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Contests & Activities: October 19, 2016 Issue [#7923]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Something For Everyone
  Edited by: Elle - on hiatus
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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

For a lot of people, October is about Halloween and all that the occasion inspires. As someone who comes from a country where Halloween is not widely celebrated or considered important, I find it interesting to see what else is out there. And the most obvious (apart from the exciting fact that the huge fireworks extravaganzas of Guy Fawkes Night are on their way!) is that it is National Novel Writing Month in November and so all the novelists (and would-be novelists) are in full preparation mode. What has the site got in store for those doing NaNo this year, and what about those who aren't?


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Letter from the editor

National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo) is understandably a big deal on a writing site like Writing.com. We have our share of published and unpublished novelists, and even more wannabe novelists who are still hoping to complete their first novel. Currently, most of those planning to participate are busy working on outlines, developing characters, and stocking up on microwavable dinners in the hope that they'll manage to write 50,000 words of their new novel in November.

There are a number of NaNoWriMo-themed activities around the site, including the "October Novel Prep Challenge"  which has been running full steam since October 1st. I'll list some more activities you might like to check out below.

But what if you're not doing NaNoWriMo? Don't despair! *Laugh* There are still plenty of things going on in late-October and November for you too. There are, of course, a number of Halloween-themed contests that close on 31 October. There are also heaps of monthly activities and contests that run continuously throughout the year.

Just a tip from someone who has sat through a few Novembers on this site... November is typically a quiet month for contest entries. If you're a little shy about putting your name forward, this is the perfect time, because the competition is not quite as fierce as it can be. *Smile*


Editor's Picks

These contests and activities close at the end of October:

 New Merit Badge Commissioning  (13+)
Would like a specific community MB commissioned but can't afford it? Come on in!
#1148751 by Gaby ~ Keeper Of The Realm


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Short Shots: Official WDC Contest  (ASR)
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
#1221635 by Writing.Com Support


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Other Worlds Contest  (18+)
Science Fiction Short Story Contest. Closed
#2078460 by A E Willcox


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 Magic Words Contest   (13+)
A fantasy short story contest. Fantastic Prizes. Closed
#1871010 by A E Willcox


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'SCREAMS!!!' HALLOWEEN CONTEST!  (GC)
A month-long contest celebrating the Spookiest day/night of the year!
#2060065 by Lilith of House Martell


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



Check out these special November contests and activities:

FORUM
Gangsta's Paradise Contest  (18+)
The low down and dirty story paradise ~ CLOSED
#1080342 by Gaby ~ Keeper Of The Realm


FORUM
NaNoWriMo Write-A-Thon  (ASR)
A NaNoWriMo fundraiser... compete as a NaNo writer or donate by sponsoring one!
#1546312 by Jaeff | KBtW of the Free Folk


FORUM
Paranormal Romance Contest  (13+)
A Romance Contest -- a 2016 & 2020 Quill Award Winner & 2020 Quill Award HM Winner
#2089860 by Jim Hall - GoT Forest Child


FORUM
30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS  (13+)
WDC's Longest Running Blog Competition - Hiatus
#1786069 by Fivesixer


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Journey Through Genres: Official Contest  (E)
Write a short story in the given genre to win big prizes!
#1803133 by Writing.Com Support



And these contests are regular or ongoing, but definitely worth checking out!

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Write from the Heart - closed  (E)
Write a heartfelt piece based on the prompt provided.
#2093224 by Lilith of House Martell


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Supernatural Writing Contest - Closed  (18+)
With a monthly prompt, the Supernatural Writing Contest returns!
#1771874 by Jaeyne of the Free Fab Five


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SCREAMS!!!  (GC)
A Terrifying Contest Of Horror And Three Time Quill Award Winner!
#2020439 by Lilith of House Martell


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The PET NEWS CONTEST  (E)
CONTEST CLOSED
#1986337 by GeminiGem of House Lannister


IN & OUT
The 4 Controversies Contest  (18+)
OPINIONS? Groovy! The 4C's is a 3X Quill Winner! Enter Your Non-Fiction Next in ?
#2083509 by Whata SpoonStealer


FORUM
WDC Teen Contest  (13+)
A teen- themed contest FOR EVERYONE! NEW ROUND- March/April
#2036804 by Dragon is hiding


FORUM
A Romance Contest  (13+)
A short story contest for the Seasons of Romance: closed for a few months
#1892844 by Osirantinous


FORUM
The Dialogue 500  (18+)
Dialogues of 500 words or less.
#941862 by W.D.Wilcox


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WEIRD TALES CONTEST   (18+)
A Contest Inspired by the Old Pulp Fiction Covers of Weird Tales Magazine
#2083492 by Beacon - House Night's Watch


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#2061904 by Not Available.


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The Writer's Cramp  (13+)
Write the best story or poem in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPs!
#333655 by Sophy


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What do you look forward to most about this time of year? Is it Halloween, Guy Fawke's Night, NaNoWriMo or something else entirely? Let us know!

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