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Contests & Activities: March 08, 2023 Issue [#11852]




 This week: Write On!
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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

Write On!

Last month, I shared the sentiment that reading helps strengthen your writing. Do you know what else does? Writing!

Some will advise to write every day, and it's probably easier than you think. When I think about writing, the first thing that comes to mind is short stories, or novels, or poetry, and, of course, writing those are great practice. However, I think much more counts, too. Writing a note to a friend, partner, or stranger can count. Even writing a grocery list can count! (Be as creative as you want for extra practice!)

It's probably most important to practice in whatever format you wish to excel in, but I think participating in any form of writing can help you improve. When you're looking for contests or activities to enter, don't stop at what you typically write. Look for mad libs, which can help you think of unique parts of speech, or In & Outs which tend to involve others' input, too. All of it can work to help you think in different ways to strengthen your own writing.

Practice can be as strenuous or light as you require. Sure, more rigorous practice tends to give better results in nearly any activity, but it's customizable to your lifestyle.

Sometimes, if I set too lofty of a goal (like writing a lot in one day), I'll want to stop altogether. If I allow myself an "easy" day when I'm feeling lower motivation, it can help me feel like I'm not breaking my goal.

Do you have a daily writing practice? What do you count as daily writing?


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!
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:

 
The Bard Says contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Mumsy's 16th WDC Anniversary Contest
by Mummsy Author Icon

Horror Writing Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.
by s 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

Garden of Luck Fundraiser Open in new Window. [E]
Plant flowers and get some luck. Delightful rewards await!
by GERVIC Author Icon

 
Fantasy Firsts Open in new Window. [18+]
A Fantasy Genre Novel First Chapter Contest. 2500-5000 Words. CLOSED
by A E Willcox Author Icon

Mermaid Stories Open in new Window. [E]
About mermaids
by Sunny Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

Fill in the Blank Open in new Window. [18+]
Put your spin on these quotes!
by Turkey DrumStik Author Icon


 
Clean, but... Open in new Window. [E]
A find is lost [created as a task for I Challenge...Jeopardy Special Rd, 2/23.]
by Write_Mikey_Write! 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



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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