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Happy Holidays From Writing.Com!

Season's Greetings, Members!

It's that festive time of year again and we're celebrating with you! Please read this
entire email as it includes great news and activities.


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:: We've Decorated! ::
For the entire month of December, Writing.Com will have the look and feel of the
winter holiday season. Since not everyone celebrates the same holiday, we hope
you enjoy our "Winter" theme. This change of scenery is like rearranging your
workspace at home; it's fuel for your creativity and inspiration! Please enjoy
and use it!


:: Scrolling Message Gaming! ::
A new gaming system has been added to Scrolling Messages. Any member can
sponsor a puzzle. From the IM Console, click the "[G]" link to pop open a window
where you can submit to sponsor your own puzzle. More information and complete
details are provided on the game form page.

Also, be on the look out for Frosties on the Scrolling console. They have their
own games to play and plenty of Gift Points to give away! Happy gaming!


:: Holiday Contests Swing Into Gear! ::
This is the season for both giving and getting! In the spirit of the holidays, be sure
to check out the following activities that are going on during the month of December!

Writing.Com presents a brand new contest to support the Angel group:
         "RAOK Upgrade Brigade Group" 

Season Tickets  [E] #783934 Purchase Raffle Tickets for a chance to win some AWESOME prizes and support a GREAT cause! by The StoryMistress

The Angels Of Random Acts Of Kindness present to you a contest inspired by
the very goodness in people. This is your chance to write about RAOK in your
own life!

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And don't miss these two holiday contests:

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:: New Emoticons! ::
We've released ten (10) brand new emoticons for your creative use! We look
forward to seeing these used all around the site.

         SnowFlakes
                    = "snow1"
                    = "snow2"
                    = "snow3"

         Arrows
                    = "down"
                    = "up"
                    = "left"
                    = "right"

         Others
                    = "exclaim"
                    = "note1"
                    = "question"

Example emoticon usage:     {e:snow2}     will produce:    


:: New Costumicon Subscription Period! ::
Costumicons subscriptions are available for purchase! This month features our
special Holiday section with costumicons themed for the Winter season, Chanukah,
Christmas and much more. There's even one for the Humbugs of our community.
In total, there are more than 500 different icons to choose from! A round of
applause to The StoryMistress for building such a vast selection. This
subscription period will continue until January 3, 2004.
         http://www.stories.com/main/my_account.php?action=ea_form&type=costumicon


:: Remember Writing.Com When You Shop For The Holidays! ::
Don't forget to support your favorite online community (Writing.Com ) by doing
your holiday shopping online! Visit Our Store for Writing.Com Products and
Services. Or, visit Amazon.Com through the link provided in your Item Jumps
pulldown menu and each purchase will support Writing.Com.



:: Extension For Grandfathered Free Accounts ::
On May 15th we announced some changes to our Free Membership, including
a reduction in items to a maximum of 5. For full details please see:
         "Important Changes To Our Membership Plans" 
The grace period has been extended and will expire January 1st, 2004. At that
time, Free members with more than 5 items will have items over this limit purged.


:: ** Please Remember To Update Email Addresses! ** ::
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reminder that email service for @Stories.Com addresses will end on 12/31/03. If
other services have your email address in the @Stories.Com form, your time to
update them is running out.


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