Contests & Activities: October 26, 2016 Issue [#7930]
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 This week: Stress-Relief
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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


Stress-Relief


I don't know about all of you, but I personally find myself frazzled and overwhelmed from time to time. More often than I'd like to admit probably. *Blush*

For me, writing and Writing.Com are a break from the hustle and bustle, the everyday life that can pile up and feel overwhelming. My last newsletter focused on the importance of taking breaks to increase productivity, and this is sort of an extension of that, I suppose.

Writing, for many of us, is a pleasurable hobby, but it can sometimes turn into a cause of stress. If we're worried about deadlines or finishing a project or hearing back from a publisher/publication, writing can be a source of stress at times.

How can we deal with that stress? Well, here are a few ways that I know to relieve stress:

*Idea* Write for fun. Take a break from your "serious" writing and find a fun contest to enter, perhaps something "quicker" like "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. or "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" Open in new Window. or try out an activity like an In & Out, a quiz or a madlib. These activities still entice your creative side though they may provide a much-needed respite from your more serious endeavors in your writing career.

*Idea* Take a walk. Okay, so this one involves leaving our loving home, Writing.Com. *Shock* Sometimes some fresh air can do wonders for relieving stress. Connecting with nature can really help clear your mind. Then come back here and write about what you saw or what inspired you! *Smile*

*Idea* Talk with a friend. Whether it's picking up the phone and calling someone, sending an email/text, or finding a good discussion forum, sometimes connecting with someone else can help you take a break from your own mind and world.

*Idea* Host something! Take a break from focusing on your own writing by creating a contest or activity for other's to enter!

*Idea* Review! Reviewing is probably my favorite part of Writing.Com. It has SO many benefits and rewards. See "Reviewing On Writing.Com" Open in new Window.

*Star* Although the above are good ideas for simple stress-relief, if you find yourself truly overwhelmed, please seek the help of a friend or professional.

*Wink* The above tips may also help to take a break from NaNoWriMo writing! Good luck NaNo-ers!


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Editor's Picks






Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Write reviews to win cash prizes!
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Short Shots: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [ASR]
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

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Thinking about NanoWrimo - Rebelliously! Open in new Window. [ASR]
"writing a memoir, a script, a nonfiction book ... or something else that's not a novel."
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The WDC NanoLounge Open in new Window. [13+]
A nano place to chat about NanoWrimo...
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The Brainstormers Group Open in new Window. [E]
A group for those with depression or mental illness. Friends and family welcome too.
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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.
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"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.
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Ask & Answer

My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (September 28, 2016)" Open in new Window.), discussed Taking a Break..

I wholeheartedly agree with you regarding breaks. When I hit a wall or need to try to figure out correct word selections, especially for my poems, I will take a walk, or go to my bag of knitting or crocheting and work on them. Not only are they calming, they help me untangle my thoughts.

Great ideas! *Smile*



How do you stay calm? What stress-relieving techniques do you recommend?

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