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Contests & Activities: August 26, 2009 Issue [#3238]

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  Edited by: Legerdemain
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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

The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight some of the current contests and activities on the site, help educate members on how to host contests and activities, and provide clues to submit quality entries to contests. Write to me if you'd like something in particular covered.

This week's Contest & Activies Editor
Legerdemain



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Letter from the editor

So Little Time, So Much to Enter!


WDC's birthday is right around the corner. So what will you do about entering all the fun contests in a short time?
Here are a few clues:

1) Decide how much time you can actually devote to the contests. Don't overcommit and end up missing a deadline.

2) Review all the offerings available and make a priority list of the ones you'd like to enter.

3) Chart the beginning and final dates for contest entries.

4) Begin with the contests which have the shortest amount of time to enter. Be sure to get your entries in on time and qualify for the contest. Things like including a word count can be overlooked and disqualify your hard work!

5) Be sure to write down all the places you've entered. Even if you don't win, it's good sportsmanship to congratulate the winners. If you forget to write them down, most contests are held in forum items, check your posts in the Site Navigation panel > My Places > My Posts. This lists all the posts you've made in forum items.

6) Have fun!

There's nothing like a flurry of contests to get your muse working and create some new work. Even if you entry isn't a winner, the entry is a great springboard to improve the work after the contest and write a better story. Some of my favorite stories have come from contests I've entered.

Jump right in and join the birthday fun starting next week. It's a great way to find new contests, meet other members and participate in community events. *Smile*


Editor's Picks


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Steev the Friction Wizurd introduces five characters in need of a good story. Write some fantastic fiction and enter his contest! Closes 9/9/09.

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Do you write horror, science fiction or fantasy? This is the contest for you! This round closes September 31st.

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If you can think of something funny, enter this contest. This round closes soon, Aug 31st. Let's see some amusing entries!

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SG is setting up a fun set of birthday activities to celebrate WDC's birthday!

 Forty or More Group - Music Artists  (E)
Music artists - 1940's through the 1980's
#1591017 by ~WhoMe???~

A word search of music from the 40's to the 80's. Do you remember the Coasters? Also an intro to the 40 or More Group on this page.

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Going back to school? Let one of the Sr. Mods ride along!! We're looking for a fun backpack to hide in, so send in your entry!

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If you have amazing writing talent, try this contest! It's fun!

 
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Presidential Puzzle, Part 1  (13+)
Interesting trivia about each American president from George Washington to Chester Arthur.
#1057827 by Davy Kraken

Time to brush up on your Presidential history! Check out this intriguing crossword.

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Who are the leads in these great movies?

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How DID you spend your summer vacation? Try this fun madlib.


 
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Ask & Answer

This month's question: Have you tried to create a madlib? Create a new madlib and email the link to me, I'll feature it in a future newsletter.

Last month's question: Do you plan on having a birthday contest? Do you plan on participating in the birthday celebrations?

Emaan : I like to participate in birthday celebrations. Its fun to be young.

THANKFUL SONALI 17 WDC YEARS! : *What country are you from and how did you find us?*
I love being asked this question, Leger! I'm in India. I had a poem to share and couldn't share it with known people since it was very emotional and personal. I'm not very net-savvy but I went online and searched 'free poetry contest'. (I have no credit card, to pay online.) Some sites came up. I clicked on a few, they weren't really free, and I was starting to get skeptical, when I clicked "Writing Dot Com". Voila! They never asked for $$ and I had an online port! *Delight* Sonali

Quick-Quill : I am thinking of a good word search that show my feelings about WDC.

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