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Contests & Activities: March 11, 2020 Issue [#10060]




 This week: Intros
  Edited by: spidey
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Table of Contents

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

About This Newsletter

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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey , and I'm your Editor this week!



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Letter from the editor


Intros

I don't know about you, but the Title and Intro are typically the first thing I notice about an item, whether it's a static item or activity. It's what ultimately draws me in and makes me want to learn more. I think the intro is often over-looked as a great tool to get people to look at your item!

Some ideas for intros:

*Star* One of my favorites is letting people know if a contest or activity is currently open and when the current round ends. It's a great way to let people know it's open for submissions! Some examples:

FORUM
The Lodestar Contest  (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. May 2024 round is open, looking for short stories.
#2130938 by Satuawany


FORUM
30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS  (13+)
WDC's Longest Running Blog Competition - Hiatus
#1786069 by Fivesixer


FORUM
Pursue the Horizon - Open for Signups  (13+)
30-Day Poetry Blogging Challenge - Begins March 1
#2076114 by Cinn


FORUM
 Magic Words Contest   (13+)
A fantasy short story contest. Fantastic Prizes. Closed
#1871010 by A E Willcox



*Star* Another great idea is to simply have a quick summary of your activity so viewers will know right away if it's the right place for them to visit! Whether it's letting viewers know it's a weekly/monthly/daily contest or listing the genre or type of entries you're looking for, it's a great place to give some quick specifics! Some examples:;

FORUM
Dragon Eggs  (E)
Buy into the egg of your choice supporting your favorite group.
#2213715 by Silverwindrose Dragon Minstrel


FORUM
Twisted Tales Contest  (13+)
A monthly contest for stories with a twist. Get 500 GPs for entering! June round open!
#1269187 by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon


FORUM
Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest   (E)
A Contest for Metrical Rhyming Poetry.
#2055137 by Brenpoet moving house


FORUM
Gang's Monthly Review Board  (13+)
Alumni & Newbies, post all reviews here. Earn badges, ribbons & Gps.
#1706303 by Osirantinous

*Up* Bonus points for naming the types of awards given!


As for contest entries, it can be a good place to state which contest you've entered (a link to the contest in the item itself is always a great idea, too!), or you can elaborate on the type of story or poem the viewer/judge is about to read! Some examples:

 
The Ozzard of Wiz  [E]
Limerick, specially written for Lucky Limericks contest
by ☮ The Grum Of Grums


 
Spring Showers  [13+]
Spring Showers ~ Form: Joybell
by Sharmelle's Expressions


 Julina's New Friend  [E]
A bit of "arachno-fiction" for The Writer's Cramp
by Dan I Am



Give some thought to your next intro!

As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks


Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Good Deeds Get CASH!  [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support

What a Character! : Official WDC Contest  [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
by Writing.Com Support



Contests/Activities:

The Poet's Place   [E]
Poets can discuss, review, request reviews, etc. of their unique form of writing.
by Dave

 
Pursue the Horizon Group  [E]
Poetry Challenge Group & Bank
by Cinn

The Book Club  [13+]
Set yourself reading targets and be rewarded
by ~Minja~

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

Imagination Alphabet  [E]
Add the next funny or interesting word. Use your creative imagination!
by Maryann

 Who is the best Doctor from Doctor Who?  [E]
Who is your favorite Doctor?
by Chopper4ac




Some How/To Items that might help you:

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by A Guest Visitor

On Giving Reviews  [E]
Are you speechless when you stare at that little reviewing box? Here are some tips.
by Roseille ♥

Helping Links  [ASR]
'Help Links' for Newbies and all other members who are still learning
by Maryann

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by A Guest Visitor



Some contest resources:
How to Create a Contest  [ASR]
Things you need to know before you open a contest. Includes a contest template.
by Angels in my Ear

"Create/Edit a Message Forum" 
Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format  [E]
Learn the ins and outs of creating a link using the bitem format.
by NickiD89




Know of some gems that deserve exposure? Submit them in the feedback form or submission form at the end of this Newsletter, and I'll put them in my next one!



 
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Ask & Answer


My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (February 12, 2020)" ), and it discussed competition. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:


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How do you prefer your intros? How do you utilize them yourself?

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