Technical Support Forum (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/303715-Technical-Support-Forum Hello, SueHawk. Welcome to Writing.Com To create a contest, it is usually done with a message forum. To create a message forum in your portfolio, you will need at least a Basic Membership. I hope that helps. Light Science, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Metaphysical [Image #597430] [Image #4000] ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:49:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359997 Yes, on each of your items in your portfolio, there is an ID #. It will say ID # 303715 for example. If you type { } it comes out as [Link To Item #303715] [Image #1843110] -- This one's sharable. { } [Image #1839163] [Image #1837386] [Image #1836990] [Image #1843880] [Image #1827776] -- Just keepi...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:06:56 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359881 The Item ID is assigned to items you create in your portfolio. You use the Item ID number from your portfolio item when using the tag. As an example from your portfolio, you have item ID #1847546... If I enter {{b-item:1847546}}, it will create this: [Link To Item #1847546] Hope this helps, ~~SM A Few Helpful Tips...   ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:58:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359876 okay I understand that I must use brackets. my question - do I create the number?? If so what model do I use to create the number? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:36:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359867 My question says it all--I'd like to post a free writing contest on the site. Where can I input the information? Thanks! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:02:50 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359847 Like this: {{bitem:#######}} [Image #1843110] -- This one's sharable. { } [Image #1839163] [Image #1837386] [Image #1836990] [Image #1843880] [Image #1827776] -- Just keeping it cuz I like it. [Link To Item #1829483] [Link To Item #1832956] [Link To Item #1828200] [Link To Item #1834969]...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:50:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359841 Hey! What about brothers? [Image #1843110] -- This one's sharable. { } [Image #1839163] [Image #1837386] [Image #1836990] [Image #1843880] [Image #1827776] -- Just keeping it cuz I like it. [Link To Item #1829483] [Link To Item #1832956] [Link To Item #1828200] [Link To Item #1834969] ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:49:01 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359840 I would like to enter the CRAZY CREATIVE COLORS CONTEST. Okay. Do I creative my own BITEM number after I type the brackets. If so how do I entry the contest. If not, the same question how do I entry my work. thank you BigAl Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:47:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359839 [Link To Item #1624319] [Link To Item #1569967] [Link To Item #1530602] [Image #1455498] [Image #748946] image by SMS Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:36:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359831 Hi George, I answered this over in [Link To Item #general] Leger~ [Image #1642948] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:45:48 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359799 If I have the item # or the Author's screen name, how do I find the work to read same? I've tried everything I could think of but so far, nothing works. Help!!!! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:45:06 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359779 If you're trying to give a Merit Badge to the owner of that item, [Link To User casuconsulto] , you would use his username casuconsulto to order it. Hope that helps Northernwrites___ [Image #1235420] [Image #6000] [Image #603504] ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:31:48 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359703 I would recommend doing some planning before you start actually writing the story. Make sure you are going to have a good conflict and a satisfying resolution before you even begin. I like to outline and the more time I put into planning before I get into the actual writing, the better my chances are to finish. Sometimes I deviate from the outline, but w...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:25:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359662 Hi folks, I am a complete novice and whilst i have been a member for some considerable time due to family and health matters i have been unable to post,my problem is this,i have a mountain of ideas in my head that i would love to put to paper but i haven`t got a clue how to start your help would be most welcome but it would need to be very basic for me ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:16:30 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359660 ooppsie [Link To Item #1376303] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:06:03 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359659 First I gave the name aauthorizing the contest page. Then they said that's not the handle name...so...went back..checked the e-mail and found another name. Put that in, and now it says they can's find the person. Oy vey. Check [Link To Item #1376303] . You would think I'd know this by now............:( ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:04:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359658 Why can't I print emails and writings lately? I was able to not that long ago. I need to because I don't like reading on a computer, and I like to be able to remember what I wrote to whom in emails. Jocelynw Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:08:23 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359471 Are you saying that you have two separate accounts (different names in the suitcases)? Or did you just change your handle? Your account name, or Username, is the name under which you registered on WDC--it's shown on your Black suitcase. Your handle is the name you display in front of the Community Recognition number on your name...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:45:18 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359411 On my profile I have changed my name from Howell to Harper, since I got married, but it is still under Howell. When I did that, it came up now like I seem to have 2 accts, can you please advise me. Thank you. Theresa Howell Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:02:54 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359392 Looks like you received the error because it was already deleted - please let us know if it's still there. Thanks, ~~SM A Few Helpful Tips...   If your problem is with an item, please include its Item ID!   New member? Start here!   [Link To Item #168945]   Find an...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:58:54 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359313 Thanks Jace. That may have saved the day... heck - the week! PurPleHazE Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:22:34 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359273 Hi PurpleHaze. When you create a book item, Section 4 is essentially a description of the book item you're creating. That's why it's limited to 500 characters. You will identify the book TYPE you want to create in Section 5. After you save the book item (don't forget to complete all the required boxes), Save the book item. ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:16:31 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359212 I have a book. I want to publish it in the book section. But the ITEM BODY section (section 4) tells me to limit my characters to 500. Where or where do I put the book itself? PurPleHazE Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:38:54 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359202 Refer Reference Error - 21536555. Please delete my poem. embe. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:48:32 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359195 That kind of issue with the review tool could indicate that your browser needs to be updated. Hope that helps. Northernwrites___ [Image #1235420] [Image #6000] [Image #603504] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:22:47 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359137