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Contests & Activities: February 19, 2014 Issue [#6167]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: What to do...
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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

Snowed In!


I don't know about the rest of you, but I've been snowed in for what feels like weeks!

One good thing about being stuck at home means I get to work on my computer as much as I want. It can almost feel overwhelming to all of a sudden have large amounts of time to spend online, especially with sites like WDC, which offer lots and lots of activities!

Here are some ideas to keep you busy on a snowy day:

*Starb* Mad Libs - I think these are often overlooked. I remember buying the books when I was younger and finding them hilarious. I could spend hours of time filling them in! If you're finding it difficult to come across a good one, why not try creating one? Don't forget to test it out and have your friends try it, too!

*Starv* Quizzes - Test your knowledge with trivia quizzes! One other type of quiz that is really popular (and has been for decades) is the Personality Type Quiz. I recently came across a "What Your Literary Crush Says About You" quiz online, and I wasn't particularly impressed with the results. I'm tempted to write one myself! I don't see too many of those quizzes on WDC. Why not try to make one?

*Starg* Product Reviews - Many of us have a goal of how many books we'd like to read in 2014. Reading is great for about a thousand reasons, and one of those is thinking critically about what you've read. (One of the best advice many successful writers give is: Read as much as you can!) One great way to think about what you've read is to complete a Product Review about it. FYI, Product Reviews aren't just for books! You can review films, video games and even music!

*Stary* Review - Sometimes I feel like a cheerleader for Reviewing. I'm constantly and consistently working to encourage members to review. It's just one of the most rewarding things you can do on our site, and it's what keeps the site going! You can really pile up the gift points by reviewing through the many rewards, but it can also strengthen your writing by looking critically at others' writing. Admittedly, I used to review a lot more than I do currently, but I try to get a review or two in when I have some free time. It's always worth it. *Smile*


There are lots more options on WDC. Take a look around the site. A great place to start is the navigational tool on the left of the screen. Select "Browse by Type" and find something fun to do! There are many, many websites out there to waste time playing games, being social, etc., but none are quite as productive as Writing.Com, particularly to those who wish to hone their writing skills. When I spend a few hours on our site, I feel like I've actually accomplished something, you know?

I'm really hoping the snow will be gone soon, but just in case it isn't, I'm proposing a challenge. Create something. Any kind of activity, like a contest, a quiz, a product review, a review of another member's item, anything. Submit it by replying to this newsletter, using the form below, or sending an email to me: spidey Author IconMail Icon

Everything submitted will get a review from me and some gps! One submission per member, please. Item must be created between February 19th, 2014 and March 15th, 2014.





Keep on writing!




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Editor's Picks





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Weekly Goals Open in new Window. [13+]
Motivate yourself to conquer your goals this week! Post on Monday; update us on Friday!
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Official Writing.Com Contests:

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Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
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What giving a/my cat a bath is like...
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A quiz to test your knowledge of the elements of fiction writing.
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House of Cards: Season 1   (Rated: 18+)
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Review items for big prizes! Gift points, merit badges and more! Open to everyone!
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Ask & Answer

My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (January 22, 2014)Open in new Window.), discussed Motivation


Great article !!! Very detailed and inspiring. I took your advice. I Made myself a simple goal , put it on a sticky note and stuck it on my laptop.

Thank you!!

~ Annie Author Icon

Awesome! Good luck!



Another great way to get and stay motivated is a new forum on here called "Give It 100!Open in new Window..
~ angeldarkness

Looks awesome! I've linked it above, as well!



Thanks for the tips on staying motivated! A personal favorite motivational tool of mine is the StoryMistress's "Weekly GoalsOpen in new Window. [13+]. It really helps to keep me focused and take things one week at a time. ~ mblank

I keep an eye on that one, too! Very motivational! *Smile*



Thank you so very much for including "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. in your list of activities that keep us motivated and working towards meeting our writing goals.
With Appreciation,
Rhonda
~ Rhonda Author Icon

You're quite welcome! *Smile*




Questions to think about:
What do you do on a snowy day in? What is your favorite thing to do on WDC?

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