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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey , and I'm your Editor this week!
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Bring out your competitive side!
My last few newsletters have been about losing, how rejection is a reality for most writers. We can't all win, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try! And why not enjoy a little bit of competition while we're at it?
For anyone who may not know, my Mom passed away earlier this month unexpectedly. I find myself remembering the smallest, silliest things. One thing that sticks in my mind is my Mom's competitive nature. She wasn't a sore loser, but she did love to win! I grew up playing board games and card games with my family and my parents didn't go easy on my sister and me. Looking back, I think that was the best decision.
Isn't it a little bit fun to compete? I think many of us find that competition drives us to be better. We want to play our best hand to increase our odds at winning! Some of us feel compelled to try just a little harder when we know others are watching and if our work is being pitted against others.
So much in life is about balance, don't you think? A little competitive spirit is good, but you don't want to go overboard. Tone is difficult to convey through written communication on the internet, so be sure not to offend anyone else if you get involved in a little competitive ribbing or teasing. In short, be a good sport, like my Mom! 
In the spirit of friendly competition, why not try out one of the contests linked below? Challenge yourself and get a little competitive! 
Always keep on writing!
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My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (October 3, 2012)" ), discussed practice makes perfect vs born ability.
When I was attending years upon years of schooling, writing was one of my weaker subjects due to a mother who's English too, was not her strong point. However, it was not content, ideas, that I struggled with, but organization and how the content was said(syntax errors). The best advice that I too, would share with anyone who desires in becoming a writer and was advice given to me during my days of college; READ, READ, and do more reading...this will ingrain the more appropriate english skills for the writer in making less syntax errors. ~ ingenuity66
Great advice!! 
Spidey,
A very encouraging and spot on NL. Practice does make perfect and I can honestly say since starting here on 2005, I've seen my writing improve greatly. ~ StephBee 
I totally agree, and thanks!
Some people do have innate abilities that increase their chances of success. The key is practicing those abilities and not giving up even when all you produce is an egg rather than a gem.
So in truth practice makes perfect is a part of the whole process, no matter what gifts and abilities you may have, you have to develop those skills by writing on!
Copenator out! ~ Steve adding writing to ntbk. 
I agree!
Thank you for picking my contest in your newsletter.
Already newbies are being brave and two have submitted to it. I am linking your newsletter to them in reply. This is one newsletter that deserves to get out especially to our new members.
Thank you for your encouraging words.
Bonnie ~ Bonnie
Thanks, and I'm glad you're getting entries!!
If writing ability could be measured objectively I suppose the data would be distributed along a bell curve. I suppose some have the knack and a few never will. Most writers - not all - could improve with practice. ~ Doug Rainbow
Thanks for your feedback! I'm sure there are a very few out there who don't need practice, but I also don't think it can hurt!
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