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What can a contest do you you and why should you consider entering one if you haven't yet.
Contests. At any given time there are a myriad of different contests being offered. Some have been around for a long time and are established as successful contests. A few examples of well established contests would be
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The Writer's Cramp (13+) Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS! #333655 by Sophy
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New contests pop up all the time and there are a wide variety of such contests. Some are entered all on your own. Some are team efforts, for example
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. There are contests for everything from short story
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to forms poetry,
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from horror
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There even is a nursery rhyme contest for Storybaby Jack!
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Why enter contests?
1. They are fun!
2. They spark your muse and nudge it into action.
3. You can win gps, merit badges and awardicons!
4. Recognition
5. It gets your work noticed and reviewed!
6. It is good to stretch yourself and try new forms and styles.
7. You can meet and make new friends through them!
Check out some of the contests I've highlighted and give it a try! You can find contests by clicking on Item Jumps and going to 'Contest Listings or go to
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As I am a guest editor this week, I have no feedback to offer, but I hope you find a contest that tickles your muse and gets you writing! Have fun, and good luck!~~fyn
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Contests & Activities: April 30, 2008 Issue [#2372]
