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Contests & Activities: August 29, 2018 Issue [#9093]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Writers are People, too!
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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

Participants (and Judges) are People, too!

When you put yourself in the role of judge/host of a contest or activity, sometimes a switch can happen. It can become more of an experience of technicalities and judgment, which it should. But it's also good to remember that the participant is a person with feelings.

Remember what it felt like the first time you entered a writing contest? It can be pretty scary to put yourself out there by taking the risk of exposing your work. Perhaps it's the double-edged sword of wanting to be a writer. You can't succeed without baring yourself and your work for others to see.

So try to remember that participants have feelings while you're judging. Be honest but try to be kind in reviews. Remember to thank participants (because without them, you'd be out of a job!) and particularly in reviewing, point out the positives along with the negatives.

And a word to participants: Judges have feelings, too! *Pthb* In both cases, mistakes can be made. We're all human, after all. I know for a fact that I've missed deadlines or forgot a review when one was promised. The important thing is to make up for it when you can and remember what that was like if it happens to you!

Whether your goal is to hone your writing skills or just to have fun, the entire process can work more smoothly with compassion, I think.


PS - It's almost *Balloong**Balloonb**Balloonp* WDC's 18th Birthday!*Balloong**Balloonb**Balloonp* Keep an eye out for all kinds of fun things to do around the site!!

As always, keep on writing!

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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 Lighthouse Poetry Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Contests With A Christian Theme
by Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon

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Second Time Around ~ Birthday Special Open in new Window. [E]
Have you entered previous contests that you didn't win? Do you feel cheated? Step inside.
by Choconuts Roasting Author Icon

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Show, Don't Tell Contest Open in new Window. [18+]
Show Don't Tell Contest Message Forum
by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon

 Bite Size Poetry Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Just one small sweet bite of poetry is all I need.
by Taizia Author Icon

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Word Pictures Contest Open in new Window. [13+]
Share your lyrical worlds here and receive a review just for entering!
by Ray Scrivener Author Icon

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Habit Heroes  Open in new Window. [13+]
A challenge to inspire positive daily habits and friendship. You can earn cool prizes too!
by 🎄pwheeler joy to the world Author Icon

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Devil's Advocate Open in new Window. [E]
A forum where I ask questions to strengthen your story, fix plot holes, and much more!
by TINMAN 4000 Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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Angel Product Reviews Open in new Window. [ASR]
Learn all about doing product reviews for WDC and earn merit badges for your effort! Fun!
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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.
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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.
by NickiD89 Author Icon





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Ask & Answer

My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (August 1, 2018)" Open in new Window.), tips for judging. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:

Dear Spidey,

As some may know I have newly acquired
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and I just had my first contest. I made the mistake of thinking that I had to have all of the reviews and announcement of the winners by the first of the month.

In that respect I didn't catch the last entry. Which I feel really bad, I had looked but didn't see it. I'd been traveling and having wifi issues. I should have postponed the announcements until I was home and settled in. I have learned a very valuable lesson and pray that I never miss another. We all work hard at what we do and I appreciate everyone here. It breaks my heart that I thought I had to get it done by that day.

Your letter was very comforting to know that I can have more time. I will be putting a time limit on the announcements and never be in a hurry again. I pray that the author I miss will return.

Thank you for writing this newsletter, it really helped and I hope that everyone reads it.

May you be blessed always,
Teresa


Thanks for the lovely feedback and best of luck with your contest! *Smile*



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