Contests & Activities: January 03, 2007 Issue [#1464]
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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 there! I am LifeWriter and I'm your guest editor for this edition of the Contests & Activities Newsletter. In this issue, I will be addressing the importance of reading and following guidelines.


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Letter from the editor

What are Guidelines?

Guidelines are a procedure or rules put in place to determine a course of action. Following set guidelines ensures a positive outcome for all involved.

Why should I follow guidelines?

Liken following guidelines for the various activities around Writing.Com to the rules either you set for your children, or that your parents set for you: If you failed to follow a rule, there were consequences. For example: If you came home late, you were grounded.

Same as here- if we fail to completely read the guidelines set forth for an activity, we likely will fail to follow them and could be disqualified from an activity.

A good example of the failure to read and follow guidelines:

I'll use the various official Writing.Com plug pages as a prime example. "The Shameless "Plug" Page" Open in new Window. allows for plugging of most items, but excludes Activities and Contests. Yet virtually every day, someone will plug one or more of those items on that page when it cleary states that "Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. is the page to be used for Activities. "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. has its own page as well. The consequence of not following these guidelines? Your item(s) will be deleted resulting in less exposure for your activity. Another problem I often find is on the "Find a Review Forum" Open in new Window. This page is exclusively for Review Forums and not for items from authors seeking reviews. And finally, "Please Review" Open in new Window. allows for plugging of static items only. This does not include books, blogs, forums and etc.

It takes just a few minutes of your time to peruse the guidelines for any given contest/activity and etc. Those few minutes could mean the difference between a few people seeing your item or hundreds seeing your item and/or your qualification or disqualification from a contest and/or activity.

For more information all in one place, please keep "Writing.Com Official Plug Page Rules" Open in new Window. close at hand.

Questions about the plug pages?

Please see "Plug Page Help" Open in new Window. In addition, you are always welcome to email a member of "The Cleaners" Open in new Window..

We want everyone to fully enjoy their experience here at Writing.Com. And remember- Writing.Com is not just about writing- it's about reading as well! Write, Read and Review On!


Editor's Picks

Picks:

I specifically picked these contests and activities for their guidelines, so be sure to read them carefully! All were chosen from "Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. and "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. Check them out for some chances to win some great prizes!

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Contest for Shakespearean Sonnets.
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THE DROP-OFF BOX  Open in new Window. [13+]
Monthly newbie contest.
by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author Icon


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