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Contests & Activities: September 25, 2013 Issue [#5893]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: On Your Marks, Get Ready, ...
  Edited by: NaNoNette 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
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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


On Your Marks, Get Ready, ...


October is the month to prepare for the month that comes after October. November.


If you haven't done so yet, you must now quickly find an activity or forum that will coach you through preparing for NaNoWriMo in November. In the editor's choices, you can find a few groups and forums that want to help you through October and November so that you come out a novelist.

Want to get into the swing of things ahead of time? Want to explore your characters, your setting, your plot? There are many ways to do that. You can either take a breather and wait until the activities start, or you can warm up by checking in with "Daily Flash Fiction ChallengeOpen in new Window., which asks for 300 word stories. Level up to 1,000 words per day with "The Writer's CrampOpen in new Window.. Inch your way closer to getting to those 1,667 words per day during November by writing for both contests each day.

Even if you don't submit your stories, putting your characters into the prompts offered by those contests will give you a chance to "meet" your characters in settings that you haven't thought up. See them react, see them act, hear them speak, and watch them grow into well-rounded characters with edges, flaws, habits, and a rich backstory.

I think you should submit every story you write for a contest as long as it fulfills the prompt. What's the worst that can happen? Somebody might send you a review and you might get some feedback. *Shock*

Do you think that writing daily will wear you out ahead of time? Then go back to the other option and lay low until the madness starts. Whatever you do, do it with conviction and gusto. Never look back, only plan ahead a little, as long as you wring the most writing out of the here and now.





Editor's Picks

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October Novel Prep Challenge Open in new Window. (13+)
A month-long novel-planning challenge with prizes galore.
#1474311 by BrandiwynšŸŽ¶ Author IconMail Icon

The WDC NanoLounge Open in new Window. (13+)
A nano place to chat about NanoWrimo...
#1491696 by The ScaryMaster Author IconMail Icon

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NaNoWriMo Brainstorming Forum Open in new Window. (13+)
Stalled? We are ready to help you brainstorm your way past your hurdle.
#1901527 by BrandiwynšŸŽ¶ Author IconMail Icon

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NaNoWriMo Write-A-Thon Open in new Window. (ASR)
A NaNoWriMo fundraiser... compete as a NaNo writer or donate by sponsoring one!
#1546312 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

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#1151082 by Not Available.

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The Perfect Sonnet Contest Open in new Window. (E)
In search of the perfect sonnet...
#1897037 by April Desiree-I'm back! Author IconMail Icon

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The Holiday Contest - CLOSED FOR REFURB Open in new Window. (ASR)
Holiday themed contest - submit your poems and short stories to win!! :)
#1922341 by Jellyfish Author IconMail Icon

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#1947347 by Not Available.

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Awwwww - Romantic - CLOSED Open in new Window. (18+)
Seasonal Romantic Short Story Contest
#1877341 by NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon

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The Simple Fundraiser  Open in new Window. (E)
Fundraiser to support four active groups.
#1889041 by NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

In response to my last newsletter {t-nl:} I got the following replies:

StephBee Author Icon wrote: Great suggestions for NaNoWriMo! I've done it 3 times (3x winner) and it's a very demanding month. You've got to be on top of your game. It's not easy to do. I admire all those who prep and try because it's a challenge.

Three times a winner! That's more than I can say of myself. I tried four times, reached the end twice. This year, although I'm itching for it on some level, I won't try for it. I've got first drafts all over the place. I need to revise, polish, edit, and proofread - all forbidden during NaNo. *Laugh*

Creeper Of The Realm Author Icon wrote: This arrived at a perfect time. Mummsy Author Icon, Fi Author Icon, and I were just talking about this! Thanks for sharing all the awesome links. It just might inspire us to create something for NaNo. *Thumbsup*

Thank you for letting me know it was a timely announcement. I hope you can use some of the activities I highlighted.

BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author Icon wrote: Got to have fun.

Yes. I agree.



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