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Contests & Activities: September 21, 2022 Issue [#11569]




 This week: Long or Short
  Edited by: spidey Author IconMail Icon
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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


Long or short?

It may seem like a simple decision, setting a word limit on your contest or activity, or deciding whether to write short or long pieces. It can have big consequences, though!

Some consider short writing to be easier. It takes up less time, right? Have you ever tried to write a micro-fiction piece? If not, I recommend trying! I always recommend a challenge or trying something new! *Wink*

It can be tough to fit in what you're trying to convey into a short piece. I think there can be a misconception that a shorter piece will take less time, and that may be true, but not necessarily.

On the other side of things, hosting a contest for shorter pieces may make you think it will take less time, but also, not necessarily. Because of the misconception when it comes to how difficult it might be to write a short vs long piece, you might get more entries in a shorter work contest. That will mean more time to read and judge your entries!

So, when it comes to deciding whether to write short or long pieces or to host a contest for short vs long pieces, it should come down to what your preference is. Try to give yourself the time you'll need (and maybe some extra time thrown in just in case). Try something new and see how it goes! You just might be surprised. *Smile*


Take care, and 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!
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Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Use the quote provided to write a story and win big prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

Creature Features Open in new Window. [13+]
Round 26 open!
by Angelica Weatherby- NaNo 15000 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

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Guess How Many are in the Jar Open in new Window. [E]
A simple fundraising activity celebrating WDC's 22nd Birthday Party!
by Cubby Author Icon

Flight of Fantasy Review & Gift Shop Open in new Window. [E]
Fiction story reviews, MBs and Gift Certificates for you or as a gift for a friend
by A E Willcox Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

 Good Sentences Open in new Window. [E]
"In order to write good sentences, you have to read good sentences." Patrick Barry
by ForeverDreamer Author Icon

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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

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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'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


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Good choice! *Smile*



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