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Contests & Activities: July 01, 2020 Issue [#10245]




 This week: Roll with it!
  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



Roll with it

You know the phrase, "When it rains, it pours?" That's what I'm experiencing in my life right now. In addition to the global pandemic, I'm also dealing with a few urgent health issues. *Rolleyes*

It made me think of a topic idea. I'm a planner, or I try to be. I try to foresee circumstances and possibilities so I can plan ahead how I'm going to deal with them, but you can't foresee everything!

You can try to predict how a contest or activity is going to go. You can be as detailed as possible with your rules for submissions, how to submit or participate, how prizes are awarded, etc., but things can happen that you can't foresee! It's a good idea to learn to roll with it, to figure out how to deal with unexpected circumstances! It can be someone not quite following the rules, a question about your rules, or even outside life interfering with your time and causing delays. There are lots of unforeseen things that can pop up!

A few ways to deal with the unexpected:

*Clock2* Give it time. If it's not an urgent matter, try to give it a few minutes or hours. Give it some time to think it over. Unless it needs immediate attention, it can be good to give it some time to think of the best way to respond or act. Try to be fair and stick to the rules you've already set up.

*People* Ask others. One of my favorite methods of dealing with things when I'm not sure is to ask others who might have more experience and knowledge. Ask another member whose opinion you respect. They may have experienced something similar!

*Checkg* Resolve it. Don't ignore issues that come up! Find a way to resolve it. Communication can be very helpful in being clear about what's going on and how it is resolved.




As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks



Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Good Deeds Get CASH! Open in new Window. [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
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Journey Through Genres: Official Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Write a short story in the given genre to win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon






Contests/Activities:

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by A Guest Visitor

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The Humorous Poetry Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
The contest where the rating doesn't matter! ~ Next TBA~
by Lornda Author Icon

 
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Wicked Fun Fall Fundraiser/CLOSED Open in new Window. [E]
Mix & Match a trick or treat bag with MB's, images, gift cards, and trinkets.
by GeminiGem🐾 Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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Verdant Poetry Contest Open in new Window. [E]
NATURE-themed quarterly contest.
by Choconut Author Icon

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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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The Science Fiction Short Story Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
A contest inspired by the serious need for more good sci-fi
by BlackAdder Author Icon

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WDC Writers University Open in new Window. [ASR]
writing classes... a 3-time 2020 Quill Award Winner, and a 2 time 2021 Quill HM Winner
by Jim Hall Author Icon

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

 
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Odd questions. Open in new Window. [13+]
Add your own or answer one if you can.
by keetao Author Icon




Some How/To Items that might help you:

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Step by step instructions on how to set up your signature.
by Rhoswen - Relentless Victory Author Icon

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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

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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 (June 3, 2020)" Open in new Window.), and it discussed perks of hosting a contest. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:


My favorite thing about hosting contests and activities is getting people excited about a common goal or focus. I like to think a bit of competition helps sharpen our skills and WDC always proves to be a group of supportive, over all positive group of people. It is also my way of giving back to the community. Since joining, I've been gifted several times with very significant anonymous gifts, including a premium membership. Hosting contests with awesome prizes and activities is my way to give back to the community.
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Great points! *Smile*




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