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Contests & Activities: August 24, 2022 Issue [#11529]




 This week: Get the word out!
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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

Get the word out!

Let's say you have a great idea for a contest or activity. You create it and wait. But what if no one enters? What if it attracts little attention?

One of the best things about WDC is the sheer number of writers and members, but it can also be easy to get lost in the midst of all the other great contests and activities going on. There are a few things you can do to help your activity stand out!

Advertise "Gaining Exposure For Your Items" Open in new Window. gives a lot of great info on advertising and promoting on our favorite site. I know the Sponsored Items always catch my eye when I'm browsing forums or looking for something to read!

Title - A catchy title can certainly garner attention. Try to stand out! Instead of using something like, "A New Writing Contest," try to include the form or genre or a clever phrase to entice viewers to take a look. Utilize the intro, too!

Utilize your handle & signature - Make the name of your contest part of your handle so people will see it wherever your name is. Add it to your signature block, add a link to the end of public reviews! There are quite a few places to share new contests & activities, including this Newsletter! *Wink*

Most importantly, I think it's best to be patient. It can take some time to get the attention your contest deserves, and try not to take it personally if you don't have a lot of entries, particularly at first.


Give it a try!

Take care, and as always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Letter from the editor






Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Write reviews to win cash prizes!
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What a Character! : Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon




Contests/Activities:

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Blog Week Birthday Bastion 2024 Open in new Window. [13+]
Blogging event from September 1-7, 2024. Closed.
by WakeUpAndLive~"HoHoHo" Author Icon

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Into The Darkness  Open in new Window. [18+]
A short story contest for dark speculative fiction: Dark SciFi, Dark Fantasy and Horror.
by A E Willcox Author Icon

 
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BlackAdder's Cantina Space Opera Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
A place for spacers, washouts, and dreamers of dreams. Open for May 2023!
by BlackAdder 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 Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author Icon

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EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT  Open in new Window. [13+]
Poetry-sharing Activity for expression and entertainment!
by Solace.Bring Author Icon


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by A Guest Visitor

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Crosstimbers Review Forum Open in new Window. [18+]
Free, honest, and in-depth reviews.
by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon

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disABILITY WRITERS GROUP Open in new Window. [E]
Sharing, caring, helping each other to get through the days. Writing, delighting many ways
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 Essential in a short story Open in new Window. [E]
What's ONE thing that is ESSENTIAL in a short story? - For a Short Stories Newsletter
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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


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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Editor's Picks

Feedback from my last newsletter "Contests & Activities Newsletter (June 29, 2022)" Open in new Window., which discussed jumping right into hosting a contest or activity.

When someone opens (or re-opens) a contest, challenge, or fundraiser I am happy to add it to "Invalid Item" Open in new Window.. I am even happier if the owner of the activity will drop me an email about it instead of hoping I'll stumble on it somewhere. I try my best to find all of them, but there is no reason to not let me know directly! LOADS of people use "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. to look for these activities. It is fantastic advertising for everyone and it is 100% free.

~ 🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon

What a cool place! I'll add it to my faves! *Smile*



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