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Contests & Activities: November 18, 2020 Issue [#10468]




 This week: Feeling Overwhelmed?
  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

Feeling Overwhelmed?

My last newsletter was about going on vacation, as I was about to take a week off work. It was a great stay-cation, but I felt like I had to work twice as hard to catch up when I went back to work! *Laugh*

I think a lot of us are going through a lot this year with the unexpected pandemic. A lot of us have had to change our work schedules, are working from home more often, or perhaps have kids at home when they'd normally be in school. It can be a lot to deal with, and I've definitely felt a little overwhelmed at times.

Writing.Com can be a great relaxation site, but maybe obligations can also start to feel overwhelming, too? It's important to take stock and make a plan for moving forward.

It's important to re-assess things every so often to see if changes need to be made. Maybe take a day or two (or a week or two) break from an activity you host or a contest you've committed to previously? In any case, it's good to let members know what's going on, particularly if they have expectations from you, like announcing winners or taking part in an activity.

Most members are understanding when it comes to "real life" interfering with online responsibilities. It's better to explain and be honest than to ignore the issue and disappear, though that happen sometimes, too. In most cases, members can be very forgiving, particularly when the person who had to temporarily disappear apologizes and tries to make amends.

For me personally, I've had to cut back on online obligations (as much as it pains me to do so) due to an increase in work.

Writing.Com feels like a virtual home for many of its members, and it provides as much interaction and activity as you can handle! You can sign up for many, many challenges, or you can take part in quick activities! Whether you're looking to hone your writing style into a career or just looking for some fun, WDC offers a huge variety!



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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Thankful Poetry Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
An uplifting annual contest welcoming short poems about thanksgiving and gratitude.
by 🎄pwheeler joy to the world Author Icon

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Marketing Muse is Closed for Judging Open in new Window. [E]
Put your skills to the test! Write a convincing travel piece & get GPs!
by Krista Kringle Author Icon

 
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A WDC shopping poll Open in new Window. [E]
What things have you brought through Writing.com?
by Amyaurora Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

 
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End of 2020 Raffle --CLOSED Open in new Window. [E]
Ending the year with some fun - 1000 GPS each ticket
by Maryann Author Icon

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Anniversary Reviews Open in new Window. [E]
Celebrate Writing.Com member account anniversaries with reviews.
by Annette Author Icon

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The Whatever Contest -- Closed for Now Open in new Window. [13+]
This irregular contest will change each round. Nature poem? Horror story? Whatever.
by Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author Icon

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Promptly Poetry Challenge (2024-2025) Open in new Window. [E]
52 weeks + 52 prompts = 52 poems
by Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author Icon

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Second Time Around ~ Birthday Special Open in new Window. [E]
Have you entered previous contests that you didn't win? Do you feel cheated? Step inside.
by Choconuts Roasting Author Icon

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Poetry Topic of the Month Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
Win Exclusive MBs. It ends at midnight at the end of each month. Suggest the topic.
by Shar's Holly Jolly Expressions 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

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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





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