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Contests & Activities: October 20, 2021 Issue [#11033]




 This week: Be Kind
  Edited by: spidey
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Table of Contents

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


Be Kind

The internet became available to the public in 1993. I know personally I didn't visit the world wide web until about 1998. Many of us remember a time before the internet, though I suppose some younger folks have lived their entire lives with it at this point!

I spend most of my spare time online interacting with others, whether it's through sites like Writing.Com, or playing games, and one thing I've tried to be very careful about, it's etiquette.

It's very easy to misinterpret tone online (as well as off-line, honestly). I think it's a good idea to try to always be clear and receptive during online communications.

The number one rule, in my opinion, is to remember that there's a real person on the other end of your interaction. Remember that when hosting or entering a contest or activity. Try to let that influence the way you interact. When reviewing, remember that the writer has feelings and may be feeling vulnerable letting their personal work be shared with online strangers. When entering a contest, remember that the host is a real person with real-life deadlines and responsibilities.

In general, I think it's just a good idea to try to be kind and understanding. I think it can be easy to forget that there are real people with genuine lives and feelings on the other side of their handle and online life.

One of the things I love about Writing.Com is that there are so many kind and caring members. I've been a member of the site for over 17 years, and I've had so few negative experiences here. Our members are pretty awesome! *Bigsmile* I only hope that we all keep that awesomeness throughout the rest of our interactions online!


As always, keep on writing! *Quill* And be kind! *Heart*



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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

What a Character! : Official WDC Contest  [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
by Writing.Com Support




Contests/Activities:

Poetry Contest and Inspiration  [18+]
Contest Cancelled due to Lack of Interest.
by bearbit

 
Poetry Song Contest  [E]
Calling all poets! You can get your poetry turned into a song!
by Beyond the Cloud9

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by A Guest Visitor

 
Writing 4 Kids Group  [E]
Join us! We'd love it if you would!
by Cubby~Cheering House Florent!

Cards of Love  [E]
Do you want to send someone a physical greeting, get well or sympathy card?
by LegendaryMask❤️

RAOK Upgrade Brigade Group  [E]
RAOK (Random Acts Of Kindness) helps members by Upgrading them.
by Writing.Com Support

Habit Heroes   [13+]
A challenge to inspire positive daily habits and friendship. You can earn cool prizes too!
by 🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace

The Witch's Garden   [13+]
12 Days of Holiday Handles See you in 2024!
by Sssssh! I'm not really here.

Reviews with Honesty: Request a Review  [E]
Ask for a review of one of your items from Reviews with Honesty!
by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph

Poetry Topic of the Month Contest~Closed  [13+]
Win Exclusive MBs. It ends at midnight at the end of each month. Suggest the topic.
by Sharmelle's Expressions




Some How/To Items that might help you:

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by A Guest Visitor

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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by A Guest Visitor



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 22, 2021)" ), discussed hosting Titles. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:

I love, love, love creating titles. I have a folder - with probably more than 50 just waiting for the rest of the words to follow.

~ Kenzie


Awesome! I'm a little jealous! *Laugh*



I personally like the title of my little tale.
 Motorcycles Don't Have Spare Tires   (E)
The Writer's Cramp 8/10/21
#2256222 by QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham
. Thanks for some good information.
~ QueenNormaJeanGreeneggs&vegham

That's a great title!



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