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Contests & Activities: July 26, 2023 Issue [#12089]




 This week: Summer
  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


Summer

A minor irritation I feel sometimes - Hearing ads say people are "off for the Summer." Who's off? Teachers and students, maybe? Of course, with camps, sports, second jobs, and other obligations, is anyone actually off during the Summer?

Still, there's something about Summer that might give the illusion that we have more time. Maybe it's the additional sunlight? Or the memory of feeling free as students when school ended for the year.

It sometimes feels easier to take on more obligations when we feel like we have more time. It's a great time to host a contest or activity! Or to enter one.

One problem with the illusion of having more free time is that it's possible to over-book yourself. For me, calendars usually work. Or I keep lists or sticky notes or phone alerts to remind me of deadlines. (I've learned recently that it's a lot harder for people with ADHD to form habits, so constant reminders are necessary for me!)

The other issue with Summer is that it can be tricky to catch others' attention with everything going on! It's tough to host a contest or activity and have no one show up for it! Look into the ways you can advertise, including adding the name or ID number to your handle, linking it in your signature, including it in your bio & highlighted items and even Sponsoring it using gift points - "BidClick System: Sponsored Items, Links & GenresOpen in new Window..

Summer can be a great time to disconnect and re-energize, but it can also be a great time to spend on your hobbies and interests. If you love writing, take your laptop or notebook to a quiet place and write. You can still write even if you're taking time away from the internet! And then post your writing when you get back! *Wink*

Check out my picks below for contests & activities to participate in!


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

 
Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Use the music provided to inspire your writing!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon




Contests/Activities:

Vagrant Vignettes Open in new Window. [E]
Write a vignette. Open For Sign-ups only. Starts December 1st, 2024
by WakeUpAndLive~doingNaNo'24 Author Icon

Memorable Malaprops/Mondegreens Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
Write a flash fiction about your most memorable mishear to win up to 10K GP and an award!
by OnlyMagicInkGlows Author Icon

Tales Shown, Not Told Discussion Forum Open in new Window. [18+]
A short story contest with a focus on showing, not telling.
by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon

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

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

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

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

Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest  Open in new Window. [E]
A Contest for Metrical Rhyming Poetry.
by Brenpoet Author Icon

 Promote a Friend on Scroll! Open in new Window. [13+]
A utility In & Out for Scrollies. Promote an item. Copy and paste the results into Scroll!
by ruwth Author Icon




Some How/To Items that might help you:

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





Know of some gems that deserve exposure? Submit them in the feedback form or submission form at the end of this Newsletter, and I'll put them in my next one!



 
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Ask & Answer


Feedback from my last newsletter "Contests & Activities Newsletter (June 28, 2023)Open in new Window., which discussed belonging:

Yes, I feel a sense of belonging at WDC. For a while, it seemed the site was slowing down a little. It seemed that overall participation was down across writing, reviewing, and other activities. In the last few months, I have a feeling that members here are waking up again to how special this place is. It's one of the last places on the internet where we can come from different opinions, cultures, even religions (or none) and still get along and work together on the craft of writing.
Also, thank you for featuring "Merit Badge ExchangeOpen in new Window. in your newsletter.{/c:rose}
~ NaNoNette Author Icon

You're welcome, and I'm glad for the increased activity on the site, too!



Thank you for your newsletter. I love the quote you shared: "True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world." ~ Brene Brown. I can never do that. I guess, I never felt like I belong to the world. However, I can tell you that my characters definitely feel more at home than I am. *Laugh* ~ Elycia Lee ☮ Author Icon

Well, that's something, I suppose! *Laugh*




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