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Contests & Activities: September 12, 2012 Issue [#5258]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Help the Newbies!
  Edited by: Leger~ Author IconMail Icon
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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

The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight some of the current contests and activities on the site, help educate members on how to host contests and activities, and provide clues to submit quality entries to contests. Write to me if you'd like something in particular covered.

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Letter from the editor


Newbie Contests and Activities


*Glassesb* Do you get in a rut and enter the same contests or activities every month? I'd like to encourage you to branch out and explore some contests and activities held by new members. Often these are the contests that need participation because the new member isn't aware as to how to promote their item. Often these new activities or contests aren't listed in the promotion forums like "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. or "Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window.. You can find them by clicking the Reading link in the left column and searching the Message Forums (the most common platform for contest/activities).

*Glassesb* Check out these items and see if you can enter. If it's not something for you, help our new members out by reviewing and perhaps donating to their prize bank. Participation is what keeps our community active. In your review, point out what additions to the rules or explanation that needs help. Did they put a deadline? Is the prompt easy to understand? Mentoring new members can not only be rewarding, but will help you network on the site with other members. Isn't that why you're here?

*Glassesb* You could also sponsor their item in Bid Click. This is found in the left column, My Account > My Bid Click. If you haven't tried sponsoring an item before, this is a good time to experiment with small bids in genres or less popular item types like Quiz. Or help the new member walk through promoting their work on the above mentioned promotion pages. Spread the word! Ask your site friends or members from groups you belong, to help by entering these hidden gems.

*Stop* So please, take a moment and help our community by reviewing or mentoring a new member. Write and Participate on!

This month's question: What advice could you give a new member? Send in your answer below! *Down* Editors love feedback!



Editor's Picks


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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

Enter your longer stories here! Current round ends Sept. 30.

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Writing.Com Battleship!  Open in new Window. (E)
The traditional game of Battleship has never been this fun . . . or rewarding!
#1300644 by . . . Jeremy Author IconMail Icon

They say loose lips sink ships. But sinking ships has never been so rewarding!

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#1889487 by Not Available.

Excerpt: This is a game where I post a picture and you have to guess what it is.

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Welcome to FormWork, a nature themed weekly poetry contest where entries will be written according to a given form, to win awardicons, Merit Badges & Gift Points!

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A weekly contest with prompts. The entry fees become the jackpot!

What if...? (Closed) Open in new Window. (13+)
The contest that asks the big question - what if...? September Round - Judging
#1511228 by Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon

Current prompts are fantasy images. Give it a try!

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Is looking for department editors.

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Excerpt: The genre of steampunk is one of the best! The possibilities are endless, you can create anything you want. And the technology of these worlds is so amazing!

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Weekly, short piece contest.
#1874993 by Witchjy Author IconMail Icon

Excerpt: This will be a weekly contest, based on a prompt of my choosing. This could be image, text or anything else that inspires me.

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Guess letters to solve the word and win big! Round 37 OPEN!
#1293022 by . . . Jeremy Author IconMail Icon

Hangman has gone virtual!

 
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Ask & Answer


This month's question: What advice could you give a new member?
Send in your answer below! *Down* Editors love feedback!

Last month I wrote about trying new genres. Here are the replies to last month's question: How successful are your attempts with new genres?

Dawn Embers Author Icon replied: In answer to the question, it depends on the genre. I've tried a few times to write horror and just struggle with it every time. There is something about the genre that I just can't figure out. However, I tried erotica on the whim of "can I actually do it" and that was like 4 years ago. Now I run the Weekly Quickie and some know me for my m/m stories. I never thought I'd be able to write such when I joined. So, you never know unless you try.

Jeff Author Icon answered: My attempts at other genres have all been successful in the sense that I learned something from the experience and am proud of the fact that I tried something new. In terms of quality, though... let's just say there are a few genres with which I'm not particularly proficient. *Rolleyes* *Laugh*

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