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Creativity can be a struggle, but Writing.Com makes it so easy to promote your items if you make the effort.
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Holidays bring out the best in all of us, and especially here on Writing.Com. With the start of a new year many contest and activities have closed and many others will be opened. The one thing that members can count on is that the spirit of giving never ends here. There are so many contest and activities going on that demonstrate that spirit. Many have intentions to help authors improve, bestow gifts, sponsor various groups, entertain us, or expand our writing or imaginations.
Whatever the case, it’s always a shame to see a wonderful contest or activity go unnoticed. Creating an item and then just sitting around waiting for entries doesn’t work to well. A host has to get the word out.
Writing.Com offers so many ways to promote your item. "Activities @ Writing.Com" and "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" are places a host would definitely want to consider posting their items. Be sure to read the rules on each page and check back often because your item could quickly drop off the list when other items are posted.
Using "The Writing.Com BidClick System" is an excellent way to promote your items. Your items will gain instant exposure as will your portfolio. You will also reach more members by using the bidclick system simply because your items will be advertised right in front of them.
Some members advertise their items in Scroll although this method generally does not gain much exposure. While Writing.Com rules for Scroll does allow posting items the rules also state in moderation only! All members can view Scroll but only upgraded members and higher can post. If you chose to plug your item in scroll, be considerate of other members. Constantly plugging your items is against the rules and disrespectful to the members who are using Scroll.
Preferred authors and higher sometimes use their billboards to promote items. Using your signature block is also a great tool. Signatures show up in emails, forum posts and your journal entries.
There are many ways to promote your contests and activities. You may even find your items advertised by those special members that we all call Angels. They might be anonymous or not, or maybe someone gave you a public review which of course is great advertisement. Promoting your items is easy, it just takes a little bit of time and does not require spamming. And, if all else fails you could visit "Newsletter Area" and submit your items to the newsletters for consideration. 
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 Here's an interesting item for a wonderful cause. A lottery to benefit RAOK.
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Does your brain need a little break? Want to have fun? Here's an In & Out that is sure to bring hours of entertainment!
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An intriguing contest for music lovers and writers. This contest has two parts and offers prizes in both.
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Want to write dialogue? This weekly contest offers full reviews to help improve your writing dialogue skills.
Here's a contest for vampire stories. The host is looking to be surprised by your entries.
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Another contest for music lovers. Turn your favorite song into a story.
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Know someone who deserves a Merit Badge? Nominate a member explaining why they deserve a Merit Badge in 300 words or less.
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Write a poem explaining why you need help upgrading or why you deserve the gift points. Not enough gift points for an upgrade, but the gps offered for prizes would definitely help.
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Need a review? The host of this In & Out is offering free reviews that are friendly and honest.
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The title says it all. A monthly contest with two special days in the month as prompts. Poems and short stories accepted.
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A short story contest. Share your experiences, thoughts, dreams, etc. Great prizes offered.
This is not a contest but a fun activity for poetry. Prompts offered to inspire your muse.
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 Submitted by: billwilcox WAY TO GO, Ollie! Good job! But you'd think that you would have remembered to mention MY contest, "The Dialogue 500" 
 Opps! Sorry, Bill. 
Submitted by: Pass it on Great first edition and great pointers Thank you so much for linking my contest. I really appreciate it
PassItOn
Thank you for commenting.
Submitted by: Lexi  Ollie-Dome,
Congrats on the position! You did a wonderful job in showing what to do and what not to do in running a contest
Thank you, Lexi.
Submitted by: Rixfarmgirl  A great first newsletter! Thanks for being there to pick up the gauntlet to continue such an informational newsletter. Thanks!
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Submitted by: Tammy~Catchin Up~ Thanks for linking my contest, all exposure is welcome. Great tips for hosting a contest.
Great newsletter.
Always, Tammy
Thank you, Tammy.
Submitted by: scribbler I'm so glad to hear that maybe even I can host a contest! ooo I'm getting excited just thinking about it!
Cool! Send us a link when you're ready.
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