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February Senior Captain's Power Newsletter
*Starfishp**Starbl**Suitheart*Valentine's Day Edition*Suitheart**Starbl**Starfishp*


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Hello Power Reviewers! *Fishp*

I thought I'd keep most of this newsletter pink and black in celebration of our *Heart* Valentine's Day *Heart* month.

Has the new year been good to you so far? Did you make any New Year's Resolutions?

If your answer is, "No, because every year I make resolutions and I never keep them.", it's never too late to make a fresh start!

A while back when I traveled to Germany, I came across a very inspirational saying. I couldn't find the German words for it, but the English translation is something like this:


*Shock* Fall Down, *Shock*
*Thumbsupl* Get up *Thumbsupr*
*Tiara* Straighten your crown *Tiara*
*Cool* And keep on walking. *Cool*


What will your resolution be? Will it be something big, like writing a novel? Will it be something small, like cleaning out a drawer, or eating at least one vegetable each day? Let us know over at "Superpower Reviewers HUBOpen in new Window..


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WELCOME


*Balloon4* Welcome to all of our newest members! It's so great to have you with us.

Also, I'd like to extend another introduction to our newest Power Captains:




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THANKS


As the start of our new year begins, I'd like to take this moment on behalf of the senior staff, to give sincere thanks to every Power member for your hard work, dedication, donations, and active participation.

Thanks also go out to every one of our terrific captains for running raids, mini challenges, crediting, and all else they do.

Together, we are "WdC SuperPower Reviewers GroupOpen in new Window.! *Balloon4*

Speaking of hard work and dedication...Big thanks to all of those who help to keep our shop board, "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window., as great as it is!
Special thanks to Lornda Author Icon, ember_rain, eyestar~* Author Icon, and harperpaul.

Thanks to Captain Tiggy Author Icon for the crediting of our special pages, and for contributing awesome management ideas.

*Heart* Heartfelt thanks to those of you who have raised gift points for our group through your fundraising efforts. Without YOU, our great group wouldn't be what it is today.
Please continue to remember our group in your fundraising activities. If you never tried this before, well, maybe 2015 will be the year that you do! *Delight*

One more thanks...To Captain NixiešŸ¦Š Author Icon, for making anniversary and birthday announcements. The two items - "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. and "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. are fantastic! *Starp*



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Review Raid and Shop Changes


Over the next few weeks, please watch for emails from Sr. Captain Lornda Author Icon.
There will be a few changes at both "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. and at "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window..

You will find that the packages will be improved, and some exciting new packages will be added.

Power just keeps getting better and better! *Thumbsup*

There will also be some changes in our review raids. The senior staff and I are still working out some of the details.



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Reviewing News


As usual in my newsletters, I try to add some reviewing tips. I made the following new item:

Reviewing ideas Open in new Window. [E]
Tips on reviewing and for making a template
by Maryann Author Icon


Some of you have seen that information from me before, but most of our newer members might find it of interest.
It contains a simple template idea, along with tips about reviewing.

In addition, I'd like to talk here for a moment about what the captains and I will be looking for in your reviews...

Keep in mind that the captains will be crediting your reviews based on the 'meat' of it. The writingML will not be counted toward the crediting amount.

Also taken into consideration:

--template headings which are irrelevant to the review which you are doing.
Example: Suggestions - I have no suggestions.
If you have no suggestions, delete that part. It is taking up space for no reason.

-- Excessive quoting of excerpts
The author knows what is in the item. You don't need to copy/paste large amounts of it in their review.
It's perfectly okay to copy/paste part of a sentence to suggest errors or something which might be improved.
It's not a good idea to copy/paste a paragraph, and write something like, "That was nice to read."

--Blank lines
The author will not see the point of leaving unusually large gaps of space here and there throughout the review.
While your review will be more reader friendly with smart spacing, please remember to keep it appropriate.



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Site News


*Blocky* Congratulations to all of our new Preferred Authors! *Blocky*

Keep up to fabulous work!

*Starfishp**Starbl**Suitheart**Starfishp**Starbl**Suitheart*


If you get the chance, stop by and check out kiyasama's item, "White Case MemorialOpen in new Window..

My beloved aunt, Dottie Author Icon, is now highlighted on that item.

Thank you to all of those who wished me well during holiday time, which was, as you might imagine, a tough one for me. I still never got to officially thank all of you individually, but please know that your support and well wishes deeply touched my heart. *Heart*



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February Member Picks


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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

 
In Dreams Open in new Window. [E]
Art. length romance thingy. need constructive criticism, especially to improve dialogue.
by Cheri Annemos Author Icon

Mignonette's Garden Open in new Window. [E]
What's in those lighted jars anyway?
by Callie hears Angels these days Author Icon

 Spring Romance Open in new Window. [ASR]
A Dodoitsu celebrating the first day of spring
by Prosperous Snow celebrating Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

In Cupid's Garden Open in new Window. [E]
A Rondeau poem
by Dave Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor


And please visit:
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by A Guest Visitor


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