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5th Birthday Wrap-Up & More!

Greetings Members!

:: Writing.Com: A Top Writers Site For 2005! ::
We're proud to note that Writing.Com was ranked in the top 101 Best Web Sites
for Writers according to Writer's Digest. Inclusion in the list requires nominations
and so we want to thank you, our members, for the kind words you've sent in
about our site and community.

Please remember: To be a top site in 2006, we need your nominations again.
Simply send your nominations of Writing.Com for next year's list to:
                   [e-mail]
with 101 Sites as the subject line. Thank you for your support!


:: Our 5th Birthday Wrap-Up ::
The winners of "Limericks! Limericks! Limericks!"  were as follows:
   1st: winklett in the woods - 250,000 GP Winner
   2nd: Tehanu - 100,000 GP Winner
   3rd: rickysgranny - 50,000 GP Winner
The winning limericks are posted in "Limericks! Limericks! Limericks!" 

The winners of "Good Deeds Go Noticed"  were as follows:
   1st: Scribbler Smurf - 1,000,000 GP Winner
   2nd: terryjroo - 500,000 GP Winner
   3rd: Equilibrium - 250,000 GP Winner

The Senior Moderator contest, "Invalid Item"  was a great success
and the following six entries won:
For Poetry:
   1st: "Invalid Item"   by A Guest Visitor
   2nd: "One Last Wish"   by Joy
   3rd: "Invalid Item"   by A Guest Visitor
For Short Story:
   1st: "Aluminum Prayers"   by Kara Onxyrhine
   2nd: "Invalid Item"   by A Guest Visitor
   3rd: "Invalid Item"   by A Guest Visitor

Each 1st place winner receives a Gold Trophy, a Merit Badge and 125,000
Gift Points! 2nd place receives a Plaque Award and 80,000 Gift Points
and the 3rd place winners get a Ribbon and 70,000 Gift Points each!

Our "The Review Mixer"  and "Daily Review Rewards"  gave away hundreds
of thousands of Gift Points for thousands of reviews during the week. Thanks to
everyone who participated! Remember that these review incentive programs are
always running, so there is plenty of opportunity to meet members and
earn Gift Points.


:: Reminder: Burn My Letter - Volume 3 ::
On the road to publication, rejection happens. Many excellent writers will
never be published because they fear those inevitable rejection letters. That fear
prevents them from even trying to have their work published and, therefore, their
talents go unnoticed. This is your third chance to change that with:
         "Burn My Letter - Volume 5" 

One random winner will choose either 1,500,000 Gift Points or a One Year
Professional Membership (valued at $419.95). Two additional random winners
will win 250,000 Gift Points each!


:: The Google / Amazon Search ::
Remember that each time you shop at Amazon through the Google * Amazon
search area, a small percentage of your purchase comes back to support the
Writing.Com community.

Even if you're not searching for something specific, just a click of the Amazon
button will take you right there and credit Writing.Com with any purchases you
make that shopping session. So, if you're going shopping on Amazon.Com,
please remember to always come back here to start!


Thank you for your continued support of Writing.Com!
  ~~ The StoryMistress and
         The StoryMaster