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Contests & Activities: January 27, 2021 Issue [#10581]




 This week: Blogging
  Edited by: eyestar~* Author IconMail Icon
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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

Hi everyone! I am happy to be your editor today and will share some cool things that go on at WDC!

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Letter from the editor



BLOGGING

*Quill* Do you blog?

There is a whole community of upgraded members who find it appealing and fun. And there are so many kinds of blog themes from opinion, to poetry blogs, spiritual blogs, journals, and miscellaneous. *Delight*

You can create a blog or a variety of book items if you are upgraded member:

https://www.writing.com/main/books/action/view/entry_id/698878

There are so many blogs and places to share your fare including:

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Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise Open in new Window. (E)
Blog City - Every Blogger's Paradise.
#1972895 by Lyn's a Witchy Woman Author IconMail Icon

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Blogging Circle of Friends  Open in new Window. (E)
A group for WDC bloggers.
#1901868 by Lyn's a Witchy Woman Author IconMail Icon

Blog Harbor from The Talent Pond Open in new Window. (13+)
A discussion forum and activity hub for Talent Pond bloggers.
#1700829 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

 
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Space Blog Open in new Window. (ASR)
Cruising WDC cyberspace and raiding ports for blog prompts!
#2223838 by Shar's Holly Jolly Expressions Author IconMail Icon


You can join in any prompts you like and some folks like to be involved in several of these avenues. *Heart* They are like sister groups! Or birds of a feather!*Quill* *Delight*

*Bookopen*If you like a challenge: *Bigsmile* there is the famous

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


which offers an unofficial month challenge and then an official blog challenge for big prizes!*Shock2*


*Quill*You can also check out the unofficial blogging newsletter by Wordsmitty ✍️ Author Icon

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Blogging Bliss Newsletter Open in new Window. (E)
Blogging Bliss - The Unofficial Blogging Newsletter of WDC
#1953629 by Wordsmitty ✍️ Author IconMail Icon


To sign up to receive it monthly "Blogging Bliss NL Subscription Request" Open in new Window.! *Delight*

And if you would like to contribute to its page, you would be welcome. *Heart*


*Burstr* You can find current blogs or plug your blog entry at "The Blog Board" Open in new Window..

In your own blog you can also add your favourite blog friends!
I even found a complete blog list at https://www.writing.com/main/list_items/type/blogs

Blog on folks!*Quill*


Get Ready...for

the QUILL Awards!


*Quill* Right now, thanks to Elle - on hiatus Author Icon and Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author Icon we are all getting ready for the QUILL AWARDS CEREMONY! You still have til January 31 to nominate award worthy 2020 item.

The QUILL Awards are WDC's Academy Awards. Andrew Author Icon created it back in 2008! *Heart* Each year members can nominate worthy items to be considered in a variety of categories. A panel of judges will review and vote on the winners for each category. Various groups, members can donate the Quill prizes and there are also fundraisers.

The notification of the Live Celebration will appear on the newsfeed so you can tune in by live forum scroll or video! It is a 4 hour fun filled event! *Balloonp* The Pre-Gala event is in March, when the finalists will be announced.

Check it out here:
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The Quills home page. General information, links and donations.
#1376303 by Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author IconMail Icon


When your piece is nominated you receive a Nomination signature and if you WIN you get to carry a Quill Winner sig on your item and win the prize. Good luck to all our nominees!*Shamrock*


Hot off the press: From RAOK:

The generous hosts of the "RAOK Upgrade Brigade Group" Open in new Window. have decided to gift 3 month upgrades instead of 2 months to candidates who qualify, as long as funds are present! *Heart*

*Questionp* Did you know you can ask for assistance yourself or for someone else who needs or deserves an upgrade, at "Request An Upgrade From RAOK" Open in new Window.?
As long as you have 10 reviews over 3 months, 8 items in your port, and your account expiration is two weeks away, you qualify!
The rules are clear so read and take advantage of this option if you are in need. *Heart*



Editor's Picks

Cool blogs!

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The Pasture Fresh Blog. Or as Moll Used to Say: Let it Happen, Cap'n.
#1602426 by ♥Ho Ho HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon

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Everyday Canvas  Open in new Window. (18+)
Second blog -- answers to an ocean of prompts
#2003843 by Joy Author IconMail Icon

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#1965817 by Not Available.

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Life is Full of Good Things Open in new Window. (18+)
Blog that is full of good things in life.
#2235540 by Annette Author IconMail Icon

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Porthole Open in new Window. (13+)
A terminal for all blogs coming in or going out. A view into my life.
#1311011 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon


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The Writer's Cramp Open in new Window. (13+)
Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS!
#333655 by SophyBells Author IconMail Icon
19 years old this month!*Balloon*

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Contest Clues Open in new Window. (E)
List of WdC Writing Contests, Challenges, Activities. Clues To What's Open, What's Closed!
#2221492 by 🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author IconMail Icon


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Go Bananas Raffle And Contest! - CLOSED! Open in new Window. (E)
Now, What Are Those Ninja Monkeys Up To?
#2240952 by Richard ~ Merry, Merry Author IconMail Icon


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The Contest Challenge Open in new Window. (13+)
Join by entering a contest a month for 12 months--Win Badges! Catching up is allowed!
#2109126 by Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author IconMail Icon


*Heart*Something New

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Do you have a Special someone you want to send Valentine's to? This is the place!
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Ask & Answer

*Delight* Thanks for the added suggestions for how to promote acitivities. "Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 4, 2020)" Open in new Window.


Odessa Molinari Author Icon

"Build up the suspense. Start with a group for donations, add a fundraiser and then keep it set to private until the big day."

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"Here's another nice advertising avenue: "Newsfeed Highlights" Open in new Window.. Thank you for mentioning "Invalid Item" Open in new Window.. I am always on the lookout for new contests, challenges, and fundraisers to add but my eyes can't be everywhere! People should feel free to drop me an email to let me know about a contest, challenge, or fundraiser they are opening so I can add it to the list."

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