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#9489:
For Authors
April 10, 2019
Networking, Promotion, Feedback
Resources to use for networking with others, promoting your own work, and soliciting feedback
Did you know these resources existed for networking with writers, promoting yourself, and getting feedback?
#7437:
Comedy
January 20, 2016
The Comedy of Drag
Drag Queens have their own brand of comedy and it's one of my personal favorites. Can it be brought to writing?
Ever seen a Drag comedy show? If you haven't, you're missing out on comedy gold! Now, can we transition it to writing?
#7425:
Contests & Activities
January 13, 2016
Withstanding the Test of Time
What contests and activities have stood with the time of WDC?
What does it really take to withstand the test of time with a contest or activity?
#7386:
Short Stories
December 23, 2015
Holiday Inspirations
The holidays are an inspiration for stories but are you falling into the common story rut?
What's inspiring about the holidays can lead to some uninteresting stories. How can we break out of the holiday norm?
#7378:
Contests & Activities
December 16, 2015
The Next Big Thing
What will the next big thing be? A contest, an auction or raffle? Will you be the one to create it?
Are you going to be the one to create the next big contest or activity that has everyone talking?
#7332:
Contests & Activities
November 18, 2015
Contest Judging Guidelines
What do contest judges go through and what would you be getting into if you judge a contest?
Being a contest judge can be tough. Can you handle it?
#7309:
Contests & Activities
November 04, 2015
Getting Started: Raffles
Some tips and tricks to creating and running your own raffle!
Have you participated in a raffle and thought about starting your own? Learn how!
#7297:
Short Stories
October 28, 2015
Get Visual: Mindmaps
Part two of my series on getting visual with short stories: creating and using mindmaps
Can you get your mind in order enough to create a mindmap for a story?
#7279:
Short Stories
October 21, 2015
Get Visual: Storyboards
Sometimes the best way to plan a story is to do it without all the words.
Storyboards are for visual media but what if we could work with them to write even better stories?
#7252:
Contests & Activities
October 07, 2015
Getting Started: Auctions
Some tips for starting your own auction!
Ever wanted to start an auction? I'll help you get started!
#7175:
Contests & Activities
August 26, 2015
The Big 15: WDC's 15th Birthday
Gearing up for WDC's 15th Birthday celebrations!
What can you expect to see for this landmark birthday of Writing.Com?
#7151:
For Authors
August 12, 2015
Constructive Criticism
Learn how to give constructive criticism and incorporate it in your own work.
Why should you use constructive criticism? What makes it so great?
#7128:
Contests & Activities
July 29, 2015
Challenge Yourself
Challenge yourself when either entering activities or running them
How can you push the envelope and challenge yourself to get the most out of contests and activities?
#7092:
Short Stories
July 08, 2015
Realistic Characterization
Are your characters fully thought out or are they one dimensional? How can you make them more realistic?
What makes a character more than one dimensional and how can you add that depth?
#7050:
For Authors
June 17, 2015
Creative Outlets
There are many other creative outlets and utilizing them could potentially help your writing.
What kinds of creative outlets do you use that could enhance your writing?
#7019:
Contests & Activities
June 03, 2015
How much is too much?
We all love promoting our writing, contests and activities but how much promotion is too much?
Do you ever get annoyed at someone who posts their stuff too much? What about it annoys you?
#6923:
Contests & Activities
April 08, 2015
The Neglected LGBT+
What does it mean to incorporate this genre into a contest or activity? Why do a number of people avoid it?
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#6869:
Contests & Activities
March 11, 2015
Get the Most of Your Newsfeed
Are you using your newsfeed as best you can? What else can you do with it?
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#6839:
Short Stories
February 18, 2015
Are you showing or telling?
Are you showing us a story or are you just telling us?
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#6747:
For Authors
December 31, 2014
Where are we? Where are we going?
Looking at the year behind you in writing and figuring out where to go from here in the year ahead.
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#6708:
Contests & Activities
December 10, 2014
Finding Time
Finding time in a busy schedule for running activities can be difficult but not impossible
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#6659:
Contests & Activities
November 12, 2014
Finding Inspiration
How can you find inspiration in prompts that aren't inspiring?
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#6629:
Short Stories
October 29, 2014
Where's the story?
A short story is not complete without those key elements that actually make it a story.
n/a
#6605:
Contests & Activities
October 15, 2014
What's the Deadline?
Following deadlines for contests and activities are key to keeping them run smoothly.
n/a
#6505:
Contests & Activities
August 20, 2014
Contests for Newbies
There are a large number of contests just for newbies. Have you checked them out yet?
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#6487:
For Authors
August 13, 2014
It's All In The Marketing
You may have some awesome writing but if you can't market it, it won't get you anywhere!
n/a
#6440:
Contests & Activities
July 23, 2014
Contest Trepidation
Let's help you get over your fear of entering contests on WDC
n/a
#6434:
Contests & Activities
July 16, 2014
Rainy Day
On Rainy Day there's not much that you may want to do, but here are some ideas!
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#6397:
Contests & Activities
June 25, 2014
Bring On The Conflict
Stories entered in contests have to stand out and conflict is the best way to make that happen
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#6341:
Contests & Activities
May 28, 2014
Take A Trip
Do you ever feel uninspired for a contest entry or new activity? Take a trip and see what sparks a thought!
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#6244:
Contests & Activities
April 02, 2014
Drawing Attention Through Visuals
Does your contest or activity lack the attention it deserves? Try drawing interest with images!
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#6226:
For Authors
March 26, 2014
LGBT in Literature
A look at the presence and impact of LGBT culture in the literary world.
n/a
#6090:
Contests & Activities
January 08, 2014
Resolve to be Active
With the new year here, what better way to start it off than resolving to be more active around WDC?
n/a
#5997:
Contests & Activities
November 13, 2013
Contest Prompts: Good, Bad, or Mediocre?
Prompts can decide whether someone will enter a contest or not. What makes a good prompt or a bad one?
n/a
#5949:
Contests & Activities
October 16, 2013
Make It Original
Originality is something desired in our writing, so why not in our contests and activities?
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#5923:
Short Stories
October 02, 2013
Music as a Tool
Music can be used to get your mind into a story, set the mood, keep you writing, or inspire the whole thing.
n/a
#5895:
Contests & Activities
September 18, 2013
Timing Is Key
Knowing the best times to run a contest or activity can make (or break) the turnout
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#5821:
Short Stories
August 07, 2013
Adding Experience
Writing from experience can add a more personal touch in a story that shines through to your readers.
n/a
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