|
|
A what alert? Their site explains: "A ficlet is a short story that enables you to collaborate with the world.Once you've written and shared your ficlet, any other user can pick up the narrative thread by adding a prequel or sequel. In this manner, you may know where the story begins, but you'll never guess where (or even if!) it ends." Click here to give it a try.
Click here to read more articles from Blog Excerpts.
Ready for this month's puzzle? Okay, give it a whirl! Like all our crosswords, use the Visual Thesaurus to help you figure out the puzzle's theme. Think you know the answer? Let us know by clicking here. Please submit your answer by August 1, 2007. How about last month's crossword? The theme was "support group." Thanks to all who solved and sent it!
Continue reading...
Click here to read more articles from Contest.
Time for this month's puzzle! And like all our crosswords, it's got a theme -- a theme the Visual Thesaurus can help you find. Think you know the answer? Let us know by clicking here. Please submit your answer by July 1, 2007. Now, what about last month's puzzle? The theme was "weak link." Thanks to all who gave it a whirl.
Continue reading...
Click here to read more articles from Contest.
Okay, rev up your noggins for this month's puzzle! But once you solve it, don't stop... This puzzle, like all our crosswords, has a theme. Can you figure it out? The Visual Thesaurus, of course, can help. If you think you know the theme, let us know by clicking here. Please submit your answer by June 1, 2007. Now, what about the theme of last month's puzzle? It was... drum roll please... "Freedom." Thanks to all of you who sent us the answer!
Continue reading...
Click here to read more articles from Contest.
Now, you may have noticed the word "contest" in the headline. What's the contest? We challenge you to figure out the theme of today's crossword. (Hint: It's a Visual Thesaurus puzzle -- so, um, the Visual Thesaurus just might help!) We'll send the first ten winners our exclusive -- and very cool -- Visual Thesaurus t-shirt! Once you know the theme, let us know by clicking here. Deadline is May 1, 2007. Okay, start your mental engines...
Continue reading...
Click here to read more articles from Contest.
Today the Visual Thesaurus launches an exciting new feature for you, our fine subscribers: Our very own -- original -- Visual Thesaurus crossword puzzles! And not just any puzzles, but crosswords conjured up by Brendan Quigley, a veteran puzzlemaster who contributes regularly to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Onion. We're very excited to have Brendan create custom puzzles for the Visual Thesaurus community. How does he do it? In our conversation below, Brendan cracks the mystery. Well, sort of...
Continue reading...
Click here to read more articles from Word Count.
|
Other Topics:
|
