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Contests & Activities: January 07, 2026 Issue [#13516]




 This week: Sparkly New Year
  Edited by: Annette Author IconMail Icon
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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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Letter from the editor

Sparkly New Year

January is only a few days old. The year is wide open with all its possibilities and temptations. New contests and activities, along with those returning over and over are all ready to receive the fruits of your creative endeavors. This is the perfect time to poke around the site, and to find groups and activities to join.

There are a handful of them listed below, but you will be able to find many more by scrolling on the Newsfeed and by checking out the different Plug Pages. Many contests are hosted on forum pages. That means you can also find them by searching the Forum Type listings. You can find that from the left sidebar under: Browse By Type.

Some forum pages are sponsored and they will show up even if they aren't any longer actively hosted. But for the most part, you can assume that a contest that comes up on the first one or two pages on the Forum Type listings is active. Just click and check out when the page was last updated. Is there an opening post? Yes? Bingo! You found an open contest or activity you want to join.

Writing for contests is a great way to get you going if you're stuck. Many have a story within that wants to come out, but it's hard to get started. Contest prompts can help with the creation of ideas and concepts for the broader world you're working on.

Always make sure to read all of the rules for a contest or activity. They are there to create an even playing field for everyone and they apply to you and me and everyone.

Happy writing in 2026.

What is your favorite part of starting a new year?


Editor's Picks

FORUM
Horror Writing Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.
#2273172 by S🤦‍♂️ Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
The Bradbury Open in new Window. (E)
If you write 52 short stories, one of them's bound to be great... right? Let's find out!
#2277001 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
26 Paychecks  Open in new Window. (E)
Play along and collect a paycheck every two weeks.
#2350256 by Annette Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Cards Against Authors Open in new Window. (18+)
A poetry game inspired by Cards Against Humanity! Now open!
#2045467 by Jayne Author IconMail Icon

 
FORUM
Scribblers' Den Open in new Window. (18+)
A backstreet tavern where scribblers can meet to discuss their Craft.
#2347527 by Jack of Diamonds Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
The 7/7 Forum Open in new Window. (18+)
Message Forum to chat and Interact with fellow WDC members 7 days a week
#2312629 by Jellyfish~Happy New Year 2026 Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
CommuniBees Open in new Window. (E)
A community-driven charitable collective. Help make some honey and earn merit badges!
#2319078 by Jeremy Author IconMail Icon

 
SURVEY
Dear Me: Official WDC Contest Open in new Window. (E)
What are *your* goals for the new year? Think it over, write a letter and win big prizes!
#597313 by Writing.Com Support Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Rach's Reading Club Open in new Window. (E)
Where all you have to do is read books to receive awesome prizes.
#2261482 by Choconut Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
The Adam West Conspiracy Open in new Window. (13+)
Short Story Contest
#2339870 by Jeffrey Meyer Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Anniversary Reviews Open in new Window. (E)
Help members celebrate another year of membership by sending them Anniversary Reviews.
#1565040 by Annette Author IconMail Icon


 
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Ask & Answer

Replies to my last Contests & Activities newsletter "What's Your Endgame?" Open in new Window.

Dawn Embers Author Iconwrote: I am hoping to cram in many reviews this month since I got distracted with novel prep and writing around October/November.

Ichabod Crane Author Iconwrote: I like that goal to enter all the Official Contests. I believe that will be one of mine for 2026.

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