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Reviewsday Monthly Theme: November 2023
Photo by Annie Spratt on UnsplashGreetings reviewers! Welcome to Reviewsday Tuesday, the publication that posts reviews of all kinds. Books, movies, TV shows, people, places, things, even words in the English dictionary — you name it, you can review it.
In November 2023, there will be a small honorarium ($5 USD) awarded for the best review submitted during the month based on the theme below.
Ground RulesYou must be a writer for Reviewsday Tuesday in order to participate. You can join by following the Submission Guidelines. All entries must adhere to the rules outlined in the Guidelines, including formatting, tagging, and citation of images.All entries must be submitted before the final Tuesday of the month. Since all our stories are published on Tuesdays, stories submitted too late will end up being posted the following month and will therefore be ineligible to win.Each entry must use the tag ‘Monthly Theme’ and identify itself as participating by linking back to this post at the bottom of the story.All entrants must be following Reviewsday Tuesday in order to be eligible for the prize. If you have Twitter, please also follow @Reviewsdays. The winner will be announced on Twitter and the Newsday newsletter.The PrizeThe best review submitted to Reviewsday Tuesday that follows the monthly theme will receive $5 USD. The prize will be paid via PayPal unless otherwise arranged. Future prizes may increase in value.
Sweater Weather Mug by Rudie Jo (buy it here)Monthly Theme: Sweater WeatherThe time between Halloween and Christmas is usually pretty cozy. It’s time to curl up in front of a fireplace with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa, because “sweater weather” is here! This month’s theme can be interpreted as broadly or as specifically as you want. Here are some prompts to get you going:
Review a book, movie, TV show, song, or video game that shows us what “sweater weather” means to you. Perhaps Taylor Swift’s Folklore album is all you want to listen to on a cool November afternoon. Maybe it’s a book that gives you the warm-and-fuzzies. Set the ~mood~.Review a movie or TV show with an iconic sweater-wearing character, like Anne Hathaway’s “cerulean” blue sweater in The Devil Wears Prada or Chris Evans’s cozy jumper in Knives Out. Review the show itself or a sweater, sweater-wearing character, or meme about a sweater.Review an actual sweater. Become a fashion reviewer and review a sweater brand, or the experience of crocheting a sweater, or the sweater you stole from your sister’s closet. Write a rant about fast fashion if you want! Is your Shein sweater unravelling as we speak?Make a rank list: “Top Ten Most Iconic Movie Sweaters.” “Top Five Sweater-Weather Movies.” “Twenty Ugly Christmas Sweaters To Die For.” Even Vogue’s done one:Review one of Vogue’s “Eight Best Sweater Movies for Fall.”Review something cozy — the idea of “sweater weather” doesn’t have to be taken so literally. Review a book or show that takes place around Thanksgiving, or in a cabin, or that includes a fireplace or a storm. Heck, just review the weather if you want. Storms, snow, fog, clouds!Remember, these prompts are designed to inspire your creativity and encourage you to write engaging reviews. (And of course, not all reviews submitted to Reviewsday need to follow the theme. Unrelated stories will still be published, they just won’t be eligible for the prize.)
Feel free to personalize these topics according to your preferences, or submit something totally unexpected: other entries related to the monthly theme are welcome and encouraged!
Good luck to everyone who participates!
I will be announcing the winner of October’s monthly theme prize soon.
Reviewsday Tuesday is run by yours truly, Casey Lawrence. Running a publication is a time-consuming volunteer activity. If you’re enjoying my content, consider showing your support by buying me a coffee.
If you would like to write for Reviewsday Tuesday, check out the submission guidelines. I am eagerly accepting new writers at this time. Follow the publication here on Medium and also on Twitter.
Reviewsday Tuesday Submission Guidelines
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Monthly Theme 4: Entries & Winner
Photo by Logan Isbell on UnsplashAs I mentioned in the previous newsletter, the Reviewsday Tuesday Monthly Theme for August 2023 was “Vacation,” but — perhaps due to the summer holiday itself — we had a bit of a slow month. So this month I’ve decided to pool the August and September entries into one highlights post featuring both stories celebrating “Vacation” from August and those from the September 2023 theme, “Back to School.”
The winner of September’s Monthly Theme Contest will be announced at the bottom of this post, but first, let’s review all the wonderful entries from August and September. I hope you’ll join me in reading, clapping for, and commenting on the reviews below!
(Note: Yes, I’ve included my own stories in this wrap-up, but don’t worry, I didn’t consider myself in the running for the prize! Can you imagine?)
August 2023: Vacation
Photo by kstudio on FreepikMiniatur Wunderland Hamburg , reviewed by Casey Lawrence
A Visit to a Miniature Wonderland
Tilly in Technicolor , reviewed by Margherita Reads
[ book review ] Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings
“ Mammoth Caves in Kentucky ,” by Willow Dickerson
Working “holidays,” reviewed by Casey Lawrence
“ Camping During a Canoe Trip ,” by Willow Dickerson
September 2023: Back to School
Photo by Deleece Cook on UnsplashIn the Ring , reviewed by Margherita Reads
[ book review ] In The Ring by Sierra Isley
Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade , reviewed by Casey Lawrence
Two Hours of Second-Hand Embarrassment
Wednesday , reviewed by Monica Ray, M.Ed, MS
[TV Review]: Wednesday, and Why You’ll Probably Love It
Back to School , reviewed by Willow Dickerson
Honor Society , reviewed by Casey Lawrence
Honor Society’s Not a Typical “Teen Movie”
Sex Education series 4 , reviewed by Nuha Hassan
‘Sex Education’ (Season 4) Review: Farewell to the Messy High Schoolers!
A Game Like Ours , reviewed by Margherita Reads
[ book review ] A Game Like Ours by Marissa J. Gramoll
College bookstores , reviewed by Willow Dickerson
🖊️🚌⭐🥇🏆The Winner 🏆🥇⭐🚌🖊️The winner this month, appropriately, is Monica Ray, M.Ed, MS, for her review of Netflix’s “Addams Family” show, Wednesday. This review was expertly crafted to draw you into a narrative of what Monica’s experience was like watching this show — from it being recommended by a Covid-conscious hairdresser, to spending quality time with her teen daughter — and reviewed Wednesday in a way that felt downright personal, in addition to being well-written, informative, and funny.
I appreciated Monica’s perspective as a parent and a teacher sharing her insight into the show’s depiction of a private school system — albeit, one for supernaturally-inclined teens — and what her daughter got out of the show.
Congratulations Monica! Reach out to me in a private note with your PayPal address to arrange payment.
[TV Review]: Wednesday, and Why You’ll Probably Love It
Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s contest! I would have liked to have seen even more entries, but I am very happy with the quality of the ones that were submitted.
Our loyal readers and writers make these contests possible. Whether you’ve submitted one review or a dozen, I appreciate each and every one of you, so let’s take a moment to thank all the writers for Reviewsday Tuesday:
Afif Salem ▪️ Andrew Pretzel ▪️ Ann Ogochukwu ▪️ Barney Abramson ▪️ Beth Tate ▪️ Casey Lawrence ▪️ Chanu Rupasinghe ▪️ Gabriela Trofin-Tatár ▪️ Chidera G. Marizu ▪️ Cinephile ▪️ Claire Elizabeth Levesque ▪️ Coriander Wolfgang Rainbeaux ▪️ Denise Lance, Ph.D. ▪️ Diona L. Reeves ▪️ Elin Melaas ▪️ Frances A. Chiu ▪ Grace Mary Power ▪️️ Greenland Genealogy ▪️ Heather Lawrence ▪️ Israrkhan ▪️ JamieWrites ▪️ Julia A. Keirns ▪️ Jenna Franzese ▪️ J. S. Wong ▪️ Kaumudi Singh ▪️ KD ▪️ Kenny Minker ▪️ Ken Yie ▪️ Kristy C ▪️ Liquid Ocelot ▪️ Madelaine Bell ▪️ Margherita Reads ▪️ Molly Willett ▪️ Molly Miller ▪️ Monica Ray, M.Ed, MS ▪️ Nuha Hassan ▪️ petrichor ▪️ Prtorcangabe ▪️ Rabiawahid ▪️ Ria Vieira ▪️ Sally Morem ▪️ Sanchari Pait ▪️ S. G. S. Abel ▪️ Sruthi Korlakunta ▪️ Tiffany T. ▪️ Tovah Rainsong ▪️ Transylvanian ▪️ Walter Bowne ▪️ Willow Dickerson ▪️ Yalım
And a special shout out to Willow for helping me edit and post entries this summer. Thanks!
If you have suggestions for future Monthly Theme topics, please leave them in the comments of this post.
There’s still lots of time to submit an entry or two for the October Monthly Theme Contest:
Reviewsday Tuesday Monthly Theme: October 2023
If you would like to write for Reviewsday Tuesday but haven’t done so before, check out the submission guidelines. I am accepting new writers at this time. Follow the publication here on Medium and also on Twitter.
Reviewsday Tuesday Submission Guidelines
Running a publication is a time-consuming volunteer activity — I don’t get paid, and use my own funds for the prize! If you want to show your support and/or contribute to the prize, use this link to buy me a coffee.
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