Contests & Activities: December 21, 2016 Issue [#8040]
<< December 14, 2016Contests & Activities Archives | More From This Day | Print This IssueDecember 28, 2016 >>

Newsletter Header
Contests & Activities


 This week: Holidays
  Edited by: spidey Author IconMail Icon
                             More Newsletters By This Editor  Open in new Window.

Table of Contents

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

header for my C&A Newsletters
Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey Author Icon, and I'm your Editor this week!




Word from our sponsor

ASIN: B085272J6B
Product Type: Kindle Store
Amazon's Price: $ 9.99


Letter from the editor

Holidays


Most of us are in the midst of the Holiday season! There are a plethora of holidays celebrated all over the world throughout this season and the rest of the year. For many, the holidays are a time of relaxation and celebration. They can also be a great time to host or participate in a contest or activity and can be a great time for inspiration!

*Partyhatb*Holiday Parties *Partyhatb*

Holiday parties can be great times to get inspiration for writing. Take in the different "characters" or personalities around you while you mingle at parties and gatherings. Listen for phrases that might make great dialogue. I think a lot of writers tend to be introverts, and social gatherings can be great places to get a feel for others, for current dialogue and slang. Listen to the current event topics to find out what's happening in the world at the moment! This can be inspiration for your own writing or for what might make a popular contest/activity theme!


*Music2*Music/Songs*Music2*

Have you ever really listened closely to the lyrics of the holiday songs we sing? Some of them tell interesting stories (and I find a lot of them to be sad for some reason). They can help inspire creativity, too! Most people are familiar with the holiday songs that get played everywhere we go. Try a contest focused on that one mysterious line that people tend to overlook!


*Gifto*Shopping*Gifto*

Is there any better time to people-watch than when they shops and malls are busy with shoppers at holiday times? I know they say shopping can bring out the worst in people, but watch out for the kindnesses, too! I know they're there! *Smile*


*Cake2*Food*Cake2*

Did you ever notice that a central part of a culture is its cuisine? A reader can infer a lot of information by what meals or foods you include in a piece of writing! Everyone has to eat, and most have their favorite foods. It's definitely something that connects the human experience, don't you think? Use tastes and smells (good or bad!) to inspire! *Pthb*


Whatever you do this holiday season, and throughout the year, I wish you the best and hope you find creativity and inspiration in all that you do! Keep on Writing!! *Smile*





purple flower sig


Editor's Picks






Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Image Protector
Good Deeds Get CASH! Open in new Window. [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

Image Protector
What a Character! : Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon





Contests/Activities:

Image Protector
Decade Dash - New Prompts Soon! Open in new Window. [E]
Challenge yourself to embody the spirit and culture of the past 60 years!
by Starr Phenix Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

Image Protector
The Snail Mail Auction Open in new Window. [13+]
Do you like snail mail? Always wanted a signed story or poem by a WDC author? Come on in!
by NaNoKit Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

Image Protector
The LGBT Writing Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
Short story contest (with great prizes) for LGBT characters.
by Osirantinous Author Icon

The Joy of Giving Raffle Open in new Window. [E]
My Christmas Raffle for members of WDC.
by amy-Finally writing a novel. Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor





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!



 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
         https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Don't forget to support our sponsor!

ASIN: B07YJZZGW4
Product Type:
Amazon's Price: Price N/A
Not currently available.


Ask & Answer

My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 23, 2016)" Open in new Window.), discussed Thanksgiving.

A great newsletter, really uplifting, thank you. Thank you, too, for the link to my contest, 'Tweet Me A Story'. I really appreciate it! Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Sally Author Icon

You're quite welcome! I hope you have a lot of success with your contest, "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. *Smile*


Thank you for featuring my cNotes in this week's NL, Spidey! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. *Heart* ~ Shannon Author Icon

You're very welcome! *Smile*


Thank you for your newsletter on saying 'Thank you', Spidey.
It's a lovely reminder. *Smile* ~ Mia - craving colour Author Icon

Thanks for the comment! *Bigsmile*




What is your favorite part of any holiday? How do you find inspiration from holidays?

*Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet* Don't Be Shy! Write Into This Newsletter! *Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet*

This form allows you to submit an item on Writing.Com and feedback, comments or questions to the Writing.Com Newsletter Editors. In some cases, due to the volume of submissions we receive, please understand that all feedback and submissions may not be responded to or listed in a newsletter. Thank you, in advance, for any feedback you can provide!
Writing.Com Item ID To Highlight (Optional):

Send a comment or question to the editor!
Limited to 2,500 characters.
Word from our sponsor
ASIN: 0996254145
Amazon's Price: $ 12.95

Removal Instructions

To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.


<< December 14, 2016Contests & Activities Archives | More From This Day | Print This IssueDecember 28, 2016 >>

This printed copy is for your personal use only. Reproduction of this work in any other form is not allowed and does violate its copyright.