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Mystery: August 10, 2005 Issue [#549]

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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
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About This Newsletter


Welcome to the Mystery Newsletter. A good mystery is like that strange friend you've always had, and wouldn't give up for anything. Mysteries make you think, trying to solve the crime before the detective can. You follow ever clue, examine all of the crime scenes and remember what each suspect said when questioned by the detective. A good mystery can keep you interested until the end. A great mystery will keeps you guessing until the last page...when it makes you slap your forehead in surprise!


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The Cure for TMS


You say you have TMS - Tired Muse Syndrome? Well, cheer up, ‘cause help is one the way! You, yes, YOU can free your muse in easy, fun steps in the privacy of your own home.

What’s the strangest thing you ever did? Ever wanted to do? Well, wild child, do it! Make yourself a character in a sketch and take your heroine -- or hero -- along for the ride.

Imagine you’re at a happy hour after work. A man joins you and asks your name. What’s your response? (A) Your real name. (B) Sister Mary Nightlife on leave from the convent. (C) Sgt. Sarcastic, Vice, tailing a drug lord with a thing for hot wings. (D) Sam Donaldson in drag. How does the man react? How does your heroine react? How about whoever overhears you?

The “cute meet” used to be all the rage in romance novels. What’s a funny / embarrassing way you could meet someone? Breaking into his car? Toilet papering his house? How about a suspenseful way? Chase down a man’s car to tell him there’s a leg sticking out of his trunk?

Odd as these ideas may sound, they can sure cure a case of TMS. And, while nothing you come up with may be of use in your WIP, you might generate secondary characters, outtakes, subplots. Heck, you might come up with a whole premise from the exercise. If nothing else, you’ll probably laugh, and laughter is the best medicine for TMS. Beats crying any day!

TIP: If something in your writing sounds wrong, it’s probably your infernal editor talking. However, if it feels wrong, listen to your instincts and look for what feels off -- pacing, plot logic, GMC, etc. Chances are high you’ll find it, fix it, and be writing like the wind again in no time!

Thank you for taking the time to read. Happy Writing!

darkin


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