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Contests & Activities: January 16, 2019 Issue [#9331]




 This week: Find a friend
  Edited by: spidey Author IconMail Icon
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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

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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


Find a friend

Happy 2019!

One of the most prolific writing times in my life happened when I was in college. I had just discovered WDC, but I didn't have a lot of online friends yet. My sister and my husband are creative types, too, and we decided to try a little writing challenge. We took turns, each one of us coming up with a prompt, and we all wrote a short story based on the prompt. It was a lot of fun seeing how we could each come up with our own story!

I really think finding a writing buddy can be super helpful. Not only does it keep you motivated to write, but it helps to bounce ideas off someone else, get a new perspective, and get a second pair of eyes looking for typos or reading for clarity.

There are lots of ways to find a writing buddy, in real life and on *Wdc* (I think that's my new favorite emoji!)

If you live in a more urban area, you may find local writing groups through a bookstore or library. Most towns have a library, so if they don't have a writing group, consider starting one!

There are many, many awesome groups here at Writing.Com, too! Check out a few linked below in my Editor's picks!

Some people don't need a writing buddy, and that's fine, too, of course! For me, I find I'm most motivated by deadlines and expectations. If I sign up to do something, it will force me to do it. Otherwise, I'd probably procrastinate. *Pthb*


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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Dear Me: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
What are *your* goals for the new year? Think it over, write a letter and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon



Contests & Activities submitted through feedback:

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by A Guest Visitor


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How-To Help. Have fun while learning about WdC! 2018 Quill HM Best Educational :-D
by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon





Contests/Activities:

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The Poet's Place  Open in new Window. [E]
Poets can discuss, review, request reviews, etc. of their unique form of writing.
by Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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30-Day Bloggers Group Open in new Window. [13+]
Among the best bloggers on WDC can be found here. Join us, and expand your readership.
by Fivesixer Author Icon

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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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by A Guest Visitor

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WYRM Open in new Window. [13+]
A group for those dedicated to writing and reviewing speculative fiction.
by WYRM Author Icon

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SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP Open in new Window. [E]
A group whose mission is to spread positivity.
by Simply Positive Author Icon

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Non-Humans R Us Open in new Window. [13+]
Anthros and monsters discussion group.
by BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author Icon

 
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Cross Timbers Groups Open in new Window. [NPL]
This Group is Closed. Reference material Only
by Carol St.Ann Author Icon

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The Talent Pond Open in new Window. [ASR]
The Talent Pond is working with you to achieve your writing goals.
by Tornado Dodger Author Icon

 
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Medieval Mastery Open in new Window. [13+]
Discussion and Research of Medieval Religious Orders In Context of Religion and Culture
by SPACE COBWEBS 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 (December 19, 2018)" Open in new Window.), and it discussed the new year. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:

I am always happy to help with contest setup, specifically in the technical aspects, but I’ve had many and understand them. If anyone would like some extra help, do post in the forum! Thank you *Smile* ~ Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon


Awesome, thanks for the offer! Here is the forum:
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2019 new year is full of challenges for me. i am preparing for 2019 by becoming fluent in english n would try to keep my writing muscles in shape. i do make resolutions.i will take route to tranquility and show the world my bold side as always beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. ~ preksha Author Icon

Sounds like a wonderful resolution! Thanks for sharing! *Smile*




Question to think about: Do you have a writing buddy or group that you rely on to stay motivated and inspired?

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