 Contests & Activities: July 23, 2008 Issue [#2497] |
  Contests & Activities
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Hi! It's me, Leger~ stopping in here with a quick article. I hope you don't mind a guest editor.
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If you've been in my port, you know I run a few contests throughout the year. I'm asked once in a while, about what makes a good contest.
Here are a few tips or ideas I would like to share:
 Contests should be challenging! If it only takes five minutes for a member to enter, did they really earn the prize? Challenging doesn't always mean complicated. It can mean the contestant has to try hard to win a prize.
Rules should be simple and easy to understand. If you have more than ten rules and each rule has more than twenty words, you've lost your contestants. Simple, concise rules make the contest easier to enter AND to judge.
Keep your format simple. Too many bells and whistles confuse the contestant. Limit the amount of images and emoticons used. 
"I don't know what kind of contest to do!" Look around the site. Try to think of a twist that would make your contest unique. I haven't seen a contest based on a crossword or wordsearch item. Couldn't the clues/questions be the basis for a contest?
Prizes - the elusive winner's circle. Estimate how many members will actually enter your contest. Would a few large prizes be more enticing? Or would lots of smaller ones bring entrants?
You, as the contest host, must always abide by the rules. If the deadline is at midnight, 12:01am is NOT okay. If you're firm, there will be no squabbles about the rules.
Hosts must live up to their promises! Judge fairly, on time, and award all prizes promised. Don't offer GPs you don't have, or reviews you'll never do. This makes for a shady contest and bitter entrants.
I hope I've given you all a few pointers on contests. I've listed a few below. Enjoy!
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Show your appreciation for a mentor or friend on our site.
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Interesting prompt phrases, let your muse dance!
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Details and rules are spelled out clearly. Can't wait to see the entries for this contest.
Wicked fun with acronyms.
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Who doesn't love vampires?
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Image contest for your visual muse.
8-8-08 Who's got game?
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We've all heard one. Post your funny!
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Oh hai, haiku. Great prizes!
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A unique contest. Join the fun!
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Since I'm not a regular editor here, I'll just add a few fun things to do.
Miss Piggy would love it!
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For Floyd enthusiasts.
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Work all the way down to Ziz.
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Put your pen in the garden and give Kathleen a hand.
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A salute to the US capitol.
A fantastic challenge for Metal enthusiasts.
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If you know fantasy, try this puzzle!
Potter fans know the solution.
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For a literary great.
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