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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey , and I'm your Editor this week!
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Find a friend
Happy 2019!
One of the most prolific writing times in my life happened when I was in college. I had just discovered WDC, but I didn't have a lot of online friends yet. My sister and my husband are creative types, too, and we decided to try a little writing challenge. We took turns, each one of us coming up with a prompt, and we all wrote a short story based on the prompt. It was a lot of fun seeing how we could each come up with our own story!
I really think finding a writing buddy can be super helpful. Not only does it keep you motivated to write, but it helps to bounce ideas off someone else, get a new perspective, and get a second pair of eyes looking for typos or reading for clarity.
There are lots of ways to find a writing buddy, in real life and on  (I think that's my new favorite emoji!)
If you live in a more urban area, you may find local writing groups through a bookstore or library. Most towns have a library, so if they don't have a writing group, consider starting one!
There are many, many awesome groups here at Writing.Com, too! Check out a few linked below in my Editor's picks!
Some people don't need a writing buddy, and that's fine, too, of course! For me, I find I'm most motivated by deadlines and expectations. If I sign up to do something, it will force me to do it. Otherwise, I'd probably procrastinate. 
As always, keep on writing!
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My last newsletter, ("Contests & Activities Newsletter (December 19, 2018)" ), and it discussed the new year. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:
I am always happy to help with contest setup, specifically in the technical aspects, but I’ve had many and understand them. If anyone would like some extra help, do post in the forum! Thank you  ~ Whata SpoonStealer 
Awesome, thanks for the offer! Here is the forum:
2019 new year is full of challenges for me. i am preparing for 2019 by becoming fluent in english n would try to keep my writing muscles in shape. i do make resolutions.i will take route to tranquility and show the world my bold side as always beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. ~ preksha 
Sounds like a wonderful resolution! Thanks for sharing!
Question to think about: Do you have a writing buddy or group that you rely on to stay motivated and inspired? |
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