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Contests & Activities: July 31, 2019 Issue [#9682]




 This week: Judge What You Know?
  Edited by: spidey
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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

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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

Judge what you know

I think most of us have heard the adage, "Write what you know." I think that can apply to contests & activities, to an extent.

Particularly when you're judging a contest or activity, it can certainly help to have experience in the genre or form. If you have limited experience reading or writing poetry, does it make sense to judge a poetry contest? Maybe not.

I definitely recommend having experience or even a preference for a specific genre or form if only because you'll enjoy it more! If you don't particularly like reading a specific style, why set yourself up to read a bunch of entries in that style?

At the same time, I do also recommend expanding outside of your usual comfort zone! So here are a few tips to judge or write in a form or genre that's not your typical choice:

*Idea* Study up! Read the new form and not just one or two pieces of writing. Surround yourself in the new style and get to know it. Figure out for yourself what you think it "good" or successful writing in that form.

*Idea* Ask for help! Recruit a guest judge or another writing who is familiar with the new style to help you. Ask them to co-judge or just to help you with knowing the form.

*Idea* Enjoy! Remember the reason you wanted to explore a new genre, style, or form. Enjoy the new experience while you research and then write or judge!

*Idea* Learn! Review what you've learned and use your new knowledge and experience!


A side note, the origin of the saying, "Write what you know," is meant to be about emotions, not necessarily experience. It's an often misunderstood adage, but I think it's one of those whose meaning has evolved.

Regardless, don't be afraid to try new things! *Smile*


As always, keep on writing!



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Editor's Picks






Official Writing.Com Contests & Activities:

 
Good Deeds Get CASH!  [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support

 
Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest  [E]
Use the music provided to inspire your writing!
by Writing.Com Support






Contests/Activities:

The Science Fiction Short Story Contest  [18+]
A contest inspired by the serious need for more good sci-fi
by BlackAdder

Show, Don't Tell Contest  [18+]
Show Don't Tell Contest Message Forum
by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈

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by A Guest Visitor

Fantastical Reviews Aider  [13+]
Exclusive MB giveaway possible. Open for requests. Are you a reviewer? Please join in!
by Angelica- Spring forwar school

Shadows and Light Poetry Contest  [E]
Do you love the challenge and creativity of free verse poetry? This contest is for you.
by Choconut ~ Dragon Tamer

 
Emojinary  [ASR]
A Pictionary inspired game.
by Krista

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

Word Pictures Contest  [13+]
Share your lyrical worlds here and receive a review just for entering!
by Ray Scrivener

Chatterbox Group  [18+]
A place to talk about things that are going on in this world & in your own world as well.
by Sunny

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by A Guest Visitor



Some How/To Items that might help you:

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by A Guest Visitor

On Giving Reviews  [E]
Are you speechless when you stare at that little reviewing box? Here are some tips.
by Roseille ♥

Helping Links  [ASR]
'Help Links' for Newbies and all other members who are still learning
by Maryann

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by A Guest Visitor





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 (July 3, 2019)), and it discussed mini-obsessions. Here is some feedback from last week's Newsletter readers:


Thank you so much for featuring my contest "Dark Dreamscapes Poetry Contest! I definitely go through phases of obsession. Mostly it's Horror/Dark genres, but even erotica or romance get their turn. Sometimes my obsession is a particular contest. I especially like daily/weekly contests for their inspiration.


You're quit welcome, and thanks for sharing your current obsession! *Smile*


Question for next time:
Have you ever explored a new genre, style, or form? What would you like to try but you've been putting it off?

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