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Contests & Activities: May 11, 2016 Issue [#7634]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Let's Talk Intros
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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

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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey Author Icon, and I'm your Editor this week!



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Letter from the editor

Let's Talk Intros


My last Contests & Activities Newsletter talked about titles and how important they can be for Contests. This time around, I wanted to talk about Intros.

*Idea* Whether it's for a Contest or a Contest Entry, your intro is a great opportunity to give just a little more information to the viewer about what they can expect to find inside.

*Idea* The intro is a great place to intrigue your viewer if you (like me) aren't the best at coming up with titles! *Pthb* Some of us (again, myself included) can have trouble coming up with a witty or intriguing title, but the intro is a good place to have a clever or enticing phrase that will draw the viewer's attention. It can make them click to view the piece, and that's our goal, right?

*Exclaim* Remember to rate correctly! Your Title and Intro share a rating, so make sure they're rated correctly!

*Idea* The intro can be a good place to expand on the theme of your contest. You can tell viewers here if it is a daily/weekly/monthly contest or even just list the current deadline for entries.

*Idea* The intro is an ideal place to have changing information. It's a good idea to keep your title the same so viewers can find it easily, but you can change your intro to reflect the current theme, whether the contest is open/closed for entries, or even if judging is currently taking place!

Examples of some good intros:

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by A Guest Visitor


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WEIRD TALES CONTEST  Open in new Window. [18+]
A Contest Inspired by the Old Pulp Fiction Covers of Weird Tales Magazine
by Beacon's Anchor Author Icon


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by A Guest Visitor


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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!
by Elisa: Snowman Stik Author Icon



As you can see, you have plenty of options with your intro. It's just one more great tool to promote your piece and to invite viewers to click!




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Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Write reviews to win cash prizes!
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Write a short story in the given genre to win big prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

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Newbies: Want to earn some merit badges?
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For all ladies who love Darcy and Jane Austen.
by Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

 
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Post a Wish. Grant a Wish.
by Amyaurora Author Icon

 
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GOAL: Rewrite something every day.
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Some contest resources:
How to Create a Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Things you need to know before you open a contest. Includes a contest template.
by Angels in my Ear Author Icon

"Create/Edit a Message Forum" Open in new Window.
Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format Open in new Window. [E]
Learn the ins and outs of creating a link using the bitem format.
by NickiD89 Author Icon





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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Ask & Answer


My last newsletter, ({nl:7583), discussed Contest Titles


I would totally enter a contest that calls itself "Horror contest" but is actually a "Contest for Romance!" :D

Such a great NL! I usually just put in whatever comes to my mind first, but I agree that titles are super important. ~ CasualWriter~thanks, Anon! Author Icon

It does have a certain appeal, doesn't it? *Laugh*


Great topic, I'm always struggling with titles. ~ A*Monaing*Faith Author Icon

Me, too! And thanks! *Smile*


Thanks so much for mentioning my contest "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. ~ Sally Author Icon

You're quite welcome! It has a great title!





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