\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
BY ONLINE AUTHORS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/9759-Why-Enter-Contests.html
Contests & Activities: September 18, 2019 Issue [#9759]




 This week: Why Enter Contests?
  Edited by: eyestar~* Author IconMail Icon
                             More Newsletters By This Editor  Open in new Window.

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! Here I am back as guest editor to share some thoughts about contests and activities. My musing today is on why we would enter contests. Feel free to dream up your own reasons! *Fairy2*



Word from our sponsor

ASIN: B07YJZZGW4
Product Type:
Amazon's Price: Price N/A
Not currently available.


Letter from the editor

*Medalgold* Writing contests are plentiful at WDC! Some are site wide and ongoing. Some are monthly. Some pop up when the creator gets the whim or when the contest concerns a thematic occasion.*Witchhat* Some contests have a one time run, some daily or weekly and a rare few fun all year!*Shock*

There are a variety of themes, topics, prompts, genres to choose from: something for everyone! *Smile*

I was looking around to see why we enter contests and the potential benefits! A few ideas popped in to my mind. If you are reluctant, maybe this will spur you to jump in!

*Delight* For Fun! For the love of writing and the sharing of our treasures. Who doesn't want their creations seen by at least one person? Contest judges and often other participants check out your work. I know I always find it very cool to see the variety of creations for one prompt! Wow!

*Quill*For Experience:
It can be helpful to work to a deadline, follow exact rules, open to judging, practice receiving winning or losing messages with grace. How many times have we been disqualified for missing a little rule like word count? Really good wake up calls now when the prizes are sometimes virtual rather than real money! *Laugh*

Even being a judge in a contest can be a valuable experience as you get to see how difficult it can be to choose, and why guidelines are helpful in the process. *Smile*

I always learn something and grow! *Flowery*

*Star*Going Beyond Comfort Zone:
If you have never entered a contest, here is a great place to get out there..even in a short daily contest. Test your skills!
A genre or theme or type of writing may not be familiar...so here is a chance to challenge yourself...for fun!
I have done this... may not have won..yet the high of having completed something I never thought I could was even better! I am always grateful for the muse who was woken up by some contest! *Fairy*

*Thumbsup* Build Confidence:
Be brave here among friends. You can get some feedback and practice putting your self out there as to go out to public contests and publishing will take courage and confidence.

*Heart*Supports the Host/Hostess:
This may seem like an odd one yet it takes a lot to create and run a contest and I know when we do we are excited and want it to be a contribution! Contest hosts love to gift the prizes... and it takes participants to make that happen! *Wink* And you could be the ONE!

*Books1* The Challenge and Skill Building:/b}
Contests can feature specific aspects of writing, as in a poem type, or dialogue or even Novel writing as in the Site NANOWRIMO in November.
I know I sometimes need a little push or inspiration and have often been spurred on by some cool challenge in a contest. I have even tried story writing and...that is out of my comfort and skill zone. *Laugh*

I generally enter contests for fun and to challenge myself...test my mettle! *Heartv*

*Questionp* So, I am interested to know

*grape*Why do you or don't you enter contests at WDC?

Thanks for pondering with me. *Heart*
eyestar *Star**Fairy3*


Editor's Picks

Contests:

Image Protector
SURVEY
Journey Through Genres: Official Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Write a short story in the given genre to win big prizes!
#1803133 by Writing.Com Support Author IconMail Icon

 
Image Protector
STATIC
Good Deeds Get CASH! Open in new Window. (E)
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
#1908150 by Writing.Com Support Author IconMail Icon


 
Image Protector
FORUM
Other Worlds Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
Science Fiction Short Story Contest. Closed
#2078460 by A E Willcox Author IconMail Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window.
This item number is not valid.
#2055579 by Not Available.

 Invalid Item Open in new Window.
This item number is not valid.
#2106425 by Not Available.

Image Protector
FORUM
Show, Don't Tell Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
Show Don't Tell Contest Message Forum
#2162666 by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author IconMail Icon

Image Protector
FORUM
The Bard's Hall Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
DECEMBER is HOLIDAY RUSH: Shape Poetry Prompt!
#981150 by PartyBee Author IconMail Icon

Image Protector
FORUM
The Writer's Cramp - Poetry Week! Open in new Window. (13+)
Write the best story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS!
#333655 by Sophy New Year Author IconMail Icon

Image Protector
FORUM
SugarCube's Monthly Random Contest!! Open in new Window. (13+)
A New Contest Every Two Weeks!
#2175732 by IceSkatingSugarCube Author IconMail Icon





 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
         https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Don't forget to support our sponsor!

ASIN: 1542722411
Amazon's Price: $ 12.99


Ask & Answer


*Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet* Don't Be Shy! Write Into This Newsletter! *Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet*

This form allows you to submit an item on Writing.Com and feedback, comments or questions to the Writing.Com Newsletter Editors. In some cases, due to the volume of submissions we receive, please understand that all feedback and submissions may not be responded to or listed in a newsletter. Thank you, in advance, for any feedback you can provide!
Writing.Com Item ID To Highlight (Optional):

Send a comment or question to the editor!
Limited to 2,500 characters.
Word from our sponsor
ASIN: 0995498113
Amazon's Price: $ 19.95

Removal Instructions

To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.


Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/9759-Why-Enter-Contests.html