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Contests & Activities: January 02, 2008 Issue [#2146]

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Contests & Activities


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  Edited by: spidey 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

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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I’m spidey Author Icon, and I'm your Editor this week. I'll be discussing Polls. Pay attention, as there will be a quiz on this. (Okay, not a quiz, but there is a contest! Read through the newsletter for details!)


Word from our sponsor



Letter from the editor

Polls


Polls are created by members who are seeking your opinion, so speak your mind and cast your vote! Writing.Com members question each other on a wide variety of topics.

Topics can be anything ranging from serious to silly, mundane to controversial. Polls are a great way to see what everyone else is thinking, their opinion on particular topics or questions.


A step-by-step guide to creating a Poll

Step 1:

Click on "Writing" at the very top of any WDC page, and then click on "User Poll" within the Writing: Interactive Section. (Or you can click on "Create an Item" within the Site Tools selection in the Site Navigation Tool at the left of the screen.)

Step 2:

Choose a topic. This may sound easy, but it can anything! Use your imagination! *Smile*

Step 3:

Enter the title and brief description. Rate it according to its contents, and select genres and keywords (to make the item pop up when members browse genres or search for specific words).

Step 4:

Write your item body, which should include your question. Include any background information that may be necessary for viewers to make their decision. It's important to remain unbiased, however, so as not to influence voting.

Step 5:

Enter up to 9 choices for viewers to choose after reading the question. Each choice can only be up to 125 characters, so try to make your choices short and easy to understand. If necessary, further explain each choice in the item body.



A few things to keep in mind:


1. Keep your question short! Be concise and to the point with your intro and question. Don't bore your viewers, but also be sure to give enough information for them to answer your question.

2. Plenty of choices in answers! Be sure to have a good variety of choices in answers. It's a good idea to take suggestions from viewers, as well, perhaps including an option of "Other: Email your choice," so viewers can submit their own answers.

3. To "Other" or not to "Other. That is the question! In some cases, providing the viewer with the choice of "Other" will invariably lead to numerous votes in that direction. By not including the "Other" choice, you force your viewers to make a firmer decision. However, that move may also scare away voters who are really undecided. The choice is up to you.

4. Promote your poll! For maximum exposure, utilize the site's many tools of promotion, such as Sponsorship, Auto-Rewards, Billboards, Highlighted Items, "Activities @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window. and more!



Did you know?

You need to be signed in to vote! You may view Writing.Com polls while not signed in, but for your vote to count, be sure you're sign onto the site.





Enter your User Poll in my contest based on this Newsletter:
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by A Guest Visitor

(Winners from the last round are listed below in the Ask & Answer section!)

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Editor's Picks


A few example Polls:

The oldest and most-viewed poll at WDC! *Delight*
 Do you like Writing.Com? Open in new Window. [ASR]
This is a poll to find out how do you feel about Writing.Com.
by The StoryMaster Author Icon


A few new polls that could use your votes!
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by A Guest Visitor


 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor


 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor


 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor




Contests & Activities


 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor


The Hint Fiction Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Can you tell a story with only a few words? Hint Fiction requires a silver pen.
by Storm Machine Author Icon


 Review This! Open in new Window. [E]
Do you like to review? Review the item of the day and receive gift points!
by Diane Author Icon


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


 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor



 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
         https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

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Ask & Answer

My last newsletter gave information on Word Searches.


Spidey,

Nice issue on word searches! And thanks for including "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. in your picks! I just updated it and you're great to give it some exposure!

Hugs,
Ter
~ terryjroo
Thank you, and you're very welcome! Your item is a great resource for members old and new alike! *Smile*


Hey Spidey - thanks for including "Tourn-a-RoundsOpen in new Window. [ASR] in your newsletter! You said, "I have a feeling this one will be legendary!" If it is, it'll be thanks to people like you *Smile* ~ Robert Waltz Author Icon
You're very welcome! I'm very excited about the contest starting soon! Good luck to the more than 100 contestants who have signed up for the challenge! *Smile*




Finally, I'm very happy to present the winners of the last round of my contest, "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window.:

Most Creative:
 Subtextual Lexical X Box Open in new Window. (E)
Word Search: Find words that contain the letter X.
#1366414 by the last cicada Author IconMail Icon



Shortest Time to Solve:
 Sherri Gibson an Angel Among Us Open in new Window. (E)
Sherri's special places that she is an Angel Among Us!
#1368305 by SHERRI GIBSON Author IconMail Icon



Longest Time to Solve:
 Shopping Spree! Open in new Window. (E)
Looking for cool things to buy? Check out this word search!
#1366949 by Turkey DrumStik Author IconMail Icon


Congratulations!






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