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Contests & Activities: October 21, 2020 Issue [#10428]




 This week: On Vacation
  Edited by: spidey
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey , and I'm your Editor this week!



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Letter from the editor


Vacation!

I'm preparing to take a week off work next week! It feels strange to have a week off after having a few weeks off for the pandemic, but I've been so busy since work started up again that I need another break! This one will be planned, though, and luckily I won't be leaving the site at all! *Wink*

I think it's important to listen to yourself and to know when you need a break. Things can get overwhelming at any time, and it's good for your mental health to take a break if at all possible!

Taking a sudden (or even planned) break from a website can be a tricky thing, particularly if you're hosting a contest or activity. You don't want to suddenly disappear or be unreachable if at all possible! It can erode the trust others have in you and they might be less likely to participate in your contests or activities in the future. That being said, I think it is certainly repairable!

If you have to suddenly leave, if you can, leave a message in the forum or email participants to explain. You don't have to go into detail, but letting them know you'll be unavailable is helpful. If you know for how long, that's great, too, but don't give a date unless you're pretty sure you'll be back then.

Another simple way to signify an absence is to change your handle. You can add, "on vacation" or "on a break" or something similar. (To change your handle, click on "My Account" on the left in the list and then "Change your handle.")

Regardless, most likely members will understand. We've all needed a break from time to time. Try to get back when you can! *Smile*


As always, keep on writing! *Quill*



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Editor's Picks







Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Good Deeds Get CASH!  [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support

Short Shots: Official WDC Contest  [ASR]
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support






Contests/Activities:

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Thankful Poetry Contest  [13+]
An uplifting annual contest welcoming short poems about thanksgiving and gratitude.
by 🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace

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EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT  [13+]
This is a poetry sharing activity for expression and entertainment!
by Solace.Bring

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The Handle Bar  [E]
Changed your Writing.com handle recently?
by deemac




Some How/To Items that might help you:

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On Giving Reviews  [E]
Are you speechless when you stare at that little reviewing box? Here are some tips.
by Roseille ♥

Helping Links  [ASR]
'Help Links' for Newbies and all other members who are still learning
by Maryann - House Martell

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Some contest resources:
How to Create a Contest  [ASR]
Things you need to know before you open a contest. Includes a contest template.
by Angels in my Ear

"Create/Edit a Message Forum" 
Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format  [E]
Learn the ins and outs of creating a link using the bitem format.
by NickiD89





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Ask & Answer


My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (September 23, 2020)" ), and it discussed Catching Up! Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:



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