Contests & Activities: October 27, 2010 Issue [#4036]
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Contests & Activities


 This week: Contest Of Thanks...
  Edited by: ~WhoMe???~ 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

The September 29th issue of this newsletter ran an emoticon contest, here are the results of the entrants:
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FIRST PLACE:
Jack's Bright { Idea } ! Open in new Window. (E)
A novelty verse based around WritingML emoticons
#783313 by deemac Author IconMail Icon


SECOND PLACE:
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#1705128 by Not Available.


THIRD PLACE:
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They say learn as you go, and I have learned that we needed clearer rules and easier posting availability for the entrants. Therefore, the rules for this new contest will be posted here, and a forum will be available to post the entry.

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This holiday season we will reflect back on things we are thankful for. For this contest, write a short story or poem about someone expressing their thanks. Be creative. Is it a child thanking a sibling with sincerity and tears, or is it an adult with an anonymous gift to a stranger in reciprocation of thanks?

[This contest is managed and sponsored by WhoMe (325) .
This contest is not run by Writing.Com staff.]


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[Link To User legerdemain] creations
~1 entry per person.
~Entrys must be newly written for this contest, created no sooner than 10/27/10
~Deadline for submissions is Saturday November 20th 11:59pm WDC time.
~Submission to be entered in Bitem format at "Invalid Item" Open in new Window.
~Items are to be submitted in final form, no editing until after November 26. 2010.

legerdemain creations
1st prize 50k awardicon 10k gps
2nd prize 25k awardicon 5k gps
3rd prize 10k awardicon 2500gps

There must be a minimum of five entries in order for all three prizes to be distributed, otherwise only the first prize will be awarded!


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Letter from the editor

I learned a few vital lessons with hosting my first contest, one of which is that you must have a clear and concise method for contestants to post their entries. With the first contest, contestants were to bitem link in the newsletter under the submissions, in order to enter the contest. This brought forth many questions from some and made it difficult for others. So this newsletter will focus on a few things authors should consider when hosting a contest.

~ Make it fun and inspiring:
Try to come up with a theme or prompt that is original. Many times the same tune is played during the holidays. The same prompts are also tossed around for contests, try to be creative and throw some twists in while keeping the prompt simple, yet fun.

~ Prizes or incentives are a plus:
Make sure that if the contest is to run more than one round, that the available funds are already in place before launching the contest. You do not want to be scrambling trying to earn gps to pass out prizes, when you should be reviewing or already passing out the prize.

~Clear and easy to follow rules:
If the rules get to intricate or complicated, many authors will steer clear of even giving the contest a second glance. Keep it Simple.

~Where to post and how to do so:
Make sure there is no question on how authors should enter the contest. Make it easy for them to do so. Have a forum set up ready to go...don't make the same mistake I did this first round *Wink*

~Clear deadlines:
Make the deadline irrefutable. Leaving nothing to chance or guess. Midnight of October 31st. Is that 12am on November 1st or 12am on October 31st? Many hosts will make the submission deadline for 11:59pm on the ending date so as to be no room for error. Another good thing to add is what standard of time is being used. A general rule of thumb is that by using WDC or writing dot com time line then there can be no questions as to when the item should be submitted.




Editor's Picks

WDC Power Reviewers Holiday Auction Open in new Window. (E)
Bidding ended. 100% paid. Fulfill your packages please.
#1718637 by Maryann Author IconMail Icon


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Write-A-Thon Sponsor Sign-Up Form Open in new Window. (E)
Fill out this form if you'd like to sponsor a writer for the NaNoWriMo Write-A-Thon.
#1546313 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon


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NaNoWriMo Write-A-Thon Open in new Window. (ASR)
A NaNoWriMo fundraiser... compete as a NaNo writer or donate by sponsoring one!
#1546312 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon


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 Absolute Horror Flash Fiction Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
A weekly flash fiction contest for fans and writers of the macabre.
#1326382 by Pennywise Author IconMail Icon


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FORUM
Tales of Seduction ~ Oct. Round OPEN Open in new Window. (18+)
Nov Prompt: Power Outage
#1702029 by Purple Holiday Givings Author IconMail Icon


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Ask & Answer

In most contests there is usually someone who will ask or email the question "How do I post in bitem format?"

Here is one place to find the answer to that question: "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor

This is a brand new contest for those hoping to bring out their "inner child" in their writing. "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor

Thank you for introducing us to a new contest. Be sure to include it on the contest page so as to draw more participants.

Hi editors! A member just asked me to help spread the word about their new contest, it looks pretty cool! Just thought I'd note it in here, in case you'd like to feature it in the Contests newsletter. Thanks! "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor

Another great contest to keep an eye out for future rounds to be announced. Check back for prompts regularly.


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