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Contests & Activities: December 28, 2010 Issue [#4155]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Happy 2011!
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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
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'd like to discuss New Year's Resolutions.



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Letter from the editor

2011 Resolutions


It's that time of year again! Time to make resolutions and goals for the upcoming new year!

*Candleb* *Partyhatg* Welcome 2011! *Candleb* *Partyhatg*


Most New Year's goals and resolutions relate to health and weight-loss, but what about Writing.Com resolutions?

Some goals to think about choosing for yourself:

*Bullet* Enter Contests & Activities

*Bullet* Create items

*Bullet* Host a contest

*Bullet* Try new forms of writing

*Bullet* Review!

*Bullet* Start/Edit/Finish a novel


The tricks to keeping your resolutions are simple: Set realistic goals and have a plan for completing those goals.

Realistic Goals:

Only you know what's realistic for you. For some, writing a poem per day is fine; for others, that's too much. Try to be challenging but not overwhelming. Remember, the purpose behind resolutions and goals is to improve and grow. Don't add too much stress to your new year!

Try setting limits. Instead of saying, "I want to write more in 2011," try setting a goal, like, "I will write 500 words per day," or "I will write one new poem per week/month." Setting tangible goals like this might help you attain them!


Make a Plan:

If your goal is to get published, or finish a novel, or just to enter a few contests per month, it's a great idea to set out a plan. Make a calendar or a list of what you need to accomplish in order to complete your goal. It'll be easier to keep track this way!

A great way to keep track is to create a static item or even a blog/journal to keep track of your journey! Make a list of short-term to long-term goals and check them off as you complete them. That way, you'll keep your goals in mind throughout the entire year!




Happy New Year!!


Always keep on writing!



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Editor's Picks




New Year/Resolution Items:

 Resolutions, No! Commitments, Yes! Open in new Window. [E]
Jump right in and make a commitment - a New Year has arrived!
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 New Years Eve Word Search Open in new Window. [E]
How I see New Years Eve...
by Red Writing Hood <3 Author Icon


Contests:

Keep an eye on this one in January *Wink*
 
Dear Me: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
What are *your* goals for the new year? Think it over, write a letter and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon



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by A Guest Visitor

 Cross-Genre Writing Contest Open in new Window. [E]
100 GP awarded for participants !!! Round-4: Black Comedy
by CaesarRupus....{bitem:1734589} Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

Daily Flash Fiction Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
Enter your story of 300 words or less.
by Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon




Activities:
January Editing Month PREP Challenge!  Open in new Window. [13+]
Prepare for a month of editing with challenges, prizes, and moral support!
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by A Guest Visitor






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!




 
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Ask & Answer

My last newsletter ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 30, 2010)Open in new Window.), discussed hosting your first contest on WDC.

hello,
I have just written a short story, inspired by the winter season, BrĂ­onna, the daughter of my girlfriend, and her boundless energy, and also by the mountains of snow we've had here in Glasgow! I hope, and wish, that you could include it in a newsletter, coming up on the holiday season!
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thank you,
MarkyMark

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Sure thing! *Smile*


There is always something going on. One just has to find it. ~ BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author Icon

Very true! *Smile*


Great newsletter as always! I would also like to thank you for including
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A group dedicated to spreading honesty and positivity.
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~ SHERRI GIBSON Author Icon

Thank you! *Smile*


Questions to think about:
What are your resolutions this year? How do you keep motivated to follow through with them?

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