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Contests & Activities: October 11, 2023 Issue [#12213]




 This week: It's All Fun and Games!
  Edited by: Lilli 🧿 ☕ 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

"Playing games can contribute to making you happy, perhaps even without therapy."
~ Gyles Brandreth

"Playing games is the best time of your life, and the more games you get, the better it is."
~ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

"Competing is intense among humans, and within a group, selfish individuals always win. But in contests between groups, groups of altruists always beat groups of selfish individuals."
~ E. O. Wilson


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Letter from the editor

We are fortunate that WdC has so many games, activities, challenges, and contests for us to participate in...should we desire. There are contests for a variety of writing genres and styles; surely something for everyone. And for those that don't really care to compete, there are challenges to participate in.

Did you know that any member of WdC can host a contest or activity?
Yup, anyone! But, before you decide to do so, there are a couple of things you need to know and understand to ensure a successful event.


*Gemt* Contest - What is it?
Contests typically run for a month at a time. Although, some are daily, weekly, or bimonthly. It's all up to the coordinator/contest owner.

Contests name a winner and provide a prize. In some cases, there are multiple prizes given; first, second, third, and/or honorable mention.

If you are going to run a contest and provide prizes, it's important to ensure you have enough gift points to pay for those prizes. Equally important is to make sure you have the time to run a contest and will be able to announce winners promptly.


*Gemt* Challenges
Challenges are different because entries are not judged. Participants are awarded for their participation. There are all types of challenges and they can run for any length of time. I run a poetry writing challenge where participants write a poem a week. Choconut Author Icon runs a reading challenge. 🌻 thankful pwheeler nanoing Author Icon has a challenge that awards participants just for showing up and checking in. (It's a great activity and helps participants to build healthy habits.)

*Gemt* Games
There are a variety of member-run games around the site. Sometimes there is a fee for participating, other times not. Two members, that quickly come to mind, who offer some great game are Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author Icon and . . . Jeremy Author Icon. I will link some below so you can check them out!

*Gemt* Activities
There are so many different types of activities available on WdC. It' would be difficult to describe them all. Each is as unique as the host. For example, Solace.Bring Author Icon has two activities. One is to write 8 lines of poetry based on a daily prompt and the other is a fill-in-the-blank. Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon runs an activity that encourages participants to enter contests around the site. NaNoNette Author Icon has an activity where participants are required to enter a contest and write reviews.

*Gemt* Now what?
Once you have decided what you want to host, you need to iron out the details. For example, the rules, guidelines, the types of prizes, and deadlines.

If this is your first time hosting something on WdC, take a look at what other members have created to get some ideas on how to set it up and what to include. A clear, concise, and clean format of the rules and guidelines will eliminate confusion for anyone who visits.

The majority of contests, challenges, and activities all start with a "Message Forum"; which means the minimum of a 'Basic Membership' level is needed.


*Gemt* The Great Reward
Sure, prizes are awesome! Who doesn't love winning? But, the great reward is getting to know other WdC members, writing, reading, and reviewing.

*Gemt* Do you have questions?
If you are interested in creating an activity, etc. and not sure where to start or just want some help, feel free to drop me an email. There are many members around WdC who are always happy to help, too.





Editor's Picks

FORUM
EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT  Open in new Window. (13+)
Poetry-sharing Activity for expression and entertainment!
#2232169 by Solace.Bring Author IconMail Icon


FORUM
SMALL TALK  Open in new Window. (13+)
Writing Activity - prompt-based expression of thoughts
#2299675 by Solace.Bring Author IconMail Icon


FORUM
The Witch's Garden  Open in new Window. (13+)
HALLOWEEN HANDLES! Closed! See you in 2025!
#567890 by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author IconMail Icon


SURVEY
ZombieRun!  Open in new Window. (13+)
Zombies have overrun WDC! Can you survive or will you join the horde? Bring your shoes.
#2305152 by . . . Jeremy Author IconMail Icon


FORUM
Habit Heroes  Open in new Window. (13+)
A challenge to inspire positive daily habits and friendship. You can earn cool prizes too!
#2165720 by 🌻 thankful pwheeler nanoing Author IconMail Icon


FORUM
Rach's Reading Club Open in new Window. (E)
Where all you have to do is read books to receive awesome prizes.
#2261482 by Choconut Author IconMail Icon


FORUM
The Contest Challenge Open in new Window. (13+)
Join by entering a contest a month for 12 months--Win Badges! Catching up is allowed!
#2109126 by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author IconMail Icon


FORUM
Twenty-three in Eleven  Open in new Window. (13+)
I Write in 2023
#2284057 by NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon

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