 Contests & Activities: January 21, 2009 Issue [#2823] |
  Contests & Activities
This week: Edited by: Shannon  
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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I am Shannon , and I'm your editor this week.
But they're supposed to be paying me, right?
Many of us enter contests, but few donate to them. It never enters our minds, really--doesn't even occur to us. We see the title, the prompt, the awards, the deadline, and our creative juices start flowing. We want to get something. We don't think about giving something.
But contests and activities cost money. Well, they cost gift points, which translates into money because someone has to pay for them. All those merit badges and awardicons, gift certificates and signatures ... they add up quickly.
Click on the contests & activities pages below and you will see literally hundreds of items to choose from. Have you donated to any of them recently? Is there a particular contest you love and can't imagine living without? If so, help it out by donating to it. This will ensure its longevity and that it will be around for months, even years to come for you and others to enjoy.
There are lots of auctions on WDC that raise money for contests and activities. Crochet a bookmark; donate a book or a writing magazine subscription; offer merit badges or ribbons; or even gift points. "Well, I can't afford to donate gift points," you say. In that case, consider donating yourself. Everyone has time to donate a few reviews. Are you good at making graphics? Donate a signature or two. Perhaps you draw or paint or make handmade whatchamajiggies. You can donate those, too ... the possibilities are endless. Well, perhaps not endless, but you get the picture.
Generosity and a sense of community--even family--are what make WDC so unique. We're all in it together, and we're all here to help each other. Don't be shy. Don't be one of those kids who'd stand at the edge of the pool, barely sticking his big toe in. Jump in with both feet and join the fun! The water's fine.
There are many contests and activities to choose from here on WDC. I’ve tried to include a wide variety here, so hopefully you’ll find something to light a fire under your muse.
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And be sure to check out the comprehensive Contests and Activities listings. Each of the 150 items listed includes a short synopsis, providing you all the information you'll need to choose the contest or activity that's right for you.
Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
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L. D. Dailey  says, "Hey! I can do all the stuff on that list. Hmmm...I'll just do a little CTRL-C, CTRL-V action and paste it over my own.  Merry Christmas." Well, thank you, Lee! I did have a Merry Christmas, and I'm glad my list inspired you! 
Ash  says, "Some of my new years resolutions for this site are to get involved in more contests and upgrade my portfolio. I also want to start my own group for western stories. Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year." Those sound like wonderful resolutions, Ash. And when you start that contest, be sure to let me know so I can feature it here.
Dan says, "I'm sure I'd be a better person if I could do even half of the resolutions! Thanks!" Aw, thank you, Dan! I appreciate that very much.
jaya says, "Just the right things we need to do during the year to come. Thanks for rekindling the enthusiasm to start afresh. Happy New Year, dear Shannon!"  Now you're gonna make me cry. Happy New Year to you too, my friend.
tsurtidogni says, " Great Topics to Welcome For The New Year. Thank you for the joyful read. Happy New Year!" Thank you, and a happy, safe and prosperous to you as well!
Submitted Items
Brandiwyn ♪  says, "I will be most grateful if this contest is highlighted in an upcoming NL. Thanks for consideration." You're welcome, Brandiwyn. Thank you for submitting it!
Dawn☆Embers  says, "This is a new contest with the goal to write a new story/novel by starting at the end. Starts Jan. 1st, 2009." Ooh, thanks so much for the submission, Dawn!
NOVAcatmando  says, "Very affordable Cnotes available - priced for the Newbie budget!" One can never have enough cNotes to choose from. Thank you, Nova!
plainsue says, "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest." Thank you, plainsue!
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Lou-New Chapter, Same Book says, "Great call...Rarely do they work, but making them can be fun!" Sounds like fun. Thanks for the submission!
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