Contests & Activities: December 16, 2020 Issue [#10518]
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 This week: Magical Time of Year
  Edited by: spidey Author IconMail Icon
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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


That Magical Time of Year

I don't celebrate Christmas the way I did when I was a kid. I don't live with my family anymore, and I don't have children to share the magic of the Yuletide with. Still, I feel the magic of the season. Every year in December, I start to feel that familiar sentiment, a fondness for togetherness and warmth. It's kind of inescapable, with holiday music and movies all around me this time of year.

There's also a sense of winding down, of taking an assessment of the year to see if I completed all the tasks I had in mind when 2020 started. Which, obviously didn't quite happen. *Laugh* This year threw me for a loop, that's for certain!

Though my family is a lot smaller than it used to be, I still feel a sense of togetherness and community through websites like Writing.Com. I feel like some people can be critical of "online" relationships, but they're quite real and can be as meaningful and important as "real-life" ones.

If you're feeling isolated or missing people this year, remember that you have many ways to connect to others, including this amazing website. Get involved in an activity or start one of your own! It can be as simple as an In & Out item or a poll! Ask a silly question or play a fun game! The community is here for you if you need it. *Smile*



As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks




Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

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

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




Contests/Activities:

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by A Guest Visitor

 "Like A Song" Short Story Contest! Open in new Window. [E]
"Like A Song" Short Story Contest! Round 2 Starts 03/01/2021 and Ends 03/31/2021!
by Revelry- inspiration needed Author Icon

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Fortunately/Unfortunately Open in new Window. [13+]
Alternate optimistic/pessimistic posts
by deemac Author Icon

 
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Please Review Open in new Window. [E]
This is a page to request reviews for static items and books.
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

Questions Open in new Window. [18+]
Answer the previous question with a question. Purpose: FUN!!!
by Steev the Friction Wizurd Author Icon

 A matter of perspective Open in new Window. [E]
Interactive writers, what perspective do you prefer to write in?
by cheese111 Author Icon

 
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Quarantine corner. Closed.  Open in new Window. [E]
Prompt: What was 2020 to you? Every entry + review wins an exclusive merit badge!
by Xiea Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor




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

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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

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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




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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Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
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Ask & Answer


My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 18, 2020)" Open in new Window.), discussed being Feeling Overwhelmed. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:

I agree with you, whenever I go on holiday/leave, I have to work extra hours before to get everything up to date and then extra hours when I get back to catch up *Facepalm*!!
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It's it always the way? *Laugh*

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