Contests & Activities: September 23, 2020 Issue [#10381]
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 This week: Catching Up
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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 Author Icon, and I'm your Editor this week!



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Letter from the editor


Catching Up

This weekend I got caught up on a lot of things that I've been meaning to catch up on for a long time. Just things around the house and a few works things that I fell behind on. It felt so good to get things done without interruption and at my own pace!

I know it can feel overwhelming if you fall behind on things. Not only do you have more work to do, there can be some guilt involved in letting yourself (and possibly others) down. It's important to assess your feelings and your available time to determine when it's time to catch up!

*Idea* First off, forgive yourself for falling behind. It happens to all of us as far as I can. We're human, we're not perfect! Try to accept it and move on!

*Idea* If anyone else is involved, make sure to contact them and explain. Apologize if you feel it's needed. In the case of falling behind on judging contest/activity entries (I'm sure this has happened to a lot of us), most WDC members are very understanding! If you can, offer an apology gift, like additional reviews or maybe some gift points. It's important to reach out and not just ignore the situation, I think.

*Idea* Study your schedule and put aside some time to work on catching up. If necessary, make a plan first. Understand that it might take some time to catch up. For instance, I try to keep my work email sorted into folders, moving an email once I deal with it. I tend to fall behind on sorting them and I'll soon have hundreds cluttering my inbox! When I notice that it's adding up, I make a plan to sort 50 per day. Soon, I'm caught up!

*Idea* Don't freak out if it doesn't go according to plan. Make a plan, but forgive yourself if things come up and you have to adjust. Just be sure to make an effort to stick to it or to adjust it accordingly.

If these tips don't work, I can assure you that it feels really good to get caught up on neglected tasks! *Smile*




As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks







Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Good Deeds Get CASH! Open in new Window. [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

 
Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Use the quote provided to write a story and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon






Contests/Activities:

October Novel Prep Contest Rounds Open in new Window. [E]
Four competitive novel prep assignments accompanying the October Novel Prep Challenge
by Brandiwyn🎶 Author Icon

Writing 4 Kids Contest  Open in new Window. [ASR]
If you like writing stories and/or poems for kids, this is the contest for you!
by Cubby Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

October Novel Prep Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A month-long novel-planning challenge with prizes galore.
by Brandiwyn🎶 Author Icon

Show, Don't Tell Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
Show Don't Tell Contest Message Forum
by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon

The Contest Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
Join by entering a contest a month for 12 months--Win Badges! Catching up is allowed!
by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

The Dark Society Open in new Window. [13+]
A horror group that worships all things dark and sinister. Join at your own risk!
by Jeff Author Icon

20 in 2020 Open in new Window. [E]
In honor of WdC turning 20, give us 20 words that describe YOU as a writer.
by ruwth Author Icon




Some How/To Items that might help you:

 Step By Step Signature Set Up Open in new Window. [E]
Step by step instructions on how to set up your signature.
by Rhoswen - Relentless Victory Author Icon

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

Helping Links Open in new Window. [ASR]
'Help Links' for Newbies and all other members who are still learning
by Maryann Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor



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

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





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Ask & Answer


My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (August 26, 2020)" Open in new Window.), and it discussed WDC's 20th Birthday! Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:

I absolutely love your newsletter and I always look forward to reading it. You have a lot of good information as well.

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Thanks! *Bigsmile*




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