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Contests & Activities: February 08, 2023 Issue [#11799]




 This week: Read, Read, Read!
  Edited by: spidey 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

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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


Read, Read, Read!

Many published writers offer advise to others, and a key piece of advise I've heard often is to read. Reading can help your vocabulary and understanding of what makes good writing. Many writers will say it's unavoidable - you must read. A lot.

I think that's one great benefit to hosting a contest or activity - it makes reading an obligation (albeit, a fun one)! As long as you have the time to commit to hosting, I think it can be a great way to set yourself up with some reading material. It creates an opportunity for you to look at a piece of writing critically, thinking about how it is crafted.

Often when I judge for a contest, I have to read an entry multiple times. Particularly when it is well-written, and I enjoy it, I read it the first time just for the enjoyment of reading it. Then I will go back and look critically. Those are my favorite entries to read, the ones where I forget I'm judging it for a contest! *Wink*

Find your own technique with what works for you, but the way I like to review is to use the Review Tool to make notes while I'm reading the first time. Later, I can go back and elaborate on my notes. Think about what you like in a piece of writing and why you like it, and also what you think isn't working and why it's not working for you. Remember that a lot of writing is subjective and experiences can vary with each reader and writer. Just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it's necessarily wrong. (That's a lesson I still struggle with sometimes)

I really think that hosting a contest or activity can be a great way to find reading material and, as a bonus, help other writers at the same time!



Take care, and 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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Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Use the quote provided to write a story and win big prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

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RWB Presents: WDC 24th BD Poetry Event  Open in new Window. [18+]
Share free verse poems w/ friends at your favorite writing community, create and mingle.
by ~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon

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Promptly Poetry Challenge (2024-2025) Open in new Window. [E]
52 weeks + 52 prompts = 52 poems
by Lilli 🧿 ☕ 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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The Bard's Hall Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
NOVEMBER: Comedy... Thanksgiving with the Family
by StephBee Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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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 Sharmelle'sThankfulExpressions 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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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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Your Favorite Romance Genre Open in new Window. [E]
A poll about your favorite romance genre
by StephBee Author Icon

 
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Invitation To A Mad Tea Party Open in new Window. [E]
Madlib created for Wonderland.
by Choconut 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.
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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 ForumOpen 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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Ask & Answer



Feedback from my last newsletter "Contests & Activities Newsletter (January 11, 2023)Open in new Window., which discussed finding your family:

I had to...had to leave a review. One of things I love seeing other WDC Moderators, Members, or Staff providing newsletters or WDC public items reading and sharing the concept of sharing. Anyone can do a review and provide thoughts or harmful reviews but anytime you get a item to read that says write, create, be involved always gets me in for a optimistic reaction. I enjoyed reading where you are encouraging others to be involved and create even their own group. It all seems to be good and I enjoyed reading that for other's to write. Thanks for the optimism in this newsletter.

~ Tina M. Courtney Author Icon

Thank you! *Bigsmile*

This concept was one of Isaac Asimov's themes, with the detectives Elijah Bailey and R Daneel Olivaw investigating a murder among a society based on the avoidance of face-to-face contact, using holographic images or robots to communicate. The Naked Sun, copyright 1956 in Astounding (serial), printed in book form the following year.

~ oldgreywolf on wheels Author Icon

That sounds interesting! I'll have to check it out!


I enjoyed your newsletter, thank you for posting my "The Happiness Port ProjectOpen in new Window. in your newsletter!

~ Sunny Author Icon

Thanks, and you're welcome! *Smile*



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