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Contests & Activities: October 15, 2025 Issue [#13380]




 This week: More Fun Together
  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

Please post the contests that you run on "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window.

Please post the activities that you offer on "Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window.


Letter from the editor

More Fun Together


Meeting people on the internet can feel detached. Chatting with acquaintances on the newsfeed or sending a review is neat, but there can still be a distance that feels as if it can't ever be overcome.

Believe it or not, taking part in writing activities and entering contests makes that rift a lot smaller and can even make it disappear entirely.

Whether locked in a (writing) battle with a fellow contestant or working together toward a shared goal, doing things together bridges cultures and continents.

Just recently, we celebrated Writing.Com's 25th anniversary of existence. During the week long celebration, I took part in several activities. Writing alongside others, getting comments, laughs, comradery, and commiseration felt much more like going to camp with a bunch of friends from all around the world than just typing away at a screen.

The magic of the birthday week can't be replicated. Except every year from September 1 through September 7. However, we are free to keep going. We can find those contests that get us to reach higher, become better writers, and create whole new ecosystems of mutual support through friendly competition and encouragement.

Just this morning, I saw an announcement that a contest only had four entries. For a whole month long contest! *Shock* It doesn't matter if you win or lose when you take part in a contest. What matters is that you tried. That you showed up. That others could rely on your participation.

So, go ahead. Check out the list below or go to "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. and "Activities @ Writing.Com" Open in new Window. to find more things that you can do side by side with writing friends new and old.

How many contests and activities can you participate in until the end of the year?




Editor's Picks

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The Lodestar Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. Monthly short story rounds from July through December.
#2130938 by Satuawany Author IconMail Icon

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The Dialogue 500 Open in new Window. (18+)
Dialogues of 500 words or less.
#941862 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon

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Hook of the Book Open in new Window. (18+)
Can you write the most engaging opening sentence for a story? Round 26 Open!
#2293351 by Jeremummy Author IconMail Icon

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The Prompt Me Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Weekly winners will have a chance to win the monthly MB give-away!
#2000519 by 🦉 Owl-oween: 23 yrs WDC! Author IconMail Icon

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Writing 4 Kids Open in new Window. (E)
If you like writing stories and/or poems for kids, this is the contest for you!
#1999597 by 🦉 Owl-oween: 23 yrs WDC! Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Chapter One Open in new Window. (18+)
Write the first chapter of a book, inspired by the prompt.
#2251577 by 🦉 Owl-oween: 23 yrs WDC! Author IconMail Icon

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Book Brothel Open in new Window. (18+)
A hole-in-the wall reading challenge with goals, incentives, and motivating adult banter.
#2233315 by Booo-rooke Author IconMail Icon

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Blog Harbor Open in new Window. (E)
A prompt repository for bloggers that sometimes hosts one-off activities!
#1700829 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

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

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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 Giant Phantom Jelly Author IconMail Icon

 
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