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Contests & Activities: December 27, 2023 Issue [#12332]




 This week: A Primer: Contests and Activities
  Edited by: JACE 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

Hi, I'm JACE Author Icon.

Welcome to this issue of the Contests & Activities newsletter. Most folks take these events for granted. I'm here to tell you Contests and Activities are very different, and despite their differences, each event is sure to please and stimulate.

Please drop a note with your thoughts on this subject. I hope to hear from you. *Smile*


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Letter from the editor

Whether you’re a new member or a seasoned constituent, you’ve joined Writing.Com because you’re a writer. Writing is a two-way street. You write—that’s output. You get a review—that’s input. Of course, input is more than just receiving reviews. Feedback comes in many forms. The feedback is so important we have an entire newsletter devoted to it. And this is it!

You can find listings of both Contests and Activities under Community in the Navigation menu.

Activities encompass a variety of different community events that are available for participation, including (but not limited to) the following:

*BulletR* Long-term writing events where prizes are awarded to all who complete the assignments.

*BulletR* Group-participation writing events where the typical entrants will be participating in items that are not in their own port, such as adding chapters to Interactive Stories, or additions to Campfires.

*BulletR* Scavenger hunt events.

*BulletR* Nomination and Voting events.

*BulletR* Game events where entrants are individuals or groups/teams.

*BulletR* Reviewing events of any kind.

Technically a subset of Activities, Contests are divided into two categories: Official WDC contests, which require a paid membership to enter; and member-run contests, which are normally open to all members.

Contests are distinctive activities in which members submit entries and compete against one another. Contests normally have a deadline for entries, after which a judge or judges evaluates the entries and awards prizes.

There are two locations to promote your event. While some events may appear to overlap both the contest and activity definitions, you may post your event only on one listing--"Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. or "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window..

For more information on contests and activities, check out "Community Activities" Open in new Window.. It explains both topics in great detail.


Editor's Picks

Take a moment to check out these worthy events.

An Official WDC contest (opens 1 Jan 2024):
 
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Dear Me: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. (E)
What are *your* goals for the new year? Think it over, write a letter and win big prizes!
#597313 by Writing.Com Support Author IconMail Icon


Member-sponsored contests (be sure to check for the deadlines):
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WDC L'il Helper Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Submit your best How-To essay or narrative that explains a specific aspect of Writing.com.
#2308999 by JACE Author IconMail Icon

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Roots & Wings Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Can you capture the essence of an ancestor in one story? CLOSED
#1962161 by GeminiGem🐾 Author IconMail Icon

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Shadows and Light Poetry Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Do you love the challenge and creativity of free verse poetry? This contest is for you.
#1935693 by Choconut Author IconMail Icon

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The Writer's Cramp Open in new Window. (13+)
Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS!
#333655 by Sophurky Author IconMail Icon

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The Bard's Hall Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
NOVEMBER: Comedy... Thanksgiving with the Family
#981150 by StephBee 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 NaNoKit Author IconMail Icon


Reviewing Groups (for those who enjoy reviewing):
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Anniversary Reviews Open in new Window. (E)
Celebrate Writing.Com member account anniversaries with reviews.
#1565040 by NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon

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WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group Open in new Window. (E)
Join the fun! We inspire reviewers through kindness and learning! Winner of eight Quills!
#1300305 by Maryann Author IconMail Icon


There are many other quality contests and activities promoted in the Editor Letter section above.


 
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Ask & Answer

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