus This year, spread some Christmas Magic! n/a

#4124:	Romance/Love	December 07, 2010
Wrap all Your Presents in Love What the present is, matters not; it is all in the feelings behind it. n/a

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

#4103:	For Authors	November 30, 2010
Attack of the Warm Fuzzies! Opening the Treasure Chest of Memories n/a

#4073:	Drama	November 09, 2010
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

#4071:	Romance/Love	November 09, 2010
A Dance Lingers On-Love After Marriage Considering why Romance Novels seem to end when they marry--when their story has but just begun n/a

#4057:	For Authors	November 03, 2010
You Need to be a Creative Contortionist Sometimes you just need to approach things from inside-out and backwards. n/a

#4022:	Romance/Love	October 13, 2010
Love in a grain of sand? Looking for ways to express love and romance that are not the same old-same old! n/a

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

#4008:	For Authors	October 06, 2010
Observations During a Step Back in Time Characters are created from observed behaviors: Anywhere folks gather is a virtual smorgasbord! n/a

#3973:	Drama	September 15, 2010
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

#3974:	Romance/Love	September 15, 2010
What's Left After the Endorphins Relax? Too many stories deal with new love; old love is far more a thing of depth. n/a

#3954:	For Authors	September 08, 2010
Left Field Hits When you get hit by a foul ball...how you field it is up to you. n/a

#3933:	Noticing Newbies	August 25, 2010
C'mon in! The Water is Fine. Encouraging new members to join in, ask questions and be a part of this place we call home! n/a

#3925:	Romance/Love	August 18, 2010
Love is where you find it Love is not always 'romantic.' n/a

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

#3906:	For Authors	August 11, 2010
Raindrops! You just never know the impact you may have on others. n/a

#3885:	Fantasy	July 28, 2010
The Birth of a Fantasy After the idea is born, the world must be created. Only then, inhabited. n/a

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

#3872:	Romance/Love	July 21, 2010
Playing a game of 'Let's Pretend' Sometimes it helps to 'play act' scenes or dialogue-and you may end up somewhere you've never been! n/a

#3859:	For Authors	July 14, 2010
Getting Lost When the pages reach out like a mother's arms to gather you in... n/a

#3820:	Romance/Love	June 23, 2010
Everyone Wants aHappy Ending! Doesn't matter how 'grown-up' we become, we all still seek the fairy tale ending. n/a

#3806:	For Authors	June 16, 2010
Word Soup When the ingredients all come together the chef...err...writer begins to cook! n/a

#3790:	Drama	June 09, 2010
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

#3762:	Romance/Love	May 26, 2010
What is romantic to you? Romance is in the eye of the beholder. n/a

#3745:	For Authors	May 19, 2010
Reading in Hi-def For a reader, 'seeing' is believing! n/a

#3712:	Fantasy	May 05, 2010


#3700:	Romance/Love	April 28, 2010


#3687:	For Authors	April 21, 2010


#3645:	Romance/Love	March 31, 2010


#3634:	For Authors	March 24, 2010


#3619:	Noticing Newbies	March 17, 2010


#3590:	Romance/Love	March 03, 2010


#3578:	For Authors	February 24, 2010


#3538:	Romance/Love	February 03, 2010


#3521:	For Authors	January 27, 2010


#3487:	Romance/Love	January 06, 2010


#3474:	For Authors	December 30, 2009


#3433:	Romance/Love	December 09, 2009


#3425:	For Authors	December 02, 2009


#3375:	Romance/Love	November 11, 2009


#3371:	For Authors	November 04, 2009


#3329:	Romance/Love	October 14, 2009


#3319:	For Authors	October 07, 2009


#3279:	Romance/Love	September 16, 2009


#3269:	For Authors	September 09, 2009


#3231:	Romance/Love	August 19, 2009


#3232:	Contests & Activities	August 19, 2009


#3215:	For Authors	August 12, 2009


#3178:	Romance/Love	July 22, 2009


#3167:	For Authors	July 15, 2009


#3125:	Romance/Love	June 24, 2009


#3117:	Romance/Love	June 17, 2009


#3116:	For Authors	June 17, 2009


#3075:	Romance/Love	May 27, 2009


#3064:	For Authors	May 20, 2009


#3042:	Fantasy	May 06, 2009


#3022:	Romance/Love	April 29, 2009


#3012:	For Authors	April 22, 2009


#2972:	Romance/Love	April 01, 2009


#2964:	For Authors	March 25, 2009


#2937:	For Authors	March 11, 2009


#2935:	Poetry	March 11, 2009


#2921:	Romance/Love	March 04, 2009


#2913:	For Authors	February 25, 2009


#2886:	For Authors	February 11, 2009


#2874:	Contests & Activities	February 04, 2009


#2864:	Romance/Love	February 04, 2009


#2859:	For Authors	January 28, 2009


#2817:	Romance/Love	January 07, 2009


#2806:	For Authors	December 31, 2008


#2804:	Romance/Love	December 31, 2008


#2760:	Romance/Love	December 10, 2008


#2747:	For Authors	December 03, 2008


#2714:	Romance/Love	November 12, 2008


#2699:	For Authors	November 05, 2008


#2659:	Romance/Love	October 15, 2008


#2646:	For Authors	October 08, 2008


#2612:	Romance/Love	September 17, 2008


#2604:	For Authors	September 10, 2008


#2578:	Fantasy	August 27, 2008


#2561:	Romance/Love	August 20, 2008


#2555:	For Authors	August 13, 2008


#2516:	Romance/Love	July 23, 2008


#2464:	For Authors	July 16, 2008


#2480:	For Authors	July 02, 2008


#2463:	Romance/Love	June 25, 2008


#2457:	For Authors	June 18, 2008


#2411:	Romance/Love	May 28, 2008


#2407:	For Authors	May 21, 2008


#2391:	Mystery	May 14, 2008


#2372:	Contests & Activities	April 30, 2008


#2371:	Contests & Activities	April 30, 2008


#2366:	Romance/Love	April 30, 2008


#2350:	For Authors	April 23, 2008


#2315:	Romance/Love	April 02, 2008


#2298:	For Authors	March 26, 2008


#2256:	Romance/Love	March 05, 2008


#2246:	For Authors	February 27, 2008


#2245:	Drama	February 27, 2008


#2208:	Fantasy	February 06, 2008


#2207:	Romance/Love	February 06, 2008


#2199:	For Authors	January 30, 2008


#2160:	Romance/Love	January 09, 2008


#2147:	For Authors	January 02, 2008


#2123:	For Authors	December 19, 2007


#2119:	Romance/Love	December 12, 2007


#2078:	For Authors	November 21, 2007


#2062:	Romance/Love	November 14, 2007


#2051:	Poetry	November 07, 2007


#2038:	Short Stories	October 31, 2007


#2023:	For Authors	October 24, 2007


#2019:	Romance/Love	October 24, 2007


#2003:	Fantasy	October 10, 2007


#1984:	Fantasy	October 03, 2007


#1969:	For Authors	September 26, 2007


#1955:	Romance/Love	September 19, 2007


#1912:	For Authors	August 29, 2007


#1857:	Mystery	August 01, 2007

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