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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey , and I'm your Editor this week!
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Life Happens
I was all set up to write a newsletter on how and why I chose a contest, along with my experience entering the contest. I challenged my readers to enter a contest, and I wanted to join in.
And then life happened.
I decided to go back to school. It sounds rather sudden, but it's something I've been thinking about for quite some time. At my current job, I got an opportunity to take classes and get a license toward an actual career, something I've been dreaming about for years. Of course, I can't pass up the chance! But that meant less personal time.
It happens to us all! We have well-meaning intentions and then life interrupts us and our obligations. The important thing, I think, is to assess your priorities and come up with a solution. My education is obviously very important to me, so while I didn't quite finish my entry for the contest I chose (which is "Invalid Item" ), I do plan on working on the entry before the contest's deadline.
What made me choose this contest? The title caught my eye. I enjoy reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and when I read the line "I'm a total sucker for a good science-fiction/fantasy tale." in the contest, I knew I found the one for me, because that's how I feel, too! For me, the prizes, prompts, etc., are all icing on the cake. If a contest intrigues me, I want to enter it. And I do plan on entering it!
For many of us, too, writing is a kind of stress-relief; it can be a nice break from the daily grind. I'm going to be working part-time and taking classes part-time, so luckily I'll still have some free time, and I'll be spending a good bit of it on my favorite website, of course!
A special thank you to everyone who entered my contest last month! Take a moment to check out their entries and the contests!
Sandy B.  - "Emma the Emo Emu" [E]
~ Aqua ~  - "contest entry"
dblameck (David) - "The Wind" [E]
Rhyssa - "the other side" [13+]
Willowgreen - "Vegas, Anyone?" [13+]
blue jellybaby - "Invalid Item"
nangwaya - "Invalid Item"
Nixieš¦ - "Invalid Item"
Ashley - "Invalid Item"
Always keep on writing!
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These items were submitted with feedback last month!
Contests:
These contests inspired Writing.Com members!
Know of some gems that deserve exposure? Submit them in the feedback form or submission form at the end of this Newsletter, and I'll put them in my next one!
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My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (April 18, 2012)" ), discussed not being afraid to enter a contest or try something new on WDC.
Some great advice here! I've been at wars with a close friend of mine because we both refuse to watch each other's favourite show! We're both so rooted in our own self-assuredness and pre-conceived notions from the outset, that we simply refuse to give them a little time, despite each other's endorsements! I think I will break out of my stubbornness this week!
I would also be very grateful if you might consider including my new contest in your next issue. It would be lovely to see a few more entries before the round closes!  ~ WyrdNaos Trippin' on Yello
Done and thanks!! 
I have recently come back to writing.com and have started entering as many contests as I can manage. You get more indepth reviews of your work from the judges than from most others. I enter at least two weekly contests and several monthly. I have also tried the daily flash fiction. ~ dblameck (David)
Awesome!
Inspiring newsletter, Spidey! I haven't seen the new My Little Pony cartoon, but will have a look.
Here's a link to a new Weekly Fantasy contest with some great prizes. Come check it out if you're a fantasy fan!  Nicole ~ dejavu_BIG computerprobs
Thanks! I've linked the contest above!
Game on, Spidey. I'm a Rising Star, and a fairly new member. I've only entered a few contests. It's not a confidence issue; my mind blanks. Lightning struck and I entered | |  | Invalid Item
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Thanks for the encouragement. ~ Nixieš¦
That's great! I'm glad you found one to inspire you!
Hi spidey
Here is my entry for the amazing 55 word contest. Only my second attempt at this competition and my third overall. I have only been a member here for a little over a week.
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The contest itself can be found here
. ~ nangwaya
Great, and Welcome to Writing.Com!!
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This is definately a good way to live; try new things, learn by your mistakes.
~ blue jellybaby
Thanks!!
The contest is my first here at WDC. Wish me luck! If you had time to review it as well that would be most appreciated.
Contest:
My Entry: ~ Willowgreen
Good luck!! I enjoyed your entry!
Okay, I just entered a contest--one that you featured in this newsletter because I hadn't seen it before and it looked interesting. The contest is
The entry is
Don't feel you need to rate/review--I know I'm too busy to do that most of the time.
Awesome! I really liked your story!
Thank you for listing my contest. sdodger
You're quite welcome!
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