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Contests & Activities: September 28, 2011 Issue [#4628]

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Letter from the editor

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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

The "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. has been around since 2002. With a current thread dating back to 2008, this contest has well withstood the sands of time. Lets look at some of the reasons this has the longevity it does, and how you too can host an activity with such success.

*Burstv*CHOOSING THE PROPER PROMPT.
With a new prompt each day, this contest has had its shares of hits and misses. What determines whether a prompt is a hit or a miss? Is it the time of day you post the prompt; the length of time between prompts; the originality, or the variety? For me all prompts are a hit, the only way there could be a miss, in my opinion, is if nobody decides to enter, and then it is not the fault of the prompt. To me, all prompts are good, but not all prompts will inspire writers. Finding a prompt that inspires the muse to create is often a shot in the dark. Not everyone is inspired by the same thing so I believe that finding so many prompts to inspire a variety of artists, is indeed a gift.

*Burstp*CONSISTENCY
Being consistent with times, dates, rules and regulations, makes it easy on the contest entrants. Many have returned simply because of this fact. Having set guidelines for contest entries and entrants, makes for familiarity for those that return time after time. With over 7500 posts to date, ranging from entrants to new prompts, this is a consistent forum of creative writing.

*Burstb*JUDGING
A plethora of judges who are dedicated and true to the contest makes it easy for this to continue on. There is also availability for guest judges to appear. If you do not have someone judging on a consistent time schedule, there are delays, which could deter further entrants.

*Burstp*PRIZES
The prizes are consistent and reasonable. There is a set prize for each and every day. It doesn't change. The prize is large enough to be an alluring factor in drawing contestant entries, and small enough to be manageable for the host of the activity. Keeping within your own budget for this type of a prize is important.

*Burstp*CHALLENGE
I challenge each of you reading this to stop by during the month of October, at least once, if not more, and enter this amazing contest. I would love to hear about your experience afterward.





Editor's Picks

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A Poem A Day Contest  Open in new Window. (E)
This is a daily contest for anybody who writes poetry.
#1789785 by Itchy Water~fictionandverse Author IconMail Icon

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A NaNoWriMo fundraiser... compete as a NaNo writer or donate by sponsoring one!
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Daily Flash Fiction Challenge Open in new Window. (13+)
Enter your story of 300 words or less.
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Long, Long, Long Open in new Window. (18+)
Prompt-free contest for stories of the lengthier variety. New round May 2024!
#1782293 by Elisa: Snowman Stik Author IconMail Icon

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Sensual Moments, Vol. 9 Open in new Window. (18+)
New year new prompt: stop by and say hello and share your sexy stories. Write on!
#1774778 by SinfulAngel39 Author IconMail Icon

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Tales of Terror Open in new Window. (ASR)
Sacrifice a story at the altar and unlock the secrets of terror!
#1641024 by lotte Author IconMail Icon

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A Poetry contest with a dragon prompt. Round 16. Closed til Next time!
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Christians who will pray with YOU!
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