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Contests & Activities: May 04, 2022 Issue [#11344]




 This week: Take a Break!
  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


Take a Break

What do you do to relieve stress? Does it involve the internet?

For a long time, the internet has been an oasis for me. I'm not very social "in real life," but I've found that interacting socially online feels easier for me. It has been a great source of stress-relief for me over the years, with Writing.Com in particular!

There are so many options on this site to have fun and lose yourself in the moment! Are you the type that finds fun in competition? Or in unstructured creative outlets? You're sure to find something on this site!

Some ideas:

*Idea* Reviewing. Click on "Reviewers" on the left side navigation on each page, and you can find all sorts of information on Reviewing on the site. Submit qualifying reviews to get onto the top 250 most active reviewers! Try to see how many reviews you can write in a day, and then try to beat your goal! For those who find fun in competition, it can be a fun way to challenge yourself! And it's a great way to interact with other writers and also improve your own writing by reading and thinking about others' writing!

*Idea* Short Stuff. Maybe you're short on time, but you want a few minutes to unwind and be creative? Try In & Outs or Surveys or Polls or one of the many other interactions that won't require a ton of time!

*Idea* Start a New Contest or Activity. It can take a lot of thought and some creativity to create a new, fun & challenging contest or activity!

*Idea* Chat. Visit "Writing.Com General DiscussionOpen in new Window. or "Noticing NewbiesOpen in new Window. and start or join in a conversation!

*Idea* Give. Did you know you can give one Merit Badge per month? Members with paid memberships can give one Merit Badge every 30 days! Or you can donate gift points or a prize to an activity or contest!

*Idea* Read. What better escape or break from "reality" is there than to get lost in a good story, book, poem, etc.? Browse genres or item types to find something to read! (And don't forget to review it when you're done! The great thing about reviewing is that it can be as short or detailed as you'd like. And the Review Tool makes it easy to take notes while you're reading!)

There are, of course, many other options for ways to take a break with Writing.Com! Explore and interact to find more!



As always, keep on writing! *Quill* And be kind, but honest! *Heart* *Smile*



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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

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:

Fabulous Fantasy Contest  Open in new Window. [18+]
A fantasy short story and poetry contest. CLOSED
by A E Willcox Author Icon

Promptly Poetry Challenge (2024-2025) Open in new Window. [E]
52 weeks + 52 prompts = 52 poems
by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon

Rach's Reading Club Open in new Window. [E]
Where all you have to do is read books to receive awesome prizes.
by Choconut 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

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

Long, Long, Long Open in new Window. [18+]
Prompt-free contest for stories of the lengthier variety. New round May 2024!
by Turkey DrumStik Author Icon

Reviews with Honesty: Request a Review Open in new Window. [E]
Ask for a review of one of your items from Reviews with Honesty!
by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph Author Icon

Habit Heroes  Open in new Window. [13+]
A challenge to inspire positive daily habits and friendship. You can earn cool prizes too!
by 🌻 thankful pwheeler Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

 Fun with Acronyms Open in new Window. [18+]
Make up an acronym and the next person makes up what it stands for!
by Just a Penguin 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

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

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 ForumOpen 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



Feedback I missed from two newsletters ago, where the topic was "On Hosting"

Having hosted a few contests throughout my decades on the site, I've tried to go for formats that deviate a bit from what's usually available. When it comes to timing, I've been known for running either annual or semi-annual contests (which is closer to the norms seen outside WDC). In fact, my journaling contest is a deviation from this in I hold four rounds a year. What IS this madness? Likewise, most of my contests are prompt-free (which again the journaling contest is an exception to the rule). I find prompt free contests are a bit more equitable. They allow users with limited portfolio space a chance to enter older works so long as they fit the other contest parameters. I've also found that going prompt-free is a great way to get diverse entries.

That reminds me. The bit about setting ratings to restrict certain writing topics kind of surprised me. When I ran Troublesome Musings, I found rating was not always relevant on this front. In fact, one of the few entries I was at best reluctant to read was rated ASR. Meanwhile there have been GC and XGC rated items that centered on unexpectedly enjoyable topics and concepts. Because of that (and also for the sake of equity) I allow all ratings in my contests.


~ Turkey DrumStik Author Icon

Thanks for your feedback! I think it's a great idea to offer a format that is different from the current trend! That way it can grab attention!



My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (March 9, 2022)Open in new Window.), discussed Adaptability. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:


Oh my goodness, this is like reading a story about myself. It's so good to see there are others like me *Heart*
You suggestions and advise are great, thank you so much.
I also had to learn to be kind to myself, which was no easy task.
Great article.



Dragonfly Author Icon

It is good to know you have a community! Thanks for your kind words, and I totally agree! *Smile* *Bigsmile*



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