Contests & Activities: March 11, 2020 Issue [#10060]
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 This week: Intros
  Edited by: spidey Author IconMail Icon
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Table of Contents

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


Intros

I don't know about you, but the Title and Intro are typically the first thing I notice about an item, whether it's a static item or activity. It's what ultimately draws me in and makes me want to learn more. I think the intro is often over-looked as a great tool to get people to look at your item!

Some ideas for intros:

*Star* One of my favorites is letting people know if a contest or activity is currently open and when the current round ends. It's a great way to let people know it's open for submissions! Some examples:

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The Lodestar Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. May 2024 round is open, looking for short stories.
#2130938 by Satuawany Author IconMail Icon


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30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS Open in new Window. (13+)
WDC's Longest Running Blog Competition - Hiatus
#1786069 by Fivesixer Author IconMail Icon


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Pursue the Horizon - Open for Signups Open in new Window. (13+)
30-Day Poetry Blogging Challenge - Begins March 1
#2076114 by Cinn Author IconMail Icon


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 Magic Words Contest  Open in new Window. (13+)
A fantasy short story contest. Fantastic Prizes. Closed
#1871010 by A E Willcox Author IconMail Icon



*Star* Another great idea is to simply have a quick summary of your activity so viewers will know right away if it's the right place for them to visit! Whether it's letting viewers know it's a weekly/monthly/daily contest or listing the genre or type of entries you're looking for, it's a great place to give some quick specifics! Some examples:;

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Dragon Eggs Open in new Window. (E)
Buy into the egg of your choice supporting your favorite group.
#2213715 by Silverwindrose Dragon Minstrel Author IconMail Icon


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Twisted Tales Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
A monthly contest for stories with a twist. Get 500 GPs for entering! Nov round open!
#1269187 by Arakun the twisted raccoon Author IconMail Icon


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Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest  Open in new Window. (E)
A Contest for Metrical Rhyming Poetry.
#2055137 by Brenpoet Author IconMail Icon


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Gang's Monthly Review Board Open in new Window. (13+)
Alumni & Newbies, post all reviews here. Earn badges, ribbons & Gps.
#1706303 by Osirantinous Author IconMail Icon

*Up* Bonus points for naming the types of awards given!


As for contest entries, it can be a good place to state which contest you've entered (a link to the contest in the item itself is always a great idea, too!), or you can elaborate on the type of story or poem the viewer/judge is about to read! Some examples:

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by A Guest Visitor


 
Spring Showers Open in new Window. [13+]
Spring Showers ~ Form: Joybell
by Sharmelle's Expressions Author Icon


 Julina's New Friend Open in new Window. [E]
A bit of "arachno-fiction" for The Writer's Cramp
by Dan I Am Author Icon



Give some thought to your next intro!

As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks


Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Good Deeds Get CASH! Open in new Window. [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

What a Character! : Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon



Contests/Activities:

The Poet's Place  Open in new Window. [E]
Poets can discuss, review, request reviews, etc. of their unique form of writing.
by Dave Author Icon

 
Pursue the Horizon Group Open in new Window. [E]
Poetry Challenge Group & Bank
by Cinn Author Icon

The Book Club Open in new Window. [13+]
Set yourself reading targets and be rewarded
by ~Minja~ Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

Imagination Alphabet Open in new Window. [E]
Add the next funny or interesting word. Use your creative imagination!
by Maryann Author Icon

 Who is the best Doctor from Doctor Who? Open in new Window. [E]
Who is your favorite Doctor?
by Chopper4ac Author Icon




Some How/To Items that might help you:

 Step By Step Signature Set Up Open in new Window. [E]
Step by step instructions on how to set up your signature.
by Rhoswen - Relentless Victory Author Icon

On Giving Reviews Open in new Window. [E]
Are you speechless when you stare at that little reviewing box? Here are some tips.
by Roseille ♥ Author Icon

Helping Links Open in new Window. [ASR]
'Help Links' for Newbies and all other members who are still learning
by Maryann Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor



Some contest resources:
How to Create a Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Things you need to know before you open a contest. Includes a contest template.
by Angels in my Ear Author Icon

"Create/Edit a Message Forum" Open in new Window.
Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format Open in new Window. [E]
Learn the ins and outs of creating a link using the bitem format.
by NickiD89 Author Icon




Know of some gems that deserve exposure? Submit them in the feedback form or submission form at the end of this Newsletter, and I'll put them in my next one!



 
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Ask & Answer


My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (February 12, 2020)" Open in new Window.), and it discussed competition. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:


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