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Contests & Activities: October 20, 2021 Issue [#11033]




 This week: Be Kind
  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


Be Kind

The internet became available to the public in 1993. I know personally I didn't visit the world wide web until about 1998. Many of us remember a time before the internet, though I suppose some younger folks have lived their entire lives with it at this point!

I spend most of my spare time online interacting with others, whether it's through sites like Writing.Com, or playing games, and one thing I've tried to be very careful about, it's etiquette.

It's very easy to misinterpret tone online (as well as off-line, honestly). I think it's a good idea to try to always be clear and receptive during online communications.

The number one rule, in my opinion, is to remember that there's a real person on the other end of your interaction. Remember that when hosting or entering a contest or activity. Try to let that influence the way you interact. When reviewing, remember that the writer has feelings and may be feeling vulnerable letting their personal work be shared with online strangers. When entering a contest, remember that the host is a real person with real-life deadlines and responsibilities.

In general, I think it's just a good idea to try to be kind and understanding. I think it can be easy to forget that there are real people with genuine lives and feelings on the other side of their handle and online life.

One of the things I love about Writing.Com is that there are so many kind and caring members. I've been a member of the site for over 17 years, and I've had so few negative experiences here. Our members are pretty awesome! *Bigsmile* I only hope that we all keep that awesomeness throughout the rest of our interactions online!


As always, keep on writing! *Quill* And be kind! *Heart*



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Editor's Picks







Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Contests/Activities:

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Poetry Song Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Calling all poets! You can get your poetry turned into a song!
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The Grim Reaper Contest - Closed  Open in new Window. [13+]
This is a Horror Flash Fiction Contest. See you in October 2025!
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Writing 4 Kids Group Open in new Window. [E]
Join us! We'd love it if you would!
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Cards of Love Open in new Window. [E]
Do you want to send someone a physical greeting, get well or sympathy card?
by Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon

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RAOK Upgrade Brigade Group Open in new Window. [E]
RAOK (Random Acts Of Kindness) helps members by Upgrading them.
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Habit Heroes  Open in new Window. [13+]
A challenge to inspire positive daily habits and friendship. You can earn cool prizes too!
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Reviews with Honesty: Request a Review Open in new Window. [E]
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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.
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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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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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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.
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"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.
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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 (September 22, 2021)" Open in new Window.), discussed hosting Titles. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:

I love, love, love creating titles. I have a folder - with probably more than 50 just waiting for the rest of the words to follow.

~ Kenzie Author Icon


Awesome! I'm a little jealous! *Laugh*



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. Thanks for some good information.
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That's a great title!



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