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The Garden of Misplaced Things

A poem to keep my heart from slipping away.

Hide and Seek

How could a game of hide and seek possibly go wrong...

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The Line keeps London in harmony, until one man hears the song of his own heart.

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Trashtown, part one

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#12884:	Horror/Scary	December 11, 2024
Paranoia Fear and paranoia stroll down the road together most times. The things you fear the most come to life in those moments. What are you paranoid about?

#12832:	Horror/Scary	November 13, 2024
Working With Instinct And Gut Feeling Some things in life are based on instinct and gut feelings. The heart and mind have nothing to do with either. Can you name a situation where you had to follow your instinct and it paid off?

#12789:	Horror/Scary	October 16, 2024
Lock the doors, turn the lights off! It’s almost that time of the year! Are you or have you ever been afraid of the dark? Tell us!

#12752:	Horror/Scary	September 18, 2024
Back To Basics Believing in yourself is a different kind of self-love. How often do you question yourself - is it good or bad? - while writing?

#12698:	Horror/Scary	August 21, 2024
Untitled Putting words on paper or tying them is only half the battle won. Do you ever have a hard time coming up with a title for your stories?

#12653:	Horror/Scary	July 24, 2024
Attracting New Readers At times we choose different genres as our reading selection. Let's talk about what pulls us in as readers. What is your favorite horror book and why?

#12617:	Horror/Scary	June 26, 2024
What's behind door #1? Somehow the extraordinary and creepy has become normal and acceptable. Have we become too desensitized to the unfamiliar and strange?

#12570:	Horror/Scary	May 29, 2024
Cicada-gaddon Sometimes the most mundane can turn into something terrifying. Has anything bad ever happened close to where you live and if so, what?

#12530:	Horror/Scary	May 01, 2024
The Real Thing There's beauty in ordinary things and darkness in the extraordinary. It all depends on how you look at things. Do you believe in magic?

#12493:	Horror/Scary	April 03, 2024
Why is it so hard?! Writing horror can be daunting. To create something that puts fear in another? Even more so! What is it about this genre that makes people back off when it comes to writing?

#12467:	Mystery	March 20, 2024
What Year Is It? It's one thing researching a place, another when you have to research a time or era. Are crimes today the same as 20, 30, or even 50 years ago?

#12457:	Mystery	March 13, 2024
Tone Of Voice Words misinterpreted only because you wrote them, can have different impact than when you speak them. You read in your tone of voice. How often do you put too much thought into something that's meant in a different way?

#12444:	Horror/Scary	March 06, 2024
Bury Me Alive Our emotions tend to have a big impact on how we look at the world around us. Can you still write a terrifying or even a sad story if you're truly in a happy mood? Are you ever that happy?!

#12425:	Horror/Scary	February 21, 2024
Lyrics Of Your Creativity Music's part of our lives. It lives within us, all you have to do is listen. Different songs inspire different emotions. Do you have to get into the right mood to write something in a specific genre?

#12424:	For Authors	February 21, 2024
What's it take? It can be demanding. It can be draining. It may not be fun. Being determined can get you there! What are the things you do to keep steady with your writing?

#12413:	Mystery	February 14, 2024
Do The Time For Your Crime Criminals should serve a sentence even in books yet they are rarely included in stories unless genre specific. How often do you use the rules of law as part of your story?

#12404:	Noticing Newbies	February 14, 2024
Writing Goals Most of us joined the site for a reason. We stay here for more than the goal we had in mind. Be honest. What are you trying to accomplish with your writing? Is it a hobby or is it more?

#12401:	Horror/Scary	February 07, 2024
Animal Symbolism Most animals are smart and cute. Some aren't. Then there are those which are surrounded by bad omens and mystery. Why are some animals depicted as evil?

#12385:	Romance/Love	February 07, 2024
Heartbreak It's part of love, life; being hurt and hurting others. Most times unintentionally. Do you use your own experience to create and present heartbreak in a story?

#12384:	Contests & Activities	January 31, 2024
Balance I'd love to participate in every little thing on WdC, but time is also limited. Instead, I choose wisely. Do Contests and Activities sidetrack you from actual writing?

#12350:	Horror/Scary	January 24, 2024
Fairy-tales: Happily Never-after Whether you agree or not, there are lessons to be learned from the good old Fairy-tales. Not to show my girly side or anything, but... Which Fairy-tale did you like the most growing up?

#12358:	Mystery	January 17, 2024
Wrong Place, Wrong Time = Junk Sometimes we throw in things into our stories just to keep it going. It might help to fill up the page but don't do it! How often have you added something to a story knowing it doesn't fit there?

#12349:	Horror/Scary	January 10, 2024
Unleash Your Monster Some carry darkness in the pocket closest to their heart. Others have to call the monsters forth out of darkness. What inspires you to write the dark stories that you do? Or are they always hovering in the background, waiting?

#12282:	Noticing Newbies	November 22, 2023
Reviews -- two sides of a coin Be it short and sweet or long and winding, almost every review has something positive and helpful to offer. How often do you review?

#12243:	Horror/Scary	November 01, 2023
How To Write Horror This issue takes a look at some horror writing suggestions. What scary tips and tricks can you share with us?

#12240:	Mystery	October 25, 2023
Out Of The Fog Writing isn't just a passion, it is a job. Working isn't always fun. It also has to inspire. Where do your ideas come from? Is it random or do you have to search for inspiration at times?

#12239:	Noticing Newbies	October 25, 2023
Make A Wish Making and granting wishes on Writing.com is as easy as 1-2-3. Do you have a Writing.com wish list in the shop?

#12221:	Short Stories	October 18, 2023
I'd Like To Be Engaged - Without A Ring Writing a short story can be a challenge in more ways than one. What captivates your attention fully where you can't walk away from a story?

#12220:	Horror/Scary	October 18, 2023
Redundancy Some of the same subjects might have been written too many times about to the point of redundancy. Can you write a short story related to Friday the 13th? Post here or add the link and I'll reward you with some GPs!

#12208:	Contests & Activities	October 04, 2023
It's Fun-tober Time Writing.com loves Halloween and all things fall. What is one of your all time favorite WdC activity or contest?

#12207:	Horror/Scary	October 04, 2023
Run! Zombies! Or not... Zombies may not be real but I see a lot of them walking around with their phones attached to their hand. Do you think smartphones and technology help us or make us more dumb?

#12194:	Mystery	September 27, 2023
Good Ideas Gone South We're not all capable of writing the best seller the first time we start writing. Neitheri s the best seller. Do you ever re-read your old writing and think you could have done so much better? Share it with us!

#12185:	Horror/Scary	September 20, 2023
Humor me A mix of genres is always intriguing. Some mesh well, others don't. What's an experience you considered horrifying at the time but later on you thought it was comical?

#12160:	Horror/Scary	September 06, 2023
Ancient Evil From Gods and devils and all creatures in between, we, ourselves, struggle with good and evil. Does true evil really exist?

#12149:	Mystery	August 30, 2023
Celebrating Writers Writing.com's Birthday is right around the corner. 23 years of writing, struggling, sweat and tears. A site for writers! What's your favorite part of WdC? Sharing your writing? Or the friendships you've made? What made you stick around?

#12141:	Horror/Scary	August 23, 2023
What are you afraid of? It is said that we can overcome all our fears. If that were true, that spider in the corner would explain himself! No, seriously. What are you afraid of?

#12092:	Horror/Scary	July 26, 2023
What Nightmares Are Made Of The thrilling part of horror is creating the fear within your character as well as reader. What is - in your humble opinion - the best horror/thriller you've ever written?

#12060:	Horror/Scary	July 12, 2023
Hear the Fear Associating a song with a story can play a big role. Which lullaby, children’s rhyme, or song give you the creeps?

#12050:	Mystery	July 05, 2023
Supporting Character(s) Supporting characters aren't always necessary but are a welcoming addition. No one solves anything alone, or do they? Well, do they? Is a lone character able to solve everything all on its own?

#12036:	Horror/Scary	June 28, 2023
Skeletons In The Closet We all have our secrets. Some bigger than others. Not everything is worthy of keeping it hidden in a closet. What makes you tick? Makes you mad or upset?

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

#12016:	Contests & Activities	June 14, 2023
Creating Contests & Activities Winning by default - not enough participants but prizes are still awarded. How do you feel about winning a writing contest simply by participating? Do you feel like you've accomplished anything?

#12014:	Horror/Scary	June 14, 2023
Sixth Sense Showing rather than telling isn't always enough. The five senses aren't enough. Find your sixth! Have you ever experienced déjà vu? More as a child or an adult?

#11998:	Noticing Newbies	June 07, 2023
I'm here! Now what? We've all been a new member on the site at some point and learned to navigate around it, share our writing and stories. What do you wish to accomplish the most now that you've joined Writing.com?

#11966:	Mystery	June 07, 2023
What's in a mystery? Mystery is an exciting genre that can go in many directions. Sometimes, that can create a problem. What part of mystery writing do you have the most problems with?

#11964:	Horror/Scary	May 31, 2023
Writing, reviewing, and books! At times, even your favorite writer falls short or disappoints. Who is/are your favorite writer/s and why?

#11948:	Horror/Scary	May 17, 2023
Beware: Children At Play Adult Horror vs. Children's Scary has big differences. While adults enjoy a good horror story, kids love nothing more. What's your fondest memory from your childhood?

#11926:	Mystery	May 10, 2023
Kidnapped! Inspired by true events, I hope that we can solve this mystery together! When a friend tells you about their upcoming weekend, but then you don't hear from them ever again. What do you do?

#11925:	Horror/Scary	May 03, 2023
Fear the simple things in life Phobias are one thing, but fear comes from something we hardly give a thought to. What's your life's biggest fear?

#11918:	Horror/Scary	April 19, 2023
Creating a female villain A new tale, a new twist. Sometimes all you have to do is look inside to find that story no one has yet tried to write. Who's your favorite female villain and why?

#10170:	Mystery	May 13, 2020
Small Town Mysteries Small towns are affected differently when it comes to a murder. Death, murder, or disappearance?

#10124:	Mystery	April 15, 2020
Suspicious Readers Writing for the reader who questions everything you write about can be quite tricky. As a reader, do you prefer the more complex books or an easy read? Or does it depend on your mood?

#10114:	Short Stories	April 08, 2020
Bittersweet Reads Differences between reading and writing short stories. What do you like/dislike about short stories?

#10077:	For Authors	March 18, 2020
Perfect timing If there was ever a good time to self reflect, it would be now. What next great idea are you working on now?

#10076:	Mystery	March 18, 2020
Toilet Paper Mysteries Vol. 1 Wildfires can be contained if you react in time. From a writer’s perspective only, what’s the most important thing in a crisis?

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

#10055:	Mystery	March 04, 2020
Character Selection Deciding on the character/s for your story can be tricky at times. How do you select the right characters for your story?

#9165:	Contests & Activities	October 10, 2018
Children At Play Don't ever let playtime leave your daily life - we are all children at heart. What was your favorite game to play as a child?

#9164:	Mystery	October 10, 2018
Unknown When things in life decide to take a different turn, present you with a new and exciting yet scary challenge, go for it! What was the biggest change you've experienced in life?

#9120:	Contests & Activities	September 12, 2018
Trick or Treat While one party mellows out another is underway. What's your favorite holiday seasons for activities and why?

#9119:	Mystery	September 12, 2018
Staging the mystery crew The characters we weave into the story are as important as the crime itself. What's the most important part to you when reading a mystery novel?

#9053:	Contests & Activities	August 15, 2018
Birthday Celebrations! If you've never attended a Writing.com Celebration, then now's the time to join. What was your favorite WdC birthday activity from previous years?

#9052:	Mystery	August 15, 2018
The Traveler Describing the different places your characters visit or stay at should be enjoyable for both you and the reader. What's your favorite place you love to write about?

#9011:	Contests & Activities	July 18, 2018
Behind the Scenes Many don't realize how much hard work goes into running an activity on the site. What, to you, is the hardest thing when running an activity?

#9010:	Mystery	July 18, 2018
Female Power Showing the fearless side of a female and how far you can push it. What qualities do you think a strong female character should have?

#8964:	Contests & Activities	June 20, 2018
The Road To Writing When life is busy, choosing yourself over others and other important things can be very hard. How often do you do something specifically for yourself?

#8963:	Mystery	June 20, 2018
Finding Your Voice Write what you know is not always the best advice. Sometimes you have to dig deeper to find what works for you. Has your perspective of genre writing changed over the years or do you still stick with what you know best?

#8916:	Mystery	May 23, 2018
Child’s Play Observing children’s behavior can be quite entertaining. What was the worst thing you did as a child?

#8917:	Contests & Activities	May 23, 2018
Birthdays and Anniversaries It’s nice to be remembered sometimes. What are the reasons you joined writing.com in the first place?

#8822:	Mystery	March 28, 2018
Change is Imminent Sometimes we don't need questions to find answers. Is it possible for a person to change only because they want to?

#8823:	Contests & Activities	March 28, 2018
Put some Pep in Your Step The road to reviewing items can be a tricky one. What are your favorite items to review and why?

#8782:	Contests & Activities	February 28, 2018
Put some pep in your step! If you want to inspire others, you must inspire and challenge yourself first before you can see the results. Could you come up with a crazy writing challenge and pull it off yourself?

#8781:	Mystery	February 28, 2018
Different paths Finding your purpose in writing. Do you look at your writing with optimism or realizm?

#8736:	Contests & Activities	January 31, 2018
Don't be afraid When the things you've been working on seem to be too much How often do you feel overwhelmed?

#8735:	Mystery	January 31, 2018
How to be Original Striving to come up with stories which are rare isn't an easy accomplishment What's the best story you've read or have written that felt very original?

#8687:	Contests & Activities	January 03, 2018
Don't Do It! Sometimes the temptation is too strong to resist. Who or what has the biggest influence on your imagination?

#8686:	Mystery	January 03, 2018
New year, new crimes Sometimes the best thing to do is surprise yourself! Can you write without a plan?

#8633:	Mystery	December 06, 2017
Inner Demons Dealing with your character's inner conflicts. How did you overcome your biggest inner conflict?

#8634:	Contests & Activities	December 06, 2017
'Tis the Season for RAOK Now is the best time as any to give from the heart. What's the best surprise you've gotten?

#8593:	For Authors	November 08, 2017
Are there rules? The best way to finishing a project What's the one rule you follow when writing?

#8591:	Mystery	November 08, 2017
Cozy Mysteries It's that time of the year where reading can bring comfort. What's your favorite mystery novel?

#8592:	Contests & Activities	November 08, 2017
End of the year blues The many ways to change things up when things become stagnant or not what you planned. Do you come up with your own writing challenges for yourself or look for inspiration elsewhere?

#8581:	For Authors	November 01, 2017
Write Now! What to do if you haven't prepared yourself for Nano. Are you ready for NaNoWriMo?

#8556:	Noticing Newbies	October 18, 2017
Memberships Let's talk about the best WdC membership for you! What is your WdC membership preference?

#8545:	Contests & Activities	October 11, 2017
Full Speed Ahead It's time to collect your bearings and catch up on stuff. When was the last time you checked your new year goals?

#8544:	Mystery	October 11, 2017
Battle of the Sexes The characters we choose and how we portray them tells a story on its own. Who is your favorite superhero and why?

#8500:	Spiritual	September 13, 2017
Believe In Yourself You must believe in yourself before others can believe in you! How strong are you mentally?

#8501:	Contests & Activities	September 13, 2017
Time to relax? The city of WdC never sleeps! What's next on the agenda? What is your next WdC major contest that you have planned?

#8499:	Mystery	September 13, 2017
Luck Is On Your Side! The complexity of characters is important. Nothing is ever as it seems. How lucky do your characters consider themselves for surviving your gruesome stories?

#8498:	Drama	September 13, 2017
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?

#8478:	Mystery	September 06, 2017
A Genre Newbie We never stop learning. If we do, then we stop growing. Human nature is curiosity first and foremost. Work with it! What has inspired your passion for writing?

#8445:	Spiritual	August 16, 2017
Being Open-minded Everyone believes in something and that means that you may not agree, but you must respect it. Do you believe in karma?

#8442:	Comedy	August 16, 2017
Who are we kidding? When you know that certain type of writing isn't you but you try anyway. Do you think you're funny?

#8443:	Drama	August 16, 2017
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?

#8446:	Contests & Activities	August 16, 2017
What's in store for September?! The last four months of the year, the site is buzzing with activities! You should join in the fun. Are you planning a WdC Birthday activity?

#8444:	Mystery	August 16, 2017
Characters may surprise us Learning more besides the obvious about your characters may not be as necessary as you think, or is it? How well do you know your characters?

#8432:	Mystery	August 09, 2017
Add some romance to it! Don't frown. Mixing mystery with romance can be quite a good read. Try it. Who's your favorite romance/mystery writer?

#8396:	Mystery	July 19, 2017
Poker Face Reading people and what they're all about can be very hard at times. Do you have a poker face?

#8397:	Contests & Activities	July 19, 2017
Summer Fun With summer a lot of people are away from the site, maybe even you. Don't forget to take your muse with you. What's the best writing you've done while on vacation?

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

#8366:	Fantasy	June 28, 2017
Writer's Imagination Interpreted How much is more than enough? Which do you prefer more? Fantasy or reality? Why?

#8348:	Drama	June 21, 2017
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?

#8349:	Mystery	June 21, 2017
Hidden In Plain Sight When the clues are present yet invisible, and only revealed at the end, is the impact more powerful. What is your favorite mystery book and why?

#8350:	Contests & Activities	June 21, 2017
School's Out! We tend to slack off when it comes to our writing during the summer months but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Are you using your summer time wisely?

#8306:	Contests & Activities	May 24, 2017
Sparking your imagination Quotes can be quite inspiring for your writing endeavors, all you have to do is be open to suggestions. What's your best and most reliable inspiration for writing?

#8305:	Mystery	May 24, 2017
Presenting The Evidence Study up on investigations before you decide to dive into that sort of writing! What type of crime are you most interested in writing?

#8258:	Mystery	April 26, 2017
Make It Personal You may not be a murderer but you have to wear those dirty shoes in order to write about it in detail. Who is your favorite villain and why?

#8259:	Contests & Activities	April 26, 2017
Limitations Following the rules isn't the only hindrance while participating in contests. Time is important, too. What's the ideal time frame for a contest?

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

#8205:	Contests & Activities	March 29, 2017
Self-reflection Writing on a regular basis requires challenges to spark your creative mind. Are writing contests enough for you?

#8204:	Mystery	March 29, 2017
Catchy Titles Hooking the reader before they get to the first page. How difficult is it for you to create a title for your story that you think would grab the reader?

#8192:	Mystery	March 22, 2017
Government Types While it may not always play a big role, the type of government we include in our writing can have a large impact. What type of government rules your writing realm?

#8156:	Contests & Activities	March 01, 2017
Coming home When you need a breather from it all, just remember that this site is your home. How often do you feel overwhelmed and the need to get away from it all?

#8155:	Mystery	March 01, 2017
Freshen it up! We're all tired of the same old when it comes to writing. Creating new twists can be quite challenging sometimes. Do you ever search for the right plot to your story?

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

#8133:	Romance/Love	February 15, 2017
Compatibility Figuring out why two people fit together should come easy, but doesn't necessarily mean it is. Do your characters mesh or clash from the start?

#8120:	Fantasy	February 08, 2017
Strange Creatures Creating a monster with personality can be quite a challenge! How believable are your monsters?

#8110:	Contests & Activities	February 01, 2017
Writing Endeavors Depending on your mood, your writing may change its course. What have you accomplished this year?

#8109:	Mystery	February 01, 2017
Who, why, but most of all, how? Mystery is more than just figuring out who's done the deed. What's the best medical mystery you can come up with?

#8097:	Mystery	January 25, 2017
Importance Of A Good Dialogue The conversation between two or more characters in your story and the way it is written is very vital to your writing Ever heard a conversation where you thought that would be a good dialogue to write?

#8065:	Contests & Activities	January 04, 2017
New Beginnings Making plans for the entire year can be somewhat scary. Don't make it so! What are you trying to change this year?

#8064:	Mystery	January 04, 2017
Emotional Stress Finding ways to emphasize the emotional drama in mystery What type of emotional stress have you experienced which had an effect on your writing?

#7985:	Short Stories	November 23, 2016
Shorts Practice may not make perfect but it may make it better! How often do you enter the Official Contests?

#7984:	Horror/Scary	November 23, 2016
Mislead Focus Finding ways to misdirect your reader's focus in order to create better impact. What's the most unexpected event which happened to you?

#7965:	Drama	November 09, 2016
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?

#7966:	Mystery	November 09, 2016
On The Edge The most important part each story needs is for the reader to want to know more at all times. What is the best cliffhanger you've read so far?

#7967:	Contests & Activities	November 09, 2016
Competitive Cooperation Competing against others while still working with them in cooperation can be hard at times, but it can teach us a lot. Do you have a writing buddy?

#7948:	For Authors	November 02, 2016
Step By Step Overcoming the fear of writing a novel or novella How often did you go back to your novel once finishing the first draft before considering it a done deal?

#7936:	Short Stories	October 26, 2016
Short but Sweet Don't overthink when writing a short story - make it exceptionally good! How often does your short story turn into a full blown novel?

#7913:	Contests & Activities	October 12, 2016
Enough Already! Distractions are good, healthy. Yet they become tiring, distracting and create neglect. I'm pretty sure most of us have become trinket addicts. How many did you make, collect? Are you done?

#7902:	Drama	October 12, 2016
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?

#7903:	Mystery	October 12, 2016
Hearing Voices Getting to know your characters better through their own voice. Do you ever converse with your characters?

#7882:	Horror/Scary	September 28, 2016
Plotting With Monsters Digging into the deep crevices of the psychopathic mind. Where do you find inspiration to create horror?

#7883:	Noticing Newbies	September 28, 2016
How To Get Noticed On WdC You're not a needle in a haystack and yet you have to step outside your comfort zone to get visible. How long did it take you to feel comfortable around the site?

#7858:	Contests & Activities	September 14, 2016
Plotting Your Next Adventure There's hope on the horizon for those who enjoy writing novels. Have you thought about what to do before the holidays arrive?

#7857:	Mystery	September 14, 2016
Get The Job Done Figuring out what works best for you and your schedule What has been your best excuse for not writing?

#7834:	Horror/Scary	August 31, 2016
Superstitious Horror Most believe that evil forces have something to do with superstitions but they write about it? What, if any, superstitions do you believe in?

#7835:	Romance/Love	August 31, 2016
Get Romantic Writing about that one special moment Is romance even possible in today's world?

#7809:	Contests & Activities	August 17, 2016
Parading Your Goodies Getting people to participate in your contests How successful are your activities and contests?

#7808:	Mystery	August 17, 2016
What Publishers Are Looking For Knowing what an editor/publisher expects may save you precious time Have you submitted your work to an editor yet? If so, what was their reaction to your writing?

#7807:	Drama	August 17, 2016
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?

#7793:	Mystery	August 10, 2016
Location - It Matters! Figuring out the best location for your story and characters. Which place do you love writing about?

#7740:	Contests & Activities	July 20, 2016
Appreciating Reviews Remembering the basic things when receiving reviews and how to reply to them. How often does your work get attention?

#7758:	Mystery	July 20, 2016
Doing the Deed Crossing the line should not be an option and a way to become a published author Do you have to cross the line and commit a crime in order to be able to write something interesting?

#7713:	Romance/Love	July 06, 2016
Colorful Love Love isn't as simple as some may think. It's not black and white, but all colors in between. If you knew then what you know now would you have still made the same decisions?

#7705:	Comedy	June 22, 2016
Born With It It's not easy being funny What's the funniest bad thing that's ever happened to you?

#7706:	Mystery	June 22, 2016
What's your pleasure? Following your gut - instinct! Do you have to figure out who the bad guy is or do you like to be told?

#7707:	Contests & Activities	June 22, 2016
Challenge yourself No one can present the ultimate challenge in writing unless you're open to it. When entering a contest, what is your main goal?

#7660:	Contests & Activities	May 25, 2016
Show Support Deciding which suits you better, Contests or Activities How active are you within the WdC community?

#7659:	Mystery	May 25, 2016
The Cube Each action has a different reaction, even in writing How often do you change your story outline?

#7611:	Contests & Activities	April 27, 2016
Sense Of Belonging Choosing the right group for you How lost did you feel when you first joined Writing.com?

#7610:	Spiritual	April 27, 2016
Enigma Understanding the unknown. Must a character believe in something?

#7609:	Mystery	April 27, 2016
History The past is full of secrets which are waiting to be uncovered. What environmental disaster did you live through?

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

#7596:	Mystery	April 20, 2016
The Writer's Mind Inspired by another writer and how it influences you If you could sit down and talk with anyone famous, dead or alive, whom would you pick?

#7561:	Contests & Activities	March 30, 2016
Success is the Key Making your contest/activity a success requires only one key When participating in an activity, what's the most important part you look for?

#7560:	Mystery	March 30, 2016
Undecided Trying to find the genre which best fits you What do you consider the biggest mystery of all?

#7554:	Comedy	March 30, 2016
Sarcasm at its best Transfering satiric voice onto the page How often do you revert to comedy to make light of a bad situation?

#7515:	Drama	March 23, 2016
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?

#7506:	Contests & Activities	March 02, 2016
Oh My Stars Giving reviews and rating items is not as easy as it seems What is your favorite thing about reviewing?

#7514:	Mystery	March 02, 2016
Antagonist Getting to know the bad guy. How detailed is your antagonist?

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

#7482:	Fantasy	February 17, 2016
Destruction Of The World Creating a world where destruction has already happened and the future is uncertain How do you create a fantasy world?

#7454:	Mystery	February 03, 2016
Perfection Nothing in life is perfect. Neither is your story. How long does it take you to finish writing a book? Be honest!

#7455:	Contests & Activities	February 03, 2016
Blogging It! Sometimes we like to do some other things than just create new stories and poetry What do you use your book items for?

#7440:	Horror/Scary	January 27, 2016
Behind Closed Doors Experiencing something you've never expected, doesn't mean that it was not there to begin with What are your possible skeletons in the closet?

#7428:	Mystery	January 20, 2016
Criminal Intent What we've learned from television shows, movies, and books. How to incorporate what we know into our own writing What's the name of the Agency your character would love to work at?

#7406:	Mystery	January 06, 2016
The Prophecy Throwing a mysterious twist called the myth into your story What future predictions, if any, do you believe in?

#7407:	Contests & Activities	January 06, 2016
A New Leaf Making New Year's resolutions may not always be the best solution, however good the intentions are What are you discarding this year?

#7359:	Contests & Activities	December 09, 2015
It's A Gamble Writing.com members know how to have a good time! What attracts your attention when it comes to contests and activities?

#7358:	Mystery	December 09, 2015
The Unknown When there's a story to be told, but you can't figure out what it actually is Do your characters give you sleepless nights?

#7312:	Mystery	November 11, 2015
Age Is Just A Number While in real life, time does fly, our characters become timeless and sometimes, ageless. Why is your character that particular age?

#7313:	Contests & Activities	November 11, 2015
Ho-Ho-H.. Wait! It's Turkey Season The right time to introduce something new to the public What's your favorite holiday?

#7269:	Contests & Activities	October 14, 2015
Limited Ends When time is of the essence for both the host as well as the participant How often do you try and enter a contest?

#7268:	Mystery	October 14, 2015
The Wolf Gift When everything in life becomes a question itself Do you believe in the supernatural and magic?

#7243:	Short Stories	September 30, 2015
Cliffhanger The art of writing a story yet not finishing it How do you end your short stories?

#7228:	Contests & Activities	September 23, 2015
Business As Usual We are tight knit community - what does that mean? What do you do when your life turns upside down?

#7216:	Contests & Activities	September 16, 2015
Writing Decisions When you can't decide what to do next What are your plans for the next couple of weeks?

#7183:	Mystery	September 16, 2015
Generation X The world we live in and how it affects people The world has changed - but have we as writers changed?

#7174:	Horror/Scary	August 26, 2015
It Can't Be True When the things you consider a myth are reality What's the one thing you experienced yet people don't believe you?

#7148:	Mystery	August 19, 2015
Traveling Down A Winding Road Everything comes in its own time - don't force it Do you laugh when you go back to your old writing? The then and now, how different are they?

#7164:	Contests & Activities	August 19, 2015
So Much To Do So Little Time Running crazy activities while still making them fun - understanding your involvement when participating Do you have enough time to do it all?

#7131:	Action/Adventure	August 05, 2015
Idea Fanatic Search = loads of new information! What sparks your imagination?

#7141:	Drama	August 05, 2015
Traits Knowing when to draw the line How do you create a quirky character?

#7124:	Spiritual	July 29, 2015
Life's Experiences Interpreting raw feelings onto the page Are you able to put exact words as an interpretation to your feelings?

#7116:	Mystery	July 22, 2015
Female Power Sometimes, you're just tired of having the guy be the hero of the story. What would your female character do to save the day and the world?

#7117:	Contests & Activities	July 22, 2015
Preparations and Inspirations There are Holidays and then there's Writing.com Birthday! Celebrate with us! What are your plans for the big 15th Writing.com birthday celebration?

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

#7091:	Mystery	July 08, 2015
Bad Writing How to deal with low ratings while the reviews are actually decent. Ever been told your story is really good but the rating doesn't reflect the comment?

#7060:	Contests & Activities	June 24, 2015
Let's Discuss This Places where you can do more than just interact Do you ever want to find a place and talk it out?

#7059:	Mystery	June 24, 2015
Mystery Blogger What to do when you have a small portfolio but your writing requires a whole lot of space How often do you write a story/poem in a blog instead of an actual item and why?

#7040:	Fantasy	June 10, 2015
The Magic Wand The inspiration for magic items and their uses - incorporation into a story What's your favorite magical item and how did you come up with it?

#7041:	Mystery	June 10, 2015
Heart of a Child We're all children at heart - but eventually that child retreats When did you stop being a child and became an adult? How does it affect your writing?

#7011:	Contests & Activities	May 27, 2015
The Works Creating something that's one of a kind Where do you get your ideas from?

#7010:	Mystery	May 27, 2015
Limitations Finding a way out in order to find yourself What do you do to organize your time better in order to write?

#6981:	Fantasy	May 13, 2015
Nothing Is Really Lost Do you ever feel that you've included way too many things in your story? n/a

#6982:	Mystery	May 13, 2015
Puzzles And Riddles What do you do to uncover the truth? n/a

#6959:	Mystery	April 29, 2015
Murky Waters When you can't put your finger on who the guilty party actually is... Torture! n/a

#6960:	Contests & Activities	April 29, 2015
The Collector Having trouble accumulating Gift Points for your membership? Here are some ways which will go a long way. n/a

#6931:	Mystery	April 15, 2015
Taboos And Sheltered Lives What kind of effect did your life have on your writing and why? n/a

#6913:	Horror/Scary	April 08, 2015
The Fruit Of The Doom The twisted and sick humor in a horror story is sometimes inevitable. n/a

#6908:	Mystery	April 01, 2015
Sharpening Your Skills What secrets do you have when it comes to writing? n/a

#6888:	Contests & Activities	April 01, 2015
The Shoe On The Other Foot How ignorant can we be? n/a

#6875:	Horror/Scary	March 11, 2015
The Unexpected How do you find the element of surprise in your story? n/a

#6852:	Contests & Activities	March 04, 2015
Questioning your ideas What do you do when you create something which doesn't get the results you hoped for? n/a

#6858:	Mystery	March 04, 2015
The Fly On The Wall How much do we know about third person narration? n/a

#6819:	Horror/Scary	February 11, 2015
Terrible Horror How do you cope when someone actually tells you that you're not the next best seller? n/a

#6776:	Mystery	February 04, 2015
Literary Rejections What can we learn from our writing being rejected? n/a

#6757:	Mystery	January 07, 2015
The Media Effect How honest is the media in reality? n/a

#6660:	Mystery	December 10, 2014
Rest Uneasy The crimes of today n/a

#6657:	Mystery	November 12, 2014
Learning the trade Hi, everyone! I'm Gaby and I'm your editor for this issue of the Mystery Newsletter. n/a

#6601:	Mystery	October 15, 2014
Character Traits How different character types make for more interesting stories n/a

#6556:	Mystery	September 17, 2014
Trying something new Why not switch from the everyday to something more unique? n/a

#6507:	Mystery	August 20, 2014
Character Actions How different situations affect different characters n/a

#6446:	Mystery	July 23, 2014
Back to the Future What have you been missing? n/a

#6345:	Mystery	May 28, 2014
Characters Are People, Too! Why is it that we want to make characters come alive? n/a

#6319:	Mystery	May 14, 2014
What's it to you? How important is your writing to you? n/a

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

#6277:	Mystery	April 30, 2014
The Great Storyteller Do you always do what you're told? Are others right? n/a

#6261:	Mystery	April 16, 2014
The Good Guy Always Wins Is predictability welcomed or overrated, or are we afraid to think outside the box? n/a

#6242:	Mystery	April 02, 2014
Flashbacks When is it appropriate to use flashbacks in your story? n/a

#6196:	Contests & Activities	March 05, 2014
The Awards Certain incentives inspire us to write, but not being recognized for our writing makes us shy away. n/a

#6193:	Mystery	March 05, 2014
Deception The difference between deceiving your characters and deceiving your reader n/a

#6180:	For Authors	February 26, 2014
Life's Experiences Use your personal life to add parts to your writing. Change it up, add to it. There are no limits. n/a

#6152:	Action/Adventure	February 12, 2014
Action Vs. Adventure Can they function on their own? n/a

#6143:	Contests & Activities	February 05, 2014
Pace Yourself Being active on Writing.com is as fun as it is important! Try to keep a steady pace and don't overwork yourself. n/a

#6114:	Mystery	January 22, 2014
Dissecting The Norm Is mystery still a mystery without removing a body or two from your story? n/a

#6108:	Horror/Scary	January 15, 2014
The last minute scare Don't just show emotions; make your reader feel them! n/a

#6043:	Contests & Activities	December 11, 2013
Seasonal Inspiration Use your surroundings to inspire your creativity n/a

#6004:	Horror/Scary	November 20, 2013
Taking the Risk The fear of failure and how to get rid of it n/a

#5992:	Fantasy	November 13, 2013
Extractions Always keep in mind what is important to the story and extract anything unnecessary n/a

#5970:	Mystery	October 30, 2013
Mapping it out Writing a novel isn't easy, but with a little bit of planning you may get to where you want to be. n/a

#5946:	Fantasy	October 16, 2013
It's not Ripley's Make your characters believable in order to have a solid story. n/a

#5947:	Mystery	October 16, 2013
The Odd Simplicity Even the simplest of characters have a story to tell n/a

#5908:	Horror/Scary	September 25, 2013
The Fear Within Us Take what you know and feel and turn it inside out n/a

#5891:	Horror/Scary	September 18, 2013
Is there a Key? Can you still create horror and instill fear into someone who doesn't believe in all things horrifying? n/a

#5852:	Mystery	September 04, 2013
A Dash Of Mystery Within The Misery The realization of how much a title really matters n/a

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