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Following A Prompt
Often in judging contests, I find authors who become literal with a prompt. Yes, when contests have prompt words, they need to be included in the story. What I'm talking about is two things, interpreting the prompt and my story standing out against the crowd.
Let's say the prompt picture is a windmill. There will be all kinds of entrants that spend their entire word count describing the windmill and the countryside. Why? Everyone competing in that contest has seen the exact same picture. So have the judges. If you want to stand out in the crowd, don't let the windmill be an ordinary windmill. Maybe it's a secret machine to send messages to space. Maybe it's a disguise for a Nike missile silo. Perhaps it's a giant telescope that flips open at night! Maybe a little old lady serial killer lives in it. Okay, you get the idea.
The Writing.com birthday celebrations are underway! Be sure to take a look at all the contests and activities, and note requirements and deadlines. You don't want to be disappointed and run out of time. Also, be sure to review and recommend your favorites to friends! Let's be positive. Let's have fun! Write On!
This month's question: How do you keep track of contests and your entries? Send in your answer below!  Editors love feedback!
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In honor of this great milestone, the senior Mods have returned to give you a taste of that game we all know and love...MONOPOLY!...with a twist!  Here's our Writing.com version, which is much easier and less likely to have you broke or tossing the board in anger because...well...some people just are too greedy (and the banker is almost never your friend) *shakes fists*
Celebrate with a daily contest!
This is a place where veterans can come in, sit back, have a cup of coffee and read or write. A place to leave your thoughts, to share your dreams, to say what's on your mind. From one vet to another, welcome!
Show, don't tell! How many times have you heard that? We all know it's one of the toughest things to do. Some editors and agents will decide whether or not to read your submission based only on how well your first sentence does this. Our contest is all about showcasing and practicing this important skill.
Thriller is a genre of fiction, having numerous, often overlapping subgenres. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety
This Activity will have 3 parts to it. First off, is a merit badge raffle. 2 - For all of you out there reviewing during the month of September, I have a little something for you. For every Romance or Erotic item you review, link your review in the forum and HSP will send you 500 GPs. 3 - Write a Romantic or Erotic story this month with either a birthday or anniversary theme. You pick your genre.
A contest where prompts are posted every 24 hours to inspire your poetry muse.
Each Participant posts their choice of one of either the letters in the word ANGEL, and choose a number from 1-5 .Or choose the letters in the word WITCH, and pick a number from 6-10:
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This month's question: How do you keep track of contests and your entries? Send in your answer below! Editors love feedback!
Last month's question: Are you going to try something new during the birthday celebration?
jolanh  : Depends on how deep into the story I get.
GeminiGem of House Lannister  : Definitely. Maybe. Definitely maybe.
Ned : Well, I am getting excited to see what new things there will be to try. I hope to enjoy a lot of new writing adventures.
Anna Marie Carlson : I will make an effort to try something new.
jdennis  : It's all new to me. I've only been here for a couple of years, and I don't even change my socks that often. I'll be there, and if something tempts me, I'll bite.
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Contests & Activities: September 02, 2020 Issue [#10351]
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