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Contests & Activities: March 22, 2023 Issue [#11832]




 This week: The Hub
  Edited by: NaNoNette 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

Writing.Com is a very vast site with many nooks and crannies. There is one place to get started that showcases a little bit of many things and links to many additional places of interest: The Writing.Com Main Hub  Open in new Window.

Where are all the contests and activities?

Here: "Writing Contests @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window. and "Activities @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window.


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Letter from the editor

The Hub


The Writing.Com Main Hub  Open in new Window. is the first page that opens up when you log on. It's there as the first thing you see. However, there are immediately distractions that take you away. In the left sidebar, there are Email, Newsfeed, and Notification notifications. *Facepalm*.

The next time you log on, take a moment to explore The Hub. If you don't want to log out, you can easily toggle to The Hub from the Community link in the left sidebar. The Hub is the second from the top, right below the link to the Newsfeed.

One of the more prominent features of The Hub is that it lists the current official site contest, which is "Short Shots: Official WDC ContestOpen in new Window. right now, as well as link to "Good Deeds Get CASH!Open in new Window. - Writing.Com's own reviewing contest with the biggest possible prizes.

Right below the official site contests, there is a writing prompt. If you like the prompt, copy it or write it down immediately. It changes each time you refresh the page.

Other things to see are Newest Static Items, Newest Books, Recent Review Requests, Recently Awarded Items, Random Reads, Recently Plugged Items, Recently Active Forums, Recent Newsletters, Recently Given Merit Badges, and if you want to see what others have liked, you can find Recently Awarded Items and see whose portfolios were recently awarded. There is even a direct link to "Activities @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window. titled Recently Listed Activities.

As you see, while it's easy to get lost on our large site, it's easy to find a good jumping in point on The Hub. Whether writing to the prompt, finding something to read, or taking part in an active forum - it can all be done from the landing page The Writing.Com Main Hub  Open in new Window..

How often do you check out the Hub to see what's going on?


Editor's Picks

The Writing.Com Main Hub  Open in new Window.

 
FORUM
Sharmelle'sRecipe Kitchen GatheringPlace Open in new Window. (E)
Sharmelle's Recipe Kitchen Gathering Place
#2268062 by Sharmelle's Expressions Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Question of the Day! Open in new Window. (18+)
Come answer a question, share a laugh, encourage one another, and bring me a coffee!
#2142667 by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author IconMail Icon

 Steampunk Reading Room Open in new Window. (E)
Providing a reading resource for those who wish to read and review Steampunk stories.
#1999903 by Beck Firing back up! Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Habit Heroes  Open in new Window. (13+)
A challenge to inspire positive daily habits and friendship. You can earn cool prizes too!
#2165720 by 🌻 thankful pwheeler nanoing 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 Doing NaNoWriMo? Author IconMail Icon

 
FORUM
The Great Novel Review Exchange Open in new Window. (13+)
A meeting place for novelists and novel reviewers, with a little added incentive.
#2285924 by Brandiwyn🎶 Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
The Simple Fundraiser  Open in new Window. (E)
Fundraiser to support four active groups.
#1889041 by NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Book Brothel Open in new Window. (18+)
A hole-in-the wall reading challenge with goals, incentives, and motivating adult banter.
#2233315 by Tornado Dodger Author IconMail Icon

 
FORUM
Fantasy Firsts Open in new Window. (18+)
A Fantasy Genre Novel First Chapter Contest. 2500-5000 Words. CLOSED
#2290764 by A E Willcox Author IconMail Icon

 
FORUM
NEOLOGY Writing Contest-CLOSED Open in new Window. (E)
Create your own word and use it in poetry.
#2290879 by GERVIC Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

Replies to my last Contests & Activities newsletter "Read to WinOpen in new Window. that asked What is your best advice to someone who wants to win in a writing contest?

Beholden Author Icon wrote: What is my best advice to someone who wants to win in a writing contest?
Read the rules and other information carefully. Read them again when you've written your entry, to make sure that you haven't offended in any way.
Read any other entries there may be. It helps knowing how high you have to aim, although you should always write your best, no matter how brief the word or line requirement is. Your entry may or may not win but it will form part of your portfolio and it should demonstrate how well you can write for all time.
Be different. Consider your subject from all angles and then write with the least orthodox view on what you're attempting to communicate. Avoid standard plots, opinions, feelings. You need to stand out, having something fresh and new to say.
Easy, isn't it? ;)

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