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Contests & Activities: May 10, 2017 Issue [#8282]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Choosing a Contest
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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


Choosing a Contest



So you've decided to enter a contest, but the question is: Which one?

Often there are lots and lots of contests going on at once at Writing.Com and while that can make a great diversity of choices, it can be tough to pick one. Here are some tips:

*Idea* Past Experience. You can choose to enter a contest/activity based on the person hosting it. If you've had a good past experience with that member, it can be a good indication of another well-run contest. Add someone to your favorites by clicking on the plus-sign (+) next to their name. (Click again to become a "Fan" of that member.)

*Idea* "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. and "Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. are great places to find currently promoted contests & activities.

*Idea* Searching. If you're looking for a particular type of contest or activity, you can try searching by the "Contest" and "Activity" genres, search by type (like forum, group, In & Out, etc.) and try sorting by "Newly Created" to see the newest first!

*Idea* This Newsletter. The Contests & Activities Newsletter features current contests & activities in the Editor's Picks below! Check them out!

*Idea* Public Review Page. Looking at current reviews can be a good place to find current contests because members will sometimes advertise for their current contest in their review signature, or they review entries in their contests.

*Idea* New or old. The question can often be, do you already have something written? Some contests will accept work not specifically written for that contest (check the rules!). Are you interested in writing something brand new? Or do you have something already written that you're looking for a contest to enter? That can change your searching strategy, too.

*Idea* Favorites. One of the best ways to keep an eye on a contest is to add it to your favorites. Again, click on the plus sign (+) in the upper right corner of the item. That way you will be notified when it is updated and you can keep it in mind for when you're ready to enter!

There are lots of ways to find contests & activities. Give them a try and enter today!

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Editor's Picks







Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
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Good Deeds Get CASH! Open in new Window. [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
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What a Character! : Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

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The Comedy Club Contest Open in new Window. [E]
A Contest For The Funny Side Of Life. CLOSED
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by A Guest Visitor

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The 4 Controversies Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
OPINIONS? Groovy! The 4C's is a 3X Quill Winner! Enter Your Non-Fiction Next in ?
by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon

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Secret Pal Initiation Room Open in new Window. [E]
Join the group that is full of surprises and fun, one month at a time!
by Kate - Writing & Reading Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group Open in new Window. [E]
Join the fun! We inspire reviewers through kindness and learning! Winner of eight Quills!
by Maryann Author Icon

 
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On Our Own: Indie-publishing Group Open in new Window. [E]
Forums, marketing info, advice, and support concerning indie-publishing. Open to all.
by Voxxylady Author Icon





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, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (April 12, 2017)" Open in new Window.), discussed Hard Work.

After a much too long absence the Sci-Fi Writers Guild is back and has a new Contest: The Science Fiction Short Story Contest!!! We would very much appreciate it if you included us in the next issue.

Thanks!

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