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Contests & Activities: December 21, 2016 Issue [#8040]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Holidays
  Edited by: spidey
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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
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About This Newsletter

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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey , and I'm your Editor this week!




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Letter from the editor

Holidays


Most of us are in the midst of the Holiday season! There are a plethora of holidays celebrated all over the world throughout this season and the rest of the year. For many, the holidays are a time of relaxation and celebration. They can also be a great time to host or participate in a contest or activity and can be a great time for inspiration!

*Partyhatb*Holiday Parties *Partyhatb*

Holiday parties can be great times to get inspiration for writing. Take in the different "characters" or personalities around you while you mingle at parties and gatherings. Listen for phrases that might make great dialogue. I think a lot of writers tend to be introverts, and social gatherings can be great places to get a feel for others, for current dialogue and slang. Listen to the current event topics to find out what's happening in the world at the moment! This can be inspiration for your own writing or for what might make a popular contest/activity theme!


*Music2*Music/Songs*Music2*

Have you ever really listened closely to the lyrics of the holiday songs we sing? Some of them tell interesting stories (and I find a lot of them to be sad for some reason). They can help inspire creativity, too! Most people are familiar with the holiday songs that get played everywhere we go. Try a contest focused on that one mysterious line that people tend to overlook!


*Gifto*Shopping*Gifto*

Is there any better time to people-watch than when they shops and malls are busy with shoppers at holiday times? I know they say shopping can bring out the worst in people, but watch out for the kindnesses, too! I know they're there! *Smile*


*Cake2*Food*Cake2*

Did you ever notice that a central part of a culture is its cuisine? A reader can infer a lot of information by what meals or foods you include in a piece of writing! Everyone has to eat, and most have their favorite foods. It's definitely something that connects the human experience, don't you think? Use tastes and smells (good or bad!) to inspire! *Pthb*


Whatever you do this holiday season, and throughout the year, I wish you the best and hope you find creativity and inspiration in all that you do! Keep on Writing!! *Smile*





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Editor's Picks






Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Good Deeds Get CASH!  [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
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What a Character! : Official WDC Contest  [E]
Create a memorable character using the given prompt for huge prizes!
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Contests/Activities:

Decade Dash - New Prompts Soon!  [E]
Challenge yourself to embody the spirit and culture of the past 60 years!
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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!
by Kit of House Lannister

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by A Guest Visitor

The LGBT Writing Contest - now judging  [18+]
Short story contest (with great prizes) for LGBT characters.
by Osirantinous

The Joy of Giving Raffle  [E]
My Christmas Raffle for members of WDC.
by amy-Has a great future ahead

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Some contest resources:
How to Create a Contest  [ASR]
Things you need to know before you open a contest. Includes a contest template.
by Angels in my Ear

"Create/Edit a Message Forum" 
Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format  [E]
Learn the ins and outs of creating a link using the bitem format.
by NickiD89





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Ask & Answer

My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (November 23, 2016)" ), discussed Thanksgiving.

A great newsletter, really uplifting, thank you. Thank you, too, for the link to my contest, 'Tweet Me A Story'. I really appreciate it! Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Sally

You're quite welcome! I hope you have a lot of success with your contest, "Invalid Item"  *Smile*


Thank you for featuring my cNotes in this week's NL, Spidey! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. *Heart* ~ Shannon

You're very welcome! *Smile*


Thank you for your newsletter on saying 'Thank you', Spidey.
It's a lovely reminder. *Smile* ~ Mia - craving colour

Thanks for the comment! *Bigsmile*




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