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Contests & Activities: November 29, 2023 Issue [#12278]




 This week: Set Yourself Up For Success
  Edited by: Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
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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

“By failing to plan, you are preparing to fail” ~ Benjamin Franklin



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Letter from the editor

Set Yourself Up For Success


Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about success against adversity.
The most important elements of success in most aspects of life are planning and rehearsing. No matter what we do in life, when things don't go as expected, we will fall to the level of our training. In other words, there is a bottom level of skills and coping mechanisms that each of us has that we sink to when something rocks the boat. The more a situation is planned out and the easier we made it for ourselves to have a framework to hold on to, the easier it will be to recover from unexpected setbacks and get back on the horse.

We can apply this same thinking toward our creative pursuits.
Just for a moment, don't think of planning as the opposite of pantsing. We're not discussing any one piece of writing. We're looking ahead at all of 2024 and starting to formulate a plan on how to make the most out of it in creative terms.

In January, you will have the opportunity to create your own master-list of Writing.Com and whole life goals right here on the site: "Dear Me: Official WDC Contest" .

Are you looking to get involved in more contests, blogging events, and prompted writing activities while also honing your reviewing game? Come and check out "I Write in 2024" . This issue is going to be epic with three brand new badges and a total of 15 exclusive badges.

Worried you won't find enough contests on your own? Let someone else curate a list for you and get rewarded with exclusive and general merit badges "The Contest Challenge" .

Writing and reviewing are both great things to do, but you're looking for support in other life goals. That's why you're going to join in the fun at "Habit Heroes " , which has 10 exclusive merit badges to dole out for no better reason than that you tried your best.

No matter how much or how little you want to write in 2024, be sure to check out "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com"  and "Activities @ Writing.Com"  regularly to stay up to date on all the fun things to do here.

But before you get lost in 2024, have some seasonal fun in December as a Secret Santa.
Check out "Secret Santa - Closed"  to see what it is all about and then fill out
 
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What are your creative plans for 2024?


Editor's Picks

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Secret Santa - Closed  (18+)
A fun way to get in the holiday spirit!
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I Write in 2024  (13+)
Year 12 of I Write is the last one
#2307927 by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT

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The Snail Mail Auction  (13+)
Do you like snail mail? Always wanted a signed story or poem by a WDC author? Come on in!
#2104680 by Kit of House Lannister

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The Newbie Poetry Award  (13+)
A poetry contest for members in their first year on Writing.Com.
#2307442 by Kit of House Lannister

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Habit Heroes   (13+)
A challenge to inspire positive daily habits and friendship. You can earn cool prizes too!
#2165720 by 🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace

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The Bard's Hall Contest  (13+)
APRIL: Flash Fiction, 500 word limit.
#981150 by StephBee - House Targaryen

 
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The Very Simple Raffle is Now Closed  (E)
A weekly, 50/50 raffle, that's open to all. Tickets only 100 GPs.
#2307647 by Krista of House Mormont

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The Contest Challenge  (13+)
Join by entering a contest a month for 12 months--Win Badges! Catching up is allowed!
#2109126 by Schnujo is Late to Lannister

 
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Angel Army Mentor Directory  (13+)
List of available mentors and their specialties. Browse to find who works best for you.
#2179648 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen

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Give A Gift   (E)
Merit Badges, Awardicons, Trophies ... oh, my!
#2300376 by intuey of House Lannister

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Anniversary Reviews  (E)
Celebrate Writing.Com member account anniversaries with reviews. GPs and exclusive MBs.
#1565040 by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT

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The Snail Mail Group  (E)
WDC's first letter writing club
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