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Contests & Activities: March 30, 2011 Issue [#4319]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: What Do I Do Now?
  Edited by: Leger~ Author IconMail Icon
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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

The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight some of the current contests and activities on the site, help educate members on how to host contests and activities, and provide clues to submit quality entries to contests. Write to me if you'd like something in particular covered.

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Letter from the editor

What Do I Do Now?


It's a question new members ask often. Once newbies join and post their work in their portfolio, they ask, now what? Well, the first answer is usually review! If you review others, you'll begin to network and find reviewers for your work. What else can you do? Join some contests! There are a huge variety of contests and activities to join if you spend a little time looking through the listings. "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. shows contests members have posted. See if there's one running that appeals to you. Then join in the fun and communicate with the other contestants. Some reviewing and encouragement can go a long way. Try a raffle or auction; it can be a blast when the competition for a certain item gets heated up. A little teasing and joking around can lighten the spirit and make some fun friends.

When the contest or activity is over, keep in touch! It's always nice to receive some words of encouragement when you're busy writing something big or have a little bump in your personal life. So send a cNote to a friend when you think of it. It's always fun to get a little message in your inbox instead of all those bill reminders. *Laugh* Many of the creative people on the site have beautiful cNote cards available in their portfolio.

Some ideas for sending a cNote to a member:
Thank a contest host for all their hard work.
Wish someone a happy account birthday.
(Account birthdays are anniversaries of the day you joined.)
Share a word of encouragement for someone feeling down.
Invite a friend to join an activity or contest.
Send a reminder to a very busy friend.

There are all kinds of ideas for sending a little note to a friend. I'm sure if you look through the cNotes, there are some specific cards for ideas I haven't thought of. And I know there are some blank ones, so you can add your own personalized message. For a few gift points you could brighten someone's day and send them a smile.


Editor's Picks

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A very different type of contest than those on WDC. First round - Part A - ends April 1 so check it out, quick!

 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

A new prompt is up... the horror side of your muse will love it.

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Special 24th WDC Anniversary Special Event! Come test your fortitude!
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A fun prompt every month.

 Our St. Patrick's Day Parade Open in new Window. (13+)
Only in my imagination...but what a fun place it is!
#1759110 by ceara_red Author IconMail Icon

See what kind of parade you create.

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Share your creations and get advice for this feature! The Slider Party is on!
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Get to know your sliders and create some fun!

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A new April 15th deadline approaches.

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A review group for hire.

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Cute animal cNotes to send to your friends!

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Cute account birthday cNotes.

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cNotes with a heart.

 
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Ask & Answer

This month's question: ?

Last month's question: Do you find groups helpful to your writing and reviewing skills?

Annette Author Icon replied: Yes, absolutely. Many reviewing groups have rules on how the reviews made through the group have to be done. Sometimes the rule is simply that there has to be a certain amount of characters per review. Other groups have templates to follow, which ensure that each review given through that group is constructive and helpful. Although I favor in depth reviews, I also think that groups that send out casual reviews that are more of a greeting or welcoming to the site with comment to the piece have their place and are fun to get and to send.

THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author Icon answered: Yes, I've found groups very helpful to my reviewing skills. I agree with you that group commitments should not take over from why we are here - to WRITE. I try to participate in group activities to an extent that keeps me involved with the group without taking away from my writing. Thanks, Sonali

JACE Author Icon responded: I think being a member of some groups has been instrumental in my success here. To say I wouldn't be where I am today without them is a real understatement. They've channelled my energy and excitement into a focused path toward my writing goals. But, be picky, my friends; you may not need 33 groups to get there. *Delight*

Thirty-three! I checked, and that's how many groups in which I claim membership. And I can't even tell you how that happened. You are so right in checking periodically, Leger. Many are groups that are set up for a specific contest or raffle that may not be disbanded (for whatever reason) after that event is completed.

Time to go clean house; thanks for the reminder. *Wink* Jace

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