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#13422:	October 29, 2025	by Dame Dracula Adore♥ lol♥
Enjoy the Micro Adventures In this Action and Adventure newsletter, we look at the myth of the big adventure and see how micro actions spur action What was mentioned in the newsletter to be the "secret" ingredient for adventure?

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

#13404:	October 15, 2025	by Jeff
Searching For Answers A TED Talk, a mystery box, and our very human need to know. Are there any mysteries that you're perfectly content to never know the answer to?

#13392:	October 08, 2025	by Kit
On the Dark Side Everyone has a dark side. A lot of fiction does, too. Do you prefer lighter stories, or do you prefer the dark? Why?

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

#13352:	September 17, 2025	by Jeff
The Point of No Return What stops our protagonists from going back to their ordinary lives? Describe one of your favorite "point of no return" moments for a character in a book, movie, theatrical production, etc. of your choice.

#13339:	September 10, 2025	by Kit
Creating Unforgettable Sidekicks A good sidekick or ally can be of great value, both to the hero and to you, as a writer. Who is your favourite fictional sidekick or ally? What do you like about them?

#13323:	September 03, 2025	by Dame Dracula Adore♥ lol♥
Overcome obstacles and move on forward This month's Action and Adventure newsletter talks about the obstacle to moving forward and overcoming life's challenges In this month's newsletter, we talk about what action and adventure is about in real life?

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

#13303:	August 20, 2025	by Jeff
Atmosphere Atmosphere is about more than just the weather. What book, movie, TV show, etc. had an atmosphere that really resonated with you?

#13288:	August 13, 2025	by Kit
Catching Up It is difficult to be organised all of the time. What is your best tip for catching up on tasks and chores?

#13278:	August 06, 2025	by Dame Dracula Adore♥ lol♥
Facing Your Fears Leads to Adventure The August Action and Adventure newsletter is all about facing your fears. Face your fears and enjoy adventure in life Who in this month's newsletter described fear as a compass?

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

#13261:	July 23, 2025	by Jeff
Streamlined Storytelling Short stories require a focused narrative. What's your best advice for structuring short fiction?

#13247:	July 16, 2025	by Kit
Writing Body Language Writing body language is not easy, but what your characters do speaks just as loudly as what they say. What are your own tips for writing body language?

#13227:	July 09, 2025	by Annette
Bucket List Traveling Sometimes, it can be soothing to be able to check things off a list. Do you have a bucket list of things you want to accomplish? What's on it?

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

#13210:	June 25, 2025	by Jeff
The Grand Finale The four elements to a satisfying ending. What's a story ending that you find particularly memorable? Does it have all four elements?

#13188:	June 18, 2025	by Kit
The Bunny on the Moon An exploration of creative AI. Have you found AI helpful for creative inspiration? Any tips?

#13160:	June 11, 2025	by Annette
Ceremonies Adventurers get to meet many cultures and often their ceremonies. Which ceremony of a culture that you don't belong to were you invited to?

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

#13154:	May 28, 2025	by Jeff
D&D (and other TTRPG) A look at why tabletop roleplaying games are so popular right now. Have you ever played a TTRPG? If so, what did you think? If not, would you ever want to try one?

#13141:	May 21, 2025	by Kit
The Self-Insert Character Placing yourself into the plot of the story can be fun, but it's a risky move... Who is the biggest Mary Sue or Gary Stu you've ever come across?

#13108:	May 14, 2025	by Annette
Knowledge is Power If you know, you know. How do you go about finding answers to questions that you may have?

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

#13110:	April 30, 2025	by Jeff
Proactive Protagonists Reconsidering typically reactive protagonists in action/adventure stories. What examples of proactive protagonists in action/adventure stories can you think of?

#13092:	April 23, 2025	by Kit
On 'As'. 'As' is a handy, versatile little word. It's all too easy to overuse it. What word or words keep on sneaking into your work, despite your best efforts?

#13076:	April 16, 2025	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
Let Me Be The adventure of letting yourself be yourself. How much of your time is taken meeting others' expectations?

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

#13063:	April 02, 2025	by Jeff
Three-Act Structure How the three-act structure optimizes for action and adventure. What kind of story structures do you use most often?

#13048:	March 26, 2025	by Kit
Who or What is a Hero? Heroes come in many forms. Some of them may be unexpected... Who, if anyone, is your hero? What have they done to earn your admiration?

#13024:	March 19, 2025	by SpookyBee
Bring the Setting On! The setting of an action/adventure story is adventure in itself. Just how important is setting to an action/adventure story?

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

#13020:	March 05, 2025	by Jeff
Fade In: Embarking on a new role as a regular editor of the Action/Adventure newsletter. What topics would you like me to address as a new regular editor of the Action/Adventure newsletter?

#13000:	February 26, 2025	by Kit
On Dragons Dragons: Friend or foe? A bit of both, perhaps? Do you have a favourite dragon or dragons? Or do you favour another mythological creature? If so, which?

#12975:	February 19, 2025	by SpookyBee
Keep it Short & Exciting Writing tips for Action/Adventure stories. Ever wanted to catch your breath when reading?

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

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

#12913:	January 01, 2025	by Kit
Ready for Action 2025 is here! What are you going to do with it? What are your writing plans for the new year?

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

#12868:	December 04, 2024	by Kit
Writing Unlikeable Characters You dislike them. You may even hate them. Aren't they a great character, though? Who is your favourite unlikeable character? What do they add to the story?

#12859:	November 27, 2024	by SpookyBee
Action, Adventure & Comics A look at the benefits and themes of comic books. Who is your favorite actor to play a Superhero?

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

#12830:	November 13, 2024	by Annette
Collecting Trophies Adventurers are often searching for something to show off later. What is the strangest artifact or trophy that your action hero found?

#12822:	November 06, 2024	by Kit
Take Action on Your Health Going to the doctor isn't fun. It is, however, important to take active care of your health. What is your best tip for those who are apprehensive about going to the doctor or dentist?

#12782:	October 30, 2024	by SpookyBee
Die Hard Often used troupes in the Action/Adventure genre. What’s your favorite Action/Adventure movie?

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

#12784:	October 16, 2024	by Annette
Traveling on Foot A change of scenery helps the creativity. Which side are you on? "It's all about the destination." Or. "It's all about the journey."

#12777:	October 09, 2024	by Kit
Writing Through the Seasons What adventure awaits you this season? What do you like to write during the winter months?

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

#12734:	September 11, 2024	by Kit
Cultural Variety There is a wide variety of cultures out there. Some research can help enrich your writing. What cultural expectations should visitors to your country be aware of?

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

#12681:	August 21, 2024	by SpookyBee
Forces of Antagonism Plots and how the forces of antagonism shape your story. What plot does your Action/Adventure story center around?

#12683:	August 14, 2024	by Kit
Care About Your Characters Finding a balance between action/adventure and character development can be a challenge... Who is your favourite action/adventure character? What do you like about them?

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

#12607:	July 24, 2024	by SpookyBee
Ya' Gotta Have These! A look at "gotta have these" moments in the action/adventure genre. What do you look for when you're picking an action/adventure book to read?

#12643:	July 17, 2024	by Kit
Through the Seasons Each season can set a different mood, a different tone, and may evoke a different sense of urgency. What is your favourite season? Why?

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

#12586:	June 26, 2024	by Annette
Survival and Outdoor Adventures Nothing like the great outside to create adventures. Do you have any real life adventures that happened to you somewhere outside?

#12598:	June 19, 2024	by Kit
Magical Action Magic can add some great action to your story, as long as you follow its rules. What's your favourite magical story?

#12558:	May 22, 2024	by Kit
Taking Charge of Your Success Do you want to get your work published? How are you going about it? Have you been published? How did you make it happen?

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

#12519:	April 24, 2024	by Kit
You and Your Sports Team How did you choose your favourite athlete or sports team? Who is your favourite athlete or sports team? Why did you choose to support them?

#12475:	April 17, 2024	by SpookyBee
Genre Expectations I need a hero! And a Villain! And a…. What do you expect from the Action/Adventure genre?

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

#12476:	March 27, 2024	by Kit
New Territory I have ventured into new territory. Where will you go next? What is the most challenging writing event you have ever participated in? How did it go?

#12422:	March 20, 2024	by SpookyBee
Core Workout Workout those Action/Adventure muscles for a great story! What are your A/A Core 4?

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

#12454:	March 06, 2024	by Jeff
Adventure Is Out There Different locations where adventure can be found. What kind of location do you find the most adventurous?

#12408:	February 21, 2024	by Annette
Narrative Structure of Adventure Stories One of the reasons reading action/adventure stories is so much fun is that they follow a familiar pattern. How often do you read an action/adventure and have a sense of knowing the next story beat?

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

#12396:	February 07, 2024	by Dawn Embers
How Fast They Act - Speed and Pacing Considering how fast things go in a story and even the technical side of pacing with how one writes. What tricks do you use to find the right pacing for a story?

#12389:	January 31, 2024	by Kit
When the Going Gets Tough Sometimes, it's good to see things through. Other times, it's best to take a step back. What do you do when you face a tough decision?

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

#12345:	January 03, 2024	by Kit
Here We Go! It's a new year! What will you be doing with it? What's something new you'll be trying this year?

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

#12305:	December 06, 2023	by Kit
Creating Good Habits Good writing habits can help you succeed as an author. Beyond that, good habits can improve your quality of life! What habit have you adopted that has improved your quality of life?

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

#12259:	November 15, 2023	by Annette
Action Scenes Write action scenes with purpose. Have you ever felt an action scene in a book or story was useless?

#12263:	November 08, 2023	by Kit
Organizing Your Portfolio Could your portfolio do with a fresh look? How old is the oldest item in your portfolio? What is it?

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

#12215:	October 11, 2023	by Kit
Get Ready For Winter! Are you preparing for a creative winter? What is your favourite winter project?

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

#12171:	September 13, 2023	by Kit
Act With Kindness It feels good when people do a kind thing for you. It can feel even better to do good. What is the nicest thing anyone on this site has ever done for you?

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

#12121:	August 23, 2023	by Annette
DNA Evidence Neolithic societies are full of adventures. Would you like to be able to trace your family's roots to Neolithic times?

#12129:	August 16, 2023	by Kit
Human Logic Human emotion is messy. It can get in the way of logic. It is also, arguably, necessary... Do you prefer a more logical, or a more emotional lead character? Why?

#12105:	August 09, 2023	by Annette
Put the Fight into Write Writing fight scenes is an art onto itself Do you enjoy reading long fight scenes or do you prefer the short, punchy ones?

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

#12078:	July 26, 2023	by Annette
Come Out Of the Gate At Full Speed Start with action. What is your best starting sentence in one of your action/adventure stories or novels?

#12076:	July 19, 2023	by Kit
Review, Review, Review! It's a good idea to review the works of others. Here's why! How has reviewing the works of others benefited you?

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

#12031:	June 28, 2023	by Annette
The Rogue Outsider, con-artist, anti-hero. The Rogue runs on a program that is separate from the mainstream cast. Do you think the Rogue is a good character or an evil character?

#12029:	June 21, 2023	by Kit
On Fear Fear affects our thoughts and actions. The same goes for our characters. What frightens you that's probably quite harmless?

#12019:	June 14, 2023	by Annette
The Warrior Woman She used to be the Warrior Maiden, but let's get away from that old-fashioned ideal and call here a woman. Do you have a unique take on a woman warrior that you would like to see more often in fiction?

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

#11968:	May 31, 2023	by Annette
The Companion Readers benefit from the companion in a story. Have you used the companion archetype in your stories?

#11981:	May 24, 2023	by Kit
In the Mix Add a pinch of action and/or adventure to your story and see what happens! What is your favourite mixed-genre story/movie/show?

#11970:	May 17, 2023	by Dawn Embers
A Walk in the Park A look at a light day that never happens in action and adventure, for good reason. How do you add something fun or interesting to a task that would seem mundane?

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

#11931:	April 26, 2023	by Kit
Try Your Luck! You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So you might as well try! When did you last try your luck? Did it work?

#11919:	April 19, 2023	by Jeff
And Then What? Condensing your story to increase tension. What are some techniques you use to maximize the action in your stories?

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

#11854:	April 05, 2023	by Writing.Com Support
Heroic Tales: Crafting Memorable Heroes Action/adventure stories take us on thrilling journeys through dangerous and exciting worlds. What is one of your favorite action/adventure worlds?

#11884:	March 29, 2023	by Kit
To Help, or Not to Help? To help, or not to help? That is the question. As is this: is what you're doing actually helpful? Coming soon...

#11860:	March 22, 2023	by Annette
Five Pillars of Action Adventure Action Adventure stories combine five recognizable traits. Can you think of another typical Action Adventure ingredient?

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

#11838:	March 01, 2023	by Kit
The Adventurer's Heart A hero should have a heart. Whether it's romantic or platonic love, it can add to the story... as long as it's genuine. What's your favourite romantic subplot in an action/adventure story?

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

#11788:	February 01, 2023	by Kit
To Protect and Serve It is time to talk about the future of law enforcement... Do you feel that the relationship between the police and the communities they serve can be improved? If so, how?

#11771:	January 25, 2023	by Annette
Suspense Action/Adventure stories thrive on suspense. How often do your chapters end in cliffhangers?

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

#11735:	January 11, 2023	by Annette
Time Author time, reader time, fictional time. So much time! What is a good timeframe for an Action/Adventure story? A day? A week? A millennium?

#11742:	January 04, 2023	by Kit
A Happy Ending? Not every story needs a happy ending. It does, however, need to be good. Which book, movie or TV series had the best ending, in your opinion?

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

#11694:	December 07, 2022	by Kit
Ban It? No! Banning books (or other pieces of art) hinders, rather than helps. Have you ever read a banned book? Was it a good read?

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

#11652:	November 09, 2022	by Kit
In-groups/Out-groups We all belong to various groups. It's natural. But how do we avoid tension between them? What groups do you belong to?

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

#11612:	October 19, 2022	by Annette
Earth is the Biggest Gangster There are no safe adventures on Earth. Would you trust a dormant volcano?

#11607:	October 12, 2022	by Kit
Our Senses Matter The scent of vanilla, or freshly cut grass... what memories do they bring back for you? What song brings back some happy memories for you?

#11596:	October 05, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Writing Battle Scenes Writing epic battles in any genre. What's your favourite fictional battle scene?

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

#11559:	September 14, 2022	by Kit
Change is a Constant We change as our circumstances change - for better or worse. How have you changed this past year?

#11553:	September 07, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Riding the Birthday Wave! Thoughts for keeping the creativity going at a sustainable pace. What was your favourite part of WdC's 22 birthday celebration?

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

#11526:	August 24, 2022	by eyestar~*
Adventure everywhere! Reflections on Action Adventure genre. Do you have a favourite Action Adventure story or movie?

#11514:	August 17, 2022	by Kit
On Toxic Masculinity There is no one way to be a man. Yet, men experience many forms of pressure to conform, with dire consequences. How can we make life better for men?

#11503:	August 10, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Are You Controlling Your Idea? Or is your idea controlling you? What themes do you typically work into your own writing?

#11469:	July 20, 2022	by Kit
Heatwave? Be Safe! Is it hot where you are? If so, look after yourself, and your pets, too! What is your top tip for coping with the heat?

#11461:	July 13, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Lighting Your Action Scenes Don't overlook the impact of lighting! Based on the author's descriptions, what book(s) would you consider mostly cool-toned or warm-toned?

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

#11409:	June 29, 2022	by Annette
Predictable Plotlines So many stories follow a predictable pattern that it seems they are all the same. Do predictable plotlines kill a story? Or can even a small unexpected element make the whole story new and different?

#11423:	June 22, 2022	by Kit
Words are Actions The words we send out into the world can have a lasting impact. What is the nicest thing that anyone has ever said to you?

#11416:	June 15, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Why Are You Still Talking? Learning to minimize chatter in action sequences. Can you think of any potentially great action sequences that were destroyed by excessive dialogue?

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

#11377:	May 25, 2022	by Kit
Exploring the Natural World The natural world is filled with beauty and wonder. Let's explore it in our work! What is your favourite scenic spot? What makes it so beautiful?

#11369:	May 18, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Fight the Power, Not the Genre. How do you know if you're staying in the action epic genre and not straying into a societal story? Movie or Book: What's the most jaw-dropping action scene you've watched/read?

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

#11333:	April 27, 2022	by Kit
On Content Ratings Content ratings matter. So, please make sure to get them right. What helps you choose which items to read?

#11323:	April 20, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Action-Adventure: Person Against Nature Does the action dilute the message? Jaws : Book or Movie Version? Discuss.

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

#11301:	April 06, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
No Spoilers Don't insult your audience with an extra-large serving of trope and a side sauce of silly. Which book or movie took a great idea and completely wasted it with bad writing or poor creative decisions?

#11287:	March 30, 2022	by Kit
Tired of Your Career? Take Action! Are you stuck in a job you don't enjoy? Do you long for something different? Go for it! You're worth the effort. What is your ideal job? What do you like about it?

#11277:	March 23, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
The Good, The Bad, and The Intolerable Get your characters right in the action genre. Who's the worst popularized Mary Sue/Marty Sue character?

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

#11255:	March 09, 2022	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Is Action a Standalone Genre? Can Action Support Itself? What's one of the best action sequences you've ever read?

#11241:	March 02, 2022	by Kit
May We Live In Boring Times It isn't a blessing to wish for someone - anyone - to live in interesting times... If you could change how things are going in the world, what would you do?

#11213:	February 23, 2022	by Storm Machine
The Unlikely Protagonist Choosing to look through another's eyes but still translating the experience to the reader. Ever find a lot of the protagonists you read are similar? Maybe it's time to try someone different.

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

#11208:	February 09, 2022	by Kit
Act on Your Interests Everyone needs some 'me' time. It is important, then, to act on your interests. Is there any hobby or interest you'd like to give a go, but haven't? What's stopping you?

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

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

#11123:	December 15, 2021	by Kit
Festive Action The festive season can be a busy time. How are you doing? What's your favourite part of the festive season?

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

#11080:	November 17, 2021	by Kit
Of Order and Chaos Life's all order, until it isn't... What makes someone a good neighbour? Colleague? Friend?

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

#11037:	October 20, 2021	by Kit
Escapism vs. Realism Dark and gritty stories are great, but there's something to be said for getting away from it all... Escapism vs. realism... which do you prefer, and why?

#10825:	October 06, 2021	by Storm Machine
Does Writing Lead Your Adventures? I know that sometimes I get an idea that I don't know enough about, and I need to start learning to get it all down. Adventure awaits if you're brave enough - are you?

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

#10993:	September 22, 2021	by Kit
A Look at the Past What's in your past? Do you have a story (or two) to share? What is something you've done that would surprise people?

#10942:	September 15, 2021	by Annette
Bingo Card of Plot Points Some quirky plot points seem to lend themselves almost naturally to storytelling. Have you ever used a whole bingo card of plot points in a story?

#10971:	September 08, 2021	by Storm Machine
Location Is Everything Setting is the location - and it means in the story. What place does your setting take in your story? Could it be anywhere?

#10950:	August 25, 2021	by Kit
Is Silence Golden? It is said that silence is golden, but is this truly the case? Or is it better to speak out? Are you the type who speaks out or who remains quiet? Does this work for you?

#10925:	August 18, 2021	by Annette
Elements of Adventure Writing Nothing is as thrilling as reading a well written adventure story. Would you like to know how to write pulse-pounding, adrenaline pumping story lines?

#10919:	August 11, 2021	by Storm Machine
To Stay Or To Go People have the option to choose. Writers make sure the characters have no other choices. Do you know when the time is to stay? To move? To shove your character off a cliff?

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

#10898:	July 28, 2021	by Kit
Are We Alone? Are we alone in the universe? Should we hope that we are? Do you think that we are alone in the universe? Or are there others out there?

#10776:	July 14, 2021	by Storm Machine
When It Rains The weather influences the characters and how they adventure in your world. Is the weather just small talk or do you really interact with it?

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

#10843:	June 30, 2021	by Kit
The Collection Do you collect anything? Books, perhaps? What do you collect? What do you love about your collection?

#10766:	June 23, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
...and Action! Thoughts regarding fight scenes. How do you feel about fight scenes?

#10827:	June 16, 2021	by Storm Machine
Firsts and Lasts Starting something new and saying goodbye to what's old are both difficult adventures. Remember the first time you did something? What about the last time?

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

#10800:	June 02, 2021	by Kit
The Trouble With Mary Sue It is natural to identify with one of your characters. The danger rests in the detail... Which fictional character do you identify with the most? Why?

#10773:	May 26, 2021	by Annette
Your Story or Your Life! Your life is the best place to seek adventure. Which story from your life is so adventurous, it needs to be written down?

#10778:	May 19, 2021	by Storm Machine
I Make It Up As I Go Pretending is a valid exercise in making your stories real. What if is one of the most powerful questions I know - where has it led you?

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

#10736:	May 05, 2021	by Kit
The Dreaded Writer's Block It happens to the best of us. But now what? What are your top tips for overcoming writer's block?

#10707:	April 28, 2021	by Annette
Visual Storytelling An action adventure should read like watching a movie. How do you make your writing come to life for your readers?

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

#10693:	April 07, 2021	by Kit
Into the Woods There is a lot to love about the wild, but one must always respect it. What is your best experience with the natural world?

#10675:	March 31, 2021	by Annette
The Hero's Journey Joseph Campbell believed there existed a monomyth hidden in our unconscious. Do you believe in the monomyth?

#10685:	March 24, 2021	by Storm Machine
The Journey vs The Destination Often we focus on the character's destination- where they need to go, but there's a lot to be learned on the journey. What use is a destination if the character learns nothing?

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

#10643:	March 10, 2021	by Kit
It Doesn't Work Like That! Creativity is a great thing... but stuff still works how it works! What annoys you when books, series or movies get it wrong?

#10644:	March 03, 2021	by Jeff
Stakes On the importance of both setting up and raising the stakes of action/adventure stories. Do you prefer smaller, more localized stakes in your action/adventure stories, or bigger, far-reaching stakes?

#10636:	February 24, 2021	by Jeff
Defining Action/Adventure On the difference between including action/adventure elements in a story and writing an action/adventure story. Do you like action/adventure stories themselves, or do you prefer action/adventure elements in other genres?

#10619:	February 17, 2021	by Storm Machine
The Road to Writing A writer's life experiences color their books. Can you only write what you know?

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

#10596:	February 03, 2021	by Kit
Motive and Emotion in Action Scenes Why is the action happening? How are your characters feeling? How do you want your readers to feel? What is the best action scene that you have ever read? What made it so good?

#10576:	January 27, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Location, Location, Location Not every adventure needs an exotic setting. What was the last adventure you went on?

#10570:	January 20, 2021	by Storm Machine
The Adventuring Party While we talk about the protagonist or hero, we often also mean a group of adventurers on a quest in our stories. Why go alone when you can bring friends or allies?

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

#10548:	January 06, 2021	by Kit
The After We are living through some unsettled times, but better days are coming. Are you ready for the after? What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?

#10525:	December 30, 2020	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
By The Seat of My Pants We explore the definition of the action/adventure genre with a little help from an old friend. Would you try writing an action/adventure story set during the pandemic?

#10528:	December 23, 2020	by Storm Machine
Wait - Action needs to take a break sometimes. What happens in the moments that happen between the actions?

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

#10508:	December 09, 2020	by Kit
Time For Reflection Even the boldest hero needs some moments to reflect. What is the most interesting thing that you have learned about yourself this year?

#10482:	December 02, 2020	by Roseille ♥
Choosing the Right Adventure Matching a character to his or her adventure in a meaningful way can make a story rich and compelling. Which do you tend to start with first, a character or a world/adventure? How do you ramp up conflict?

#10489:	November 25, 2020	by Storm Machine
Character Where a character comes from will shape what they see in their adventures. What do you notice, and how does that change from your characters?

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

#10464:	November 11, 2020	by Kit
Use Your Voice How are you using your voice and influence as a writer? What is your most memorable charitable action?

#10453:	November 04, 2020	by Annette
Coming or Going When you really think about it, it is true of almost all stories. Do you prefer it when your main character comes to town, or when he goes on a journey?

#10433:	October 28, 2020	by Storm Machine
Conditioning You practice for what you want to accomplish. Are your habits bringing you closer to your goals?

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

#10416:	October 14, 2020	by Kit
What Type Of Writer Are You? Do you use character sheets and maps, or dive right in? And what is it to be a writer? When do you think you can call yourself a writer?

#10399:	October 07, 2020	by Annette
Seven Months Into The Pandemic Amusement parks are still closed in California. What do you miss the most from the time before Coronavirus?

#10390:	September 30, 2020	by Storm Machine
The Next Adventure Time to break out of the current pattern and start a new path or adventure. How do you break a character out of routine? How do you define adventure?

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

#10368:	September 16, 2020	by Kit
Hang In There! These are difficult times. But we will make it through, together. What's the best piece of news you've received, recently?

#10358:	September 09, 2020	by Annette
The Villain's Motivation When the villain is the one driving the story forward. How did your hero end up in this situation?

#10344:	September 02, 2020	by Storm Machine
The Importance of Rest Characters, like people, need to rest during trying times. Do your characters need to rest?

#10327:	August 19, 2020	by Kit
The Midnight Sun Doesn't Shine I read Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer, so you don't have to. What is the worst novel that you have ever read?

#10316:	August 12, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Take the Plunge Sometimes you have to take a leap into the unknown in order to have an adventure. Has your character taken the plunge yet? What have you done to put in that jump into action/adventure?

#10309:	August 05, 2020	by Storm Machine
Adventures with Editors Work with an editor, even on a different project, can spark changes in what you're working on. Can working with an editor help a writer get better?

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

#10284:	July 22, 2020	by Kit
What's In A Name? Choosing a name for your characters can be tricky... What's your favourite character name. Why?

#10264:	July 15, 2020	by Annette
Actions Blow Up Louder Than Words It's action, not talktion. Why are those action heroes always running?

#10257:	July 08, 2020	by Storm Machine
Fireworks and Other Unexpected Noises Celebration of a national holiday in the US includes fireworks, but everyone reacts differently to them. What changes happen when setting off fireworks around your character?

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

#10240:	June 24, 2020	by Kit
The Next Quest I've set off on my next adventure. What about you? What life adventure are you looking forward to next?

#10168:	June 10, 2020	by Storm Machine
Getting Back to Writing ... ...

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

#10194:	May 27, 2020	by Kit
Setting the (Action) Scene It's the moment you've been waiting for... The big action scene. Where will it take place? What is your favourite, most memorable action scene? What was the setting?

#10187:	May 20, 2020	by Annette
Signature Move Expelliarmus! Is that why we call it a signature move?

#10169:	May 13, 2020	by Storm Machine
Short-Sighted Character Your characters are all moving in their own directions. Are all of your characters working toward the same goal? Should they?

#10148:	April 29, 2020	by Kit
Fan Fiction - Is It Worth Writing? Authors of fan fiction know that their work will never be published. Is it, then, still worth writing? If you could change the ending to a novel, TV series or movie, which would you choose and what would you change?

#10135:	April 22, 2020	by Cinn
Setting: Enough Is Enough Great action... but where is it taking place? How do you balance providing enough description without slowing down the action?

#10119:	April 15, 2020	by Storm Machine
The Adventure Continues Real-life events give writers a chance to take a second look at how their characters respond to the extraordinary. Do you bring realism to your character when they face tragedy and trauma?

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

#10089:	March 25, 2020	by Cinn
A Whiny, Selfish Hero Some more questions to aid in character development. What character flaws do you give your heroes?

#10073:	March 18, 2020	by Storm Machine
Extraordinary Times It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the information, but try to make it useful toward characters and situations. What can these times teach us, and how do we make our characters react in similar situations?

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

#10056:	March 04, 2020	by Kit
Spring Into Action Spring is right around the corner. Are you ready? What are you looking forward to doing when the weather improves?

#10042:	February 26, 2020	by Cinn
Character Gender: But why? Rethinking character gender How do you decide if your character is male or female (or neither)?

#10025:	February 19, 2020	by ~Minja~
Business idea behind your book On thinking about the business plan before or during the writing process. What is your advice for the first-time published authors on how to sell their book?

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

#10005:	February 05, 2020	by Kit
Don't Give Up! Are your resolutions/goals not going as you'd hoped for? It's okay! Don't give up now! What motivates you?

#9995:	January 29, 2020	by Cinn
Diversely Boring How to create more engaging character groups... What makes a character come to life for you?

#9976:	January 22, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Taking the Initiative A look at the main character and the writer in who needs to take action. How does your character take initiative in their story?

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

#9952:	January 08, 2020	by Kit
Are You Ready For Adventure? Do you want to read more? Write more? Become more involved in the community? Well, come on in! What is your favourite contest, activity or event on Writing.Com?

#9862:	December 25, 2019	by Annette
Around the World in 24 Hours Nick has the ultimate Action / Adventure. How does he do it?

#9912:	December 11, 2019	by Kit
Education is an Adventure What educational journey would you like to go on? If you were offered a free course in any subject, which subject would you choose?

#9859:	November 27, 2019	by Annette
Opt Outside The long Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to spend time in the great outdoors. Can you be thankful and helpful at the same time?

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

#9871:	November 13, 2019	by Kit
Embracing the Dark Everyone's got a darker side. You can use yours for good - in your writing. What is your favourite dark story? What is it about that story that appeals to you?

#9831:	October 30, 2019	by Samberine Everose
The Adventure in the Spiritual Realm The Characteristics of a true protagonist in the Spiritual Realm. "Greater is Him who is in us than he is in this world."

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

#9815:	October 16, 2019	by Kit
NaNoWriMo's Coming! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? Do you prepare or go with the flow? Have you participated in NaNoWriMo before? If so, how did it go?

#9783:	October 02, 2019	by Annette
The Fight Scene Add more punch to your novel. Do you even know what it feels like to get punched in the face?

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

#9765:	September 18, 2019	by Kit
Life's Adventures Life is filled with adventure! It just doesn't always feel that way... What had been your biggest adventure thus far?

#9738:	September 04, 2019	by Annette
Oceans Large bodies of water, especially the seas, provide us with lots of action/adventures. With sharks in the water, why do we still go swimming?

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

#9720:	August 21, 2019	by Kit
Keeping Up With The Times As writers, we're supposed to keep up with the modern world. Sometimes, however, that's easier said than done... What modern thing has you feeling baffled?

#9694:	August 07, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Quest A quest for adventure drives the adventure Do you always know the object of the quest at the start of the adventure?

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

#9669:	July 24, 2019	by Kit
Out of Action It's not nice being out of action, but don't give up! You'll be back on the right track soon. What is the biggest obstacle you have overcome?

#9642:	July 10, 2019	by Annette
Bow and Arrow Some tools are weapons. Has it already been 64,000 years?

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

#9622:	June 26, 2019	by Kit
Coping With Frustration Are you feeling frustrated? Me too. Fortunately, as writers, we can use this! Have you felt frustrated about something recently? How did you resolve it?

#9527:	June 12, 2019	by Annette
Solitary Wanderer When the action is carried by one person alone. How lonely is the solitary wanderer really?

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

#9571:	May 29, 2019	by Kit
The Darkness Inside Dark elements can add excitement to a story... but where to draw the line? Who or what is your favourite monster?

#9523:	May 15, 2019	by Annette
Dynamic Duo Two heroes working together. Why is a dynamic duo is so appealing in story telling?

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

#9521:	May 01, 2019	by Kit
Character Attachment What makes you laugh with and cry with your favourite characters? What can you do to make readers love yours? Which character's fate has made you cry/feel sad for the most? Why?

#9463:	April 17, 2019	by Annette
Power Trio Make the most of three characters. What's two plus one?

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

#9472:	April 03, 2019	by Kit
Are You Ready For Game of Thrones? Winter has arrived. Are you ready? Who is your favourite Game of Thrones character? How do you think they will fare?

#9445:	March 20, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Driving a Mustang Bring the past to life in fiction Do you believe the history that's portrayed by historical fiction? or is it fiction portrayed as history?

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

#9419:	March 06, 2019	by Kit
The Power of Love Love is a powerful motivator. That goes for us, in real life, as well as for our characters. What is the silliest/funniest thing that you have ever done for love?

#9383:	February 20, 2019	by Annette
The Sixth Ranger How to add an extra, important character into an existing team. What does a Five-Man-Band need?

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

#9319:	February 06, 2019	by Kit
Are You Stuck? Let's Find A Solution! When (writing) life offers you lemons, let's find a solution. What is the best writing tip you have discovered?

#9343:	January 23, 2019	by Dawn Embers
A Sense of Direction A look at different of methods for finding a sense of direction in story writing. How do your characters find a sense of direction?

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

#9131:	January 09, 2019	by Kit
Here's to a Creative Year! Are you struggling to get back into the flow? Why not challenge yourself? What are your writing plans for the year?

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

#9277:	December 12, 2018	by Kit
The Holidays Are Coming! Are you ready? What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?

#9247:	November 28, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Action Requires Movement There can be no action without movement Do you create the action, or allow the action to drive the story?

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

#9223:	November 14, 2018	by Kit
The Importance of Being Genuine You can't fake success... though some have tried. What is the strangest event that you have ever attended? What happened?

#9180:	October 31, 2018	by Annette
The Five-Man Band Five is a really good number for your main characters. Why five?

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

#9176:	October 17, 2018	by Kit
What's Your Next Adventure? Where will you next take your writing? Do you have any projects that need picking back up? What is the most enjoyable writing contest you have ever participated in?

#9153:	October 03, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What If ? Begin the adventure by asking the question ~ what if - then continue with why not? or why? or ...? Would you rather ask 'what if' or 'why' / 'why not' ?

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

#9132:	September 19, 2018	by Kit
The Psychology of Action How do we react in stressful situations? Can our actions be predicted? Have you ever wanted to study a subject you didn't get a chance to in school? If so, which subject?

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

#9067:	August 22, 2018	by Kit
Lie to Me Life is turbulent, and there are no guarantees of a happy ending. Still, imagine if all stories reflected reality... Which novel or movie has the best happy ending, in your opinion?

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

#9022:	July 25, 2018	by Kit
Let's Talk About the Weather Us Brits talk about the weather. A lot. What's it like where you are? And how do you use the weather in your writing? Which of the seasons do you prefer? Why?

#9000:	July 11, 2018	by Dawn Embers
Dinosaurs! A Look at Jurassic Park A look at the well known franchise of dinosaur movies for inspiration. Have you considered writing a story inspired by Jurassic Park?

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

#8976:	June 27, 2018	by Kit
A Publishing Adventure Have you tried getting published before? Here are some tips from someone who's been through the process. What is your best tip for someone who wants to get their work published?

#8960:	June 20, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
My Friend Amruta, the Adventurer She is a poet, a jewellery-designer, a wife, a Mom and a 'best friend' to many. Celebrating the adventure of her life. Is life itself an adventure?

#8948:	June 13, 2018	by Annette
Time Periods Your Action/Adventure should go with the times. What do you think of digital watches in the middle ages?

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

#8930:	May 30, 2018	by Kit
On Thought Experiments Thought experiments can help you discover your own intuitions as well as help you find motivations for your characters. Have you found a thought experiment that really made you think or altered your views? If so, what was it?

#8912:	May 23, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
Culture and Adventure (Part #2) More about culture and adventure, this time from a published book. Does empathy help us relate to adventures of a bygone era?

#8900:	May 16, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Villian's Side of the Story The Antagonist's why and wherefore Which is more fun to write, the villain or the hero, and which more fun to read?

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

#8882:	May 02, 2018	by Kit
Don't Price Out Your Audience Success can change everything... but what about your base? What is the best concert you have ever attended? How much would you pay to see that artist again?

#8864:	April 25, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
Culture and Adventure There are some adventures that only arise in a particular cultural context. Can you mix adventure with explaining aspects of a culture?

#8849:	April 18, 2018	by Annette
Artifacts A human-made object, usually representing a cultural or historical interest. Why are action adventure heroes obsessed with artifacts?

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

#8838:	April 04, 2018	by Kit
Medieval Adventures Stories with historical influences can be a lot of fun to read, and write! Which historical person or event do you most enjoy reading or writing about?

#8818:	March 28, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
April Fool! The un-funny joke It wasn't funny, it was just mean. But it does give me an adventure to write about! What makes a practical joke un-funny? What makes it memorable?

#8776:	March 21, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
Cooking up Adventure in the Mistake! Disasters in the kitchen make for great adventure tales. Ever wondered why? Why is a culinary catastrophe such a conversation charger?

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

#8794:	March 07, 2018	by Kit
A Hero Like You You may not see yourself as a hero, but what hero ever does? Out of all the characters you have ever created, which is your favourite? Why?

#8777:	February 28, 2018	by Dawn Embers
Reading Real Life Adventures A look at some biography, nonfiction and creative nonfiction adventures one can find to read. Is there a person you'd like to read about in a book to learn more about the adventures of their life?

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

#8748:	February 07, 2018	by Kit
Making the Time to Write It's not always easy to find the time to write. Sometimes we have to make it, instead... What have you written so far this year?

#8659:	January 24, 2018	by Annette
Exciting Stories Action-Adventure stories keep us reading with their excitement. Is boring action-adventure an oxymoron?

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

#8700:	January 10, 2018	by Kit
A Spoofy Learning Experience Spoofing something you love is an excellent writing exercise. Just look at Redshirts! What is your favourite spoof movie or novel?

#8671:	December 27, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventures are Reactions to Actions How we react to an action creates the adventure, ignites another action. Must every action have a recognizable reaction?

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

#8651:	December 13, 2017	by Kit
Feel the Fear... ... and do it anyway. This newsletter is about common fears your characters might have to face. What is your favourite novel or story that deals with fear?

#8603:	November 15, 2017	by Kit
Young Characters By creating young characters you can inspire younger readers. But it can be a challenge to develop them... What was your favourite book or book series when you were a child?

#8590:	November 08, 2017	by Cinn
Your Character's Courage & Cowardice How our characters cope with stress, pressure, and the unexpected. Uh oh! Something crazy happened! How does each of your characters react?

#8576:	November 01, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Crossing Bridges and Chasms It's not an adventure if there isn't a challenge Is the quickest way there the best way?

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

#8538:	October 18, 2017	by Kit
The Danger of Fear Action/Adventure stories often overcome that which we fear. The problem is that that can reinforce stereotypes. Who, in your opinion, is the most original villain? Why?

#8533:	October 04, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
For Every Action -> A Reaction A battle by its nature is an exchange of actions and reactions. What would you do of somebody came up to you and slapped/hit you? Fight? Run? Call for help? Something else?

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

#8512:	September 20, 2017	by Kit
On Contests and Rules Contests and challenges have to have rules. This newsletter has some tips for both entrants and hosts. What's the most enjoyable W.Com contest or challenge you have ever participated in? What made it a success for you?

#8483:	September 06, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Tension of a Rubberband Tension fuels the action, the adventure Your thoughts - do parties bring out the best or worst in friends?

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

#8462:	August 23, 2017	by Kit
The Quiet Times The times between the action can offer the opportunity for the reader and the writer to fully explore the characters. What is it that made you connect the most with your favourite character?

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

#8401:	July 19, 2017	by Cinn
Art of Querying: How to Hook an Agent Querying tips from the literary agents themselves. What excites (or horrifies) a literary agent?

#8387:	July 12, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Flash of Action For a Vivid Adventure Flash fiction, by its name, is quick to the point, with action ripe for adventure Is it not a momentary flash that incites interest in any image or observation?

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

#8364:	June 28, 2017	by Kit
Ordinary Heroes Do we need the One Man to save us, or can the lady from the corner shop have a go? Who is your favourite action/adventure hero or heroine? What do you like about them?

#8345:	June 21, 2017	by Cinn
Freeze! Action & Image Prompts Implied Action - Finding a story in a single freeze frame. Can you find the implied action?

#8336:	June 14, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Kid's Eye View When writing for children, be a kid What is the one adventure you think every kid should have?

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

#8315:	May 31, 2017	by Kit
The Moral of the Story Many stories contain a moral point of some kind. But does every piece require one? What is the best life lesson you have learned from a story or poem?

#8288:	May 17, 2017	by Dawn Embers
Which Character Goes on an Adventure A question of characters and which ones are going to go on adventures or handle so much action. Which type of characters do you like to use for your action or adventure stories?

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

#8266:	May 03, 2017	by Kit
Action/Adventure Games Gaming is a big industry. And they need stories, too... What is your favourite Action/Adventure game?

#8254:	April 26, 2017	by Ja-Ja-JINX
Action Becomes You Every writer is an action writer. From where do your ideas for action or adventure stories come?

#8229:	April 19, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Power of Nouns and Verbs If you catch an adjective, kill it vengefully Is there a place where an adjective or adverb is more effective in a story?

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

#8220:	April 05, 2017	by Kit
A Quills Adventure The 10th Annual Quill Ceremony is held this weekend. What will you be doing? Have you ever won a Quill, or been nominated for one? What are your experiences with the event?

#8162:	March 29, 2017	by Annette
Action versus Adventure What to do when your action gets out of hand. Is all that action hijacking your adventure?

#8161:	March 22, 2017	by Annette
Plot Versus Story What to do when your story gets strangled by plot. Are you telling a story or weaving a plot?

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

#8173:	March 08, 2017	by Kit
Animals in Action/Adventure Animals can be excellent characters or character companions... but please treat them with care. Who is your favourite animal hero or heroine?

#8150:	March 01, 2017	by Annette
Five Stories When your action adventure is in need of plot, look here. What is this "Five Stories" you speak of?

#8124:	February 22, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
To Make Nothing Happen Sometimes, it takes strategy and effort to make nothing happen! How hard do you have to work, to make nothing happen?

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

#8121:	February 08, 2017	by Kit
When Inspiration Is Lacking You want to write a thrilling story. An epic quest. Where to find inspiration for your masterpiece? What is the most original action/adventure story you have ever read?

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

#8075:	January 11, 2017	by Kit
Action/Adventure in Poetry Poetry may not be the first thing many people think of when it comes to A/A, but that doesn't mean it's not an option! What is your favourite Action/Adventure poem? Or have you written one?

#8063:	January 04, 2017	by Cinn
Novel Publication Tips from Pros Tips and "absolutely do NOT dos" straight from agent and editor blogs. What annoys potential agents and editors?

#8048:	December 28, 2016	by spidey
Destinations Location, Location, Location How important is setting in Action/Adventure?

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

#8028:	December 14, 2016	by Kit
Writer's Block? Challenge Yourself! Many writers go through it at one point or another - the dreaded writer's block. What to do? Challenge yourself! Have you ever experienced writer's block? What helped you get through it?

#8010:	December 07, 2016	by Cinn
Adventures in Virtual Reality From the mundane to the extraordinary, virtual reality can help put your characters through the ringer. Could your character survive virtual reality?

#7993:	November 30, 2016	by Annette
Writing: A Roller Coaster Once you're on it, there's only forward. What really happens when you embark on a writing adventure?

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

#7978:	November 16, 2016	by Kit
End of the Year Adventures Are you ready for the final writing adventures of the year? There's a lot of fun to be had still! What has been your best writing achievement in 2016?

#7953:	November 09, 2016	by Annette
Don't Use That Power! Abilities, brawn, powers. Superheroes have them. Can you imagine a superhero who gets by without their powers?

#7945:	November 02, 2016	by Annette
Tools Not all action/adventure heroes use weapons. Do your heroes use tools?

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

#7925:	October 19, 2016	by Kit
On Location and Travel What do you do when your characters live in, or travel through, places you have never visited? What is the most unique location you have ever written about?

#7914:	October 12, 2016	by Cinn
But It's for a BAD Cause! Nonprofits as a replacement for the "evil corporation"... Oh, the betrayal! What's the real cause behind the cause?

#7896:	October 05, 2016	by Annette
Casting Your Action/Adventure Story You're not supposed to do it, but ... Who would you like to star in the movie adaptation of your action/adventure?

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

#7874:	September 21, 2016	by Kit
Try Something New Are you ready to go on an adventure? Then why not try something new? Which Writing.Com contest or activity has challenged you the most, and why?

#7859:	September 14, 2016	by Cinn
Villains: Beyond Greed & Power Discussion of antagonist motivation. Does your villain thirst for more than greed and power?

#7805:	September 07, 2016	by Annette
Unusual Lead Some action/adventure stories happen in unlikely circumstances. How far can you veer from the norm and still have a compelling action adventure?

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

#7824:	August 24, 2016	by Kit
Incoming Writing.Com Action! Writing.Com's birthday week is coming up. Are you ready? Which W.Com birthday week contests and activities have you enjoyed the most in previous years?

#7787:	August 10, 2016	by Annette
Archetypes Archetypes: Characters, Actions, Situations How do archetypes help our stories?

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

#7772:	July 27, 2016	by Kit
The Shock Factor Balancing your vision with the sensibilities of your target audience can be a challenge. Is there a novel you quickly put aside because its author took things too far for your taste?

#7757:	July 20, 2016	by Cinn
Revenge as a Motive If too emotional, it can't be served cold. Is there a happy middle ground where revenge becomes the perfect motive?

#7743:	July 13, 2016	by Storm Machine
The Lone Protagonist Sometimes, you have to do a job by yourself, but it can be hard to hold the narrative. Did you find your protagonist alone in a room? Are they hoping you get them out of this mess?

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

#7723:	June 29, 2016	by Kit
Too Much Of An Adventure Action and Adventure are great. Sometimes, though, your characters need a rest. So do your readers. What is your favourite movie or TV series based on an Action/Adventure novel (or novel series)?

#7703:	June 22, 2016	by Cinn
Setting a Date Thoughts on writing a story set in the past, present, or near-future. Is it necessary to know the precise era in which your story takes place?

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

#7671:	June 01, 2016	by Kit
The Writing.Com Adventure Writing.Com is a big site, that can be daunting to explore. Be brave, and have an adventure! It's worth it. What is your favourite Writing.Com group, contest or activity?

#7658:	May 25, 2016	by Cinn
9th Annual Quill Awards Ceremony Everything you need to know about the 2015 Quills And the winner is...?

#7646:	May 18, 2016	by Dawn Embers
Step Out of Comfort Zone for Adventure Adventure often begins when we take the step outside of the comfort zone and try something new/different. What do you want to try that is out of your comfort zone? Does your story put the main character out of their element?

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

#7627:	May 04, 2016	by Kit
And Then They Kiss... One-dimensional characters whose only purpose is to fall in love with the hero? Please, give me a break... What's the most original Action/Adventure novel you have ever read?

#7613:	April 27, 2016	by Cinn
Character Introductions: What NOT to Do Tips for character introductions & examples of what not to do. Can quirky character names make it impossible to tell one from another?

#7597:	April 20, 2016	by Storm Machine
The Hunt Searching for that elusive item can be the thrill, more so than actually catching it. What are you searching for?

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

#7574:	April 06, 2016	by Kit
The Final Battle The moment has arrived - it is time for the final battle. Your characters are ready, your readers are ready - now what? What is the most interesting battle scene that you have ever read?

#7550:	March 30, 2016	by Cinn
Sidekicks of "Chosen One" Protagonists Because your hero is NOT the only important piece of the puzzle Can your side characters get your hero to the finale?

#7545:	March 23, 2016	by Storm Machine
Refusing the Call to Action Each character responds to the call to action differently. What if your character refuses to go on the adventure?

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

#7519:	March 09, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Our Villain Has a Life Too Inside the mind and motives of a villain Whose adventure is it ~ hero or villain, or both?

#7509:	March 02, 2016	by Cinn
A Pacing Lesson from YA Writers The effect of simplicity on the pacing of an action sequence How much detail is too much?

#7499:	February 24, 2016	by Storm Machine
Get to the Punch Fight scenes are incredibly tricky to pull off. Character issues about to get physical?

#7478:	February 17, 2016	by Cinn
Realistic Explosives & Fire Explosions and fires add thrills to action stories... but only when the details are accurate. Is that raging inferno realistic?

#7470:	February 10, 2016	by Storm Machine
Politics Need Not Be Boring Every story has some political scene, whether it features prominently or not. Will it come to blows?

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

#7443:	January 27, 2016	by Elle
Epic Journeys and Adventures Have you ever read an action/adventure novel written in verse? Let's explore something truly epic!

#7432:	January 20, 2016	by Cinn
The "Chosen One" Protagonist When a character is the only one that can solve the conflict Could another character fill your protagonist's shoes?

#7401:	January 13, 2016	by Annette
2015 Newbies Jumping into Action Joining this site in 2015, these newbies jumped right into our shared writing adventure. Who says the act of writing and reviewing is anything less than heroic?

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

#7394:	December 30, 2015	by Cinn
Action Sequences on New Year's Eve Utilizing the holiday to intensify the action Can you capture that New Year's Eve energy and make it work for you?

#7381:	December 23, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Pulp Fiction ~ fresh classic adventures Pulp classics opened the door to adventure tales, over a century fresh Why was pulp fiction named thus?

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

#7319:	November 11, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Getting From Here To There Transitions - how our story moves forward, or sideways, or back When moving from forward (or otherwise), how does the character deal with obstacles?

#7294:	October 28, 2015	by Cinn
So Much for Swords & Rifles Finding weapons in the ordinary to create a memorable moment. Could you defend yourself with a spiral notebook?

#7274:	October 21, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Cut out for Adventure Is everyone cut out for adventure? Is your character a reluctant adventurer?

#7263:	October 14, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Bungee Cord Action and reaction to create and release tension makes for a dynamic adventure How is an adventure like a bungee cord?

#7257:	October 07, 2015	by Storm Machine
Cardboard Cutouts Action may be the focus, but each character must still be rounded. Do you add depth to your characters?

#7237:	September 30, 2015	by Cinn
When Setting Fuels the Action Using your setting in a creative way to keep readers wondering what will happen next. Would you rather read about a car chase or a dune buggy chase?

#7225:	September 23, 2015	by Storm Machine
And... ACTION! Action moves the story forward, and allow the characters to have that tension to keep the reader involved. Do your required travel scenes feel boring?

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

#7201:	September 09, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Quest for Adventure The quest to find, to discover, something known or unknown, is ever an adventure.. A quest can be a mystery, but a mystery need not be a quest.

#7187:	September 02, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Action in the Everyday Find the excitement on your doorstep. Can action only be found in the more epic of journeys?

#7177:	August 26, 2015	by Dawn Embers
When to Take a Break Within Action A consideration on the topic of breaks within an action story to let the reader rest compared to long bits of action. Do you think it helps to have small breaks in the action or do you prefer to keep the action up for most of the story?

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

#7150:	August 12, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
They're Fighting ! In a fight, the combatants move, act, react, fight In a battle, do you prefer hand-to-hand or weapons combat?

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

#7121:	July 29, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Time for Adventure Thinking about the time it takes to go off and have an adventure! Do you have time to consider time when having fun?

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

#7102:	July 15, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Why Not ?? Ask not merely, 'What if' but rather, "Why Not"? Would an adventure be more challenging if it required questioning the obvious?

#7069:	July 01, 2015	by Annette
Main Character Syndrome Predictable Writing in Action/Adventure Can you really root for the designated winner?

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

#7047:	June 17, 2015	by Storm Machine
Story Ripples Time plays a part in every story and series. Is this the only story in this world?

#7039:	June 10, 2015	by Dawn Embers
Are We There Yet? Questions for Middle A look at two important questions when writing long action/adventure stories and the dragging struggle of the middle. How do you keep the middle of an action/adventure story from dragging without overdoing the tension/conflict?

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

#6997:	May 20, 2015	by Storm Machine
The Blank White Page Sitting down to write is an adventure in itself. Is fear of a blank white page holding you back?

#6983:	May 13, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Anti-Villain ~ not so bad after all? As rare as the perfect hero, is the perfect villain n/a

#6974:	May 06, 2015	by Storm Machine
Venture Outside Traditional Roles Community and household roles change characters in the adventures ahead. n/a

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

#6947:	April 22, 2015	by Dawn Embers
Take a Challenge Considering challenges plus the options available for writing, adventure and more. n/a

#6930:	April 15, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Organised Adventure Is there is a way to be organised in your quest? n/a

#6920:	April 08, 2015	by Storm Machine
What is Adventure? A new experience - new location - new event? n/a

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

#6897:	March 25, 2015	by McScaredyclaws wolf
Action and Adventure We all love a good Adventure especially when action is thrown in. n/a

#6886:	March 18, 2015	by Dawn Embers
Deadlines and Ticking Clocks A look at deadlines for both the author and their stories. n/a

#6872:	March 11, 2015	by Storm Machine
What was that again? Small inconsistencies can drag readers (or viewers) right out of the story. n/a

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

#6845:	February 25, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventure in a Flash Immediate action for a vivid adventure in brief n/a

#6850:	February 18, 2015	by Sara♥Jean
The Two R's: Review and Respect Have you ever wondered how to make sure to be respectful when reviewing? Here are a few tips. n/a

#6822:	February 11, 2015	by Storm Machine
The Name Game Part inspiration, determination, and getting to know those elusive characters... n/a

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

#6794:	January 28, 2015	by Storm Machine
In the Name of Adventure What do you need to do to make your writing real? n/a

#6788:	January 21, 2015	by Sara♥Jean
Action is Changing Just like our times and technology, action is changing. We need to keep up. n/a

#6769:	January 14, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Pulp Fiction The foundation of modern action and adventure tales n/a

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

#6739:	December 31, 2014	by Storm Machine
New Adventure for 2015 Setting goals and following through in the new year. n/a

#6736:	December 24, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
Where is the Action in Holidays? Sometimes it seems like action and adventure are full of explosions, fights, wounds, and death. How about holidays? n/a

#6713:	December 17, 2014	by Annette
Companions A companion completes your hero. n/a

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

#6689:	December 03, 2014	by Annette
Realistic Action Scenes Know your action to make it believable. n/a

#6685:	November 26, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
Word Repetition, and How to Fix It Have you ever read your story, and you see the same word over and over and over? So much so, that you start counting? n/a

#6662:	November 19, 2014	by Annette
Sensible Hero versus Loser Nobody loves your character more than you. n/a

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

#6637:	November 05, 2014	by Storm Machine
Chekov's Gun Do you use this literary device in your stories? Should you? n/a

#6616:	October 22, 2014	by Storm Machine
Choose Your Own Adventure? Not all stories have only one ending. n/a

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

#6587:	October 08, 2014	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Nobody's Perfect Just as in physical life, the protagonists in our stories and epics are not perfect n/a

#6583:	October 01, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
My Mind, It Is Blank! Finding inspiration when your mind just isn't thinking about writing. n/a

#6564:	September 24, 2014	by Dawn Embers
Fitness of Character Does fitness play a role in character development or in handling the conflict of action/adventure? n/a

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

#6542:	September 10, 2014	by Storm Machine
Why the Horses Aren't Still Screaming Attention to details with animals is important. n/a

#6534:	September 03, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
Fill in the Gaps Make sure your Action/Adventure story answers all of the questions. n/a

#6512:	August 27, 2014	by Storm Machine
What's With All the Walking? Travel time at its best and worst. n/a

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

#6464:	August 13, 2014	by Annette
Locations Do you really need that ship? n/a

#6481:	August 06, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
Can There Be Too Many Cliffhangers? Television shows do it, novels do it, chapters do it, movies do it... everyone is doing it! But can there be too many? n/a

#6455:	July 30, 2014	by Annette
Small Action Adventure Heroes Not all heroes have to be hulking figures. n/a

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

#6431:	July 16, 2014	by Storm Machine
The First Person Using first person POV has both advantages and disadvantages. n/a

#6425:	July 09, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
Does My Story Need to be Movie-Worthy? With so many books being made into movies and television shows, do you need to make sure what you write is movie-worthy? n/a

#6411:	July 02, 2014	by Dawn Embers
Did we need to know that? A look at possible information that the reader doesn't need to know in a story. n/a

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

#6377:	June 18, 2014	by Annette
Summer Action/Adventures How about some adventures that provide escapism over drama? n/a

#6374:	June 11, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
With Every Action Comes A Reaction... ...eventually n/a

#6353:	June 04, 2014	by Storm Machine
Calling All Bad Guys Bring your villain into focus and worry your reader. n/a

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

#6283:	May 21, 2014	by Annette
Let Her Live There are better ways to start an action/adventure than to kill a woman or girl. n/a

#6323:	May 14, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
Is Comic Relief Necessary? A look at comic relief, even in the darkest of stories. Is it something that must be there? n/a

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

#6282:	April 23, 2014	by Storm Machine
Adding Injury How much can your character take, really? n/a

#6258:	April 09, 2014	by A Non-Existent User
The God in the Machine How to use a technique from Greek drama to meet your plot goals n/a

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

#6231:	March 26, 2014	by Annette
No Happy Ending for Heroes Heroes don't get to retire just because a job is done. n/a

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

#6182:	February 26, 2014	by Dawn Embers
Starting Decision: Set Up or Drop In Looking at two different approaches to starting an action/adventure story. n/a

#6174:	February 19, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
You Never Know What's Coming In life, you never know what's coming. In your book/story, it should be the same way. Surprise your reader! n/a

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

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

#6133:	January 29, 2014	by Annette
Action Verbs Make your action sequences more dramatic by focusing on active verbs. n/a

#6122:	January 22, 2014	by Sara♥Jean
Pace Makers To move a scene more quickly, or to let it move slowly, that is the question. n/a

#6100:	January 15, 2014	by Annette
Your Action Needed Save your stories from certain death. You must act now! n/a

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

#6074:	January 01, 2014	by Annette
And ... ACTION! Develop that character or push the reader in head first? n/a

#6068:	December 25, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Developing Action/Adventure Characters With the coming of the new year, I have a little challenge for you. n/a

#6039:	December 18, 2013	by Annette
Heroes and Stereotypes How open are you to break away from the stereo type of the male (usually white) hero? n/a

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

#6025:	December 04, 2013	by Annette
Culture Shock Action/adventure stories benefit from exotic locations. n/a

#6021:	November 27, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Do Holidays Belong in Action/Adventure? Sometimes it seems like action and adventure are full of explosions, fights, wounds, and death. How about holidays? n/a

#6003:	November 20, 2013	by Arakun the Scary Raccoon
Recipe for an adventure Travel, excitement, danger. What more could a reader want? n/a

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

#5980:	November 06, 2013	by Annette
Ensemble Pieces How to manage several players in one book. n/a

#5974:	October 30, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Paved with Good Intentions How to put some action and adventure around the characters who simply mean well. n/a

#5906:	October 23, 2013	by Annette
Who Needs Purpose? Does a hero really need a purpose, a dilemma, and convictions? n/a

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

#5934:	October 09, 2013	by Dawn Embers
I Don't Know How To Do That The non-action writer can also write a fight scene without knowing how to do the moves themselves. n/a

#5927:	October 02, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Does My Character HAVE to Fall in Love? It seems like every Action/Adventure story involves some kind of romance. Is this a necessary thing? n/a

#5905:	September 25, 2013	by Annette
The Hero's Journey Purpose, dilemma, personal growth - things a hero needs. n/a

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

#5882:	September 11, 2013	by McScaredyclaws wolf
Young Adult Action/Adventure Young readers are a fast-growing audience and a good target for aspiring writers. n/a

#5873:	September 04, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
It's WdC's Birthday Bash Week! How can Action and Adventure come from a birthday party? n/a

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

#5806:	August 14, 2013	by Annette
Action Adventures Live in You The best adventures that we have a collective knowledge of were imagined by people just like you. n/a

#5828:	August 07, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Do Action and Comedy Mix? Sometimes, we want to combine genres. Sometimes, it works great! And sometimes... not so much... n/a

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

#5788:	July 17, 2013	by Kit
Who's That Again? When a reader feels like they have to draw a character map to keep track of who is who, something is wrong. n/a

#5779:	July 10, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Where do you find your "Action"? We all have "Action" in our lives. What makes your life exciting? Can that be used in your stories? n/a

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

#5740:	June 19, 2013	by Kit
Do They Have To Kiss? They face danger together. An attraction forms. It's inevitable and therefore predictable. Do they really have to kiss? n/a

#5710:	June 05, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
From Here to There The adventure is in how (action) we get from here to there. n/a

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

#5685:	May 22, 2013	by Annette
The Oldest Action Adventures Or how Ancient Greek Mythology has influenced story telling for over 5000 years. n/a

#5677:	May 15, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
But, I Don't WANT to Write an Outline! Outlines are time consuming, but when writing a longer story, they are very valuable. n/a

#5661:	May 08, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It's an Adventure, so Move It! Action is movement and an adventure is How you move it n/a

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

#5629:	April 17, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Translating Life into Action This newsletter details how to use the events in one's life as a muse for their Action/Adventure writing. n/a

#5613:	April 10, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Flash of Action -> Vivid Adventure An flash of vivid action weaves an adventure as much fun to write as to read n/a

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

#5589:	March 27, 2013	by Annette
World Building Working on a new book or even short story takes some world building. n/a

#5572:	March 20, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Important Villainous Traits Last month, I asked the readers about the most important traits of a villain. Here's what they said! n/a

#5562:	March 13, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Pulp Fiction ~ Alive with Adventure Yesterday's adventures in pulp fiction have stood the test of time, and spawned a new generation of fast-paced action. n/a

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

#5536:	February 26, 2013	by Annette
Focus on Action Create believable action/adventure heroes by paying attention to their actions. n/a

#5529:	February 19, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Characteristics of a Good Hero After asking the newsletter readers for their opinions of what makes a good hero, we can now put it all together. n/a

#5513:	February 12, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventurers Act with Passion Acting with Passion, the Adventurer engaes and maintains the challenge. n/a

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

#5465:	January 29, 2013	by Annette
Micro Action/Adventures Writing in 55 word, 100 word, or 300 word vignettes is an art in itself. n/a

#5484:	January 22, 2013	by Sara♥Jean
Jump Starting Your Muse How do you convince your muse that you are in control? Here are some ways WdC members do it! n/a

#5467:	January 15, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Why of an Adventure Adventures have purpose and action responds to and creates the adventure. n/a

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

#5443:	January 01, 2013	by Annette
Action Adventures Make Great Series In this newsletter, I want to shine a light on Action Adventure series. n/a

#5435:	December 25, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
Planning a Story One comment asked about plotting or planning a story. Here's what I do! n/a

#5417:	December 18, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Move It! Move It! An adventure is an active journey to achieve a vital quest - every step matters, is vital to the quest n/a

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

#5392:	November 27, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
Developing Settings Using Art Sometimes developing a setting can be difficult. Here are some ways you might approach it in a different manner. n/a

#5374:	November 20, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventures Present in the Past Adventures in the past are as real and vivid as those we create in the present. n/a

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

#5349:	October 31, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
The Holiday Challenge You all asked for challenges! Here's one! n/a

#5327:	October 24, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Journey Is the Adventure The journey to get there, not getting there, is the Adventure ~ and our characters Act to get there ~ Makes Sense ^_^ n/a

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

#5296:	October 03, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
Where Have All the Classics Gone? Why don't people write classics like "Treasure Island" or "Swiss Family Robinson" anymore? n/a

#5274:	September 26, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Anti-Villain~Not just a 'Bad Guy' Just as the anti-hero is imperfect; the anti-villain is not completely 'bad' - each offers a chance for reader empathy n/a

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

#5249:	September 05, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
How to Write an Action/Fight/War Scene This is one of the topics suggested by the readers - let's look at what goes into a fighting scene. n/a

#5228:	August 29, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Quest to Adventure Action in response to a Quest creates the Adventure n/a

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

#5209:	August 15, 2012	by McScaredyclaws wolf
Choose Your Own Adventure Looking to get your feet wet with creative writing? What you need is the “Choose Your Own Adventure story. n/a

#5198:	August 08, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
Adventure or Thriller? There are many differences between Action, Adventure, and Thriller! n/a

#5182:	August 01, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Tension fuels the action, the adventure Creating tension for the chracters ~ and readers ~ to keep them focused on the adventure n/a

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

#5162:	July 18, 2012	by McScaredyclaws wolf
The Romance of Adventure Romance frames the emotional journey, while the physical focuses on the Adventure. n/a

#5143:	July 11, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
Away From Home Are you away from home, or your usual computer, during the summer or holidays? These are some ways to keep writing. n/a

#5135:	July 04, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Battle is ON Battles are the most active and vivid adventures ~ engage your characters (and readers) in battle n/a

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

#5107:	June 20, 2012	by Annette
Show and Tell Story telling is the highest form of showing. n/a

#5101:	June 13, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
All About the Readers! As my first time editing this newsletter as a permanent editor, I'd like to learn some things about YOU. n/a

#5083:	June 06, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventures move from here to there Transitions actively move adventures from place to place, from person to person, from challenge to challenge n/a

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

#5057:	May 23, 2012	by Annette
Make Personal Adventures Exciting Find wonder and excitement in a world of bland reality. n/a

#5047:	May 16, 2012	by McScaredyclaws wolf
Writing Action and Adventure Action/Adventure focuses on the journey and action in every story. Want to get the scenes right? These tips should help. n/a

#5031:	May 09, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A short adventure with a long life Pulp fiction ~ both the adventure that stands on its own and the longer, serial adventure ~ lives on n/a

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

#5014:	April 25, 2012	by Kit
A Different Kind of Hero One Man. Sassy Heroine. Inept or moody Anti-Hero. How many of these stereotypical characters do we need? n/a

#4997:	April 18, 2012	by Kit
Care About Your Characters Fast-paced action? Great! Thrilling adventures? Wonderful! Just don't forget your characters... n/a

#4984:	April 11, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
No straight & narrow path in Adventure The shortest distance may be a straight line, but where's the adventure in that, if there's no foil to the journey? n/a

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

#4954:	March 28, 2012	by Arakun the Scary Raccoon
Keep moving! Action stories need active language. n/a

#4948:	March 21, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
I Just Got Beaten by a Girl?! Most of the time, men are depicted as the heroes and women are victims or villains. Why can't the hero be a girl? n/a

#4927:	March 14, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Why is This Adventure Necessary? Why is it necessary to embark on an adventure ~ let your character tell you what to show ~ n/a

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

#4899:	February 29, 2012	by Arakun the Scary Raccoon
Lights, Camera, Action! Writing great action scenes n/a

#4879:	February 15, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Set the scene for a sensual adventure Engage all the senses to create an adventure your readers can embrace ~ puns intended n/a

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

#4829:	January 18, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Throw a curve to ignite adventure The shortest distance between beginning and ending is a straight line, but throw a curve and you've got an adventure ^_^ n/a

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

#4782:	December 20, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Without Action there's no Adventure Without action there is no adventure; adventure by its nature requires action - so act to create an adventure ^_^ n/a

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

#4715:	November 22, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Action - Where's the Adventure ? Begin the Adventure ~ How to get there and to where n/a

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

#4684:	October 26, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Encounter the Anti-Villain Not all villains are 100% villanous or nefarious; but have a purpose or reason for becoming villain rather than hero n/a

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

#4651:	October 05, 2011	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Action Packed Scenes Moving your action along. n/a

#4588:	September 28, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
You may Know it all - don't show it all You may know it all, but it's not necessary to show it all n/a

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

#4581:	August 31, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A vivid engaging adventure~set the scene Planning and forethought, with vivid nouns and verbs, involves your reader, makes him/her want to engage the adventure n/a

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

#4530:	August 03, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Action = Movement -> Adventure Show your readers how and give them reason to go from place to place along with you n/a

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

#4503:	July 13, 2011	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Rock Out Your Writing In Style Develop your own writing style and capture the interest of readers in the process. n/a

#4485:	July 06, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Where Have All the Heroes Gone Has the 'anti-hero' or 'flawed protagonist' taken over for hero seeking truth and justice for all ? n/a

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

#4459:	June 22, 2011	by Wraithy WiԎchy of Woe!
UFO's, Fires, Tornadoes, Oh, My! What causes the muse to create an adventurous story? n/a

#4456:	June 15, 2011	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
The Scenic View Construct memorable ones. n/a

#4437:	June 08, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What If and Why Not? Adventures begin with what if and the action takes off with why not n/a

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

#4417:	May 25, 2011	by Satuawany
Injured Characters Keeping up with characters' injuries is important to keeping the reader engaged. n/a

#4406:	May 18, 2011	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Five Tips Every Story Writer Should Know n/a

#4381:	May 11, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Villains you love to hate See the adventure from the other side of the veil - the villain's perspective on the aventure n/a

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

#4362:	April 27, 2011	by NickiD89
The Emotional Side of Research Emotional Research is an important activity every writer should explore to bring their fictional characters to life. n/a

#4336:	April 13, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Action and Re-Action ~Engage the Battle! Every action generates re-action from the intended (or unintended) show the action taking place; your battle 'real' n/a

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

#4318:	March 30, 2011	by NickiD89
Action Drives Reactions One of the most common mistakes in fiction writing is showing the character's reaction before the action that caused it. n/a

#4238:	March 16, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Action Packed Thrill-ers Adventures to engage your readers in the action as it unfolds and evolves n/a

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

#4252:	February 23, 2011	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Attention Grabbers ready, set, hook n/a

#4189:	February 16, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Journey to Adventure A journey is to adventure as a quest is to mystery n/a

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

#4201:	January 26, 2011	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
When all is Said and Done Use dialogue to advance plot, or tell your readers about the characters in your story. n/a

#4141:	January 19, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Put your Adventurer in His/Her Place Your Adventurer has a home, a life, a reason to take action to leave it or protect it or defend it or destroy it n/a

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

#4169:	January 05, 2011	by emerin-liseli
Just Tell Me the Story We've all heard the writing adage "Show, don't tell." However, sometimes it's important to "tell" as well. n/a

#4162:	December 28, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Motivate Me Why motivating your characters is important to your story. n/a

#4089:	December 21, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Quick-Acting Adventures in a Flash Jump right in and weave an adventure that's short in length but long in your reader's memory n/a

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

#4105:	November 30, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
As Scene on TV A few tips on opening up your action scenes. n/a

#4084:	November 23, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Getting There from Here Travel from one place to another ~ an adventure in the making ~ whether fantastical or mundane n/a

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

#4065:	November 09, 2010	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
Inaction in action When inaction is more powerful than action. n/a

#4055:	November 03, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
The Real World Picking up a few freelance jobs helps your writing on keep on track. n/a

#4039:	October 27, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Postulating Alien Encounters If you hear sibilant echoes from outerworlds, consider crafting an adventure scientific with soft or hard-wired science n/a

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

#4007:	October 06, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Because I Said So A few quick tips on dialogue n/a

#3984:	September 29, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventures in Outer Space No longer the stuff of imagination, but more akin to reality shows (yes, still fiction, but not for much longer) n/a

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

#3941:	September 01, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Move It! Adventurers don't stand still! Action is Movement and movement from one place to another ~ near or far ~ the adventure is in finding the action n/a

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

#3910:	August 11, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
All About the Action Quick tips on how to create solid action scenes n/a

#3845:	August 04, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventures with a Kid's Eye View When writing for kids~be a kid. See with eyes that recall the joy of twirling a dandelion or just walking and whistling n/a

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

#3854:	July 14, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Ask Before You Show Looking for ways to develop your characters? Why not try some "interviewing"? n/a

#3795:	July 07, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The bad guy doesn't have to be all bad Engage the ambiguous anti-villain to give your adventure an unexpected twist with some creative, intriguing action n/a

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

#3814:	June 23, 2010	by Storm Machine
On Location! Real details bring the setting to life. n/a

#3807:	June 16, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Rounding Out Your Characters When developing your characters, remember these quick tips. n/a

#3782:	June 09, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Action Creates Adventures Without Action there is no adventure, be it mundane or fantastical ~ explore with me creating adventures thorugh action n/a

#3768:	June 02, 2010	by emerin-liseli
Exposition Vs. The Action Scene Hook This newsletter discusses creating effective and engaging opening scenes. n/a

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

#3752:	May 19, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth
Second By Second Description in slices pieced together to create a whole. n/a

#3675:	May 12, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Adventure+subplot=quest with a twist In your quest to reach the prize~attain the goal, how about adding a bit of heart, or history, even politics or mystery? n/a

#3705:	May 05, 2010	by emerin-liseli


#3698:	April 28, 2010	by Storm Machine


#3684:	April 21, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3666:	April 14, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3661:	April 07, 2010	by Legerdemaim


#3580:	March 31, 2010	by esprit
Give Your Characters the Right Cut A simple one-dimensional character becomes a three-dimensional that lives and breathes in the hands of a trained writer. n/a

#3633:	March 24, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3609:	March 17, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3596:	March 10, 2010	by Storm Machine


#3567:	March 03, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3573:	February 24, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3551:	February 17, 2010	by Annette


#3541:	February 10, 2010	by esprit
One, Two, Three Dimensions! What is a one dimensional character? Are there other dimensions and what does that mean? n/a

#3528:	February 03, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3522:	January 27, 2010	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3507:	January 20, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3468:	January 13, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3441:	January 06, 2010	by esprit
Free-write to Draw Your Characters Out One of the most useful items in a writer's toolbox is raw curiosity. Know your char by letting them speak for themselves n/a

#3475:	December 30, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3442:	December 23, 2009	by esprit
How to Keep Each Voice Consistent They should be recognizable as the same people throughout the story, so name tags won't be required as often. n/a

#3443:	December 23, 2009	by esprit
Exercise to Build a Complex Character Don't birth a new character for each story you write. The more you use the same profile, the better he and you become. n/a

#3436:	December 16, 2009	by esprit
Is Writing Still Fun for You? When you log onto your computer, do you go straight to your WIP or do you go to your Blog? n/a

#3432:	December 09, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3416:	December 02, 2009	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!


#3407:	November 25, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3395:	November 18, 2009	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!


#3382:	November 11, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3327:	October 28, 2009	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!


#3325:	October 21, 2009	by SpookyBee


#3332:	October 14, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3310:	October 07, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3299:	September 30, 2009	by esprit
Beware of the Scammers. Which Way Does Your Money Flow? They're in the business of selling empty promises and they're very good at it. n/a

#3275:	September 16, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3239:	September 09, 2009	by SpookyBee


#3221:	September 02, 2009	by esprit
Learn to Self-Edit Each time you read an item in preparation for reviewing it, you learn something new about what works and what doesn't. n/a

#3222:	September 02, 2009	by esprit


#3237:	August 26, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3226:	August 19, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3180:	August 12, 2009	by SpookyBee


#3183:	July 29, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3175:	July 22, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3129:	July 08, 2009	by SpookyBee


#3128:	July 08, 2009	by SpookyBee


#3135:	July 01, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3126:	June 24, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3114:	June 17, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3096:	June 10, 2009	by Vivian


#3084:	June 03, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3070:	May 27, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#3028:	May 20, 2009	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!


#3048:	May 13, 2009	by Vivian


#3034:	May 06, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3020:	April 29, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2996:	April 22, 2009	by esprit
It's Okay to be an Amateur Writer. We don't all have aspirations to publish, and that's okay. Your goal could simply be to learn to write well. n/a

#2995:	April 15, 2009	by Vivian


#2993:	April 08, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#2979:	April 01, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2965:	March 25, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2938:	March 18, 2009	by Vivian


#2928:	March 11, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#2918:	March 04, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2909:	February 25, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2890:	February 18, 2009	by Vivian


#2887:	February 11, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#2871:	February 04, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2857:	January 28, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2834:	January 21, 2009	by Vivian


#2825:	January 14, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#2808:	January 07, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2802:	December 31, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2787:	December 24, 2008	by Vivian


#2777:	December 17, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2759:	December 10, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2731:	November 26, 2008	by Vivian


#2721:	November 19, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2703:	November 12, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2701:	November 05, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2686:	October 29, 2008	by Vivian


#2671:	October 22, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2664:	October 15, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2649:	October 08, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2632:	October 01, 2008	by Vivian


#2625:	September 24, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2617:	September 17, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2593:	September 03, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2577:	August 27, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2569:	August 20, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2553:	August 13, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2530:	August 06, 2008	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#2527:	July 30, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2521:	July 23, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2504:	July 16, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2492:	July 09, 2008	by Puditat


#2479:	July 02, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2467:	June 25, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2442:	June 11, 2008	by Puditat


#2432:	June 04, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2421:	May 28, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2405:	May 21, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2388:	May 14, 2008	by Puditat


#2376:	May 07, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2367:	April 30, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2355:	April 23, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2339:	April 16, 2008	by Puditat


#2319:	April 09, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2289:	March 19, 2008	by Puditat


#2265:	March 12, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2261:	March 05, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2241:	February 27, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2234:	February 20, 2008	by Puditat


#2217:	February 13, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2203:	February 06, 2008	by Legerdemaim


#2188:	January 23, 2008	by Puditat


#2173:	January 16, 2008	by W.D.Wilcox


#2169:	January 09, 2008	by Waltz in the Lonesome October


#2152:	January 02, 2008	by Vivian


#2128:	December 19, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#2112:	December 12, 2007	by Puditat


#2094:	December 05, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#2080:	November 21, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#2061:	November 14, 2007	by Puditat


#2046:	November 07, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#2044:	October 31, 2007	by Puditat


#2027:	October 24, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#2011:	October 17, 2007	by Puditat


#1992:	October 10, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1990:	October 03, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1973:	September 26, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1953:	September 19, 2007	by Puditat


#1935:	September 12, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1909:	September 05, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1920:	August 29, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1902:	August 22, 2007	by Puditat


#1881:	August 15, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1873:	August 08, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1863:	August 01, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1849:	July 25, 2007	by Puditat


#1834:	July 18, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1792:	July 11, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1810:	July 04, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1776:	June 27, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1780:	June 20, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1765:	June 13, 2007	by Puditat


#1720:	June 06, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1737:	May 30, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1728:	May 23, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1712:	May 16, 2007	by Puditat


#1630:	May 09, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1684:	May 02, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1670:	April 25, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1657:	April 18, 2007	by Puditat


#1642:	April 11, 2007	by Vivian


#1634:	April 04, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1617:	March 28, 2007	by Vivian


#1609:	March 21, 2007	by Puditat


#1591:	March 14, 2007	by SpookyBee


#1585:	March 07, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1572:	February 28, 2007	by Waltz in the Lonesome October


#1558:	February 21, 2007	by Puditat


#1539:	February 14, 2007	by Vivian


#1535:	February 07, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1512:	January 31, 2007	by Vivian


#1504:	January 24, 2007	by Puditat


#1492:	January 17, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1482:	January 10, 2007	by W.D.Wilcox


#1472:	January 03, 2007	by Waltz in the Lonesome October


#1459:	December 27, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1441:	December 20, 2006	by Puditat


#1433:	December 13, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1412:	December 06, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#1405:	November 29, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1387:	November 22, 2006	by Puditat


#1382:	November 15, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1359:	November 08, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#1357:	November 01, 2006	by Kit


#1337:	October 25, 2006	by Puditat


#1326:	October 18, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1308:	October 11, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#1284:	September 27, 2006	by Puditat


#1279:	September 20, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1255:	September 13, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#1252:	September 06, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1233:	August 30, 2006	by Puditat


#1224:	August 23, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1208:	August 16, 2006	by Nikola-Spooky Dog Mama


#1196:	August 09, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1183:	August 02, 2006	by Puditat


#1170:	July 26, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1157:	July 19, 2006	by Nikola-Spooky Dog Mama


#1123:	July 12, 2006	by esprit
DIY Publishing{ The DIY’s are catching the attention of many authors who have waited long enough – they want to publish their book now! n/a

#1130:	July 05, 2006	by Puditat


#1107:	June 21, 2006	by Nikola-Spooky Dog Mama


#1095:	June 14, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1080:	June 07, 2006	by Puditat


#1076:	May 31, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1051:	May 24, 2006	by Nikola-Spooky Dog Mama


#1045:	May 17, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#1031:	May 10, 2006	by Puditat


#1016:	May 03, 2006	by Kit


#1001:	April 26, 2006	by Nikola-Spooky Dog Mama


#988:	April 19, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#975:	April 12, 2006	by Puditat


#968:	April 05, 2006	by Kit


#948:	March 29, 2006	by Nikola-Spooky Dog Mama


#934:	March 22, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#925:	March 15, 2006	by Puditat


#920:	March 08, 2006	by Kit


#888:	February 22, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#879:	February 15, 2006	by Puditat


#868:	February 08, 2006	by Kit


#842:	January 25, 2006	by W.D.Wilcox


#829:	January 18, 2006	by Puditat


#824:	January 11, 2006	by Kit


#800:	January 04, 2006	by The Milkman


#791:	December 28, 2005	by Puditat


#780:	December 21, 2005	by John~Ashen


#768:	December 14, 2005	by W.D.Wilcox


#753:	December 07, 2005	by Kit


#747:	November 30, 2005	by The Milkman


#726:	November 23, 2005	by Vivian


#711:	November 16, 2005	by W.D.Wilcox


#701:	November 09, 2005	by Kit


#692:	November 02, 2005	by Puditat


#682:	October 26, 2005	by The Milkman


#671:	October 19, 2005	by W.D.Wilcox


#656:	October 12, 2005	by Kit


#631:	September 28, 2005	by Puditat


#625:	September 21, 2005	by W.D.Wilcox


#608:	September 14, 2005	by Kit


#564:	September 07, 2005	by Vivian


#569:	August 24, 2005	by W.D.Wilcox


#559:	August 17, 2005	by Kit


#501:	August 10, 2005	by Vivian


#520:	July 27, 2005	by W.D.Wilcox


#515:	July 20, 2005	by Kit

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