 Contests & Activities: May 27, 2015 Issue [#7011] |
  Contests & Activities
This week: The Works Edited by: Creeper Of The Realm  
More Newsletters By This Editor 
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
Hello and welcome to this issue of the Contests&Activities Newsletter! I'm Gaby and I'm your editor this week.
|
| ASIN: B01IEVJVAG |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 9.99
|
|
It's never a good thing for me to search for something which isn't a specific subject or item. My mind tends to go in all directions and random things will pop up and ideas plant themselves inside my brain, nagging, until it comes to fruition. You ever have that problem? Trouble is, I don't know how to pawn an idea onto someone else and just be happy with it. It has to be me who does all the work.
Searching WdC for random contests to participate in is easy; actually taking part in them is the hardest thing for me to do. I get distracted quickly but I love supporting contests and activities which are unique.
First thing that catches my eye is how it's set up. Is it easy on the eyes or is there too much color distracting from the actual activity? For me, banners which fit the theme are a must. It's almost as if I judge the book by its cover.  Everything matters though.
Secondly, how things are aligned plays a big role as well. Are the contests better aligned on the left or is centering them a better choice? How about the right ride? Some activities are more catchy if they go back and forth.
Thirdly, rules which are in reality the most important part of the set up. My personal preference would be to have them aligned on the left for easier reading. I just have trouble concentrating on them when they are in the center with everything else. Even if there's a big sign which states clearly Rules my mind keeps skipping over it no matter how hard I try. If you ever took part in any of my activities, you'd have noticed that stubborn fact.
Last but not least, donations. Even though they aren't part of the actual activity they do matter. While having a list of donors is nice, I always like to see who donated how much. It has nothing to do with vanity - we all donate as much as we can, whenever we can - I just like seeing it. I always look at the donors list and when there aren't numbers posted next to their names, I always wonder. It could be an OCD thing. 
When I see an activity then click on it, I check forum posts right after I glance at the header. If it's bustling with posts, I look to see what the fuss is about. If it isn't, I look even more closely to see what could possibly be an improvement.
And trust me, there's always room for improvement. I should know! 
'til next time!
~ Gaby 
|
| |  | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#1992580 by Not Available. |
|
Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form
Don't forget to support our sponsor!
| ASIN: B085272J6B |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 9.99
|
|
| ASIN: 1542722411 |
|
Amazon's Price: $ 12.99
|
|
To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.
|
This printed copy is for your personal use only. Reproduction
of this work in any other form is not allowed and does violate its copyright. |
View Portfolio
Visit Notebook
Send Gift Points
Awards
Badges
Send Email
