Contests and Activities

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Hello! I'm 1296462 Rising Stars' Best , your guest editor this week. WDC has tons of contests and activities to awaken your muse in 2009. Hope you find fun and inspiration in these picks.

Happy 2009!

I don't know about you, but I've had my fill of celebrating. The gifts have been opened, the decorations stashed, and it's back to work and school. Before we wrap up the year, take a look back at the best of 2008.

Consider nominating a few of your favorite WDC items for awards. January 15th cutoff.

ID: 1376303   (Rated: ASR) The Quill Awards  Nominations closed! Keep an eye out for genre voting and the upcoming ceremony! by Andrew C. Bowman - 6 years!

And a second chance for those contest entries that never got entered the first time.

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Ready to make all those resolutions stick this year? This wildly popular contest will help keep you on track.

ID: 597313   (Rated: E) Dear Me: Official Contest  What are *your* goals for the new year? Think it over, write a letter and win big prizes! by The StoryMistress

The Year of the Ox begins on Chinese New Year, January 26th, 2009. Here are some items to get you in the mood.

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ID: 1127358   (Rated: 18+) Misfortune Cookies  The perfect end to a lousy dinner. by Robert Waltz

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The inauguration of the 44th President of the United States takes place January 20th. From gala balls to the swearing-in ceremony, Washington, DC will be awash in celebration. How will WDC honor the occasion? I could only find one MadLib.

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This is history! Perhaps we need a word search? Crossword puzzle? Short story contest? I know there's a fun activity or writing inspiration in there somewhere.

Once you've created your stellar new item, be sure to post it in the right forum for maximum exposure. May your words shine in '09!

ID: 171898   (Rated: E) Writing Contests @ Writing.Com!  Writing Contests on Writing.Com are posted here. by Writing.Com Support

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Contests

Do you write short stories, poetry, screenplays, or blog entries? Are you short on time? There's a contest here for you.

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ID: 1421907   (Rated: E) The Play's The Thing  A contest for script writers. Winners announced. New round open. by StephB

ID: 1364200   (Rated: 13+) The History Contest  A site wide contest. No prompts, just a whole lot of history! CLOSED by Acme

ID: 994771   (Rated: 18+) 15 for 15 Contest --- Starts June 6  Do you have 15 minutes? Come in and join this contest! by Leger~

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Activities

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ID: 921363   (Rated: 13+) ACRO*BATICS [Round Over]  I give you an acronym; you make up what it stands for. The best entries win gift points! by Davy Kraken

ID: 1507015   (Rated: GC) The Spam Slingers SPazing Party  Closed until next time! Thanks for playing, one and all! by TheWýtçhè - Away Indefinitely

Community Items

ID: 1511790   (Rated: E) Giving to the Giver  Dedicated to give back to the people who give by cherry

ID: 1082316   (Rated: E) Week of Cheer™  Send a week of smiles today! REOPENED! by twinkledee ♥'s you

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