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Noticing Newbies: June 12, 2019 Issue [#9598]




 This week: Read the fine print!
  Edited by: eyestar~* 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

*Delight* Hello readers! I am happy to be dropping by as guest editor today. Did you ever miss out on a chance because you missed something....either by not reading or forgetting in the excitement of deadline? Don't let it happen here!


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Letter from the editor

I was chatting with a friend and reminiscing about being a newbie and one little piece of advice came from that! It was concerning Contests and entering contests! Sometimes we laugh when we see how writers, including myself, seemingly fail to read! Ever happened to you?

I wrote what I thought was a brilliant and funny poem and was worth points in a game! Ahhh! I forgot the WORD count! Sooo.... NO points for the team. *Facepalm*

I wrote an Earth Day Poem one time and yep, did the same thing! As it was RIGHT in the rules to add a WC. It was disqualified. *Sad*

My friend was quite hurt the first time she was disqualified as she too forgot some aspect of the rules! *Think*

As a contest host and judge, I feel sad when I have to disqualify entries because of a glitch like not following all the nitty gritty rules. I am sure others may also and YET, rules are set for fairness and/or as part of a challenge. Rules also help judges with the tough job of picking a winner. *Smile*

I think we have all shaken our heads at the silly glitches we do! And sometimes we may get upset! I laugh now as maybe it is fate. *Butterfly2b*

So the advice is: When You Enter a Contest, READ the rules, fine print and everything! READ it twice! Write to your heart's content and then.... when ready to post....READ one more time! *Laugh*

Look for the little things like:
1. adding Word count or line count,
2. word maximum and minimum
3. Date and time due
4. how to post.
For example in our WDC daily contest "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window.
You must enter A STATIC ITEM, not an entry in a book item etc.
Some contests like "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. let us use Book entries to save space in our port. {entry:xxxxxx}

It may not always say, so make sure you ask if it comes to you that you'd like to do book entry. In fact, I usually ask questions if any doubt or unclarity comes up for me. Sometimes our intuition is on fire to help. *Fire*

And check this carefully
5. Are you able to edit BEFORE deadline if you post it.
Even going in and adding a word count that you forgot before posting can get you disqualified if there is a NO edit after posting rule! *Wink* There is a time/date stamp on entries and posts! So watch it!

Usually the prompt is obvious as it draws your muse and it is easy to forget the fine tuning when we get excited about writing! *Fairy2*

We have some cool contests and something for everyone so check them out under the COMMUNITY tab or NEWSFEED and jump in for fun! Just remember to READ the rules so you won't be disappointed before you even qualify for a potential win. *Sun*

Have fun!

eyestar


Editor's Picks

*Fire* Delicious Reads!

 
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African Encounters Open in new Window. (E)
Description of memorable encounters with animals
#2193123 by Beholden Author IconMail Icon

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This item number is not valid.
#2193069 by Not Available.

 Where do you Go Open in new Window. (E)
When music videos are your only thing left.
#2192934 by Mitch Connor Author IconMail Icon

 Shadows Open in new Window. (13+)
A short poem of twisted darkness
#2192980 by N.A Author IconMail Icon


Newbie Contest entries! Did they read the rules? *Thumbsup*
 Invalid Item Open in new Window.
This item number is not valid.
#2192853 by Not Available.

 What is Hope Open in new Window. (E)
A poem about hope.
#2188737 by Andrew W Author IconMail Icon

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#2193137 by Not Available.

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This item number is not valid.
#2193136 by Not Available.

 Circus Camp Open in new Window. (13+)
A old dream is reborn.
#2193108 by Gency Author IconMail Icon



 
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Ask & Answer

Thanks for reading my last newsletter "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (April 17, 2019)" Open in new Window.

Joy Author Icon

Excellent tips, Mona. Thanks.
So many of us with weak eyes bypass items that look like a block of wood with ants crawling all over it.
A computer screen is not the same as the page of a physical book.

*Laugh* yep! Thanks Joy.

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