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Contests & Activities: April 05, 2023 Issue [#11892]




 This week: Game On!
  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


Game On!

I don't know about you all, but I love games. Since I was a child, I've loved card games, dice, board games, etc. Maybe I'm a bit competitive, but I think I just love puzzles and games, too. I remember learning to play Yahtzee while camping and then playing for hours and hours by myself!

There are plenty of ways to make writing like a game. You can make daily/weekly/monthly goals, try to compete with yourself or join writing groups and compete against others. Contests and activities on WDC can make writing a game, too!

*Bulletv* Contests - The obvious one - you can enter contests and compete against other writers for prizes. Here's a new contest that could use some entries: "Lighthouses at Sunset Contest " Open in new Window. [13+]

*Bulletv* Quizzes - Such a variety of subjects covered with WDC quizzes! Try this one: "Spring Flowers Quiz" Open in new Window. [E]! I took it and did not do very well... See if you can beat me on the scoreboard! *Wink*

*Bulletv* In & Outs - This item type can be used for a number of activities, ranging from a fun activity to lists or contests.

*Bulletv* One last idea - A contest as a spark for creativity. You can add games to your writing, or for a fun exercise: How would your characters act playing a game together? Who would be competitive? Who might cheat? Who would be a stickler for the rules? Exercises like this can help you flesh out your characters.

My favorite thing about games is that they are so versatile. There are so many types of games and countless themes. You can play against a few opponents, a lot, or none at all!



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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Short Shots: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon




Contests/Activities:

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by A Guest Visitor

 
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The Blog Board Open in new Window. [E]
Promote a recent entry in your Writing.Com blog here on The Blog Board!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

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Poetic Insanity Open in new Window. [13+]
Complete the previous line and enter part of a new line of poetry...
by deemac Author Icon

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Random Advice & Tips Open in new Window. [E]
Right here...share random advice and tips!
by Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author Icon

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WRITING.COMmunity Service  Open in new Window. [E]
We are stronger when we are together! :-)
by Merremy Christmas! Author Icon

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WDC Rock 'n' Roll Music Challenge Group Open in new Window. [13+]
What Rock 'N Roll Music inspires you to write?
by Beacon's Anchor Author Icon

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Space Wars Open in new Window. [13+]
There is a war going on in outer space and the aliens need your help to bring peace!
by Angelica Weatherby-Star on top Author Icon

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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.
by Rhoswen - Relentless Victory Author Icon

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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.
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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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Ask & Answer


Feedback from my last newsletter "Contests & Activities Newsletter (March 8, 2023)" Open in new Window., which discussed writing:

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