Contests & Activities: September 09, 2009 Issue [#3260]
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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
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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'd like to discuss Notifying Contest Winners.


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Letter from the editor

Awarding Winners


So the contest is over and you've chosen your winners. Now what?

Notifying Winners:

*Bullet* Post a message in your forum announcing the winners. A message will let entrants know that winners have been chosen.

*Bullet* Email the winners. I find it's a good idea to include a link to the entrant's entry and to the contest. Members often enter a few contests at once, so being specific can help them know which entry won which contest.

*Bullet* Some contest hosts create a group containing all entrants, as an easy way to email everyone. You may want to let entrants know they'll be added to a group upon entering.

*Bullet* Send a cNote as a thank you or to announce winners have been notified. cNotes are great ways to send a greeting, and some cNote collections allow the note to be sent to a group of members.

I recently created a collection of cNotes for just this purpose:
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To notify winners and thank participants, plus general Congratulations
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*Bullet* Another option is to create a static item listing previous winners of your contest. This can do a number of things:

*Note1* Advertisement! Members who find this item will learn about your contest!
*Note1* Prospective participants can get an idea of what type of writing has won in the past, so they can understand the quality of work expected of them.
*Note1* Entrants will appreciate exposure for their work!


No matter how you notify winners, it's always a good idea to send a review of each entry and to thank participants. Without them, you couldn't host a contest! *Smile*


Always keep on writing!



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Editor's Picks

Contests & Activities :
Just a few contests & activities I've come across on the site. Know of some gems that deserve exposure? Submit them in the feedback form or submission form at the end of this Newsletter, and I'll put them in my next one!


 
Weekly Writings Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
Write the best story using the prompt to win 3000gp...
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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

October Novel Prep Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A month-long novel-planning challenge with prizes galore.
by BrandiwynšŸŽ¶ Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

The Balance of Chaos Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
Two weeks to write a story based on prompts given! Closed for Revamp/Sorry! Back in July!
by LdyPhoenix Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

The Bard's Hall Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
NOVEMBER: Comedy... Thanksgiving with the Family
by StephBee Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

Short Shots: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon





 
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Ask & Answer

My last newsletter spoke about reviewing Contests & Activities, and I'd like to share some of the feedback I received. *Smile*

Great post, my friend. I've been reviewing contests, auctions and forums for some time--your reasons are right on. *Thumbsup* ~ JACE Author Icon

Thanks much! *Bigsmile*



I have reviewed contests, usually because something wasn't clear and so I want to provide helpful feedback. Other times it's because I really liked something and want to tell them that. I know I'm grateful when people review my contests/activities.

Forum reviewing is different, for all the points you made about what to look for. You look for rule clarity, format of the content, fairness of prizes, etc. Most static items are stories, poems, etc. that require reviewers to analyze word choice, plot, characters, flow, etc. The two types of reviews of very different.

Thank you for pointing out aspects to look for when reviewing contests. I think I'll create a contest review format based on your suggestions. *Bigsmile* ~ sarahreed

Thanks for the feedback, and you have some excellent points here! I hope you create that review forum, and please let me know when you do! *Smile*



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