Contests & Activities: July 23, 2025 Issue [#13197]
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 This week: Tell Us What You Want
  Edited by: Annette Author IconMail Icon
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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

Please post the contests that you run on "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window.

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Letter from the editor

Tell Us What You Want


Hosting anything for the community here can be a lot of fun. It can also be a lot of work. One way to keep the fun going and the work to a reasonable minimum is to explain exactly what is asked of the participants.

Some things that need to be easy to see:

*Datejan1* When does it start and when does it end.

*Giraffe* What is the topic or theme of the activity/contest?

*TrophyG* Are there any prizes? Can we see it on the page?

*Scale1* Who is/are the judge/s?

*Clock2* How long until participants can expect feedback?

*Coins* If it's a fundraiser: who benefits?

*No* Are there any content, rating, or topic limitations?

All the above can, even should be, presented in large bullet points. They convey facts.

The next part is to write up one or two short paragraphs that elaborate on the nature of the contest or activity. These paragraphs should include anything that can't be simply stated in a bullet point. This would also be the place to include links to other places that can help with the understanding of the activity or contest.

Ideally, a contest host should ask one or two trusted members here for a review of the contest/activity page before making it public. And then, take the reviews serious. If someone gives constructive critique or says they don't understand something, you have to rewrite some of the instructions to clarify what you want to say.

Which are the best and worst contest or activity pages you've seen here?


Editor's Picks

FORUM
We Want Peace Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Contribute to the discourse of Peace. July 2025, CLOSED
#2342430 by WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger Author IconMail Icon

 
FORUM
Starting Stories Open in new Window. (13+)
A new contest I made. Using story starters to write stories.
#2329470 by MayDay Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
The Adam West Conspiracy Open in new Window. (13+)
Short Story Contest
#2339870 by Jeffrey Meyer Author IconMail Icon

 
FORUM
The Bradbury Contest Open in new Window. (E)
A monthly contest for participants in The Bradbury
#2277002 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

 
SEARCH
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Open in new Window. (E)
A word search about my favorite manga. Let Fire Set Your Heart Ablaze
#2342393 by Spooky staiNe Author IconMail Icon

GROUP
The Poet's Place  Open in new Window. (E)
Poets can discuss, review, request reviews, etc. of their unique form of writing.
#1937699 by Dave Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Blog Harbor Open in new Window. (E)
A prompt repository for bloggers that sometimes hosts one-off activities!
#1700829 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
I Swear I'm Cool Somewhere! Open in new Window. (18+)
In some parallel You-niverses, you're actually amazing. Here's proof!
#2334269 by Gingeremy Bread Man Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
CommuniBees Open in new Window. (E)
A community-driven charitable collective. Help make some honey and earn merit badges!
#2319078 by Gingeremy Bread Man Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Merit Badge Magic Open in new Window. (E)
A magical way to inspire your Muse! New themes to write about every month. Not a contest.
#2293943 by 🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author IconMail Icon

 
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Word from Writing.Com

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Ask & Answer

Replies to my last Contests & Activities newsletter "Desperately Seeking" Open in new Window. that asked: Where do people keep finding contests on the site?

Brigitte Author Icon wrote: Thank you. As the Beatles challenge I joined writing.com for is nearly finished, I am looking for a new inspiration. This comes just at the right time, my hero-on-the-spot!
Plus I just read the comments. Shocked. What is this about NaNoWriMo? Shock. I just came upon it 2 years ago and personal problems kept me from entering last year, but this is bad. What the hell...

Charles's Cornucopia 🦃 Author Icon wrote: Definitely important to use the correct plug pages! If I might add, I like to include an item link to my contest in my signature. That way, every time I post in a forum or send an email, beneath my signature is a small link to my contest. I'm not sure if it does any good, but worth a shot.

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