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#12992:	February 19, 2025	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Time Ninja Fitting in the time to write for a contest can be a challenge. Do you find yourself pressed for time to write a contest entry or are you on top of it?

#12981:	February 12, 2025	by Legerdemain
The Season of Love What to think about during the season of love. Do you enjoy anti-romancing a typical romance story?

#12966:	February 05, 2025	by spidey
It's Been Fun! My last newsletter What have you learned?

#12953:	January 29, 2025	by Dawn Embers
That Content Isn't Allowed A look at some things that might be banned from a contest and how it's okay for a judge to have a personal preference. Is there anything you don't allow or want to read in your contest?

#12948:	January 22, 2025	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Don't Screw This Up Tips to help you avoid being disqualified as a contest entrant. What rule have you inadvertently broken that got your contest entry disqualified?

#12940:	January 15, 2025	by Legerdemain
Abandon Ship! An editorial on what to do with failed story idea. Do you reread old space junk to retrieve ideas?

#12923:	January 08, 2025	by spidey
It's all in the details Attention to detail How much detail do you include?

#12920:	January 01, 2025	by Dawn Embers
Reviews Before and After a Deadline Taking some thought into how reviews help before and after a contest or activity ends. Do you try to get reviews on specific elements before a contest round ends or just wait and see?

#12905:	December 25, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Chaos Coordination Here are some things you can do when things do not go as planned If you run a contest or activity, what are the things that have gone wrong despite all your planning?

#12898:	December 18, 2024	by Legerdemain
Happy New Year An end of your newsletter about setting goals. Did you set goals last year? Did you meet them?

#12882:	December 11, 2024	by spidey
Goals Coming up with goals How did you do with your 2024 goals?

#12875:	December 04, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Good Intentions Don't Always Pan Out A look at how one can intend to help a contest or activities but things don't always work out. Have you enter intended to enter a contest or take part in a challenge but then something happens and you don't do it?

#12862:	November 27, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Creative Bribery Often, it takes an incentive to get people to help out. What methods do you use to promote your contest or activity?

#12857:	November 20, 2024	by Legerdemain
Down Time The holidays are fast approaching. How do you manage holiday stress?

#12839:	November 13, 2024	by spidey
Setting Creating a setting in your writing How detailed do you like your setting?

#12824:	November 06, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Taking on a Big Challenge A look at NaNoWriMo and other challenges that one can do for writing. Have you ever taken on a big writing challenge? Which one has been your favorite?

#12815:	October 30, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Getting It Done I work on projects a little differently than some people do. Do you find yourself hyperfocusing? If so, does it help you complete projects?

#12808:	October 23, 2024	by Legerdemain
Making Deadlines Busy season is coming, some advice on making deadlines. What are your suggestions for helping members meet deadlines?

#12794:	October 16, 2024	by spidey
Character Descriptions Describing your characters How well do you describe your characters?

#12779:	October 09, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Reading Activities and Groups A look at the possibility for events that focus on reading including some offsite options. Do you take part in any reading groups or events?

#12770:	October 02, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Cutting The Chaos How to make your rules work to cut down on confusion. Do you ever opt out of a contest or activity because the rules seem too complicated?

#12762:	September 25, 2024	by Legerdemain
Drop In Fun A newsletter discussing short contests and activities. What is your go-to activity when you only have a little time?

#12746:	September 18, 2024	by spidey
Character Names Naming characters can be tricky Have you ever named a character after someone you know?

#12736:	September 11, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Long Term Challenges with Contests A look at the judge/contest manager side of things in considering whether to keep a contest active or not. How do you handle running a contest long term?

#12718:	September 04, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Death Wish Instructions on how to preserve your WdC legacy Do you have a WdC will or have you considered putting one together?

#12717:	August 28, 2024	by Legerdemain
It's Here! It's Here! An editorial on WDC's birthday week. How do you manage your time doing entries for birthday week?

#12695:	August 21, 2024	by spidey
Character Study Develop characters your readers connect with How do you develop your characters?

#12686:	August 14, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Blogging as an Activity Option A look at writing blog entries and different activities that help prompt the book items on WDC. What is your favorite blog activity? What makes you want to take part in an activity that focuses on blogging?

#12672:	August 07, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Get The Word Out How to let other members know about your contest or activity. What is your favorite way to "advertise" your contest or activity?

#12668:	July 31, 2024	by Legerdemain
Chunky! Keeping your contest or activity slim. How do you use dropnotes?

#12652:	July 24, 2024	by spidey
Prizes Awarding contest participants Can you give everyone a prize?

#12641:	July 17, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Community Interactions and Activity Community interactions are part of what make this site special but can also have some negative aspects. What is your favorite way to interact with other members of the site?

#12637:	July 10, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
When Manifesting GPs Doesn't Work Sometimes you have to do a little work to manifest a healthy GP account. What is your favorite way to increase you GP account?

#12629:	July 03, 2024	by Legerdemain
Check your Links! A newsletter about housekeeping. Are you punctual with your portfolio housekeeping?

#12616:	June 26, 2024	by spidey
Approaches to Judging Judging contest entries How do you judge?

#12601:	June 19, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Where to Put Notes and Which to Include A look at the extra details that can be helpful in a static item like word counts and poetic form notes. Do you add notes with your static item? If so, where do you put them?

#12591:	June 12, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Options Are Good We discuss contests that accept only newly written items vs. contests that accept any item in your port. Do you look for contests to enter items you already have in your port?

#12569:	May 29, 2024	by spidey
Writing for Relaxation Writing can be relaxing, really! How do you write for relaxation?

#12556:	May 22, 2024	by Dawn Embers
For the Fun of it Sometimes it's okay to enter a challenge or contest just for the fun of entering without any other focus. Do you focus on trying to win a challenge or are there times when you enter just for the fun of it?

#12551:	May 15, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Here's Your Chance Looking for a way to get more involved with WdC? I have just the thing. Do you have any ideas for a new writing activity you've been kicking around? Do you have an "old" writing activity languishing in your port?

#12544:	May 08, 2024	by Legerdemain
K.I.S.S. A newsletter about keeping it simple. What rules do you find difficult to follow?

#12526:	May 01, 2024	by spidey
Fonts Creativity can be eye-catching Do you use creativity to stand out?

#12517:	April 24, 2024	by Dawn Embers
The Reasons for Reviews A look at how activities and other reasons come into play for a review. Do you review as part of an activity or is it something you do for other reasons?

#12512:	April 17, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
The Interview of the Century Here's the scoop about the Official Wdc Contests Have you entered any one of the Official Contests before? Why or why not?

#12505:	April 10, 2024	by Legerdemain
Consolation Prize Sometimes a contest doesn't turn out like you'd wish. How do you handle low participation in your contests?

#12491:	April 03, 2024	by spidey
Expect the Unexpected How to deal with life's unexpectedness Can you prepare for the unexpected?

#12478:	March 27, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Inspiration Thy Name is Prompt Taking a look at the viewpoint of prompts from the perspective of the judge and the writer. How much leeway do you think a prompt should have for a contest?

#12471:	March 20, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Three Time's A Charm Some Do's and Don'ts when putting together your new contest or activity. If you enter contests and activities here on WdC, what is the number one thing you think a lot of them could improve upon?

#12462:	March 13, 2024	by Legerdemain
Trying Something New I tried something new, it scared my cats. Have you tried anything new lately?

#12450:	March 06, 2024	by spidey
Titles Coming up with titles How do you come up with your titles?

#12409:	February 28, 2024	by Annette
Winning Every Seven Days You can now advance by four points of Community Recognition every single week. Have you collected all of the Achievement Merit Badges?

#12431:	February 21, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Fun Will Now Commence Let's work through the thought process to come up with a new contest or activity. Have you noticed the lack of a particular type of contest or activity that you would like to see on WdC?

#12416:	February 14, 2024	by Legerdemain
It's All About Love Love isn't an emotion, read about it. Is it possible to write about romance if you've never had a deep relationship?

#12400:	February 07, 2024	by spidey
Item Lengths How to choose your item length What makes a novel?

#12384:	January 31, 2024	by Gaby
Balance I'd love to participate in every little thing on WdC, but time is also limited. Instead, I choose wisely. Do Contests and Activities sidetrack you from actual writing?

#12352:	January 24, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
I Want To Speak To The Manager! My muse thinks she's the one in charge, but I have other plans. Have you ever tried some risky measures to get your creative muse to cooperate?

#12372:	January 17, 2024	by Legerdemain
Is It Time? An article on the timing of creating contests or activities. Do you prep for future seasons or holidays?

#12361:	January 10, 2024	by spidey
Wintering Wintering is the idea of resting and recuperating Are you Wintering?

#12340:	January 03, 2024	by Annette
That New Year Smell Or ... The grass is greener over here. Tell me how you plan to fine-tune your writing in this brand new year.

#12332:	December 27, 2023	by JACE
A Primer: Contests and Activities While a subset of activities, contests are a different animal altogether. Do you know the difference between contests and activities?

#12330:	December 20, 2023	by Legerdemain
Handling Complaints Steps to handle complaints in your contest or activity How do you handle complaints or criticism?

#12317:	December 13, 2023	by spidey
Reading Goals 2024 While we're thinking about the new year Do you have a reading goal for 2024?

#12278:	November 29, 2023	by Annette
Set Yourself Up For Success The new year is coming at us at warp speed. What are your creative plans for 2024?

#12292:	November 22, 2023	by Legerdemain
Fail! I'm failing NaNo, but good things happen. Do you feel inspired belonging to WDC?

#12271:	November 15, 2023	by spidey
NaNo Tips NaNoWriMo tips and beyond Are you participating in NaNoWriMo?

#12256:	November 08, 2023	by Annette
Take Your Pick November keeps many writers busy. This means you have the run of the place. Can you win some contests this month?

#12241:	October 25, 2023	by Legerdemain
NaNo or Non-NaNo It's the season of novels. How do you manage your writing time during busy holidays?

#12228:	October 18, 2023	by spidey
Listening Habits Set the scene for writing What do you listen to when you write?

#12213:	October 11, 2023	by Quilli ☕
It's All Fun and Games! A quick overview. Do you have a favorite game, activity, or contest on WdC? Please, do tell by leaving a plug for it here!

#12208:	October 04, 2023	by Gaby
It's Fun-tober Time Writing.com loves Halloween and all things fall. What is one of your all time favorite WdC activity or contest?

#12190:	September 27, 2023	by Legerdemain
It's That Time of Year! Oh. It's not? Well, almost! How do you prepare for upcoming contests or activities?

#12182:	September 20, 2023	by spidey
Writing Locations Last month I discussed writing styles, and I asked how you write. This month I'm asking where do you write?

#12174:	September 13, 2023	by Jayne
From Start to Submit: Finish Your Entry! Quick Tips to Stay Motivated and Finish Your Contest Entry What's your writer's kryptonite? Share your superhero solutions to maintaining motivation in the comments! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

#12165:	September 06, 2023	by Jayne
Let's Celebrate with Murder & Mayhem! WdC's annual murder mystery Masquerade Party arrived September 1st! There's still time to join the fun! What's the Most Ingenious Alibi You've Ever Encountered?

#12155:	August 30, 2023	by Legerdemain
Birthday! It's going to be a busy birthday week at WDC! Log in every day to participate! Have you written something for a contest that ended up being very special?

#12142:	August 23, 2023	by spidey
Writing Style Writing by hand vs keyboard How do you write?

#12120:	August 16, 2023	by Annette
Back it Up! Avert writing apocalypse by backing up everything. How do you keep all your precious words safe?

#12106:	August 09, 2023	by Annette
No Time for Doldrums There is no reason to be calm before the storm. Are you holding back on writing and reviewing during summer?

#12100:	August 02, 2023	by Legerdemain
Reviewing a Contest or Activity Contests and Activities need your attention too. Even if you don't enter. Do you use bid-click to promote your items? Do you feel it helps?

#12089:	July 26, 2023	by spidey
Summer Enter contests & activities with your extra time! Do you have free time in the Summer?

#12070:	July 19, 2023	by Annette
Point of No Return The year is more than half-way over. What have you got to show for?

#12057:	July 05, 2023	by Legerdemain
Prep! Preparation and organization are key to great contests and activities. What month do you participate most in our community?

#12034:	June 28, 2023	by spidey
Belonging WDC is a place for belonging Have you found your people?

#12023:	June 21, 2023	by Dawn Embers
The Judgement: an art of opinion A look at the art of judging a contest. The fact of opinion when decisions are made will vary depending on the judge. What is your approach when judging a contest? How do you view judges when you enter one of the contests?

#12016:	June 14, 2023	by Gaby
Creating Contests & Activities Winning by default - not enough participants but prizes are still awarded. How do you feel about winning a writing contest simply by participating? Do you feel like you've accomplished anything?

#12006:	June 07, 2023	by Legerdemain
It's All About the Participation Experiment this summer and try new things. What new things are you going to try this summer?

#11975:	May 24, 2023	by Quilli ☕
The Quill Awards An Overview of the Quill Awards; Guidelines, Rules, Links Have you had one of your items nominated? Share the link here!

#11953:	May 17, 2023	by Annette
Motivation Motivation or muse, you're going to need some of it to get started writing. How do you motivate yourself to enter contests?

#11961:	May 10, 2023	by Legerdemain
Be Prepared A newsletter on storing ideas. What kind of ideas do you store up for future use?

#11944:	May 03, 2023	by spidey
Imperfection No one is perfect Are you perfect?

#11934:	April 26, 2023	by Jeff
Deadline Planning Tips for avoiding having rushing to meet deadlines at the last minute. Do you often feel like deadlines sneak up on you?

#11889:	April 19, 2023	by Annette
Challenge or Contest? Write to win versus win by writing. Do you prefer the competition of a contest or the comradery of a challenge?

#11912:	April 12, 2023	by Legerdemain
Not THAT Prompt Suggestions to help fit the prompt and your story. How do you twist a prompt to inspire/suit your writing?

#11892:	April 05, 2023	by spidey
Game On! Games to help your writing Do you like games?

#11871:	March 29, 2023	by Annette
Explain Yourself We can only take part when we know what to do. How much description do you put on your activities and contests?

#11832:	March 22, 2023	by Annette
The Hub It's grand and it's central: Grand Central Station or The Hub How often do you check out the Hub to see what's going on?

#11865:	March 15, 2023	by Legerdemain
A Secret! It's about Good Deeds. How has reviewing helped your writing?

#11852:	March 08, 2023	by spidey
Write On! Practice daily writing How do you write daily?

#11810:	February 22, 2023	by Annette
Read to Win Read here and there - read everywhere! What is your best advice to someone who wants to win in a writing contest?

#11818:	February 15, 2023	by Legerdemain
Favorites! An editorial on networking. Do you have a favorite contest/activity or two?

#11799:	February 08, 2023	by spidey
Read, Read, Read! Reading can help strengthen your writing How often do you read?

#11787:	February 01, 2023	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Get The Word Out How to let people know about your contest. How do you look for a contest to enter?

#11744:	January 25, 2023	by Annette
Gamification Adding an element of fun to difficult things makes them easier. What kind of enhancements make you want to take part in contests and activities?

#11767:	January 18, 2023	by Legerdemain
Love Is In The Air The season of love is upon us. Do you have evergreen characters you like to drop into stories?

#11753:	January 11, 2023	by spidey
Find your Family Writing.Com is where the writers go for family Have you found your family?

#11737:	January 04, 2023	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Made From Scratch Things to think about if you want to start your own contest. Do you have anything features you prefer when entering a contest?

#11733:	December 28, 2022	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Another Piece of the Puzzle If your muse has no time for you, find something else to do. What do you like to do on WdC when you aren't writing?

#11722:	December 21, 2022	by Legerdemain
After The Season After all the parties come the fun ideas. Do you save incomplete work to use later?

#11706:	December 14, 2022	by spidey
Looking ahead to 2023 Most people make resolutions for the new year Should we make resolutions?

#11690:	December 07, 2022	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Status Check: Open, Closed, Abandoned? Let's make it perfectly clear that your contest is open and accepting entries. When you are looking for a contest on WdC to enter, what is your biggest pet peeve/challenge you run into?

#11671:	November 30, 2022	by Annette
Pick a Team Collaboration requires a minimum of two people, more can be better. Which creative writing and other teams will you join in 2023?

#11678:	November 23, 2022	by Legerdemain
It's That Time of Year Holidays can be stressful. What kind of things do you do for your community?

#11662:	November 16, 2022	by spidey
Reduce Your Decisions Reduce your decisions to reduce your stress Do Presidents wear the same thing every day?

#11641:	November 02, 2022	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Keep Yourself In The Game Contest rules are there for a reason. Keep yourself compliant to stay in the competition. Have you ever accidentally messed up when entering a contest? What rule did you break?

#11636:	October 26, 2022	by Legerdemain
Newsfeed! Read about different ideas for the WDC Newsfeed. For what purposes do you use the Newsfeed?

#11621:	October 19, 2022	by spidey
Finding your Inspiration Put yourself in a moment How do you find your inspiration?

#11593:	October 05, 2022	by Schnujo's Giving Away GPs
Using ML Code to Improve and Impress There's a wide variety of ML code at users' disposal on WdC, but so often we stick to the basics. What's a favorite ML code you love to use or see used that's not simply located on the buttons above the text box?

#11585:	September 28, 2022	by Legerdemain
What Do I Do With Gift Point Some suggestions on where to spend your gift points. What do you spend your gift points on?

#11569:	September 21, 2022	by spidey
Long or Short Making the tough decisions Do you prefer writing long or short pieces? How about reading and judging?

#11562:	September 14, 2022	by Jayne
Mistakes Were Made Poor Contest/Activity Performance May Not Mean It's A Poor Idea What's the silliest thing you've accidentally done in public? (I've done my fair share!)

#11547:	September 07, 2022	by Dawn Embers
Write Every Week a look at using a writing challenge to influence productivity Have you ever taken part in a writing challenge that lasted weeks or months?

#11542:	August 31, 2022	by Legerdemain
It's WDC's Birthday! A little advice for joining all the fun during birthday week! Do you use the random review features?

#11529:	August 24, 2022	by spidey
Get the word out! Advertising for your contest or activity How do you attract participants?

#11516:	August 17, 2022	by Jeff
Transparency Best practices for running successful activities clearly. What's one piece of advice you would give to someone interested in running a contest/activity here on WdC?

#11471:	August 10, 2022	by Annette
Stretch Your Imagination Muscles Step out of your comfort zone and into the Writing.Com zone of challenging contests and engaging activities. Can you really grow as a writer if you don't stretch yourself beyond your current skills?

#11472:	July 20, 2022	by Jayne
Make Reviewing a Regular Activity! Pt. 1 Pt. 1 - Is Review Avoidance Holding You Back? Leave a link in the comments for a someone else's recent item that you thought was fantastic!

#11453:	July 13, 2022	by eyestar~*
Tips for Contests Read the rules. Have you seen any unique or interesting contest rules?

#11452:	July 06, 2022	by Legerdemain
Sorry...No. A newsletter about decisions regarding your time. Do you find it hard to prioritize your time?

#11437:	June 29, 2022	by spidey
Jump Right In! Tips for hosting your first contest What's stopping you from hosting a contest?

#11426:	June 22, 2022	by Jayne
5 Ways to Help Us Help You Stay Current Keeping your contest/activity status up to date makes life easier for authors, aggregators and hunters. How would you let your participants know your contest/activity is on a break?

#11407:	June 15, 2022	by Annette
Winning Winning is fun. You should try it some time. What does winning mean to you and what would you do to win?

#11405:	June 08, 2022	by Legerdemain
Halfway! Time to reassess, reevaluate, and get on it. How are you doing on those New Year's Resolutions? How do you reprioritize your goals?

#11389:	June 01, 2022	by spidey
In Memoriam Honoring memories through writing Can you honor someone's memory in your writing?

#11379:	May 25, 2022	by Jayne
Clean Up Your Copy The final installment on pulling together or revamping your contest or activity on WdC. If you take part in contests or activities, what sort of things encourage you to participate?

#11361:	May 18, 2022	by eyestar~*
Bits and bites! about Contests and blogs! Another Look! Do you share your flair in contests and blogs?

#11358:	May 11, 2022	by Legerdemain
I Need Help! A newsletter about using a group to help run your contest or activity. What unique ideas do you have for a Group item?

#11344:	May 04, 2022	by spidey
Take a Break! Writing.Com for stress relief How do you use the site for stress relief?

#11334:	April 27, 2022	by Jayne
What You're Doing Matters. Don't let anyone dictate whether or not what you're doing is important. Are hobbies important to you? Why/why not?

#11265:	April 20, 2022	by Annette
Be Like April April does whatever it wants. So should you. Have you ever allowed yourself to be as spontaneous as April weather? Sunny one minute and rainy the next?

#11314:	April 13, 2022	by Legerdemain
Revamping Your Item This is a hack. n/a

#11299:	April 06, 2022	by spidey
Adaptability In life, flexibility can be a useful skill to develop Do you adapt to change?

#11290:	March 30, 2022	by Jayne
Solve Your Writer’s Problems The problems your writers face directly impact your contest or activity. Address the issues and build a community. What's a genre you're uncomfortable writing in?

#11276:	March 23, 2022	by Jayne
Have I Made Myself Clear? Clarity of purpose and direction is the cornerstone of contests and activities. What's your communication style?

#11262:	March 16, 2022	by Legerdemain
Creating For Fun A brief newsletter on In & Outs How do you use In & Outs? What other fun items have you tried?

#11253:	March 09, 2022	by spidey
On Hosting some things to think about when hosting a contest How do you decide what type of contest to host?

#11242:	March 02, 2022	by Jayne
Who Is Your Audience? Are you serving your writers as best you can? What’s a contest or activity you’d like to see that’s currently missing?

#11223:	February 23, 2022	by Samberine Everose
What makes contest to be unique? How will you highlight your contest or activity? Ways on how to highlights Contest and Activities.

#11222:	February 16, 2022	by Legerdemain
Get In Your Groove The holidays are over, let's get in our groove. Do some of your contest entries turn into short stories or novels?

#11207:	February 09, 2022	by spidey
Virtual Dice Rolling the dice Have you used Writing.Com's virtual dice?

#11188:	February 02, 2022	by Annette
February Already! Groundhog Day decides the next six weeks. How are you going to spend the next six weeks?

#11183:	January 26, 2022	by Dawn Embers
Empty Times and Inspiration Looking to the contest world for inspiration and a spark in a tight time frame. Where do you get inspiration when it feels like the well is dry?

#11176:	January 19, 2022	by Legerdemain
Be Generous Not just gift points, give your time. How do you encourage fellow members besides reviewing?

#11164:	January 12, 2022	by spidey
Roll for Initiative! A clever way to motivate! Can you use dice to motivate?

#11152:	January 05, 2022	by Quilli ☕
Contest Challenges! Why settle for just a contest when you can challenge yourself, too? Do you prefer contests or challenges?

#11149:	December 29, 2021	by Choconut
Being SMART This newsletter is about setting realistic goals that we can look forward to meeting later in the year. What can we do to set ourselves up for success in 2022?

#11138:	December 22, 2021	by Legerdemain
Here It Is! It's the end of the year! What will you do differently in 2022?

#11122:	December 15, 2021	by spidey
Reminders Coming up with a plan to stay on top of your obligations How do you remind yourself?

#11100:	December 01, 2021	by Dawn Embers
What I miss about entering contests... Reflection on years of entering contests and a current hiatus from writing. Do you plan to enter a contest in December?

#11090:	November 24, 2021	by Legerdemain
Clunkers A newsletter on the clunkers, the ones that don't even make it to the slush pile. What do you do with your clunkers?

#11075:	November 17, 2021	by spidey
Be Kind & Honest! Be kind, but also honest Do you prefer honesty with your reviews?

#11045:	November 03, 2021	by Annette
National noNovel Rebel Month Some people don't want to or can't write a whole novel in one month. How are you going to rebel against NaNoWriMo?

#11050:	October 27, 2021	by Legerdemain
Backing It Up Time to save your stuff. Do you back up your work? How and where?

#11033:	October 20, 2021	by spidey
Be Kind The internet can be a place for kindness Do you play nice with others?

#11026:	October 13, 2021	by Jayne
A Quick Quill Update & Special Request Can I ask for a quick favor? What's your favourite piece of your own writing? Link it here and tell us why.

#10988:	October 06, 2021	by Annette
Ongoing Contests can only be ongoing if authors enter them. How often do you take part in those ongoing daily or monthly contests?

#11004:	September 29, 2021	by Legerdemain
Ready? There's a lot of contests and activities coming up until the end of the year. Are you ready? Are you scheduling time for activities outside NaNoWriMo?

#10992:	September 22, 2021	by spidey
Titles Coming up with attention-grabbing titles Is a title important?

#10980:	September 15, 2021	by Jayne
Volunteer Burnout Everyone at WdC is a volunteer, and any volunteer is at risk for taking too much on. What was your most rewarding volunteer experience?

#10920:	September 08, 2021	by Shaye
Get Rewarded For Your Reviewing A highlight of the range of ways you can earn rewards for helping out the authors or Writing.Com What do you find most rewarding about reviewing?

#10966:	September 01, 2021	by Legerdemain
This is IT! Summer is nearly over, are you ready to be indoors again and active in our community? This month's question: Do you find yourself more active in WDC after summer? What are you doing? Send in your answer below! Editors love feedback!

#10949:	August 25, 2021	by spidey
Milestones! Help celebrate WDC's upcoming 21st Birthday Are you ready to party?

#10936:	August 18, 2021	by Jayne
IT'S BIRTHDAY TIME! Mark your calendars! WdC's Birthday Bash is on the way! I love turning 32 every year. Do you celebrate your own birthday?

#10908:	August 11, 2021	by Annette
Writers Need Reviewers Become the best writer you can be through writing and reviewing. Is "writ" even a real word?

#10915:	August 04, 2021	by Legerdemain
Work Backwards It's important to know how long it takes to write a story. Do you budget your time for contest entries?

#10900:	July 28, 2021	by spidey
Write What You Know? Start with what you know, then build on that Write what you know, but then what?

#10885:	July 21, 2021	by Jayne
Timely Habits There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to time management. Which procrastination station does your train stop at?

#10835:	July 14, 2021	by Annette
Trinkets Trinkets are like the sticker collections of your childhood, but virtual. Have you ever created a trinket and used it as a key to open one of your items?

#10869:	July 07, 2021	by Legerdemain
Have No Fear! Some advice about starting your first contest or activity. What advice would you give a person starting a contest or activity?

#10856:	June 30, 2021	by spidey
Hosting your first contest Some tips on hosting your first contest or activity Should you host your first contest?

#10840:	June 23, 2021	by Jayne
Follow the Rules! Whether or not you like rules (who does?), ignoring them is self-sabotage. Have you faced publisher rejection because you missed one of their requirements?

#10818:	June 16, 2021	by Annette
My Precious We are talking about merit badges. Thank you Jeff for the fitting nickname. What would you do for an exclusive merit badge? Or any merit badge?

#10812:	June 09, 2021	by Legerdemain
What Was That Forum? An article on how to backtrack. Did you know this My Activity information was available?

#10794:	June 02, 2021	by spidey
Bundling A way to get things done Do you have a technique for getting things done?

#10786:	May 26, 2021	by Jayne
Generic Genres Why does genre selection matter for The Quills? Why don't you use all three genre options for your work?

#10772:	May 19, 2021	by JACE
A Contest Primer So you'd like to run a contest. What do you do now? Have you ever thought about running a contest on WDC?

#10764:	May 12, 2021	by Legerdemain
Reviewing Contests and Activities Not only enter and participate, but review contests and activities. Do you feel reviews help your contest or activity?

#10753:	May 05, 2021	by spidey
How to finish what you've started Find a balance between finishing a project and knowing when to quit How do you find the balance between finishing everything and knowing when to quit?

#10734:	April 28, 2021	by Jayne
Spotlight on {suser:socalscribe} For the next several issues, I'll be focusing on the people behind the contests and activities offered on WdC. Do you enter the official contests?

#10727:	April 21, 2021	by Dawn Embers
The Benefit of Entering Contests on WDC A look at entering contests online and a little glimpse at hosting too. What benefit do you get (or will you get) from entering a contest here on WDC?

#10720:	April 14, 2021	by Legerdemain
Item Alias Another way to link our items! Did you know about item alias? What do you use your alias words for?

#10699:	April 07, 2021	by spidey
Know when to quit Finding a balance between obligation and enjoyment Do you finish everything you start?

#10649:	March 31, 2021	by Jayne
Spotlight on lilli_in_fl For the next several issues, I'll be focusing on the people behind the contests and activities offered on WdC. How many contests do you enter each month?

#10683:	March 24, 2021	by Dawn Embers
Keeping up with a Contest A quick look at some of the aspects of a contest that have to be managed often. How do you keep up with the different parts of running a contest?

#10677:	March 17, 2021	by Legerdemain
Wing It! Be courageous and help others venture out. Do you promote your portfolio outside WDC? How?

#10658:	March 10, 2021	by spidey
Be Open to Change Try something new Do you fear change? Or embrace it?

#10635:	March 03, 2021	by Jayne
Spotlight on: purplesunday For the next several issues, I'll be focusing on the people behind the contests and activities offered on WdC. Is there a contest you'd really like to see on WdC?

#10628:	February 24, 2021	by Annette
Limits All Around You Some have words, some have songs or pictures, most won't let you write as much as you want. What is harder to meet? A specific prompt or a limited word count?

#10622:	February 17, 2021	by Legerdemain
It's A Big World An editorial on remembering this is a global site. What experiences have you had learning something about another country?

#10602:	February 10, 2021	by spidey
Do What You Love Spend your spare time doing things you enjoy Do you spend your spare time doing things you enjoy?

#10593:	February 03, 2021	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Realm of Contests Entering a writing contest at WdC is akin to entering a contest hosted by a journal or magazine - with a key difference Is it easier top provide your most professional effort to a contest or to general submission ?

#10581:	January 27, 2021	by eyestar~*
Blogging There is a whole community of upgraded members who find it appealing and fun. Do you blog?

#10577:	January 20, 2021	by Legerdemain
Scheduled Tasks You have one to clean your fragments, what about one to clean off your desk? Do you have a task list?

#10557:	January 13, 2021	by spidey
Happy 2021! It's a new year What are you goals for 2021?

#10486:	December 30, 2020	by Annette
Where Are The Newbie Activities? In years past, you could go to the Activities or Contests page and find items run by Newbies. Are we not nurturing the Newbies enough? Or are modern Newbies less interested in activities?

#10532:	December 23, 2020	by Legerdemain
Be Kind A newsletter with a request. Read on. Do you take the time to add kindness to your reviews?

#10518:	December 16, 2020	by spidey
Magical Time of Year Connecting with others Can you feel the magic?

#10496:	December 02, 2020	by Choconut
A Season of Giving These are some ideas for activities and ways to stay connected with our writing friends. How are you planning to show your holiday love to your WDC friends?

#10491:	November 25, 2020	by Legerdemain
Dear Me and Resolutions Before the year runs out, review your resolutions. Do you review contests or activities? What do you look for and comment on?

#10468:	November 18, 2020	by spidey
Feeling Overwhelmed? Writing.Com is here for you! This year has been pretty stressful for most people... Has it been stressful for you?

#10450:	November 04, 2020	by eyestar~*
Promoting Your Activities How can you get your activities and contests out there. Do you have a contest or activity to plug?

#10444:	October 28, 2020	by Legerdemain
Plan Ahead Planning ahead for the next couple months. Do you have plans in place for the holiday contest/activities?

#10428:	October 21, 2020	by spidey
On Vacation How to handle your time away Do you need a break?

#10405:	October 07, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Give Me a Progress Report It can be nice to have a place to report progress in writing, editing, rewriting, reading and other life goals. Do you have a group or somewhere to give updates on your progress in writing and other goals?

#10397:	September 30, 2020	by Legerdemain
Habits I write every day, do you? Do you follow a routine for writing entries?

#10381:	September 23, 2020	by spidey
Catching Up Tips on getting caught up when you fall behind Are you caught up?

#10340:	September 09, 2020	by Annette
After Party Don't go just yet. So you thought you were done?

#10351:	September 02, 2020	by Legerdemain
Following A Prompt A little advice on entering a prompt-based contest. How do you keep track of contests and your entries?

#10333:	August 26, 2020	by spidey
It's almost time! It's almost my favorite time of year! How are you going to help celebrate Writing.Com's birthday?

#10311:	August 12, 2020	by Annette
Make the Most Out of it This summer is so different, make the most out of it. Sheltering in place?

#10313:	August 05, 2020	by Legerdemain
It's All In The Spirit WDC has a birthday coming, here are some suggestions. Are you going to try something new during the birthday celebration?

#10289:	July 29, 2020	by spidey
Be Honest but Kind Honesty is the best policy How can you be honest but also kind?

#10269:	July 15, 2020	by ~Minja~
Judging And Competence Let's talk about the judges. According to you, what are the best qualities of a judge of writing contest?

#10265:	July 08, 2020	by Legerdemain
Who Is Your Contestant? Gearing your contest to bring in the best contestants. What are some of the best qualities of a contest or activity that made it fun?

#10245:	July 01, 2020	by spidey
Roll with it! When it rains, it pours. Learn to roll with it! What do you do when the unexpected happens?

#10234:	June 24, 2020	by Nikola~Coffee Drinking Lady!
Breaking Free Using your senses while writing. Have you stepped out while the world opens back up?

#10228:	June 17, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Building Community with an Activity Some discussion on the community of writers developed from activities. Have you gotten to know others on WDC by taking part in an activity or contest?

#10222:	June 10, 2020	by Legerdemain
Merit Badges An issue on merit badges and community recognition. What creative ways are there to reward merit badges? What are your experiences with them?

#10203:	June 03, 2020	by spidey
Perks of hosting a contest There are some great rewards that come from hosting a contest or activity What are the best parts of hosting?

#10184:	May 20, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Creating a Schedule A look at how a schedule can come in handy for contests and activities. Do you have a schedule for your contest or activity?

#10177:	May 13, 2020	by Legerdemain
Happy Account Anniversary! A newsletter regarding Notebooks, Anniversaries and Fans Do you send anniversary wishes on Notebooks? What else do you post there?

#10161:	May 06, 2020	by spidey
Breaking a Tie When you can't choose between the best entries How would you break a tie?

#10149:	April 29, 2020	by Nikola~Coffee Drinking Lady!
Creativity Shake Up Is it time to give your creative self a nudge? How do you shake up your creative self?

#10136:	April 22, 2020	by Cinn
To Prompt or Not to Prompt Effective use of prompts in contests Do you prefer prompted or promptless contests? How willing are you to enter a contest that isn't your preference?

#10128:	April 15, 2020	by Legerdemain
Handling Complaints What to do when you receive a complaint. How do you deal with contest or activity problems?

#10112:	April 08, 2020	by spidey
New Normal Creating a new normal under unusual circumstances Have you created a new normal? How does it involve WDC?

#10098:	April 01, 2020	by eyestar~*
So Many Things to do with TIME! It's NaPoWriMO month and there are some new activities at WDC. What are you doing with your "extra time" now you may be tucked in to your hobbit hole?

#10092:	March 25, 2020	by Warped Sanity
Creative Fundraising Ways of grabbing your audience in order to raise funds for your contests and activities Have you hosted a fundraiser activity? What qualities do you feel made it successful or not successful.

#10083:	March 18, 2020	by Legerdemain
It's HERE! The world is on pause. What can you do with extra time on your hands. What is your favorite community interaction?

#10060:	March 11, 2020	by spidey
Intros Contests & Activities Newsletter discusses use of intros What type of intro do you like?

#10048:	March 04, 2020	by Nikola~Coffee Drinking Lady!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Put your best forward. Are you taking proper pride in your submitted work?

#10040:	February 26, 2020	by Annette
King Cake It tastes good and it's fun. Also has something hidden on the inside. Where's the baby?

#10034:	February 19, 2020	by Legerdemain
Ten....Nine....Eight A newsletter describing one of our hidden gem tools - Countdown Timer Did you know about the countdown timer and how do you use it?

#10012:	February 12, 2020	by spidey
Celebrate! Celebrate your milestones Do you stop and recognize your milestones?

#10004:	February 05, 2020	by Dawn Embers
Add a Touch of Romance A glance at the addition of romance to an entry of any genre. Have you considered including romance to your contest or entry?

#9988:	January 29, 2020	by eyestar~*
Get your brain ticking or relax! Cool activities to create at WDC What do you do to get your brain ticking? or relax?

#9983:	January 22, 2020	by Legerdemain
Sorry - We're CLOSED A few tips and hints for this January issue. Give it a read. What useful feature have you found? How did you use it?

#9959:	January 15, 2020	by spidey
Winter Blues Getting through the Winter What new activity can you find?

#9947:	January 08, 2020	by eyestar~*
What will you do in the New Year? Some cool activities to begin 2020 off in style! n/a

#9944:	January 01, 2020	by Dawn Embers
New Year, New Activity A question of what you can do that is new for the new year, after all, it's 2020! What activity to you plan to join or start for 2020?

#9922:	December 18, 2019	by spidey
Competition Competition can be a good tool for improvement Who do you compete with? Yourself or others?

#9914:	December 11, 2019	by Elle
Rewarding reading Let's explore some of the different ways that you can earn rewards on Writing.com for reading published novels. Do you want to earn rewards on the site just for reading any published novels that take your fancy?

#9858:	December 04, 2019	by Annette
The Grass is Greener Over There If you can't get it done now, try again next year. What if I told you that it's okay to procrastinate?

#9873:	November 20, 2019	by spidey
Choose a Battle Plan Plan ahead for maximum fun! Do you make a plan?

#9867:	November 13, 2019	by Dawn Embers
How many contests can you enter? A question of quantity and time management as we questions what to do when you want to enter many contests. What is your contest limit? Do you ever overbook when trying to enter contests?

#9844:	November 06, 2019	by Annette
You're the Designated Winner! With everyone off to NaNo, you're guaranteed to win. How many contests can you enter in a month?

#9842:	October 30, 2019	by Legerdemain
The End Draws Near Some hints for the rest of 2019 What's next? What is your focus until the end of the year?

#9809:	October 16, 2019	by eyestar~*
Contests with cash prizes at WDC? a look at WDC site run Contests Ever jumped into a WDC site contest, even as a dare?

#9794:	October 09, 2019	by Annette
Finding Pieces of a Puzzle Searching for Contest & Activities has become more involved than ever. Why doesn't anyone use the official pages any longer?

#9793:	October 02, 2019	by Legerdemain
Blood, Bugs and Burials It's Horror / Scary month, bring out the freaky. What gothic / horror / scary element makes you most squeamish?

#9771:	September 25, 2019	by spidey
Choose your Contest How to find a contest to enter What criteria do you use?

#9759:	September 18, 2019	by eyestar~*
Why Enter Contests? How contests can be beneficial. Why would you enter a contest?

#9751:	September 11, 2019	by Annette
Wait a Minute! It's not over until we tell you! Where do you think you're going?

#9729:	August 28, 2019	by spidey
Judging Process Judging can be simple or complicated What is your judging process?

#9712:	August 21, 2019	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Prize, or Price? The Downside of Winning The sad thing is, there's rarely a 'winning anyway'. It's either 'win' or 'lose'. What happens when you don't win?

#9708:	August 14, 2019	by Dawn Embers
Writing Priorities and Deadlines A look at putting writing as a priority with the help of contest deadlines. Do you use contests and activities to help make your writing a priority?

#9702:	August 07, 2019	by Legerdemain
The Competition A newsletter about how we treat one another in a contest. What do you do when you see a competitor's error?

#9682:	July 31, 2019	by spidey
Judge What You Know? Judge or write what you know, or explore! Should you stay in your lane?

#9664:	July 24, 2019	by Dawn Embers
Support the Online Community by Writing One way we support the community here on WDC is by writing and entering contests or taking part in activities. How do you connect with other people here? Which contest or activity will you support next?

#9653:	July 17, 2019	by Annette
Review! Your writing depends on it! Writers should review to enhance their own writing. Do you even review?

#9652:	July 10, 2019	by Legerdemain
Christmas in July Christmas is only six months away. Are you ready? Are you going to run your activity or contest again this fall/winter season? Send in your link to it below!

#9631:	July 03, 2019	by spidey
Obsessions Make your obsessions work for you! What is your current obsession?

#9623:	June 26, 2019	by eyestar~*
Ask a Question or Answer One! Check out Polls and Surveys Do you have a burning, whimsical or vital question?

#9587:	June 19, 2019	by Annette
Summer Writing Fun Don't let the fair weather kill your writing. Why not take your writing ideas outside?

#9599:	June 12, 2019	by Legerdemain
Summertime - Summertime Some suggestions of what to do during your down time and vacations! Do you make plans for future projects during your vacation time?

#9581:	June 05, 2019	by spidey
Celebrate Celebrate your accomplishments How do you celebrate your win?

#9551:	May 22, 2019	by Annette
Pick One - Or All! Time to make some creative choices. How much time have you wasted this year?

#9552:	May 15, 2019	by Legerdemain
Reviewing Contests & Activities A few words about helping and supporting members hosting contests or activites. Are you ready for a challenge???

#9536:	May 08, 2019	by spidey
Let me help! How to volunteer on Writing.Com Do you want to help?

#9517:	May 01, 2019	by Dawn Embers
Competition or Challenge? Comparing a writing competition that picks winners to a writing challenge that gives to anyone who enters. Which has more appeal: a competition with winners or a challenge to write with incentives to those who enter?

#9501:	April 24, 2019	by Lisa Noe
April is for joining in on contests this issue shines a light on the various contests that can be entered and what is the most important thing about them. Which contest would you feel deserves a great honor for their efforts in presenting a contest?

#9499:	April 17, 2019	by Legerdemain
Leave A Message At The Beep A few words on how to handle complaints. How do you handle drama / complaints?

#9486:	April 10, 2019	by spidey
Help! Asking for Help Have you ever had to ask for help?

#9462:	April 03, 2019	by Annette
So Many Pieces The Many Parts of Participation Why are there so many parts?

#9427:	March 27, 2019	by Lisa Noe
What is a Quill Award? In this issue we will take a good look at the coveted Quill Awards. Have you ever wanted to write a novel or short story, but were afraid you would not be taken seriously?

#9449:	March 20, 2019	by Legerdemain
What IF A newsletter with suggestions for change if no one enters your contest. How do you promote your contest or activity?

#9434:	March 13, 2019	by spidey
Sharing How to share your work Do you want to share something great you've been working on?

#9416:	March 06, 2019	by Annette
Buddies You don't have to do everything alone. What if there are others like you out there?

#9397:	February 27, 2019	by Lisa Noe
Being Thankful for contest leaders Showing thanks to those who run contests on WDC and Activities. Do you write to be famous, as therapy, or as a hobby? and have you ever been published?

#9399:	February 20, 2019	by Legerdemain
What Makes a Contest, a Contest? A newsletter on things that make a contest appealing. Do you follow up with gratitude or do you let it slide?

#9381:	February 13, 2019	by spidey
Down the Rabbit Hole Focusing in the expansive world of the Internet How do you maintain focus?

#9370:	February 06, 2019	by Warped Sanity
Fundraising Success Ways of making your fundraiser successful What qualities in a fundraising activity encourage your participation?

#9346:	January 30, 2019	by Samberine Everose
Play and you will Grow "All work and no play makes you a dull person." Not enter to win, but enter to grow for a challenge.

#9350:	January 23, 2019	by Legerdemain
Reviewing Contests and Activities This issue is about reviewing contests and activities, and supporting fellow members. What would you like to try in the new year?

#9331:	January 16, 2019	by spidey
Find a friend A writing buddy or group may help keep you motivated! Do you have a writing buddy?

#9324:	January 09, 2019	by Sara♥Jean
The Key to Success! Here are some tips to make your activity or contest successful every time. Other than those listed here, what is your best tip for someone who is managing their first contest or activity?

#9308:	January 02, 2019	by Annette
It's Over! When one door closes, a new one opens. Is it really over?

#9300:	December 26, 2018	by Legerdemain
Almost New Year! This edition encourages you to think about your plans for the next year. What would you like to try in the new year?

#9285:	December 19, 2018	by spidey
2019 is almost here! Happy New Year! Are you preparing for 2019?

#9276:	December 12, 2018	by Annette
Put Some Pep in Your Step The more you do something, the easier it gets. And why would you let others have all the fun?

#9260:	December 05, 2018	by eyestar~*
Holiday Fun at WDC! A glimpse at some seasonal activities within the Writing.Com community. What holiday activities do you love most?

#9253:	November 28, 2018	by Legerdemain
Brrr! Brrr! It's the winter and holiday season. Time to snuggle under a blanket and write to your heart's content. What are you doing at WDC?

#9235:	November 21, 2018	by spidey
Do the Work It's an important step Do you skip the work?

#9216:	November 14, 2018	by Annette
Ready. Set. 2019! The next year is right around the corner. Too soon?

#9215:	November 07, 2018	by Annette
This is Your Party When writing feels like a party. Writing is a lonely pursuit. Or is it?

#9206:	October 31, 2018	by Legerdemain
Boo! What do you do with your entries when horror / scary month is over? Do you enjoy the horror fun in October?

#9185:	October 24, 2018	by spidey
Healthy Procrastination When you've got spare time What do you do when you have time to waste?

#9156:	October 17, 2018	by Samberine Everose
Styles in Judging for a Contest I wonder if we are doing the right in judging for a contest. Here are some tips and techniques for you to consider. "Don't judge the book by its cover." the old saying goes, but for me "Don't judge the book by its cover only."

#9165:	October 10, 2018	by Gaby
Children At Play Don't ever let playtime leave your daily life - we are all children at heart. What was your favorite game to play as a child?

#9157:	October 03, 2018	by Legerdemain
Does it ever end??? Of course contests and activity ends and the Countdown Timer helps you determine exactly WHEN. How will you use the countdown timer?

#9136:	September 26, 2018	by spidey
Email How to stay on top of your email Are you lost in unanswered email?

#9122:	September 19, 2018	by eyestar~*
Fun at the Forums! A focus on Forums: what fun do they host? n/a

#9120:	September 12, 2018	by Gaby
Trick or Treat While one party mellows out another is underway. What's your favorite holiday seasons for activities and why?

#9112:	September 05, 2018	by Legerdemain
Be A Good Contestant When entering contests...what should you do? What do you see as a common problem with contest entries?

#9093:	August 29, 2018	by spidey
Writers are People, too! Treat others with kindness and understanding Do you remember what it was like to enter your first contest?

#9065:	August 22, 2018	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Drum Up the Interest! Generating participants' interest in a contest or an activity. How do you get them to join in?

#9053:	August 15, 2018	by Gaby
Birthday Celebrations! If you've never attended a Writing.com Celebration, then now's the time to join. What was your favorite WdC birthday activity from previous years?

#9048:	August 08, 2018	by Legerdemain
Tweet! Tweet! Tell me you can't find ideas in 120 characters. Where do you surf for giggles and ideas?

#9028:	August 01, 2018	by spidey
Judging Tips Some tips for judging contests Are you a good judge?

#9015:	July 25, 2018	by eyestar~*
Making Madlibs! Maybe you could be a madlibber! Could you be a madlibber?

#9011:	July 18, 2018	by Gaby
Behind the Scenes Many don't realize how much hard work goes into running an activity on the site. What, to you, is the hardest thing when running an activity?

#9005:	July 11, 2018	by Legerdemain
Hot Sun & Summertime Things can get slow in the dog days of summer. What to do? How do you prep for future contests or activities?

#8988:	July 04, 2018	by spidey
Road Trip Ideas for road trips and vacations Can you maximize your time off?

#8950:	June 27, 2018	by Annette
Reliable Contests & Activities You want to be sure to get a return for the time you spent writing and participating. How do I know if an activity is even still working?

#8964:	June 20, 2018	by Gaby
The Road To Writing When life is busy, choosing yourself over others and other important things can be very hard. How often do you do something specifically for yourself?

#8958:	June 13, 2018	by Legerdemain
Making it Rain A few ideas on how to fill your gift point coffers. How do you earn gift points in WDC?

#8934:	June 06, 2018	by spidey
Take some advice Taking a look at improvement Should you trust your own instincts or someone else's?

#8929:	May 30, 2018	by Annette
Group Membership Groups are a huge part of Writing.Com Ask not what groups can do for you, but what you can do for groups.

#8917:	May 23, 2018	by Gaby
Birthdays and Anniversaries It’s nice to be remembered sometimes. What are the reasons you joined writing.com in the first place?

#8906:	May 16, 2018	by Legerdemain
Virtual Dice! We have some great tools at WDC. Virtual Dice is one of them! How do you use Virtual Dice?

#8886:	May 09, 2018	by spidey
Get into Character Using "what-if"s to develop your characters What happens when you put your character into a prompt?

#8880:	May 02, 2018	by Annette
Writing COMMUNITY We are all connected. What does it mean to you, to be part of a community?

#8862:	April 18, 2018	by Legerdemain
Being Unique Every little snowflake is unique, how do you get your item noticed? How do you promote your activities?

#8845:	April 11, 2018	by spidey
Be different Unique contests and activities How can you host a successful contest or activity that is different from the rest?

#8827:	April 04, 2018	by Annette
Gone Fishing When you're not around to run your activity or contest. What happens to your contest when you leave for a while?

#8823:	March 28, 2018	by Gaby
Put some Pep in Your Step The road to reviewing items can be a tricky one. What are your favorite items to review and why?

#8814:	March 21, 2018	by Legerdemain
Deadlines! Can you make the deadline? Make sure you do. What are your suggestions for helping members meet deadlines?

#8802:	March 14, 2018	by spidey
Join the Group! Groups can be extremely beneficial Have you joined a group lately?

#8792:	March 07, 2018	by Dawn Embers
How Many Entries Are Needed for a Prize? A look at the decision for contests to require a level of participation for prizes to be given out. What do you think of having a set number of entries for contests in order to give out prizes?

#8782:	February 28, 2018	by Gaby
Put some pep in your step! If you want to inspire others, you must inspire and challenge yourself first before you can see the results. Could you come up with a crazy writing challenge and pull it off yourself?

#8774:	February 21, 2018	by Legerdemain
Setting Up Activities Some points to consider when setting up an activity. What are your helpful hints for activities?

#8759:	February 14, 2018	by spidey
How you play the game It's not whether you win or lose Is winning your goal?

#8728:	February 07, 2018	by Annette
When it's Time, it's Time Read the clock. Not yours. Theirs. When's the time?

#8736:	January 31, 2018	by Gaby
Don't be afraid When the things you've been working on seem to be too much How often do you feel overwhelmed?

#8726:	January 24, 2018	by Legerdemain
Planning Ahead A word about planning and passkeys What helpful site tools do you use and what purpose do you use them?

#8712:	January 17, 2018	by spidey
Find What You Love Writing is a labor of love n/a

#8658:	January 10, 2018	by Annette
New Year Was Too Long Ago Those pesky New Year's resolutions already slipped away in the mists of time. Can you quit on your resolutions because you missed the first day?

#8687:	January 03, 2018	by Gaby
Don't Do It! Sometimes the temptation is too strong to resist. Who or what has the biggest influence on your imagination?

#8679:	December 27, 2017	by Legerdemain
2018 - What's your plan? What are your contest and activity plans for 2018? Are you ready? What was your favorite contest in 2017?

#8665:	December 20, 2017	by spidey
The Big Year It's that time of year again! How do you keep track of your year?

#8650:	December 13, 2017	by Dawn Embers
Reasons to Compete A look at some reasons to enter competitions here on WdC and other places too. Why do you enter contests or other forms of competition?

#8634:	December 06, 2017	by Gaby
'Tis the Season for RAOK Now is the best time as any to give from the heart. What's the best surprise you've gotten?

#8626:	November 29, 2017	by Legerdemain
Newbies! Who? A newsletter about fostering new writers on our site. What's your favorite activity?

#8615:	November 22, 2017	by spidey
When you get a tie Options for when you can't decide on a winner What to do if you get a tie?

#8597:	November 15, 2017	by eyestar~*
Do you remember these cool things to do? A peek at a few lesser known activities at WDC! n/a

#8592:	November 08, 2017	by Gaby
End of the year blues The many ways to change things up when things become stagnant or not what you planned. Do you come up with your own writing challenges for yourself or look for inspiration elsewhere?

#8582:	November 01, 2017	by Legerdemain
What's A BidClick Ever wonder how that "Sponsored" ad appears at the top of your page? Here's an explanation. Have you ever used Bid Click? Give it a try!

#8561:	October 25, 2017	by spidey
Benefits to Activities Activities vs Contests How much time do you have?

#8552:	October 18, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Knock, Knock, Here I Am! Newsletter editors love feedback. Please tell them what you think! Do you have an opinion on what you have just read?

#8545:	October 11, 2017	by Gaby
Full Speed Ahead It's time to collect your bearings and catch up on stuff. When was the last time you checked your new year goals?

#8537:	October 04, 2017	by Legerdemain
It's That Time! A quick note for all the NonNaNoWriMo'ers Do you have your eye on some Oct/Nov contests? Which ones?

#8523:	September 27, 2017	by spidey
Winter is Coming Tips to get through the coming Winter months Are you prepared for Winter?

#8506:	September 20, 2017	by eyestar~*
Bits and Bites A few tips about contests! n/a

#8501:	September 13, 2017	by Gaby
Time to relax? The city of WdC never sleeps! What's next on the agenda? What is your next WdC major contest that you have planned?

#8487:	September 06, 2017	by Legerdemain
Did You Notice? WDC is having a birthday, I'm pointing out a few features in this newsletter. Take a look! How are you earning and saving gift points for the busier season at WDC?

#8467:	August 30, 2017	by spidey
Solar Eclipse My experience with the great solar eclipse of 2017 How do you deal with failure and disappointment?

#8460:	August 23, 2017	by Annette
The Long and the Short Contests Benefits of participating in long-term and short-term contests. Which type of contest meets your writing goals?

#8446:	August 16, 2017	by Gaby
What's in store for September?! The last four months of the year, the site is buzzing with activities! You should join in the fun. Are you planning a WdC Birthday activity?

#8437:	August 09, 2017	by Legerdemain
I'm Bored! We've all heard that one before. Here are some ideas! Do you have a holiday or seasonal contest you'd like featured?

#8417:	August 02, 2017	by spidey
Variables There are many variables that go into success. How is writing like cooking poached eggs?

#8407:	July 26, 2017	by Dawn Embers
Ode to Flash Fiction and Quick Deadlines A glance at the fun challenge flash fictions contests bring along with the often quick deadlines involved. Which flash fiction contest is your favorite to enter? Or which do you want to try if you haven't?

#8397:	July 19, 2017	by Gaby
Summer Fun With summer a lot of people are away from the site, maybe even you. Don't forget to take your muse with you. What's the best writing you've done while on vacation?

#8392:	July 12, 2017	by Legerdemain
Pick Up Your Chin A newsletter about finding positivity in your day. Do you try to inject some positivity into your day? How?

#8376:	July 05, 2017	by spidey
Donations Giving can be a great thing! Why not give to the contest or activity you enjoy?

#8360:	June 28, 2017	by Dawn Embers
Contest Entry Layout The technical side of the contest entry with a look at some layout elements. Do you think contest entries should have certain guidelines for layout?

#8350:	June 21, 2017	by Gaby
School's Out! We tend to slack off when it comes to our writing during the summer months but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Are you using your summer time wisely?

#8325:	June 07, 2017	by spidey
Jump the Gun Getting an early start can be a good or bad thing. Have you ever jumped the gun?

#8308:	May 31, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Energy Levels Contests and activities have different levels of participation. This leads to different dynamics. How do you keep the energy level high?

#8306:	May 24, 2017	by Gaby
Sparking your imagination Quotes can be quite inspiring for your writing endeavors, all you have to do is be open to suggestions. What's your best and most reliable inspiration for writing?

#8296:	May 17, 2017	by Legerdemain
cNotes -The Site Postcard Think of all the fun things you can do with a postcard! How do you use cNotes?

#8282:	May 10, 2017	by spidey
Choosing a Contest There are many ways to find a contest How do you find the contest that's perfect for you?

#8274:	May 03, 2017	by Annette
May is for sign ups. Signing up for activities gives you an incentive to complete them. What should you sign up for?

#8259:	April 26, 2017	by Gaby
Limitations Following the rules isn't the only hindrance while participating in contests. Time is important, too. What's the ideal time frame for a contest?

#8248:	April 19, 2017	by Legerdemain
Themes Having a "theme" for your contest or activity can attract more attention. How do you incorporate themes in your contests?

#8234:	April 12, 2017	by spidey
Hard Work Developing a skill takes work How do you polish your writing?

#8212:	April 05, 2017	by eyestar~*
Are you up for IN & OUT? The unsung playtime of interacting! IN & OUT activities. Are you into IN & OUTS?

#8205:	March 29, 2017	by Gaby
Self-reflection Writing on a regular basis requires challenges to spark your creative mind. Are writing contests enough for you?

#8196:	March 22, 2017	by Legerdemain
Crediting Others A short editorial on crediting fellow members and items. How do you help others by linking?

#8181:	March 15, 2017	by spidey
Reviewing Contest Entries A review can be a prize for hosts and participants Do you review contest entries?

#8168:	March 08, 2017	by Dawn Embers
Different Types of Prompts Available Contests are fun and a prompt can help bring interest and entries. What kind of prompts do you prefer when hosting/entering a contest?

#8156:	March 01, 2017	by Gaby
Coming home When you need a breather from it all, just remember that this site is your home. How often do you feel overwhelmed and the need to get away from it all?

#8146:	February 22, 2017	by Legerdemain
Site Contests A newslettter about Writing.com's site contests. Do images or quotes inspire you more?

#8128:	February 15, 2017	by spidey
Fanfiction Fanfiction as a source of inspiration Do you write or read Fanfiction?

#8113:	February 08, 2017	by eyestar~*
Romancing the Activities...Let's Review Tips on reviewing contests and activities, to help bring them out of the shadows. Ever been challenged to review activities with more than a couple of sentences and then gone blank?

#8110:	February 01, 2017	by Gaby
Writing Endeavors Depending on your mood, your writing may change its course. What have you accomplished this year?

#8101:	January 25, 2017	by Legerdemain
Just For Fun Not everything in your portfolio has to be a serious item. There are lots of fun ways to express your creativity. What's a fun way to use an In & Out?

#8083:	January 18, 2017	by spidey
Music Music can help inspire your writing How can music inspire or help your writing?

#8072:	January 11, 2017	by Dawn Embers
Having a Team or Guest Judges Sometime it is helpful to have others help run a contest and those groups or guests come with pros and cons. Do you have help judging your contest or are you considering having a team/guest judges for your contest?

#8065:	January 04, 2017	by Gaby
New Beginnings Making plans for the entire year can be somewhat scary. Don't make it so! What are you trying to change this year?

#8052:	December 28, 2016	by Legerdemain
Hey....2017! Yes, it's that time of the year, let's talk about it. Goals? Come on, you know you have some. What are your goals for the upcoming year?

#8040:	December 21, 2016	by spidey
Holidays It's a festive time of year! How can holidays inspire you?

#8021:	December 14, 2016	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Focus on particular contests. So many varied contests on Writing Dot Com. How were they conceived? What does it take to run them? Speaking to hosts. Contest hosts: What are they thinking? ;-)

#8014:	December 07, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
And the Winner Is Challenging ourselves to excel in words of verse and prose Does winning matter or is it enough to engage the challenge?

#8004:	November 30, 2016	by Legerdemain
Budget Contest / Activity A newsletter with suggestions for your first contest or activity. What are your suggestion for budget contests / activities? Send them in!

#7986:	November 23, 2016	by spidey
Thanksgiving Tis the season to give thanks What are you thankful for and how do you give thanks?

#7971:	November 16, 2016	by Dawn Embers
Month Long Challenges Talking about the different sides of month long contests and activities. Do you like to enter or run month long challenges?

#7967:	November 09, 2016	by Gaby
Competitive Cooperation Competing against others while still working with them in cooperation can be hard at times, but it can teach us a lot. Do you have a writing buddy?

#7951:	November 02, 2016	by Legerdemain
Gearing Up For The Holidays NaNoWriMo is the current buzz word. But what if you're not attempting a novel? What should you do if you're not writing a novel this month?

#7930:	October 26, 2016	by spidey
Stress-Relief Writing.Com for stress-relief How can you use writing and Writing.Com for relieving stress?

#7923:	October 19, 2016	by Elle
Something For Everyone With NaNoWriMo lurking just around the corner, novelists are in full preparation mode. But what of the rest of us? What to do if you're doing NaNo, and what to do if you're not!

#7913:	October 12, 2016	by Gaby
Enough Already! Distractions are good, healthy. Yet they become tiring, distracting and create neglect. I'm pretty sure most of us have become trinket addicts. How many did you make, collect? Are you done?

#7907:	October 05, 2016	by Legerdemain
They're Here! They're Here! Get them! Collect them! Create them! WHAT ARE THEY? What are trinkets? What's this trinket craze going on?

#7886:	September 28, 2016	by spidey
Take a Break! Sometimes it can help to try something else! Are you overworking yourself?

#7866:	September 21, 2016	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Writing as a Team It is, usually, defined as a 'solitary' activity. So how do writers go about it, when asked to work as a team? So how do we loners go about sharing the creativity?

#7858:	September 14, 2016	by Gaby
Plotting Your Next Adventure There's hope on the horizon for those who enjoy writing novels. Have you thought about what to do before the holidays arrive?

#7849:	September 07, 2016	by Legerdemain
After The Party Time to sweep the confetti up and take down the streamers. What's next? Which birthday contests or activities did you enjoy?

#7833:	August 31, 2016	by spidey
Cheating, Part 2 Response to feedback on my last newsletter about cheating How exactly do you cheat at a writing contest?

#7804:	August 24, 2016	by Annette
Sweet Sixteen Here we are again, one week from the biggest party of the year. You thought you can breathe between GoT and NaNoWriMoPrep? Think again.

#7809:	August 17, 2016	by Gaby
Parading Your Goodies Getting people to participate in your contests How successful are your activities and contests?

#7800:	August 10, 2016	by Legerdemain
Birthday Bash --- Are you ready? Just a reminder about the awesome upcoming events to celebrate WDC's 16th birthday! What are you doing September 1st? Join us!

#7783:	August 03, 2016	by spidey
Cheating Cheating is not okay What would you do if you caught someone cheating?

#7769:	July 27, 2016	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Exalting the Humble In-and-Out It's about an item type I'm sort of addicted to on Writing Dot Com. I speak to and talk of fellow addicts. Do you love lists? Do you think in-with-the-new-out-with-the-old is good?

#7740:	July 20, 2016	by Gaby
Appreciating Reviews Remembering the basic things when receiving reviews and how to reply to them. How often does your work get attention?

#7750:	July 13, 2016	by Legerdemain
What time is it? A newsletter about "WDC" time. Do you know where to find the time?

#7735:	July 06, 2016	by spidey
Contests Vs Activities The difference between the two What's the difference between a Contest and an Activity?

#7721:	June 29, 2016	by Elle
Read The Rules The primary reason people are disqualified from contests is because they didn't bother reading the rules. What a waste! Want to learn a simple trick to keep you from being disqualified from contests?

#7707:	June 22, 2016	by Gaby
Challenge yourself No one can present the ultimate challenge in writing unless you're open to it. When entering a contest, what is your main goal?

#7678:	June 08, 2016	by spidey
Deadlines If you miss a deadline, you'll miss out! How do you keep up with deadlines?

#7670:	June 01, 2016	by Kit
Judging Your Contest You are running a contest. You have received entries. The time has come to judge them. Now what? What has been the most enjoyable event that you have ever run and/or judged?

#7660:	May 25, 2016	by Gaby
Show Support Deciding which suits you better, Contests or Activities How active are you within the WdC community?

#7653:	May 18, 2016	by Legerdemain
It's that TIME! A newsletter about contest deadlines. When does the contest end? Make sure you know, and make sure you stick to it.

#7634:	May 11, 2016	by spidey
Let's Talk Intros Intros can be just as important as titles What can your intro do for you?

#7624:	May 04, 2016	by Annette
Hone Your Skills Use Your Force for Good What happens when you stay within your comfort zone?

#7611:	April 27, 2016	by Gaby
Sense Of Belonging Choosing the right group for you How lost did you feel when you first joined Writing.com?

#7601:	April 20, 2016	by Legerdemain
Get Busy! You should make your work shine. Tips and clues to do so. Remember those New Year's resolutions? How are you doing?

#7583:	April 13, 2016	by spidey
Let's Talk Titles Titles are the first thing a reader or viewer sees! Make it a good one! What's so important about titles?

#7572:	April 06, 2016	by Dawn Embers
Should You Run a Weekly Contest? A look at the fun times and down sides of hosting a weekly contest. Would you ever want to run a contest that changed prompts on a weekly basis?

#7561:	March 30, 2016	by Gaby
Success is the Key Making your contest/activity a success requires only one key When participating in an activity, what's the most important part you look for?

#7552:	March 23, 2016	by Legerdemain
Give It Time A newsletter about getting your work ready for a contest. Did you let it percolate?

#7533:	March 16, 2016	by spidey
Daylight Savings Many of us have changed our clocks recently. How does DST affect us?

#7523:	March 09, 2016	by Cinn
Attracting Newbies to Your Activity How to entice new members to give your contest, activity or group a try Does your contest or activity need more participants?

#7506:	March 02, 2016	by Gaby
Oh My Stars Giving reviews and rating items is not as easy as it seems What is your favorite thing about reviewing?

#7501:	February 24, 2016	by Legerdemain
Entering To Win A little information about entering writing contests. Is it possible to win a cash prize in a writing contest?

#7481:	February 17, 2016	by spidey
Healthy Competition Competition breeds excellence Does competition make you a better writer?

#7463:	February 10, 2016	by Annette
Disqualified! When you lost before the contest started. What should you do to give your contest entries a fighting chance?

#7455:	February 03, 2016	by Gaby
Blogging It! Sometimes we like to do some other things than just create new stories and poetry What do you use your book items for?

#7450:	January 27, 2016	by Legerdemain
A New You Okay, maybe not. But let's do a little brainstorming, shall we? Save ourselves some aggravation. Are you preparing for the Season of Love? I thought not.

#7433:	January 20, 2016	by spidey
Creating New Habits Many successful writers claim to have a habit of writing. How do you create a habit?

#7425:	January 13, 2016	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Withstanding the Test of Time What contests and activities have stood with the time of WDC? What does it really take to withstand the test of time with a contest or activity?

#7407:	January 06, 2016	by Gaby
A New Leaf Making New Year's resolutions may not always be the best solution, however good the intentions are What are you discarding this year?

#7399:	December 30, 2015	by Legerdemain
It's That Time Time to think about 2016 and your goals. Did you finish anything this year? Enter any contests? Participate in the community?

#7379:	December 23, 2015	by spidey
Role-Playing Games Role-Playing Games can help you flesh out a character! Have you ever played an RPG?

#7378:	December 16, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
The Next Big Thing What will the next big thing be? A contest, an auction or raffle? Will you be the one to create it? Are you going to be the one to create the next big contest or activity that has everyone talking?

#7359:	December 09, 2015	by Gaby
It's A Gamble Writing.com members know how to have a good time! What attracts your attention when it comes to contests and activities?

#7338:	December 02, 2015	by Legerdemain
Spreading Too Thin It's not about peanut butter...it's about managing your time during the holidays. How do you manage when you are pressed for time? Shortcuts? Excuses? Pretend you're dead?

#7339:	December 02, 2015	by Legerdemain
Spreading Too Thin It's not about peanut butter...it's about managing your time during the holidays. How do you manage when you are pressed for time? Shortcuts? Excuses? Pretend you're dead?

#7343:	November 25, 2015	by spidey
Feast or Famine Tips for when you've got a lot on your plate Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed?

#7332:	November 18, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Contest Judging Guidelines What do contest judges go through and what would you be getting into if you judge a contest? Being a contest judge can be tough. Can you handle it?

#7313:	November 11, 2015	by Gaby
Ho-Ho-H.. Wait! It's Turkey Season The right time to introduce something new to the public What's your favorite holiday?

#7309:	November 04, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Getting Started: Raffles Some tips and tricks to creating and running your own raffle! Have you participated in a raffle and thought about starting your own? Learn how!

#7295:	October 28, 2015	by spidey
Good luck NaNoWriMo-ers! National Novel Writing Month is upon us once again! Are you participating this year?

#7280:	October 21, 2015	by Dawn Embers
No novel? Enter contests in November Discussing an option for those not taking part in NaNoWriMo in November: enter contests on WDC. Not taking part in NaNoWriMo? What will you be writing instead?

#7269:	October 14, 2015	by Gaby
Limited Ends When time is of the essence for both the host as well as the participant How often do you try and enter a contest?

#7252:	October 07, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Getting Started: Auctions Some tips for starting your own auction! Ever wanted to start an auction? I'll help you get started!

#7239:	September 30, 2015	by spidey
Deadlines "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." How do you keep on track with deadlines?

#7228:	September 23, 2015	by Gaby
Business As Usual We are tight knit community - what does that mean? What do you do when your life turns upside down?

#7216:	September 16, 2015	by Gaby
Writing Decisions When you can't decide what to do next What are your plans for the next couple of weeks?

#7207:	September 09, 2015	by Legerdemain
Party Aftermath The balloons are deflated, all the party cups picked up...and you're feeling dazed and burned out. What to do? What birthday activity or contest did you like the most?

#7194:	September 02, 2015	by spidey
Have a Back-Up Plan It's a good idea to have a back-up plan in case you're suddenly offline. What do you do when you suddenly have no internet access?

#7175:	August 26, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
The Big 15: WDC's 15th Birthday Gearing up for WDC's 15th Birthday celebrations! What can you expect to see for this landmark birthday of Writing.Com?

#7164:	August 19, 2015	by Gaby
So Much To Do So Little Time Running crazy activities while still making them fun - understanding your involvement when participating Do you have enough time to do it all?

#7159:	August 12, 2015	by Legerdemain
Gearing Up An issue about upcoming events and some reminders. Hey, WDC's birthday is right around the corner. Are you ready?

#7135:	August 05, 2015	by spidey
Break the Rules! You take a risk when you break the rules Is it ever worth it to break the rules?

#7128:	July 29, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Challenge Yourself Challenge yourself when either entering activities or running them How can you push the envelope and challenge yourself to get the most out of contests and activities?

#7117:	July 22, 2015	by Gaby
Preparations and Inspirations There are Holidays and then there's Writing.com Birthday! Celebrate with us! What are your plans for the big 15th Writing.com birthday celebration?

#7106:	July 15, 2015	by Legerdemain
Paying It Forward Keep in touch, even in summer. Remember that great contest you entered last fall? Don't forget it!

#7082:	July 08, 2015	by spidey
With the Flow or Against the Grain? Have you noticed that certain genres garner focus at certain times of the year? Have you noticed that certain genres garner focus at certain times of the year?

#7076:	July 01, 2015	by Dawn Embers
When to Comment or Make Suggestions There are times it is good to comment or make suggestions in contests & activities but when one should do so varies. When do you feel is a good time to comment in a contest/activity and should it be in the public forums?

#7060:	June 24, 2015	by Gaby
Let's Discuss This Places where you can do more than just interact Do you ever want to find a place and talk it out?

#7054:	June 17, 2015	by Legerdemain
Commitment How it feels to have dropouts in your contest or activity. Are you as good as your word? Even on the internet?

#7034:	June 10, 2015	by spidey
Cold Turkey Sometimes giving up something you love is a good thing. Have you ever had to quit something?

#7019:	June 03, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
How much is too much? We all love promoting our writing, contests and activities but how much promotion is too much? Do you ever get annoyed at someone who posts their stuff too much? What about it annoys you?

#7011:	May 27, 2015	by Gaby
The Works Creating something that's one of a kind Where do you get your ideas from?

#7004:	May 20, 2015	by Legerdemain
Ho Ho Ho! An issue on preparing for the next holiday season. Christmas is creeping up on us like a silent ninja. Are you ready?

#6980:	May 13, 2015	by spidey
What is P15? It's finally here! So, what is it? n/a

#6966:	May 06, 2015	by Annette
Be Precise Give clear instructions and answer questions. n/a

#6960:	April 29, 2015	by Gaby
The Collector Having trouble accumulating Gift Points for your membership? Here are some ways which will go a long way. n/a

#6950:	April 22, 2015	by Legerdemain
A Secret - It's a Big One There's a way to earn cash on this site...want to know how? n/a

#6933:	April 15, 2015	by spidey
Prompt-Based or Prompt-Less? Do you prefer to have a prompt or not? n/a

#6923:	April 08, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
The Neglected LGBT+ What does it mean to incorporate this genre into a contest or activity? Why do a number of people avoid it? n/a

#6888:	April 01, 2015	by Gaby
The Shoe On The Other Foot How ignorant can we be? n/a

#6901:	March 25, 2015	by Legerdemain
What are cNotes? What are these little shops I find in portfolios call cNote shops? Here's the answer. n/a

#6881:	March 18, 2015	by spidey
Polish that Entry! Make it shine! n/a

#6869:	March 11, 2015	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Get the Most of Your Newsfeed Are you using your newsfeed as best you can? What else can you do with it? n/a

#6852:	March 04, 2015	by Gaby
Questioning your ideas What do you do when you create something which doesn't get the results you hoped for? n/a

#6851:	February 25, 2015	by Legerdemain
Templates for Contests Could your successful contest be a template for other upcoming projects? n/a

#6835:	February 18, 2015	by spidey
Cabin Fever Feeling shut it in? Here are some tips to shake the feeling! n/a

#6813:	February 11, 2015	by Annette
Success on Writing.Com Measure Your Success on Writing.Com n/a

#6803:	February 04, 2015	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
On(line) again, Off(line) Again! Snail-mailing fellow WDC members! n/a

#6801:	January 28, 2015	by Legerdemain
Kick Those Legs A contest or activity must be planned with perfect timing or will be booed off the stage and never become successful. n/a

#6780:	January 21, 2015	by spidey
Writer's Block How can you overcome it? n/a

#6750:	January 14, 2015	by Annette
Annual Newbie Host Round Up They joined the site in 2014 and made it their home. n/a

#6755:	January 07, 2015	by Crys-not really here
Tackle Your New Years Resolutions! Do you resolve to read, write, or review more in 2015? n/a

#6749:	December 31, 2014	by Legerdemain
Participate! After the new year, when your portfolio is clean and dusted, spend some time entering some contests and activities. n/a

#6727:	December 24, 2014	by spidey
Dreams Come True You've got to have a dream! n/a

#6710:	December 17, 2014	by Annette
You Said You Would Do What? It's that time again. Resolutions. Anyone? n/a

#6708:	December 10, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Finding Time Finding time in a busy schedule for running activities can be difficult but not impossible n/a

#6697:	December 03, 2014	by Legerdemain
Time to Clean House Time to dust and delete the junk in your portfolio before resolution season begins! n/a

#6678:	November 26, 2014	by spidey
Hook 'Em, Part 2 Hook 'em and Reel 'em in! n/a

#6649:	November 19, 2014	by Annette
Thank You Writing.Com Ways to say thank you on Writing.Com. n/a

#6659:	November 12, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Finding Inspiration How can you find inspiration in prompts that aren't inspiring? n/a

#6648:	November 05, 2014	by Legerdemain
Not A NaNo'er What to do if you're not participating in NaNoWriMo? Here's a suggestion. n/a

#6630:	October 29, 2014	by spidey


#6603:	October 22, 2014	by Annette
Save the Contests Contests are only fun when there is a real competition. n/a

#6605:	October 15, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
What's the Deadline? Following deadlines for contests and activities are key to keeping them run smoothly. n/a

#6593:	October 08, 2014	by Legerdemain
Blood, Bugs and Burials It's horror/scary month at Writing.com, check out these contests and activities! n/a

#6577:	October 01, 2014	by spidey
Spooky Time! It's the time of year! n/a

#6560:	September 24, 2014	by Annette
NaNoWriMoPrep The time to write 1,667 words per day for a month is drawing near. n/a

#6548:	September 17, 2014	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
The Writer and the Real-Life Activity Real-life activities -- and what they teach us about writing n/a

#6546:	September 10, 2014	by Legerdemain
Now What What to do with your entries after our big birthday bash. n/a

#6526:	September 03, 2014	by spidey
Birthday Week! Get the most out of Writing.Com's week-long celebration! n/a

#6466:	August 27, 2014	by Annette
Happy Birthday Writing.Com Better take some vacation days! n/a

#6505:	August 20, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Contests for Newbies There are a large number of contests just for newbies. Have you checked them out yet? n/a

#6492:	August 13, 2014	by Legerdemain
Get the Word Out What are you doing to promote your contest or activity??? You can't sit and wait for the contestants to come to you. n/a

#6473:	August 06, 2014	by spidey
Merit Badges What's new with Merit Badges? n/a

#6448:	July 30, 2014	by Annette
In the Summer Hole The other side of writing: reading. n/a

#6440:	July 23, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Contest Trepidation Let's help you get over your fear of entering contests on WDC n/a

#6434:	July 16, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Rainy Day On Rainy Day there's not much that you may want to do, but here are some ideas! n/a

#6423:	July 09, 2014	by spidey
Take a Break! What to do when going away n/a

#6378:	July 02, 2014	by Annette
Half Time Let's recap and look forward in this writing year. n/a

#6397:	June 25, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Bring On The Conflict Stories entered in contests have to stand out and conflict is the best way to make that happen n/a

#6387:	June 18, 2014	by Legerdemain
Sending a Review Even contests and activities need a little love. n/a

#6368:	June 11, 2014	by spidey
Follow the Rules! Rules are a very important part of Contests & Activities! n/a

#6351:	June 04, 2014	by Annette
Advertising Venues on Writing.Com Drum up some heat for your contest, reviewing or writing group, raffle, or auction. n/a

#6341:	May 28, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Take A Trip Do you ever feel uninspired for a contest entry or new activity? Take a trip and see what sparks a thought! n/a

#6335:	May 21, 2014	by Legerdemain
You Might Get Lucky Is your item lacking reviews? Instead of requesting reviews, maybe you can buy one. n/a

#6314:	May 14, 2014	by spidey
Get Noticed! How do you get noticed? Get involved! n/a

#6279:	May 07, 2014	by Annette
Welcome Newbies into Groups Use the Noticing Newbies forum to find and recruit newcomers to the site into your group. n/a

#6295:	April 30, 2014	by Dawn Embers
The Importance of Genre A look at the question of importance in genre when entering a contest. n/a

#6287:	April 23, 2014	by Legerdemain
Know When to Fold In this issue, the only cards you hold are time. n/a

#6267:	April 16, 2014	by spidey
Imitation Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery n/a

#6252:	April 09, 2014	by Annette
Advertise with Newsfeed Should you use the Newsfeed to advertise your and other activities? n/a

#6244:	April 02, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Drawing Attention Through Visuals Does your contest or activity lack the attention it deserves? Try drawing interest with images! n/a

#6234:	March 26, 2014	by Legerdemain
The Big Prize Keep your eye on it! A few suggestions on alternate prizes. n/a

#6216:	March 19, 2014	by spidey
Spring Cleaning! Spring is finally here! n/a

#6204:	March 12, 2014	by Annette
Your Fundraiser Page Create an attractive fundraiser. n/a

#6196:	March 05, 2014	by Gaby
The Awards Certain incentives inspire us to write, but not being recognized for our writing makes us shy away. n/a

#6185:	February 26, 2014	by Legerdemain
The Bandwagon Is Rolling Through! Jump on it! Now you can order physical merit badges, isn't that wonderful? n/a

#6167:	February 19, 2014	by spidey
What to do... Snowed in? Or just looking for something to fill some free time? Try activities! n/a

#6141:	February 12, 2014	by Annette
Your Contest Page Create a contest page that is easy to understand for entrants. n/a

#6143:	February 05, 2014	by Gaby
Pace Yourself Being active on Writing.com is as fun as it is important! Try to keep a steady pace and don't overwork yourself. n/a

#6132:	January 29, 2014	by Legerdemain
Lend a Hand Remember your first WDC review? Remember winning your first contest? Lend a hand - Help a Newbie! n/a

#6112:	January 22, 2014	by spidey
Staying Motivated How do you work toward your goals? n/a

#6086:	January 15, 2014	by Annette
Newbie Contest and Activity Hosts Third Annual Newsletter Celebrating Newbies Who Make Things Happen n/a

#6090:	January 08, 2014	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Resolve to be Active With the new year here, what better way to start it off than resolving to be more active around WDC? n/a

#6080:	January 01, 2014	by Legerdemain
Try Something New 2014 could mean change for you. Try a new genre or host a contest for the first time. n/a

#6058:	December 25, 2013	by spidey
No More Zero Days! A simple concept to help stay on track! n/a

#6040:	December 18, 2013	by Annette
Finish Strong It's not over until it's over. n/a

#6043:	December 11, 2013	by Gaby
Seasonal Inspiration Use your surroundings to inspire your creativity n/a

#6032:	December 04, 2013	by Legerdemain
Carving Time Put away the turkey slice-o-matic, this is about finding time during the holidays for writing. n/a

#6020:	November 27, 2013	by spidey
Keep Up the Momentum! Finished NaNoWriMo? Keep on going! n/a

#5964:	November 20, 2013	by Annette
Compulsory Reviewing for Reviewing Group What does really hide behind the colorful templates and emoticons? n/a

#5997:	November 13, 2013	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Contest Prompts: Good, Bad, or Mediocre? Prompts can decide whether someone will enter a contest or not. What makes a good prompt or a bad one? n/a

#5984:	November 06, 2013	by Legerdemain
My Tush is Asleep! How to prevent writer's numbness and get some fresh air. n/a

#5966:	October 30, 2013	by spidey
To NaNo or Not to NaNo? A few things to consider if you're still trying to make up your mind! n/a

#5920:	October 23, 2013	by Annette
Be a Gracious Contest Entry Reviewer Review like a reader, not like a professor. n/a

#5949:	October 16, 2013	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Make It Original Originality is something desired in our writing, so why not in our contests and activities? n/a

#5938:	October 09, 2013	by Legerdemain
Sweeping Up While everyone else is agonizing over 50,000 words, you could write a few thousand and sweep up. n/a

#5914:	October 02, 2013	by spidey
Spread the Word! Help promote our favorite online writing community! n/a

#5893:	September 25, 2013	by Annette
On Your Marks, Get Ready, ... October is the month to prepare for the month that comes after October. November. n/a

#5895:	September 18, 2013	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
Timing Is Key Knowing the best times to run a contest or activity can make (or break) the turnout n/a

#5881:	September 11, 2013	by Legerdemain
Birthday Busyness What do to with all your entries from Birthday Week here at WDC. n/a

#5863:	September 04, 2013	by spidey
Happy Birthday! It's Party Time! n/a

#5839:	August 28, 2013	by Annette
Gearing Up For NaNoWriMo September is the Month to Find NaNoWriMo Preparation Activities. n/a

#5845:	August 21, 2013	by Dawn Embers
The Round Ended When? A brief discussion on the lateness in judging and solutions to when it happens. n/a

#5838:	August 14, 2013	by Legerdemain
Everyone Needs Support It provides all day support! You'll feel good 24/7! With breathable fabric this is the support you need! n/a

#5814:	August 07, 2013	by spidey
Staying Positive It's not always easy to look on the bright side, but it may be for the best! n/a

#5784:	July 31, 2013	by Annette
Next Up: August! Only One Month Until September - Get Ready! n/a

#5792:	July 24, 2013	by Crys-not really here
The Push You Need to Write This Summer! Contests could be just what you need this summer n/a

#5790:	July 17, 2013	by Legerdemain
Read the Rules! Sounds like a simple instruction...doesn't it? Then why do so many people get disqualified? n/a

#5769:	July 10, 2013	by spidey
Winning Isn't Everything What are your reasons for entering a contest? n/a

#5754:	July 03, 2013	by Annette
Edutainment When Contests and Activities Educate You n/a

#5722:	June 26, 2013	by Annette
The Law of Attraction Will the Universe Write Your Book for You? n/a

#5741:	June 19, 2013	by Legerdemain
Simple Pleasures of Summer Is the writing bug still whining like a mosquito in your ear while you float in the pool? n/a

#5725:	June 12, 2013	by spidey
Spice things up! Tips to make your contest entry stand out! n/a

#5707:	June 05, 2013	by Annette
Writing Makes the World Go Round Or why I think that the pen is mightier than the sword. n/a

#5686:	May 29, 2013	by Annette
Host a Contest What if you hosted a contest? n/a

#5688:	May 22, 2013	by Legerdemain
Getting Motivated Are you motivated enough to see your project through to completion? n/a

#5670:	May 15, 2013	by spidey
Disconnect Challenge! My day without the internet! n/a

#5653:	May 08, 2013	by Annette
The Six "W" Questions ... or how to create SMART goals n/a

#5644:	May 01, 2013	by Annette
Keep Active Words of wisdom: Use it or lose it. n/a

#5637:	April 24, 2013	by Legerdemain
Crediting Others Help create traffic in your portfolio and other member's items too! n/a

#5627:	April 17, 2013	by spidey
Getting Back Writing after taking a break n/a

#5605:	April 10, 2013	by Annette
S. M. A. R. T. Use the contests on Writing.Com to write S.M.A.R.T. n/a

#5596:	April 03, 2013	by Annette
Read Before You Write Read all the rules for contests or activities that you want to take part in. n/a

#5591:	March 27, 2013	by Legerdemain
Pick a Winner! Get away from your nose...this newsletter is about that really cool tool we have called Virtual Dice! n/a

#5577:	March 20, 2013	by spidey
Finding Time Juggling work and play n/a

#5561:	March 13, 2013	by Annette
Buddy Up Find a writing buddy for mutual support. n/a

#5543:	March 06, 2013	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family
Gift Point alternatives to prizes Some people pay for their membership with Gift Points. A contest win should help them with this! n/a

#5538:	February 26, 2013	by Legerdemain
Who Is That Newbie? Make a Newbie feel welcome! Review someone new and pay it forward. n/a

#5522:	February 19, 2013	by spidey
Change is Good Embrace change! n/a

#5511:	February 12, 2013	by Annette
Precious Writing What is you most precious piece of writing? n/a

#5497:	February 05, 2013	by Annette
Gift Points Gift Points are everywhere on Writing.Com. n/a

#5494:	January 29, 2013	by Legerdemain
Trying Something New Try a new type of item instead of the same old Static or Message Forum. How about a fun In and Out? n/a

#5476:	January 22, 2013	by spidey
Get Involved! You get what you give! n/a

#5462:	January 15, 2013	by Annette
Merit Badges Merit badges are colorful, fun, easy, friendly. n/a

#5427:	January 08, 2013	by Annette
A Look Back at the 2012 Newbies At some point, we were all newbies on Writing.Com. n/a

#5444:	January 01, 2013	by Legerdemain
Giving to your Community What makes this community special? What can you do to keep it active? Read on... n/a

#5432:	December 25, 2012	by spidey
Happy New Year! Setting goals for the new year! n/a

#5405:	December 11, 2012	by Annette
Awardicons Why awardicons, how and when to give them. n/a

#5401:	December 04, 2012	by Legerdemain
It's the Holiday Season! Extra stress turns your happy holidays into a bah humbug. Here's how to avoid that stress and spread some cheer. n/a

#5375:	November 20, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
In The Spotlight Now A contest for those new to WDC from 3months to 2years n/a

#5340:	November 13, 2012	by Annette
Starting a Group Let's discuss why to start a group - or why join one. n/a

#5357:	November 06, 2012	by Legerdemain
Leave a Message at the Beep This newsletter is about how to handle contest or activity complainers. n/a

#5342:	October 31, 2012	by spidey
The Competitive Edge Competition can bring out the best in a writer! n/a

#5328:	October 24, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
Forum Review Group Participation Needed n/a

#5308:	October 17, 2012	by Annette
Building a Contest Page Get others to write the story you want to read. n/a

#5305:	October 10, 2012	by Legerdemain
I'm not scared...are you? If you don't like blood and guts, where can you turn during Horror / Scary month? n/a

#5290:	October 03, 2012	by spidey
Practice Makes Perfect Never give up! If you've got the drive, you CAN succeed! n/a

#5285:	September 26, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
Is it ready yet? Are you submission ready? n/a

#5260:	September 19, 2012	by Annette
Reviewing is Writing Reviewing is Writing - not creative, but it can enhance your own writing. n/a

#5258:	September 12, 2012	by Legerdemain
Help the Newbies! Try reviewing, mentoring or promoting struggling newbies. Help our community grow! n/a

#5244:	September 05, 2012	by spidey
Happy Losing! A story of finishing in last place n/a

#5232:	August 29, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
In The Spotlight Now Noticing Newbies n/a

#5215:	August 22, 2012	by Annette
Embrace Rejection Rejection, losing, harsh critique - it's all part of winning. n/a

#5207:	August 15, 2012	by Legerdemain
Outside the Box Are you trying something new? Perhaps writing in a new genre for a contest can help spark your stories. n/a

#5196:	August 08, 2012	by spidey
You lose! What to do when you lose n/a

#5183:	August 01, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
Submit...it's the only way! How writing submissions can lead to great opportunities. n/a

#5159:	July 25, 2012	by Annette
Time Management "I don't have time to write." Really? n/a

#5160:	July 18, 2012	by Legerdemain
Reviewing a Contest or Activity Do you review Contests or Activities? Here's a challenge for you. n/a

#5145:	July 11, 2012	by spidey
Victory! Now what? n/a

#5129:	July 04, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
Celebrate With Us Account Birthday Celebrations n/a

#5122:	June 27, 2012	by Annette
Writer's Block What to do when creativity has left? n/a

#5106:	June 20, 2012	by Legerdemain
Nothing to Do? This is better than organizing your sock drawer, I promise. n/a

#5090:	June 13, 2012	by spidey
Short on Time? Try these quickies for ideas to improve your writing while having fun! n/a

#5076:	June 06, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
Authors... How do I find them? Authors...where can I find them? n/a

#5067:	May 30, 2012	by Annette
Stay Flexible How important is it to have rules, enforce them, and when is it necessary to be flexible? n/a

#5064:	May 23, 2012	by Legerdemain
An Apex Entrant Are you an apex entrant or a member at the bottom of the slush pile? A few tips on how to work your way to the top. n/a

#5045:	May 16, 2012	by spidey
Life Happens! Just when I was getting into the swing of things... n/a

#5035:	May 09, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
A Warm Welcome Spotlighting a group that displays greatness through welcoming newcomers. n/a

#5017:	May 02, 2012	by Annette
Why Auctions and Raffles? What do auctions and raffles really do for the community? n/a

#5012:	April 25, 2012	by Legerdemain
Are Raffles and Auctions Trustworthy? At Christmas, how can you tell if the money you drop in the donation kettle actually helps someone? It's a gamble. n/a

#4994:	April 18, 2012	by spidey
Don't be afraid What have you got to lose? n/a

#4965:	April 04, 2012	by Annette
Spring is in the Air Welcome spring and all the happy times it brings. n/a

#4957:	March 28, 2012	by Legerdemain
Premium Contests and Activities What makes members flock to one contest over another? n/a

#4943:	March 21, 2012	by spidey
You Get What You Give How can you get the most out of Writing.Com? How about giving it your all! n/a

#4925:	March 14, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
Auction Awareness The ins and outs of an auction n/a

#4890:	March 07, 2012	by Annette
Linking The Importance of Learning the Writing.Com Linking System n/a

#4901:	February 29, 2012	by Legerdemain
Be a Good Contestant This newsletter covers a few suggestions on being a good contestant. n/a

#4894:	February 22, 2012	by spidey
Free Promotion! How can you promote a contest when you're low on gift points? n/a

#4872:	February 15, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
Welcome New Members A brief introduction of groups and forums which welcome new members and help guide them through the haze. n/a

#4849:	February 08, 2012	by Annette
Grief and Writing Use writing as a tool to work through feelings of grief or sadness. n/a

#4850:	February 01, 2012	by Legerdemain
Tools of the Trade How can you use a contest prompt to help round out your own work? n/a

#4838:	January 25, 2012	by spidey
Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder What attracts participants to a contest? n/a

#4826:	January 18, 2012	by ~WhoMe???~
In The Spotlight Now Enhance your writing skills by participating in Contests n/a

#4802:	January 11, 2012	by Annette
A Look Back at the 2011 Newbies n/a

#4811:	January 04, 2012	by Legerdemain
It's a snowstorm! How a little idea snowballed...can you do it too? n/a

#4793:	December 27, 2011	by spidey
Happy 2012! What will you accomplish this year? n/a

#4773:	December 20, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Are You Ready Organize, prep, complete, and enjoy. n/a

#4760:	December 13, 2011	by Annette
Holiday Gifting Coming up short on cash for presents this year? Read here how to give to all without breaking the bank. n/a

#4752:	December 06, 2011	by Legerdemain
Here Comes Santa With all that holiday fun just around the corner, what can you do in our community with the little time you have left? n/a

#4740:	November 29, 2011	by spidey
Creative Uses for Reviews How Contests & Activities can use Reviewing n/a

#4727:	November 22, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Comfort Zone When was the last time you did something out of your comfort zone? n/a

#4702:	November 15, 2011	by Annette
Read the Rules Reading and following the rules to contests is the first step to winning. n/a

#4705:	November 08, 2011	by Legerdemain
The Perfect WDC Gift The perfect holiday gift this season could be your time... n/a

#4693:	November 02, 2011	by spidey
To NaNo or Not To NaNo With either option, you write, you win! n/a

#4680:	October 26, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Where Did Everyone Go??? My group, contest, or activity has gone stagnant. How do I spark new life and rekindle the fires of participation? n/a

#4631:	October 19, 2011	by Annette
It Takes a Village Art imitating real life. Contest and activities thrive under the care of many. n/a

#4665:	October 12, 2011	by Legerdemain
Not a NaNo'er? What to do! If you're not writing a novel next month, I have a suggestion for you... n/a

#4640:	October 05, 2011	by spidey
Let's Get Scary! And Crazy! Join in the spooky insanity of October and November! n/a

#4628:	September 28, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
In The Spotlight Now Spotlighting a contest with longevity n/a

#4607:	September 21, 2011	by Annette
Product Reviews. This is what happens outside of our little WdC world. n/a

#4614:	September 14, 2011	by Legerdemain
What time is it? If the contest closes at midnight WDC time, what time is it? n/a

#4602:	September 07, 2011	by spidey
Finding Balance How do you balance online and off-line life? n/a

#4540:	August 31, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Keeping Track of It All With so much activity, how do I keep track of every contest, raffle and auction I am participating in? n/a

#4578:	August 24, 2011	by Annette
Anniversary Countdown WdC is going to be 11 years old. Get pen and paper ready, it's going to be a fun ride! n/a

#4556:	August 17, 2011	by Legerdemain
The Competition Do you help a fellow competitor when you spot an error? Or do you let the author drown in a forgotten word count? n/a

#4552:	August 10, 2011	by spidey
Train Well, Trust Yourself Writing is its own reward. n/a

#4532:	August 03, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Rewarding Reviewers Reviewers deserve recognition, but how to go about that is the question. n/a

#4524:	July 27, 2011	by Annette
Contests and Acitivities Need YOU. Yes, I'm looking at you. n/a

#4514:	July 20, 2011	by Legerdemain
Help! I'm In Over My Head! What do you do when you're overwhelmed or short on gift points in a contest / activity? n/a

#4500:	July 13, 2011	by spidey
The Waiting Game You've entered a contest and the deadline has arrived. Now what? n/a

#4451:	July 06, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Announcing... Boom Bang Pop, with balloons and bright colors, streamers and loudspeakers, how do you announce your activity? n/a

#4482:	June 29, 2011	by Annette
Gain Exposure for Your Items Use Writing.Com's plug pages to keep the community informed about your activities, contests, and your writings too. n/a

#4469:	June 22, 2011	by Legerdemain
Dance Like A Rockette! Do you have what it takes? n/a

#4444:	June 15, 2011	by spidey
Taking the Plunge Sometimes you need to grab the bull by the horns! n/a

#4407:	June 08, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
I Want To Be A Scrollie All about how to use and operate scroll... n/a

#4428:	June 01, 2011	by Annette
Contests Make You a Better Writer Hone your writing skills with the many contests that encourage you to become a better writer. n/a

#4419:	May 25, 2011	by Legerdemain
Item Alias Does your item need a new identity? Do you have trouble remembering numbers? An alias could be the answer. n/a

#4394:	May 18, 2011	by spidey
Add a Chapter! Tips on adding to Interactive Stories n/a

#4380:	May 11, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Meet The Activities Page The activities page introduction. n/a

#4373:	May 04, 2011	by Annette
It's All in the Timing What Does Writing.Com Time Mean? n/a

#4364:	April 27, 2011	by Legerdemain
Using the Signature Block to Promote Who doesn't love free advertising? Here's a way! n/a

#4345:	April 20, 2011	by spidey
Back to School Never stop learning! n/a

#4334:	April 13, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Classroom Activity Writing classes offered. Improve your reviewing skills, punctuation use, plot building and more, through WDC classes. n/a

#4327:	April 06, 2011	by Annette
Good Writers are Avid Readers Read, read, read some more. n/a

#4319:	March 30, 2011	by Legerdemain
What Do I Do Now? After you post your work in your portfolio, what's next? cNotes are a fun way to stay connected with friends. n/a

#4300:	March 23, 2011	by spidey
Follow the Rules How important are rules in a contest? n/a

#4245:	March 16, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
WDC IPhone App & Product Reviewing IPHONE/ IPAD/IPOD Touch APPS and Product Reviewing n/a

#4277:	March 09, 2011	by Annette
In & Out In & Out: mini forum, pot of ideas, bulletin board, place to mix and mingle. n/a

#4265:	March 02, 2011	by Legerdemain
Groups at Writing.com What are all these groups doing on Writing.com? Learn how you can participate in a group! n/a

#4247:	February 23, 2011	by spidey
Recharging Hit the ground running! How to recharge when you're feeling uninspired. n/a

#4235:	February 16, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
Come One and all NEWBIE OR SENIOR Welcome all, young, old, fresh or stale, activities to spark the imagination n/a

#4232:	February 09, 2011	by Annette
Fairies and Elves bring Spring n/a

#4212:	February 02, 2011	by Legerdemain
Rules, Schmules...who cares? What should you do if your contest or activity is lagging? n/a

#4196:	January 26, 2011	by spidey
De-Stressing with Writing.Com January can be stressful. Writing.Com can help! n/a

#4187:	January 19, 2011	by ~WhoMe???~
The Marketplace Do you have something to sell that others can buy with gift points? n/a

#4183:	January 12, 2011	by Annette
What comes after the Resolutions? n/a

#4173:	January 05, 2011	by Legerdemain
Submission Tracking Are you trying to be more organized this year? Here's a tool to help. n/a

#4155:	December 28, 2010	by spidey
Happy 2011! It's that time of year again. What are your 2011 writing resolutions? n/a

#4107:	December 21, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
This Was The Highlight... THIS WAS THE HIGHLIGHT contest/ winners from previous contest/ Port Cleaning n/a

#4131:	December 14, 2010	by Annette
Polls and Surveys Are Activities Too Let's give Polls and Surveys a bit of a shout out. n/a

#4120:	December 07, 2010	by Legerdemain
Member Participation How can you get more out of your membership in our community? n/a

#4102:	November 30, 2010	by spidey
Tips for Hosting Your First Contest It's all about perfecting and promoting! n/a

#4096:	November 23, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
Color My World Contest Visiting the Contest and Activities pages as well as what the Random Read feature has to offer. n/a

#4081:	November 16, 2010	by Annette
Take a Short Break if You Like To In the hectic month of November, enjoy some R & R with shorter contest and activities to start the holidays. n/a

#4060:	November 09, 2010	by Legerdemain
Glitter and Glam The holiday season is just around the corner. What should you do? n/a

#4054:	November 03, 2010	by spidey
NaNoWriMo Tips Sharing some tips I've learned through "winning" NaNo three times in the past! n/a

#4036:	October 27, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
Contest Of Thanks... A NEW CONTEST/ what I learned from hosting the first contest. n/a

#4004:	October 20, 2010	by Annette
Halloween is Nearly Upon Us With a week of October left, it's time to make that costume and decide whom to scare this year. n/a

#4023:	October 13, 2010	by Legerdemain
Blood, Bugs and Burials It's Horror / Scary month - how do you scare your readers? n/a

#4006:	October 06, 2010	by spidey
NaNoWriMo Prep October is the month to start preparing for the insanity that is NaNoWriMo! n/a

#3959:	September 29, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
Emoticon Contest Enter a contest sponsored by this newsletter. Show us your creative side. Prizes to be awarded. n/a

#3980:	September 22, 2010	by Annette
Birthday Festivities Aren't Over Looking back already? Not yet! The month-long party slowly winds down, but not all is said and done. n/a

#3971:	September 15, 2010	by Legerdemain
What to Do When the Party is Over Do you let your contest story or poem molder in the back closet of your portfolio? What do you do with it? n/a

#3957:	September 08, 2010	by spidey
Successful Contests What makes a successful contest? n/a

#3944:	September 01, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
Announcement Proclaim it so! Announcing a contest and activity newsletter which holds contests and hosts activities. n/a

#3921:	August 25, 2010	by Annette
Fundraising for Contests and Activities Hosts of contests and activities find different ways to fundraise for their events. n/a

#3911:	August 18, 2010	by Legerdemain
Expectations What should a host do about unfulfilled expectations? Find some suggestions here. n/a

#3904:	August 11, 2010	by spidey
Blog Rings What exactly is a Blog Ring? n/a

#3891:	August 04, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
MAJOR EVENT What does it take to host a major event? Is there a special date or occasion coming up you would like to celebrate? n/a

#3884:	July 28, 2010	by Annette
Motives to write for contests Writing for contests challenges us to think outside of the box. n/a

#3860:	July 21, 2010	by Legerdemain
Virtual Dice What would you use Virtual Dice for? n/a

#3858:	July 14, 2010	by spidey
Contests vs Activities It's a blurry line between the two, but here are some subtle differences between contests and activities on Writing.Com! n/a

#3838:	July 07, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
In The Spotlight Featuring one contest that has been encouraging writers for over five years. n/a

#3833:	June 30, 2010	by Annette
Reviews are the Heartbeat of WdC Reviewing for any reason is great. Reviewing groups make reviewing fun and rewarding through team work. n/a

#3823:	June 23, 2010	by Legerdemain
Advertising your Contest / Activity How can you get more traffic to your contest or activity? This newsletter is about Bid Click and advertising. n/a

#3803:	June 16, 2010	by spidey
Winging It Tips on how to enter a contest at the last minute! n/a

#3789:	June 09, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
So You Want To Start A Group This issue will discuss the topic of creating a group and some questions you should be able to answer before doing so. n/a

#3754:	June 02, 2010	by Annette
Long Running Contests These contests have withstood the sands of time. n/a

#3760:	May 26, 2010	by Legerdemain
Changing the Rules What should you do if you have to change the rules in your contest / activity? n/a

#3741:	May 19, 2010	by spidey
Importance of Presentation Presentation is key! A clear description without error can be the very thing that attracts participants! n/a

#3731:	May 12, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~
Blog It A quick blog entry each night for quick referencing can be a great source of inspiration for future writings. n/a

#3709:	May 05, 2010	by Annette


#3696:	April 28, 2010	by Legerdemain


#3677:	April 21, 2010	by spidey


#3670:	April 14, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~


#3638:	April 07, 2010	by Annette


#3641:	March 31, 2010	by Legerdemain


#3632:	March 24, 2010	by spidey


#3595:	March 17, 2010	by ~WhoMe???~


#3605:	March 10, 2010	by Annette


#3591:	March 03, 2010	by Legerdemain


#3575:	February 24, 2010	by spidey


#3552:	February 17, 2010	by Annette


#3545:	February 10, 2010	by Crys-not really here


#3535:	February 03, 2010	by Legerdemain


#3523:	January 27, 2010	by spidey


#3498:	January 20, 2010	by Shannon
Imagine the Possibilities! n/a

#3479:	January 13, 2010	by Crys-not really here


#3488:	January 06, 2010	by Legerdemain


#3461:	December 30, 2009	by spidey


#3418:	December 23, 2009	by Shannon
From My Home To Yours n/a

#3446:	December 16, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3400:	December 09, 2009	by Crys-not really here


#3420:	December 02, 2009	by spidey


#3364:	November 25, 2009	by Shannon
Finding Time to Write n/a

#3386:	November 18, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3376:	November 11, 2009	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family


#3362:	November 04, 2009	by spidey


#3309:	October 28, 2009	by Shannon
Contests 101 n/a

#3346:	October 21, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3323:	October 14, 2009	by Ben Langhinrichs


#3311:	October 07, 2009	by spidey


#3261:	September 30, 2009	by Shannon
When All Else Fails, Read the Directions n/a

#3288:	September 23, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3281:	September 16, 2009	by Diane


#3260:	September 09, 2009	by spidey


#3205:	September 02, 2009	by Shannon
I'm King of the World! n/a

#3238:	August 26, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3232:	August 19, 2009	by Fyn


#3203:	August 12, 2009	by spidey


#3168:	August 05, 2009	by Shannon
WDC Angels n/a

#3173:	July 29, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3170:	July 22, 2009	by StaiNed


#3157:	July 15, 2009	by spidey


#3106:	July 08, 2009	by Shannon
Things That Make You Go Hmm n/a

#3133:	July 01, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3066:	June 24, 2009	by THANKFUL SONALI Love my family


#3112:	June 17, 2009	by spidey


#3058:	June 10, 2009	by Shannon
Raffles and Auctions and Groups, Oh My! n/a

#3091:	June 03, 2009	by Legerdemain


#3055:	May 27, 2009	by esprit
Contests - They Aren't About Winning. You know those members who get on your nerves by consistently winning over and over? You think they won their first? n/a

#3061:	May 20, 2009	by spidey


#3031:	May 13, 2009	by Shannon
Did I Really Just Do That? n/a

#3035:	May 06, 2009	by iKïyå§ama


#3008:	April 29, 2009	by Shannon
Got Dependability? n/a

#3007:	April 22, 2009	by spidey


#2973:	April 15, 2009	by Shannon
Delight In the Details n/a

#2976:	April 01, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2958:	March 25, 2009	by spidey


#2924:	March 18, 2009	by Shannon
I Danced with a Giant n/a

#2903:	March 04, 2009	by Shannon
Let's Go Over Our Chekhov List n/a

#2902:	February 25, 2009	by spidey


#2847:	February 18, 2009	by Shannon
All You Need Is Love n/a

#2874:	February 04, 2009	by Fyn


#2849:	January 28, 2009	by spidey


#2823:	January 21, 2009	by Shannon
They're supposed to be paying me, right? n/a

#2819:	January 07, 2009	by KimChi
A Look Back, A Look Forward Nominate the best of last year's writing. Jump into a new year, a new slew of contests! n/a

#2799:	December 31, 2008	by spidey


#2756:	December 24, 2008	by Shannon
New Year's Resolutions n/a

#2757:	December 10, 2008	by Legerdemain


#2744:	December 03, 2008	by spidey


#2709:	November 26, 2008	by Shannon
Appreciate Much? n/a

#2727:	November 19, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2705:	November 12, 2008	by iKïyå§ama


#2692:	November 05, 2008	by spidey


#2658:	October 29, 2008	by Shannon
The Clock is Ticking n/a

#2677:	October 22, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2644:	October 08, 2008	by spidey


#2609:	October 01, 2008	by Shannon
Our Competitive Nature n/a

#2631:	September 24, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2610:	September 17, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2599:	September 10, 2008	by spidey


#2586:	September 03, 2008	by Elisa, Stik of Clubs


#2567:	August 20, 2008	by Nikola~Coffee Drinking Lady!


#2552:	August 13, 2008	by spidey


#2545:	August 06, 2008	by Tammy~Catchin Up~


#2533:	July 30, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2497:	July 23, 2008	by Legerdemain


#2507:	July 16, 2008	by spidey


#2495:	July 09, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2481:	July 02, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2471:	June 25, 2008	by Diane


#2452:	June 18, 2008	by spidey


#2431:	June 04, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2415:	May 28, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2401:	May 21, 2008	by spidey


#2393:	May 14, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2381:	May 07, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2372:	April 30, 2008	by Fyn


#2371:	April 30, 2008	by Fyn


#2348:	April 23, 2008	by spidey


#2342:	April 16, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2328:	April 09, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2310:	April 02, 2008	by Texas Belle


#2295:	March 26, 2008	by spidey


#2287:	March 19, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2280:	March 12, 2008	by esprit


#2244:	February 27, 2008	by spidey


#2235:	February 20, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2223:	February 13, 2008	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2202:	February 06, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2194:	January 30, 2008	by spidey


#2178:	January 16, 2008	by spidey


#2146:	January 02, 2008	by spidey


#2133:	December 26, 2007	by Elisa, Stik of Clubs


#2120:	December 19, 2007	by spidey


#2118:	December 12, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2104:	December 05, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2088:	November 28, 2007	by Puditat


#2070:	November 21, 2007	by spidey


#2064:	November 14, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2053:	November 07, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2040:	October 31, 2007	by Tehanu


#2028:	October 24, 2007	by Kit


#2014:	October 17, 2007	by spidey


#1999:	October 10, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#1978:	October 03, 2007	by spidey


#1966:	September 26, 2007	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#1960:	September 19, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1943:	September 12, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#1928:	September 05, 2007	by Texas Belle


#1917:	August 29, 2007	by Elisa, Stik of Clubs


#1900:	August 22, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1890:	August 15, 2007	by Diane


#1876:	August 08, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1856:	August 01, 2007	by Puditat


#1848:	July 25, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1838:	July 18, 2007	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#1826:	July 11, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1814:	July 04, 2007	by spidey


#1799:	June 27, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1785:	June 20, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#1764:	June 13, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1760:	June 06, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#1745:	May 30, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1734:	May 23, 2007	by Diane


#1718:	May 16, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1699:	May 09, 2007	by Sarah Rae


#1692:	May 02, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1676:	April 25, 2007	by Diane


#1664:	April 18, 2007	by iKïyå§ama


#1650:	April 11, 2007	by Sarah Rae


#1639:	April 04, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1624:	March 28, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#1606:	March 21, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1601:	March 14, 2007	by Sarah Rae


#1582:	March 07, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1575:	February 28, 2007	by iKïyå§ama


#1549:	February 14, 2007	by Sarah Rae


#1533:	February 07, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1521:	January 31, 2007	by Tehanu


#1509:	January 24, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1489:	January 17, 2007	by Sarah Rae


#1479:	January 10, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1464:	January 03, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1456:	December 27, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1442:	December 20, 2006	by Elisa, Stik of Clubs


#1428:	December 13, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1420:	December 06, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1398:	November 29, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1389:	November 22, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1376:	November 15, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1368:	November 08, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1351:	November 01, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1346:	October 25, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1325:	October 18, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1306:	October 11, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1295:	October 04, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1282:	September 27, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#1269:	September 20, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1263:	September 13, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1243:	September 06, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1229:	August 30, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#1223:	August 23, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1214:	August 16, 2006	by Nikola~Coffee Drinking Lady!


#1199:	August 09, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1181:	August 02, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#1165:	July 26, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1156:	July 19, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1144:	July 12, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1127:	July 05, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#1120:	June 28, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1092:	June 21, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1091:	June 14, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1083:	June 07, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#1070:	May 31, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1049:	May 24, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#1024:	May 10, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#1014:	May 03, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1013:	May 03, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1000:	April 26, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#994:	April 19, 2006	by Diane


#970:	April 12, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#966:	April 05, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#953:	March 29, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#943:	March 22, 2006	by gailey


#926:	March 15, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#919:	March 08, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#907:	March 01, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#898:	February 22, 2006	by gailey


#876:	February 15, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#870:	February 08, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#856:	February 01, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#852:	January 25, 2006	by gailey


#830:	January 18, 2006	by Octobers Lie


#821:	January 11, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#801:	January 04, 2006	by Sarah Rae


#798:	December 28, 2005	by gailey


#778:	December 21, 2005	by Sarah Rae


#764:	December 14, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#749:	December 07, 2005	by Octobers Lie


#743:	November 30, 2005	by gailey


#729:	November 23, 2005	by Sarah Rae


#716:	November 16, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#707:	November 09, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#693:	November 02, 2005	by gailey


#670:	October 19, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#660:	October 12, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#649:	October 05, 2005	by gailey


#584:	September 28, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#616:	September 21, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#578:	September 14, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#601:	September 07, 2005	by gailey


#583:	August 31, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#574:	August 24, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#563:	August 17, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#550:	August 10, 2005	by gailey


#531:	August 03, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#524:	July 27, 2005	by Diane


#507:	July 20, 2005	by A Non-Existent User


#498:	July 13, 2005	by gailey