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Contests & Activities: November 08, 2023 Issue [#12256]




 This week: Take Your Pick
  Edited by: Annette 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
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About This Newsletter

November would like to give you the impression that it has been usurped by NaNoWriMo.
That's only true if you let it.


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Letter from the editor

Take Your Pick


Every year in September, the hubbub starts. Let's do October Prep for NaNo. In October, the prep leads into the big one-month event of NaNoWriMo. You have to choose somewhat early on whether you will or you won't. Whether prepared or pantsed, NaNoWriMo isn't over until November 30 and you could still pick that.

However, if you haven't started NaNoing yet, you are probably not going to start. If you're on the fence and want to get some advice from people in the midst of it, go check out "The WDC NanoLounge" Open in new Window. for some first hand experiences.

From where I'm standing, there are many reasons why you shouldn't do NaNo this time around. Several of the reasons are listed in the Editor's Picks below. There are writing contests and activities that vie for your attention and participation.

You can use the excitement of writing the whole month and dedicate yourself to entering contests. Rather than hammer out about 1,660 words per day of a rough first draft, take time for your craft. Write, edit, polish and submit your best short pieces.

There is also the option to take the time to pick apart carefully review the work of another writer here on the site. Ideally, it would lead to a collaboration in which you can mutually benefit from each other's skills. Nobody can see what you can see. And if a writer can't describe things to you so that you can see them, the writer needs to know that.

Can you win some contests this month?


Editor's Picks

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The Prompt Me Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Weekly winners will have a chance to win the monthly MB give-away!
#2000519 by CHRISTMAS cub-BELLS R RINGING! Author IconMail Icon

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The Humorous Poetry Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
The contest where the rating doesn't matter! ~ Next TBA~
#1875093 by Lornda~Thoughts with Bikerider 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 NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author IconMail Icon

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SCREAMS!!! Open in new Window. (GC)
A Terrifying Contest Of Horror And Three Time Quill Award Winner!
#2020439 by Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author IconMail Icon

 
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The Kitti Bank Raffle Open in new Window. (E)
Win gift points and Merit Badges in this simple fundraiser!
#2307423 by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author IconMail Icon

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Kit's Higher Ratings Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
A contest for items with a higher content rating.
#887621 by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author IconMail Icon

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The Bard's Hall Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
DECEMBER is HOLIDAY RUSH: Shape Poetry Prompt!
#981150 by SantaBee Author IconMail Icon

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Poetry Music Challenge - Closed For Now Open in new Window. (13+)
What is your favorite song? write a poem about it. February 1st to April 30th.
#2242122 by Beacon's Anchor Author IconMail Icon

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Anniversary Reviews Open in new Window. (E)
Celebrate Writing.Com member account anniversaries with reviews.
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Ask & Answer

Replies to my last Contests & Activities newsletter "Back it Up!" Open in new Window. that asked: How do you keep all your precious words safe?

W.P. Gerace Author Icon wrote: Greetings Ms. Annette,
I do hope you are doing well today. I save all my writing on a USB device. I am always afraid of losing stuff like you mentioned. This past week I tried using Microsoft Word's Online Version but personally I rather use the one on my Computer I personally did not much care for it. Additionally to me saving things on my USB drive once there then I put it in my Portfolio here since I already have it on something non cloud based if that makes sense. Additionally though I am going to do the auto save option you mentioned. I do believe word has that and I think that is a great idea. Thanks again for sharing. Your newsletters are always helpful and uplifting. Thanks again. You rock. Have a beautiful blessed day my friend. :) :)
Yours Truly,
Bill G.

Hello Bill. It's good to know that you are making sure your writing is backed up. Remember that USB drives can deteriorate over time. It appears you have a handle on double back ups, so you should be good.

Sumojo Author Icon wrote: Thank you so much Re tip on writing directly into WdC. I never trusted it to keep my words safe and always wrote into Word first. Not that word can be counted on 100%.

Sadly, none of the options beyond sitting down and putting pen to paper will ever create a 100% safe first draft. Word is a good option as long as you ensure it saves frequently. That prevents most losses.

And a reply to "No Time for Doldrums" Open in new Window. from SantaBee Author Icon Inspirational and motivational. Great list of activities to check out! Thanks for sharing.

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