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 For the 5th day of our 18th Birthday Celebration... We are happy to release an update to  Passkeys! Passkeys were added to Writing.Com back in October 2002. Upgraded Members and above can create 4 to 8 digit numeric codes to allow specific individuals to access their private items. That's how they started and they've remained the same for nearly 16 years... Until now.  Today, we're announcing that Passkeys are no longer just for numbers! Passkeys can now contain any combination of letters, numbers, dashes (-) and underscores (_) from 4 to 12 characters in length. Want to use a SECRET_CODE for your Passkey? It'll work. 18TH_BDAY PARTY-TIME 123456789012 _AWESOME_ -FAR_OUT- COOL ... and on and on.  Passkeys are not case sensitive... so GOOD_STUFF works the same as good_stuff. This update opens up a lot of flexibility and creativity... we hope you enjoy it! But wait... there's more! BRAND NEW EMOTICONS!  = {e:genielamp} = {e:hotballoon} = {e:hotballoon2} = {e:hotballoon3} = {e:rocket} = {e:telescope} = {e:planet} = {e:cloudgrey} = {e:cloudsnow} = {e:cloud}Enjoy! |
| Don't forget... For every order placed in "The Writing.Com Shop"  during September 1-7, 2018, we will give back to you 10% of your order's total in Gift Points!* Purchase a one-year Premium membership at the regular price and you will receive 139,950 in Gift Points. Buy a 3-month Upgraded membership, and you'll receive 19,950 back in Gift Points. Buy 1 million Gift Points, and you'll receive an extra 100,000! And if you order tangible items like mugs, t-shirts, journals and more... we'll even include your shipping in that 10% back!  We're just that excited to be turning 18! * 10% back only on orders paid by credit card, PayPal, check or money orders. Orders paid with Gift Points not included. |
| For the 4th day of our 18th Birthday Celebration... BRAND NEW COMMUNITY TRINKET!   This exclusive trinket that can only be claimed within: "Writing.Com Party Central 2022!" So, click over and scroll down to Day 4 to find it. |
| For the 3rd day of our 18th Birthday Celebration... BRAND NEW EMOTICONS!  = {e:tomato} = {e:onion} = {e:lettuce} = {e:garlic} = {e:eggplant} = {e:corn} = {e:carrot} = {e:cabbage} = {e:cabbagered} = {e:broccoli} = {e:pumpkin2} = {e:PepperGreen} = {e:PepperJalapeno} = {e:PepperRed} = {e:PepperRedhot} = {e:PepperYellow} = {e:reload} Enjoy! |
| In honor of the second day of our 18th birthday, we are happy to release over 650 new covers for you to use for your items and bio areas! From a variety of themes, colors, and styles... now is the perfect time to update your portfolio and the items in it! This new set brings the total number of stock covers available to nearly 1,700. To view the covers available, click to edit any of your items, then click to on the cover image. You can easily check out the covers and changes! |
 In honor of our first day of our 18th birthday, we are happy to announce our exclusive Writing.Com "Achievements" Merit Badges! Achieve various goals around Writing.Com and you will automatically earn these special badges. How many anniversaries have you celebrated with us? How many reviews have you given? Do you post in our message forums? Then you may just have a Writing.Com Achievement badge waiting for you! Please note that Achievements are not sent automatically. You must visit your Achievements page and when you do, any Achievements you're due are claimed and credited to your account! We're doing it this way simply because there's a whole lot of folks that just have an account on Writing.Com, but don't use it a whole lot. (Not use it? Crazy? Right. I know...) The system is setup this way simply to be mindful of storage resources and not burden the Merit Badge system with a bunch of badges that aren't really needed. So... head on over to your Achievements page and claim what's yours! Along with the direct URL, your Achievement badges can always be accessed, collected, and viewed by going to My Account -> My Merit Badges. From there choose the Achievements link at the top. |
Introducing new commissioned merit badges available to the community or for specific groups! Please check out the Merit Badge page to see these and many more badges available for giving! Send one today and bring a smile to someone else!  Trinket Trivia Commissioned by ruwth   The Witch's Chamber Commissioned by ⱲƹbⱲitϚћ   Space Junkies Commissioned by Hannah ♫♥♫   Lodestar Commissioned by Satuawany   I Write in 2018 Commissioned by Annette   The Scheming Scoundrel Commissioned by LJ hiding under the bed  The Godfather Commissioned by ♥tHiNg♥   The Contest Challenge Commissioned by Lilli ☕️ 🧿  and Schnujo   SuperPower Reviewers Group Commissioned by Nixie 🐱   Bookshop: The Rider Commissioned by Andy~hating university   12 Labours - Jar of Eurystheus Commissioned by Andy~hating university  Gaming Commissioned by Dragyn  Angel Friends Forever Commissioned by iKïyå§ama   Elizabeth and Darcy Commissioned by Princess Megan Rose   WdC Ice Cream Social Commissioned by Pat ~ Rejoice always!   Later Gator Commissioned by Jayne   WdC's Brightest Stars Commissioned by Lilli ☕️ 🧿  Captured Commissioned by Lostwordsmith MERIT BADGE SHOP http://www.writing.com/main/badges Want a custom merit badge for your group or the community? "Commission a Custom Merit Badge" |
 REMEMBER: One FREE Badge Every Day of our Birthday!Normally, every paid member can send one free virtual Merit Badge every 30 days... but for the 7 days of our birthday, paid members can send one FREE virtual badge EVERY DAY! Choose a member, choose a badge and send it. It's that easy. If you are eligible for a free badge at the time, the Writing.Com system will automatically know this and discount the badge you wish to send. (You can not defer the free badge; the system will always use the free one first when giving badges.) http://www.writing.com/main/badges * Physical merit badges are not free and are still the normal additional cost. |
Founded September 1st, 2000, this week marks the celebration of Writing.Com's 18th Birthday!   Thanks so much to you, our members, for making our online community of writers what it is. Thank you for giving us your trust and support all of these years. We couldn't be prouder and we you all!Be sure to visit:  "Writing.Com Party Central 2022!" Our annual celebration runs September 1st - 7th! Have fun celebrating and participating in the birthday activities, contests and events throughout Writing.Com!      |
The following winners for the June 2018 running of "Journey Through Genres: Official Contest" were chosen from the 40 entries submitted. Each entry was judged based on the criteria provided in "Journey Through Genres: Official Contest" . Congratulations to the following three winners: First Place - "The Conspiracy of Ravens" by Danger Mouse   Second Place - "Mutt" by D. Reed Whittaker  Third Place - "Cockroach Cameo" by Thankful Sonali Wdc POWER RVW!  Our continued thanks to Jeff  for keeping Writing.Com's official site contests running smoothly! ~~SM |
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