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Contests & Activities: October 19, 2022 Issue [#11621]




 This week: Finding your Inspiration
  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


What inspires you?

And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn't nice, I don't know what is.' " - Kurt Vonnegut Jr., A Man Without a Country


There have been at least two moment I can clearly think of that I uttered that quote Mr. Vonnegut suggests. I can close my eyes, take a breath, and I'm there in that moment again. For me, those moments tend to happen when I'm out in nature. I can feel the sun, I can smell the leaves or the water, and I can hear the birds singing.

I often use that as inspiration when I write. I try to place myself inside a moment, a feeling, a setting, or a character. And then I write what comes to feel in that moment. That's how I've written my poetry since I was a teenager.

At this point, I would typically give a list of other ideas of how to find your inspiration, but I don't have any other ideas. That's always been the way I've done it, and I don't know any other way. Do you? Let me know below!

I think my strategy can have its drawbacks. It would be hard for me to write about an emotion or situation that I haven't experienced. It might be hard for me to place myself inside that moment. I'm afraid the moment wouldn't come across authentically if I couldn't feel it myself. How do you write about something you haven't experienced? Seriously, if you have, let me know your approach!

I'd love to hear from you below on how you come up with your inspiration!


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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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:

The Humorous Poetry Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
The contest where the rating doesn't matter! ~ Next TBA~
by Lornda Author Icon

Fox's Socks Newbie Poetry Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Contest CLOSED.
by GeminiGem🐾 Author Icon


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

Promptly Poetry Challenge (2024-2025) Open in new Window. [E]
52 weeks + 52 prompts = 52 poems
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The Owlry Signature Shop Open in new Window. [E]
CLOSED. Will be back as part of Secret Santa's Elves!
by GeminiGem🐾 Author Icon

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

Weekly Goals Open in new Window. [13+]
Motivate yourself to conquer your goals this week! Post on Monday; update us on Friday!
by The StoryWitchress Author Icon

The Grim Reaper Contest - Closed  Open in new Window. [13+]
This is a Horror Flash Fiction Contest. See you in October 2025!
by Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava Author Icon

Amboy Cafe Forum  Open in new Window. [E]
A place where food and friends come together
by Beacon's Anchor 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

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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 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 from my last newsletter "Contests & Activities Newsletter (September 21, 2022)Open in new Window., which discussed word count/length limits in contests and activities.

I admit I tend to decide on what lengths to have for my contests based on what's not widely available on the site. This means that for my fiction contest I go for longer pieces (including a minimum word count). My journal/blog contest, though? It's only eight entries, but I've heard that the prompts can definitely give participants' imaginations a workout. *Smile* In both cases, I was creating opportunities for works that did not fit the typical lower word counts and for those that are not able to commit to a full month of journal/blog prompts.

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That's a great idea! *Smile*



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