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Contests & Activities: December 11, 2024 Issue [#12882]




 This week: Goals
  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


Goals

We're getting closer to the end of 2024, so how did you do with your goals for the year?

I'm terrible at keeping up with goals, mainly because I forget what goals I set. *Laugh* One goal that I have been able to keep track of is books that I've read. I keep track using two different websites, and I have a notebook or two where I keep notes on each book. Maybe it's overboard, but, hey, I've kept my eye on my goal that way!

For me, the key to sticking to a goal or resolution is to keep it at the front of my mind. I have to keep notes in my calendars, reminders, little things to keep me focused on it. Otherwise, I might forget...

Motivation is another key factor. Reading is something I actually want to do, so crossing books off my list feels good to me! (And it frees up space in my library to buy more books!)

So the two key tips of advice I can give toward keeping next year's goals is to pick something you actually want to do, and then find ways to keep it in mind all year!

Good luck! What are your goals for 2025? Here are some ideas:

*Idea* Reviews! Make a commitment to review a certain number of Writing.Com items per day/week/month! Don't forget that there are daily gift point awards for reviewing, various contests and places you can get rewarded for your reviews, like "Good Deeds Get CASH!" Open in new Window. and you can get your name on the top Reviewers List! (Don't forget to review things like contests or activities like polls or quizzes! All items deserve reviews!)

*Idea* Contests! Enter a contest every month. Or two! There are SO many that you're sure to find one to spark some creativity!

*Idea* Read! Even if you don't get time to review, reading is essential to learning the craft of writing! Don't forget that you can favorite and fan fellow WDC members so you can follow their newest writings on the site!

*Idea*Write! Of course, most of us found this site through our own writing endeavors! While reviewing and entering contests are excellent ways to flex our creative muscles, don't forget to write for yourself, too! Work on that novel or poem or even writing in a journal or blog! Keep on writing! *Smile*



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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What a Character! : Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

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Horror Writing Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.
by Santeven Quokklaus Author Icon

 
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I Write in 2025 Open in new Window. [13+]
A brand new and different way to have incentives to write and review.
by Annette Author Icon

 
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Mrs. Claus' Merry Memory Game Open in new Window. [E]
How good is your memory? Good enough to win an exclusive merit badge?
by Merremy Christmas! Author Icon

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Secret Santa 2024!!! Open in new Window. [18+]
A fun way to get in the holiday spirit!
by Leger~ Author Icon

 
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Short Fiction Authors Open in new Window. [E]
Short FIction Authors
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 Trivia Game Open in new Window. [E]
Answer Trivia Questions - Win GPs!
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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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The Blog Board Open in new Window. [E]
Promote a recent entry in your Writing.Com blog here on The Blog Board!
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Please Review Open in new Window. [E]
This is a page to request reviews for static items and books.
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You know it's Sci Fi when... Open in new Window. [ASR]
Themes, Elements, and Tropes. Some things that Science Fiction is best known for.
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Some How/To Items that might help you:

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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
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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





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