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Contests & Activities: April 18, 2018 Issue [#8862]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Being Unique
  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 Contests and Activities Editor
Legerdemain


Word from our sponsor



Letter from the editor


Being Unique


As I'm sure some of you can relate, that one snowflake is kind of....pretty. But a whole pile of them coming down when you're trying to drive somewhere, not so much. Inside that snowdrift, though...are many unique bits of crystal ice, formed in the most beautiful, symmetrical and simple shapes.

In the blizzard of contests and activities on the site, how to you get your contest or activity noticed? First off, try to be unique. Lots of auctions and raffles happen, so how to attract attention? Think about your hook. Think about an unusual theme or twist on the ordinary to make yours shine.

Try to keep it simple and beautiful. For some people, online time is precious. They don't want to spend twenty minutes trying to figure some complicated rules just to buy raffle tickets for a friend. They don't want to jump through hoops to join an activity. They want to stop in, join in the fun, and then be on their merry way.

Keep in mind a few things: Not everyone is in the same time zone. Not everyone speaks the same language. Not everyone knows site linking. Not everyone has a lot of gift points. Not everyone will spot your item if you don't promote it.

Most important of all, have a fun! Throw a few snowballs and laugh. And as always, Write (and Play) On!




This month's question: How do you promote your activities? Send in your answer below! *Down* Editors love feedback!


Editor's Picks


INTERACTIVE
The WDC Cookbook  (E)
A place for all WDC members to share recipes
#2154434 by Dragon is hiding

Excerpt: Welcome to The WDC Cookbook! Here, you can share recipes, find new ones, and learn about foods from other cultures.

Spring Into Spring Raffle  (E)
A raffle to celebrate Spring.
#2115553 by amy-Has a great future ahead

Excerpt: I love Spring. The earth awakens from its winter slumber. We are able treated to warm weather and lighter clothes. Sweet and, occasionally, cold treats abound. There can be no better time to celebrate. I want so much to help you celebrate with extra GPs. So, from today, March 20, 2017 to April 20 2017, I will be giving them away daily to some lucky winner and a group.

 Invalid Item 
This item number is not valid.
#1868357 by Not Available.

Excerpt: This contest is for all short forms of writing that pertain to the seasons. Do you write seasonal poetry? Enter it here. Have you written a fiction piece that is centered around the current season? This is the contest for you.

IN & OUT
Daily Snapshot  (E)
Jump start your imagination!
#2146647 by Genipher

Excerpt: Check out the Daily Snapshot and come up with the best cunning, creative, or clever caption and WIN.

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

Excerpt: This will be an on-going monthly contest. Every month I will post the 'cover art' from one of those great, old pulp magazines, and you will write a short story, of say, no more than a 1000 words, that best describes that cover.

FORUM
The Not-So-Daily Poem  (13+)
The Daily Poem's Laid-Back Sibling - Paused
#2133562 by Jayne

Excerpt: Welcome to The Daily Poem! A contest where prompts are posted every 24 hours to inspire your poetry muse. Yes, I'm hosting this contest, but I am definitely not claiming to be an expert on poetry. Far from it, there's much better poetry writers on the site. Although, if they were running this contest, I wouldn't get to see their wonderful entries!

 Invalid Item 
This item number is not valid.
#1426495 by Not Available.

Excerpt: This is what I want to know. You can be funny or silly and tell me you're reading "Whatcha readin'?" You can go as in depth as you like. Or the opposite and just give me the title and author. I would like to know, however, what your opinion of the book is. Do you like it or not?

Daily Flash Fiction Challenge  (13+)
Enter your story of 300 words or less.
#896794 by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon

Excerpt: Flash fiction is fun to read and a challenge to write. It must contain all the elements of a larger work of fiction, but in a much shorter space.

Are you up for it?


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

Excerpt: This forum is designed to get your creative juices flowing. 10,000 gps will be given away every 24 hours!

FORUM
Anniversary Reviews  (E)
Celebrate Writing.Com member account anniversaries with reviews. GPs and exclusive MBs.
#1565040 by Annette

Excerpt: If you enjoy celebrating things, this forum is for you! We celebrate member’s Anniversary’s year round in this forum by sending them a review during their Anniversary month! Help members celebrate another year of membership by sending them Anniversary Reviews.

 
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