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Competition Update!

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So, I've become involved in a new project, #Photomanip101 :la: It's really exciting, and you all should go check it out!

We're currently discussing a contest involving tutorials, and photomanipulation. It's in early stages at the moment, but one category will involve creating a photomanipulation tutorial (either a specific element or a detailed walkthrough); the other category will be for photomanipulators to create a new piece using either one of these new tutorials, or another tutorial.

There would definitely be prizes ;)

Does this interest you? Just need a quick yes or no! :la:
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There is currently no limit on the number of tutorials you can submit! Excellent news no? All submissions will need to be voted on before being shown in the group, but this is just to filter out any non-tutorial pieces.

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10 Tips for Tutorial Writing Success!10 things to consider when writing a tutorial
Hey, everyone!
Are you interested in trying our Official Photomanipulation Tutorial Challenge but unsure of where to begin? Look no further! Here are some tips about creating a tutorial that is easy for you to write and easy for us to understand. We hope these pointers will be useful to you; as always, feel free to leave questions or comments. :D
1. Sit down and really think about what you are good at doing
What do people compliment you about most frequently? What are you most proud of in your manipulations so far? It could be anything, from the way you select and cut out stock to the way you make your colors pop. Start from your strength, something you can talk about with ease.
2. Take the pressure off!
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Today I wanted to share a little CSS Trick with you :la: Many other people have done this before, awesome people like $Ikue, `thespook or `ginkgografix, and now it's me too :giggle:
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~soulfultears Jun 5, 2013  Student Photographer
Thank you for accepting me! :hooray:
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*TehAngelsCry Jun 7, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
No problem :la:
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~Reliquo Apr 30, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Wow that was a very quick decline! any reasons why? I just checked the rules, but I'm none the wiser.
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`Luna--Rose May 4, 2013   General Artist
What did you submit?

I don't believe I voted on your particular submission, but if you give me a link, I may be able to tell why it was declined. :)
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*ginas-cakes Mar 2, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Many thanks for the request....:aww:
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