Contests & Activities: August 15, 2007 Issue [#1890]
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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

Welcome to this edition of the Contests and Activities newsletter. Each edition highlights contests and activities open to members of Writing.Com.

~*Heart*~ Diane ~*Heart*~



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Letter from the editor

Getting Involved On the Site


I receive many emails from both old and new members asking how they can become involved on the site. It's a massive place and can be overwhelming for some, especially those who are on the shy side about sharing their writing and/or giving reviews. One piece of advice I always give is to enter contests. Not only can you showcase your writing, but you have a ready-made audience in the judges and other entrants! Entering contests is one way to lure people into your portfolio and if you respond to their review in kind, it might lead to further reviews and interaction.

If you're not quite ready to enter a contest, why not try out one of the site activities? Most of those aren't judged, rather they encourage interaction among members based on a given topic. Some examples are listed below, but others can be found on "Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window., which is linked on the left side of the page in Site Navigation, under the Item Jumps section. Activities can be a low pressure way of meeting other members with similar interests.

Yet another way to use contests to increase your involvement around the site is to review the entries in a contest that interests you. Oftentimes I don't meet the deadline for a contest entry, but I enjoyed the prompt so I'm sure to enjoy many of the stories or poems submitted. Reviewing is a great way to give back to the community and meet other members.

Finally, if you've tried all of the above and still don't feel that you're involved enough, increase your involvement by starting your own contest!

Until Next Time,
Diane Author Icon



Editor's Picks

I've selected some contests and activities for your review. Enter a contest or join in on an activity today.



Poetry Contests

*Bullet* ""Like a Song" Poetry Contest"  Open in new Window. by Revelry- inspiration needed Author Icon is a poetry contest using prompts based on the music industry. Deadline August 30th.

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor is a contest that runs weekly and accepts both old and new poems. Deadline every Wednesday.

*Bullet* "Star Trek Poetry CONTEST "  Open in new Window. by Maryann Author Icon seeks entries based on the show, Star Trek. Deadline is August 31st.


Short Story Contests

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor encourages entrants to write short stories based on the prompt given. Deadline is September 7th.

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor is a monthly contest seeking both old and new stories. Challenge yourself! Deadline is September 6th.

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor seeks entries based on a given prompt. Deadline is September 2nd.


Other Contests

*Bullet* "The Best Review Contest"  Open in new Window. by Merremy Christmas! Author Icon is a contest to find the best reviews given on the site. Deadline is September 1st.

*Bullet* "The Writer's Cramp"  Open in new Window. by SophyBells Author Icon is a daily contest, offering 1000 gps per day to the best entry for the prompt.

*Bullet* "Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest"  Open in new Window. by Writing.Com Support Author Icon is seeking non-fictional essay entries based on a given quote. Creativity is key! Deadline is August 31st.


Other Activities

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor is a virtual quilt created to showcase various authors on Writing.Com.

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor is a comedic In and Out.

*Bullet* "The Blazing Cauldron"  Open in new Window. by Elisa: Snowman Stik Author Icon is a discussion forum for those who can't wait until the Olympics are here again. If you are a fan of the Olympics, join in on the conversation!

 
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