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Prep!
Coming up with a unique idea for a contest or activity can be a little difficult. But definitely give it a try. Think about the season, the holiday, or something fun you'd like to do, and form it into a contest can be fun. Yes, prep takes some work, but working out the details BEFORE you open a contest or activity can prevent a lot of questions and headaches.
Think outside the box. Maybe something about your pet, or your travel would be interesting. A contest where members show their job from behind the scenes could be fun. A seasonal food/recipe activity would be something interesting.
Think about holidays and a twist on celebrating. Learning about holidays not celebrated in your country could be educational.
So while you're laying on a beach relaxing on your vacation or snuggled in front of a winter fire, plan ahead. Our community will be celebrating a birthday in a few months, and December is always jam-packed with good times on the site, so plan ahead so you're not overwhelmed.
Working out the details and rules for your contest and activity takes time. Explaining everything but not overwhelming a reader can be tricky. Think everything through and ask a friend to look it over with fresh eyes. It might make sense to you but someone reading it the first time might not understand.
Take advantage of review rewards and bank some gift points. "The Writer's Cramp - Poetry Week" [13+] pays out 10,000 gift points every day to the winner. Click Community and then Read & Review in the left column and get rewarded there. "Good Deeds Get CASH!" [E] could possibly pay you well for reviewing. Take it to the bank!
And please, if you create something new or have a fun idea, write into our newsletter, we'd love to feature your item!
This month's question: What month do you participate most in our community? Send in your answer below!  Editors love feedback!
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CURRENT WDC SITE CONTEST
Music Prompt for July 2023: "Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift
We all have misheard someone or misused a word at some point.
Share those stories for the chance to win awards!
This contest focuses on two types of word mistakes: malapropisms and mondegreens.
Prompt: When I hear the word Gangster, I think of old school Al Capone.
Show me a likable character that still falls into the gangster category and what is their story?
The object of this contest is to write a fantasy short story or poem using one, two or all three given prompts as inspiration.
Do you like to write blogs as in Personal essays? Then this is the contest for you!
Welcome to ProseChef, the critique cafe that specializes in gourmet reviews!
This isn't a contest, but rather, a place to share your poetic expressions!
As you are inspired, add an 8 line, titled poem to this collection
This is a place for everyone interested in cooking yummy food and sharing recipes to get together and have some fun!
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This month's question: What month do you participate most in our community? Send in your answer below! Editors love feedback!
Last month's "Contests & Activities Newsletter (June 7, 2023)" question: What new things are you going to try this summer?
WakeUpAndLive️~🚬🚭2024  : I've created a new contest, deadline July 15. "Personal Essay Contest" [E] If it's a success it comes back in November. Fingers crossed!
joemjackson  : Coed naked water polo
cenvil : First:
Driving my Hyundai Ioniq from 2020 full electric from the Netherlands into Austria.
Second:
I might have my first dj gig at a festival. Rooting that it happens.
Third:
Trying to introduce a new character to my Celestial Downfall story with a full backstory.
Which I am looking forward to on writing ^_^
oldgreywolf scribbles : Study newish subjects and incorporate them into my worldbuilding.
s  : Still 6 months away. Can I at least get thru winter 1st?
TheBusmanPoet : I've tried and done almost everything but for the summer I will become one with nature as I interact with all Mother Natures creatures. There is no higher honor than that. Well in my eyes anyways. 
Elisa the Bunny Stik  : New stuff will be tried in autumn. Summer is merely about survival and prep.
Just Jae : I have never had a brand-new home, but this summer I will finally get my new house! After losing the old one to wildfire in Oct 2020, the stars are finally aligning. 
tj ~ endeavors to persevere!  : I don't know, but I'll let you know when I try them.
Pumpkin : 1. I just started volunteering at a clothing closet. The primary customers are homeless.
2. I'm taking a week to travel by Amtrak out of state to visit an old friend I haven't seen in decades. A lot of catching up to do, but no driving!
3. Lyle Lovett is coming in August to a theater where I volunteer as an usher. So excited.
LinnAnn -book writer  : I'm getting published and hope to have a book signing at Taco Bell
empathyp: I'm going to run my own writing contest, "Invalid Item" the weekly prize is 3000 GP
Happy to write : not slowly dying and not just surviving I feel like I have done this but not successfully this time mayb I can be a little more successful with this
elephantsealer : To join more contests and activities, maybe???????
Finder101 : I'm going to try and enjoy this time and this summer...just breathing, perhaps a bit of painting, soaking in my surrounding, and getting myself grounded.
jdennis  : I'm going to attempt to edit my first novel. Then I will work on the next five novels I have in the works. I haven't put much thought into what comes after that.
Scarypotato-doing bettertoday : I wanna try making fruit blended drinks! Like Orange Julius and Dolewhip!
keyisfake : I want to travel to upstate New York with my kids.
Thanks to everyone for your responses!  Leger~
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