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Contests & Activities: November 13, 2012 Issue [#5340]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Starting a Group
  Edited by: NaNoNette 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

There was a day, last week or a decade ago, that you typed "writing" into your search engine. You wanted to show off some of your poems, short stories, or maybe even get feedback for a whole novel. You found Writing.com.
On this site, you found all that you searched for: Portfolio space, helpful reviewers, encouraging groups, style and grammar lessons from peers. Nothing prepared you for the amazing bounty of: Contests & Activities!


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Letter from the editor


Starting a Group


Writing.Com is the ultimate writing group. This site is used by writers all around the globe to compare writing, learn about writing, encourage each other, and socialize. All members with an upgraded membership or higher can create a group item. "GroupOpen in new Window. is a chapter in "Writing.Com 101Open in new Window. that helps you to find out how to create one and all the different ways on how to use the item. In this newsletter, I don't want to duplicate that information, but rather discuss why start a group - or why join one.

With the creation of a group item, several members from all around the world have the ability to communicate quickly and effectively with each other about the things that brought them together in the first place. There are groups for specific genres. Some groups specialize on reviewing. Other groups bring people together about subjects that aren't necessarily limited to writing and reading, but instead address wellness and socializing. If you have an idea and you want to share it with the community, it's a good idea to start a group. Before you start a group, you can also see if the type of group you want to start already exists and see if the leaders are open for an influx of fresh energy and ideas.

In my editor's picks, I have highlighted some groups that cover a variety of subjects, but there are many many more groups. You can easily find a group for the thing you're into by running a simple search. In the top right corner, there is a blank box as well as two drop down menus where you can choose a genre and an item type. Type a keyword or choose a genre and from the item menu, choose group. Hit search and you will see all the groups that are currently working on that subject. Visit them, send the owners an email and find out how active the group is. Maybe you'll find a new "home" within the site, or you'll find the inspiration to create your own group to address a topic that needs a group here on the site.

Please visit this survey about awardicons. "Awardicons Survey"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon

Remember, both "Activities @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window. and "Writing Contests @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window. are always chock full of fun activities and contests to kick your muse into high gear. Even in this month of Nanoing, maybe taking a break from the novel by writing for a contest will be just what you need to get you back and focused if you thought you might not make it.


Editor's Picks

Reviewing Groups
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WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group Open in new Window. (E)
Join the fun! We inspire reviewers through kindness and learning! Winner of eight Quills!
#1300305 by Maryann Author IconMail Icon

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#1499415 by Not Available.

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#1593694 by Not Available.

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#559910 by Not Available.


Special Interest Groups
GROUP
disABILITY WRITERS GROUP Open in new Window. (E)
Sharing, caring, helping each other to get through the days. Writing, delighting many ways
#1817507 by dogpack saving 4premium Author IconMail Icon

The Brainstormers Group Open in new Window. (E)
A group for those with depression or mental illness. Friends and family welcome too.
#1854628 by Itchy Water~fictionandverse Author IconMail Icon


Writing Groups
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#1854946 by Not Available.

GROUP
The Talent Pond Open in new Window. (ASR)
The Talent Pond is working with you to achieve your writing goals.
#1261045 by Tornado Dodger Author IconMail Icon


Groups dedicated to special genres
GROUP
Unofficial Erotica Newsletter Group Open in new Window. (18+)
A group dedicated to publishing an unofficial WDC erotica newsletter.
#1085692 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

The Coffee Shop for the Fantasy Society Open in new Window. (E)
The best fantasy writing group ever! We won Best Fantasy 2012! CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS
#1693553 by Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC Author IconMail Icon

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This item number is not valid.
#1691036 by Not Available.

GROUP
The Steampunk Authors' Guild  Open in new Window. (E)
Group for those who wish to learn, practice, write in, promote, and review Steampunk.
#1776061 by Beck Firing back up! Author IconMail Icon


Groups dedicated to helping Newbies
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#1761045 by Not Available.

GROUP
Newbie Help And Support Group Open in new Window. (E)
Group dedicated to helping newbies learn their way around WDC
#1767965 by Tiggy Author IconMail Icon

GROUP
The WDC Angel Army Open in new Window. (ASR)
Dedicated to promoting positivity, encouragement, and support to the WDC community.
#1188309 by iKïyå§ama Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

In response to my October newsletter "Building a Contest PageOpen in new Window., I got the following responses.

Jeff Author Icon wrote: Thanks for featuring the NaNoWrimo Write-A-Thon in this week's newsletter! Also, really great advice on designing an effective and informative contest page. There are always questions and confusion that will come up when you run a contest, but a helpful and informative contest page can help eliminate many basic questions and allow both the contest organizer and the contestants to focus on more important matters than clarifying general info like deadlines, format for submissions, entry requirements, and stuff like that. *Smile*

*Delight* Thank you for your kind words about my newsletter.

BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author Icon wrote: I know one thing that can be annoying- creating a contest that ought to make people think about "How would I do the story this way" and having no one enter- that can be very disheartening. Of course, the trick is to keep trying, and hoping. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window.

*Quill* Yes, I know that coming up with a contest and then have nobody attend is really frustrating. Just keep it going. Maybe, if there are too few submissions, try to make a survey to find out what causes the low turnout. Post that on the "The Shameless "Plug" PageOpen in new Window. and also send it to past entrants to see what they have to say for themselves. (how school teacher-ish *Smirk*)

In response to my question I'd like to know which group on WdC is your favorite and in which group are you the most active?, I got no responses. Maybe today's newsletter reminded you of some of the many groups that you can join.

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