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Contests & Activities: March 20, 2013 Issue [#5577]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Finding Time
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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!



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Letter from the editor

Adapting to Change
Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge. ~ Eckhart Tolle



Last weekend a coworker and I moved our office to another building about 10 miles away. It was kind of exhausting doing physical labor all weekend long, but it's going to be so worth it when we get to enjoy our brand new office!

That's how a lot of things work: You put in a lot of work and thought and effort, and then it's all worth it in the end. I can think of a few examples on Writing.Com:

*Star* Hosting a contest/activity. For a lot of members, you get the idea first. Maybe you run it be a few people first. Create the item which holds the event, and then put it out there for the site to see. It can be nerve-wracking, sure, but rewarding when the entries start coming in! (Not to mention the positive feedback! Which is why I think it's really important to rate & review contests & activities that you view. Think of how you'd love to hear from viewers!)

*Quill* Creating a piece of writing. Whether it's been a while since you've written something new (like me) or if you're writing all the time, it usually takes a good amount of thought and effort to create something new, and the payoff is so worth it. I can remember when I was in high school when I discovered the joy of writing. The thrill of finishing a piece of writing felt so good!


As I write this, it's the end of the weekend and I'm pretty worn out from moving. Still, I can find plenty of things to do here on the site that aren't too involving in case I feel the need for a nap! *Laugh*

Some of my favorite "quickie" activities:

I love seeing what everyone else is reading in:
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In & Outs always provide a quick entertainment:
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And I love sorting polls by "Newest First" so I can give a new poll a vote:
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I think a lot of satisfaction in life comes from a balance of fun and work. Work can be very satisfying, but without a break now and then, it can be exhausting. Don't forget to take breaks from the serious work of writing (and other responsibilities) when you can to recharge and have a little bit of fun! *Smile*

What's your favorite thing to do on the site when you don't have much time?


Always keep on writing!

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Editor's Picks




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Contests:

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Ask & Answer


My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (February 19, 2013)" Open in new Window.), discussed change.

Change can be good- though things can be tricky to figure out. One thing that I wish would change in the number of people who enter my contests- I wish I got swamped with entries. ~ BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author Icon

Good luck! *Smile*



Thanks a million for highlighting my contest! The more newbies that are made aware of it will increase the entries. *Smile*! ~ ~ Santa Sisco ~ Author Icon

You're welcome! *Smile*



Thank you for the information. I love the R&R tab redesign. I hope everyone gets a notice of it and uses it.
Also there is a NANOWRIMO this month where you can pitch your book for a possible publish? Wow wouldn't it be great if one of us won it? ~ Quick-Quill Author Icon

It certainly would! *Smile*



That is an awesome Gandhi quote, I never grow weary of inspirational quotes.
"If you have a contest or activity that's not attracting many participants, try changing it up a bit before you throw in the towel! "
Reading your NL makes me siked to start my own contest/activity, one day.... ~ A*Monaing*Faith Author Icon

Thanks, and good luck!! When you get your own contest or activity started, submit a link to this Newsletter! *Smile*



Change is good because it taps into our resources for adaptability - some of which we didn't even know we had. The process can be painful though. ~ blunderbuss

So true!



Questions to think about:
What do you like to do for fun, for a break between working & writing?

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