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Contests & Activities: March 10, 2021 Issue [#10658]




 This week: Be Open to Change
  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

Be Open to Change!

I'm making some changes in my "real life" job. Going paperless, trying to get more streamlined and efficient. Man, it's hard sometimes! *Laugh* I'm not adverse to change, but I'm hesitant to change my routines. I do want to be more efficient ("Work Smarter, Not Harder" anyone?), so I'm trying new things to see what works.

This can be relevant when it comes to your writing! I know the old adage says, "Write what you know," and that can be good advice, but I think it's also a good idea to not be afraid to branch out a little, too. Try a new genre or a new perspective. Write from the villain's perspective (even if just for a writing exercise) or from a side character's perspective. Try a new format. It's a good way to see what you enjoy, what you're good at!

If you look at your favorite writers, they don't write the same story over and over. They (at the very least) make small changes to keep it interesting to readers. And I often wonder how many different genres or formats a writer tried until they found their "niche."

Contests & Activities can be a great way to try new things! There are a plethora of different types of contests and activities on WDC, all focusing on various aspects of writing and creating. If you're looking for a challenge, try browsing through the current contests. ("Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. is a great place to find them or try browsing through forums) Let the prompts and ideas spark some creativity into something new!

A huge benefit to trying out something new in a contest or activity, is that not only will you get the experience of trying something new to see how it feels, you'll also most likely get feedback from the host, other participants, and members of WDC who may be more experienced in the area!

It can be scary and daunting to try new things, but often it can be worth the effort. And even if it doesn't work out, you'll probably learn about yourself along the way!

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!
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Short Shots: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon




Contests/Activities:

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The Science Fiction Short Story Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
A contest inspired by the serious need for more good sci-fi
by BlackAdder Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

 
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Poetry Song Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Calling all poets! You can get your poetry turned into a song!
by Beyond the Cloud9 Author Icon

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WEIRD TALES CONTEST  Open in new Window. [18+]
A Contest Inspired by the Old Pulp Fiction Covers of Weird Tales Magazine
by Beacon's Anchor Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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Lucky Limerick Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
Contest featuring funny poems using the limerick form.
by 🌻 thankful pwheeler nano Author Icon

Daily Flash Fiction Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
Enter your story of 300 words or less.
by Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon

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The Whatever Contest -- Closed for Now Open in new Window. [13+]
This irregular contest will change each round. Nature poem? Horror story? Whatever.
by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon

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Newbie Contest Challenge!! Open in new Window. [13+]
Contest Open To Newbie's Only.
by Richard ~ Thankful!! Author Icon

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The Lighthouse Short Story Contest Open in new Window. [E]
This is a faith-based contest where you can share your experiences with others.
by Legendary❤️Mask 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

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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





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