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Contests & Activities: September 22, 2021 Issue [#10992]




 This week: Titles
  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


Titles

A good title can catch your viewers' eyes. It can capture their interest and compel them to click on your item. With so many contests & activities going on at the same time, a good title can help you stand out!

I'm not the best at coming up with titles and names. The other day my spouse was creating a character in a video game and asked for help with their character's name, and I cringed! (It turned out, they just wanted me to choose between three names they had picked out, which is a much easier task!) There are some strategies that can help when coming up with names and titles, though!

*Idea* Be Creative! - Obviously, if you want to stand out, a creative and unique name can help! These can be the toughest to come up with, but possibly the most rewarding! Puns and turns of phrases work well for these. Try to get your viewer to think, "I wonder what that's about..."

*Idea* Be Descriptive! - You do want to at least give a hint of what your item is about. Too much mystery might leave a viewer confused and make them pass by your item all together. Also, make sure it's somehow related to your item. If it's not related at all and only designed to be shocking or surprising, some viewers may not respond well.

*Idea* Name Generators! - At least for character names, I've found the use of name generators can be helpful! I use them for D&D characters! Often it will give me a name that inspires something similar that is more suitable.

*Idea* Ask for Help! Don't be afraid to ask friends and other WDC members for help! Create a poll or post in a discussion forum (like "Writing.Com General Discussion" Open in new Window. for ideas!

Also, maybe don't put too much pressure on yourself. I'm totally guilty of this, but sometimes a name isn't everything. It doesn't have to be the most creative and unique! I once had a pretty successful contest called, "Spidey's Weekly Poetry Contest." *Laugh*



As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks








Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Write reviews to win cash prizes!
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Journey Through Genres: Official Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Write a short story in the given genre to win big prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

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Re|Write Contest. (Annual) Open in new Window. [18+]
Rewrite your lousy old stories! Closed for submissions. Returning in October 2022.
by ~ Santa Sisco ~ Author Icon

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The Dialogue 500 Open in new Window. [18+]
Dialogues of 500 words or less.
by W.D.Wilcox Author Icon

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The Lair Contest (Mythical Creatures) Open in new Window. [ASR]
Monthly Mythical Creatures writing contest. Stories or epic poems - you choose!
by Beacon's Anchor Author Icon

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Question of the Day! Open in new Window. [18+]
Come answer a question, share a laugh, encourage one another, and bring me a coffee!
by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon

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EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT  Open in new Window. [13+]
Poetry-sharing Activity for expression and entertainment!
by Solace.Bring Author Icon

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MechGrammical Open in new Window. [13+]
A place to ask and answer questions about writing mechanics and grammar.
by Satuawany Author Icon

 
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Cross Timbers Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
Cross Timbers Contest
by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon

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The Witch's Garden  Open in new Window. [13+]
HALLOWEEN HANDLES! Closed! See you in 2025!
by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author Icon

 
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World Weavers Open in new Window. [13+]
A group supporting world building for authors of all genres
by Tileira Author Icon

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Contest Central Station Open in new Window. [E]
Looking for contests to enter? Find your destination here (a 2015 Quill Award Nominee)
by GeminiGem🐾 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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