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Contests & Activities: February 22, 2023 Issue [#11810]




 This week: Read to Win
  Edited by: Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
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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

Where are all the contests and activities?

Here: "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com"  and "Activities @ Writing.Com" 





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Letter from the editor

Read to Win


You have heard it time and time again and it is true every time. If you want to become a good writer, you have to be a reader too. Reading has many advantages and few downsides.

Advantages:
*Bullet* Exercise for the brain
*Bullet* Often free entertainment
*Bullet* Improved concentration and focus
*Bullet* Improved literacy
*Bullet* Improved sleep
*Bullet* Increased general knowledge
*Bullet* Motivational
*Bullet* Stress reducing

Downsides:
*Bullet* Sometimes, just another page turns into an all-nighter
*Bullet* Reading a poorly written book, but not wanting to give up

If all of this is not convincing enough, here on Writing.Com, we have got groups to encourage and reward reading. Two places encourage you to read published books and talk about them. Each has their own approach and both make a lot of sense. Be sure to check them out.

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Book Brothel  (18+)
A hole-in-the wall reading challenge with goals, incentives, and motivating adult banter.
#2233315 by Brooklyn

This challenge is for those that love to read and want to share info about the books they read. It's for those who want to have actual conversations and book talk with other members.

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Rach's Reading Club  (E)
Where all you have to do is read books to receive awesome prizes.
#2261482 by Choconut ~ House Targaryen

A book club where you can win awesome prizes.

If you are interested in that next-level reading experience where you have direct access to the writer and can be a small part is shaping the next great novel, check out this formal meeting place for novelists and novel reviewers.

 
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The Great Novel Review Exchange  (13+)
A meeting place for novelists and novel reviewers, with a little added incentive.
#2285924 by Brandiwyn🎶



What is your best advice to someone who wants to win in a writing contest?


Editor's Picks

 
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Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest  (ASR)
Use the quote provided to write a story and win big prizes!
#1207944 by Writing.Com Support

 
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Good Deeds Get CASH!  (E)
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
#1908150 by Writing.Com Support

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The Lodestar Contest  (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. Next round is in May of 2024.
#2130938 by Satuawany

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SENIOR CENTER FORUM  (ASR)
The Place for Seniors!
#427318 by Monty

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Red Wheelbarrow Spring Chickens  (13+)
Write free verse of what inspires this month.
#1390406 by He’s Brian K Compton

 
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Not Just Another Brick In The Wall  (ASR)
Most teachers are amazing, but sometimes . . .
#2281472 by K5Rakitan

FORUM
Crack Kraken's Code Contest [Round Over]  (13+)
Follow the clues and decipher the message to win prizes!
#746016 by St. Patrickraken

FORUM
The Happiness Port Project  (E)
This is a 6-month or 1-year activity... Come and join in. The Happiness Port Project.
#2218371 by Sunny

FORUM
Question of the Day!  (18+)
Come answer a question, share a laugh, encourage one another, and bring me a coffee!
#2142667 by Lilith of House Martell

 Steampunk Reading Room  (E)
Providing a reading resource for those who wish to read and review Steampunk stories.
#1999903 by Beck Firing back up!

 
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Ask & Answer

Reply to my last Contests & Activities newsletter "Gamification"  that asked: What kind of enhancements make you want to take part in contests and activities?

AmyJo- only 2 steps behind - wrote: One of my goals is to commission a MB for my Anagrams game. I've had a lot of feedback, and I think this is something I want to do. The trinkets are a wonderful addition, and are fun when found. I've already have a few trinkets done myself, and it could be habit forming.

Habit forming. Yes. I have made over 100 trinkets myself. They are so much fun to hunt, collect, and make. Any new merit badge is great. I hope you make an Anagrams badge. As a writing site, we need that anyways.

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