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Contests & Activities: June 25, 2008 Issue [#2471]

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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

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

Making Time to Write


Unless writing is your full time job, it can be difficult to find time to write in an already hectic day. As writers, we all struggle with the balance between doing what we must for family, friends, and community, and finding time for ourselves and our writing. We've all heard that it's important to find time for ourselves, but sometimes that time seems unreachable.

Often, I find myself waiting until the end of the day to write and by the time everything else is finished, I am exhausted, physically and mentally. This is not the best way to write as my creativity is hard to tap into at this point. However, if it's the only time available, then I make the best of it by writing scenarios or plot ideas in a journal rather than forgoing writing altogether. Then, when I do have time to devote to writing, I have a good starting point.

In order to make time to write, you must make it a priority. Fitting it into your schedule is not possible if you wait until you "find" the time, but if you schedule it in as you would any other appointment, you will write. I've found that the best way to do this is to schedule it before I start my day. Writing first thing in the morning helps to clear my head and get my blood flowing, much like an exercise routine will for athletes.

I start my day at five and typically write for forty-five minutes to an hour, depending on how the words are flowing. It doesn't seem like much time, but when you are in a routine, you'd be amazed at how quickly you can get started. So endeavor to find time in your day, whether it is fifteen minutes during your lunch break or an hour in the morning. Those minutes add up and by the end of the month, you'll be surprised at how much you've written.

Until Next Time,
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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 tournament. Tryouts run from July 1st through 10th.

*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* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor seeks entries based on a given prompt and poetic form. Deadline is July 10th.


Short Story Contests

*Bullet* "Twisted Tales Contest"  Open in new Window. by Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon encourages entrants to write short stories with an unexpected twist in the plot. Deadline is June 30th.

*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 August 6th.

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor seeks spinoff entries based on another story listed on the site. The story is linked in the contest. Deadline is July 31st.


Other Contests

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor is a contest that accepts both poetry and short stories based on a given prompt. Deadline is July 15th.

*Bullet* "The Writer's Cramp"  Open in new Window. by Sophurky 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 fictional short story entries based on a given quote. Creativity is key! Deadline is June 30th.


Other Activities

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor allows you to vote for your favorite muse and influence the prompt for the next round of a contest.

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor is a contest/activity that encourages members to get to know one another.

*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!

*Bullet* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. by A Guest Visitor is a group dedicated to RPG. If you want to enter the world of Escape, check out this group.

 
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