Noticing Newbies Newsletter is geared to help members get acquainted with Writing.com. There are many things to do and learn. Our goal is to help you make your time here more fun and manageable.
Each week we select and showcase new items (poetry, lyrics, short stories, essays, campfires, polls, etc.). Exposure for an item (your writing) helps to bring you more rates and reviews by fellow members and the general public...of course depending on how much exposure you want your item to have. Some writers like to keep their work private. When your work does receive exposure, it helps bring more member interaction, which will give you the opportunity to build new friendships. Remember, it is a two-way street...try to make an effort to reciprocate reviews.
"There's someone that you haven't already met, go introduce yourself to him or her. Walls and labels can't keep you from the people who are so similar to you in spirit. There's a friendly face behind every door if you pick the right moment to knock. Once you start your wave of creative outreach, it turns into a contagious force. People are waking up and smiling at each other, sharing their dreams without hesitation. This community is worth something."
-- Author Unknown
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
Hey New Members!
Have you ever wanted to host a contest, but are not sure how to go about it? Here's a list of ideas to think about when creating a contest:
Original idea of your own or a subject matter that is popular in the world today.
Catchy title for the contest that is different or easy to remember.
Good introduction to open the contest; first paragraph very important. Just like a good book, you need to grab the reader's attention right from the beginning.
Good format is important for attractiveness and to be able to read the contest's guidelines well. It should be organized with order and
not overloaded with unnecessary words and images.
Images aren't necessary, but they can't hurt to draw attention to your contest. If you do not know how to create an image ask a friend or another writing.com member for help. You can also take a look at the following link:
Do some research. Pay attention to the competition! Figure out what people are looking for in a contest. Scroll down through contest genre and see who is hosting what. I do not suggest copying someone's idea, but, you want to have an idea of what's happening around the site, who's doing what.
Clear rules. Don't overload with stipulations. If your contest does need more than the average recommended rules, then explain each one
right to the point and format it so it's easy to read.
Always award what you say you will! It is not good business to offer awards or review services and not fulfill your obligation.
Touch base with people in the forum of the contest, so people know that you are there and keeping an eye on everything and everyone. Example of what to post: If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. Keep the entries coming!
The following is a list of contests, some old, some new, that demonstrate good qualities to look for in a contest.
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Until next time...
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