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A ramble about picking the prizes when creating or updating a contest.
What is your favorite prize for a contest that makes you want to enter?
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I like awardicons and merit badges.
Jeff  Author Icon
I'm all about the CR. *Bigsmile*
Awardicons!!! Yep, Awardicons rock! Merit badges second and GPs third.
Getting past negative thoughts about your writing.
Tell us about that pivotal moment when you realized you HAD to write!
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Dave  Author Icon
After my discharge from the Navy, while considering my next job.
Bob  Author Icon
During my high school years, I took all the fine arts classes available. 59-63
In third year English we got an assignment to write a story about anything. I got an A on the piece and discovered yet another venue for self expression.
 
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Bug Guts and Butt Cramps Open in new Window. (13+)
On being a biker and the appearance of my writing muse
#2051772 by 🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author IconMail Icon

Yeah, I wrote a story about needing to write a story.


Yahoo! We made it... it's FRIDAY!

Don't forget to post your Weekly Goal followup in "Weekly Goals" Open in new Window.

Weekly Goals Open in new Window. [13+]
Motivate yourself to conquer your goals this week! Post on Monday; update us on Friday!
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Not quite yet... but close! *Delight*
Three Word Thursday

In just three words, give us your best caption for this picture...



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Is that honey?
Red among green
So much potential!



*GiftR* Friendship Friday *GiftB*

Comment here with a plug for
one of your Writing.Com friend's items!

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         Amethyst Angel 🌼 Author Icon - OMG, thank you! I should clarify something, though. I am very proud of Broken English, and it will not be disappearing. Long story told elsewhere, but I am reducing my membership level. Some things will go, but not that! Thank you for the shout-out, my friend. Things like this always make my day ... *Suitdiamond*
         Daisan Author Icon isn't, strictly speaking, a friend, but he is one helluva writer who I have AwardIcon-ed in the past, and who richly deserves to be read. Here's a prime example:

The Men From Macon Open in new Window. (18+)
Strangers always seem to bring bad tidings or bad luck.
#2341984 by Daisan Author IconMail Icon
One of the best Noir crime thrillers I've read, on or off site.

"The Bus Driver" Open in new Window.
Three Word Thursday

What three words best describe a sunset beach walk?


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Sea Salt Serenity
Rippling liquid gold
Looking for shells.
Is there such a thing as the most important scene in a story?
Which scene, in your fiction, do you pay the most attention to?
  •   5 comments
The rising action and climax... but I also add touches of humanity with touches of humor.
Stik to My Own Beat Author Icon - I wrote one so far ahead of where I was in the novel that I don't know if I'll ever get there. But I love it. Boring title: "I have a Confession" Open in new Window.


          The opening . . .
Sometimes, it can be soothing to be able to check things off a list.
Do you have a bucket list of things you want to accomplish? What's on it?
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1. Buy bucket
2. Avoid kicking it
Lynn Nichole Author Icon - Ambitious. I love it!!

I've always wondered why anyone would 'aim for the clouds' when there are stars just beyond them. Best wishes on your quest beyond.
Samantha Author Icon - Is anything or anyone in this world real anymore?

Hmm. I guess I am. I'm too weird to have been made up. *BigSmile* Truth really is stranger than fiction.
Wordy Wednesday



Tell us one of your favorite words...


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Absolutely
Ettringite
Soulmates.
*NoteO* Another reminder for our paid members:

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Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. [E]
Use the music provided to inspire your writing!
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Two Word Tuesday

Give us your best two word caption for this photo...



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Good Morning!
two cups
Morning Hopes
Two Word Tuesday

Give us two words that best describe a paradox...


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Differently similar.
logic breaker
Mystery Unfolded.
A look at Romantic Comedies, the who, the what, the witty
What's your favorite romantic comedy movie?
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You've Got Mail
Love Actually
Roman Holiday
Comedy can be a challenge where at times, it helps to prepare but then there is improv, which requires no preparation.
Do you prefer to prepare ahead of time or improvise in the moment?
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I do both. I'm a teacher. I also believe in Murphy's Law.
Dad  Author Icon
More often than not, improvisation. But some are planned.
Depending on how important the task is.
A look at how a situation might overwhelm a character and how they can survive the problems.
Does one of your characters become overwhelmed and how do they survive the struggle?
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Friendly Neighborhood Derg Author Icon - Oh yeah, that’s really comfy. A thing I can rarely do though, my parents don’t like that =v=. But we did once at christmas! It was snowing, and comfy andIloveditandwillneverforget…. heheheh.
Nightblue Author Icon - Glad for the little talk about ourselves! I enjoyed it. Hope you like the things I create in the newsfeed.
Friendly Neighborhood Derg Author Icon - I did! Nice to learn a little about you as well. Have a wonderful time, and a lotta fun! :D
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