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Contests & Activities: April 08, 2020 Issue [#10112]




 This week: New Normal
  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

New Normal

Like many around the world, I am currently in self-quarantine. I'm not able to work as my profession has been declared non-essential, so I'm stuck at home for at least a month. For me, quarantine has had several stages:

1. Grief. There was a brief period where I was upset and even angry that my life had to change so much, and I think that's pretty normal. Even if you're currently not sick and if no one you know is affected, you're allowed to be upset about things that have changed and things you might miss.

2. New Normal. After the grief period, it's time to plan a new normal. I think it's good to come up with a new routine to keep your sanity along with your family members. Some involve homeschooling children, while others involve working during a dangerous time, perhaps taking extra precautions when venturing out.

3. Being Productive. I've found a way to complete at least some of my work from home, so I'm not completely out of work. I've also started a gaming project with friends where we meet online, and I'm working on some WDC goals that I'd like to complete while I have the time!

The important thing isn't necessarily to "keep busy," but to stay productive.

That's where the internet comes in, and in particular, WDC! If you're not working from home, try setting a goal for reviewing members' items, hosting a group, forum, activity, or contest. It's the perfect time, isn't it? If you have more downtime, and so do others, we're all looking for productive ways to spend our time!

Also, be open to journaling/blogging about your experience. It can help you to get through it mentally, and it can help others. We have a huge blogging community at WDC! Try reaching out and connecting!

Be there for one another, as this isn't easy for everyone. Practice compassion along with your social distancing. Reach out to others with this amazing environment we have here. There are many, many places to connect with one another here at WDC! Please use those resources if you need them and have the time.


As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks






Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Use the quote provided to write a story and win big prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

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Do you want five thousand GPs? Just get a five-rating review from me and you get it.
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A prompt-driven short story competition!
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Open September 1 - September 30, 2024
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WDC's Longest Running Blog Competition - Hiatus
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by A Guest Visitor

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Question of the Day! Open in new Window. [18+]
Come answer a question, share a laugh, encourage one another, and bring me a coffee!
by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon

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Anchor & Wheel Message Forum - (Contest) Open in new Window. [E]
This will be a place where you can be yourself and write poetry.
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CONTEST: Write Five Paragraphs: an Introduction, three Key Points and a Conclusion.
by ruwth 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.
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Are you speechless when you stare at that little reviewing box? Here are some tips.
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'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

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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





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