I took part of a writing project in July and it was a great way to meet other bloggers, discover new blogs, and have a great time. There was a lot of exposure for everyone who participated and helped to promote what bloggers do best, write! I love “How-to” guides so there is no better writing project for my first contest.
The Rules:
The rules are simple. Just write a post about any topic, but in an “How-to” format. An example could be “How to Start a Blog”, “How to Wash Your Dog”, or “How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days” (I stole this title from a movie, but it still a good title). Your subject matter can be any topic, but I suggest you keep it on topic for your blog. Anybody with a blog can participate. Once you have made your new post, please contact me to let me know about your entry. Only one post per entrant, no matter how many blogs you own :c).
Added 09-05-2007: I wanted to let everyone know that your title does not have to contain “How-to”. As long as the actual post is about how to do something it will qualify!
Disclaimer: Illegal, offensive, and pornographic blogs and posts will not be accepted. Keep it clean!
The Prizes:
I have a cash prize for the top 3 winners because I like the idea of having more than one winner:
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
Bonus Prize: Each of the winners will also go down in BlueJar.com history as the first to get their banner ad on my blog (currently it is a ad virgin). The winners will get a 30 day 125×125 banner ad on the top of my sidebar.
The Judges:
The entrants are the judges! Everybody who enters will get to pick their top 3 choices. Once the entries have been posted, you will have 1 week to pick your choices and post it on your blog. If you want to, you can post your runner-up posts too but only the top 3 will be counted toward the final vote. You do not have to e-mail me your top 3 picks link, I will visit each entrants blog to find your entries.
The Deadlines:
The first deadline is September 18, 2007 at 12 midnight PST. This is the last date you can enter your “How-To” blog post. Be sure to contact me to tell me about it!
The second deadline for posting your top 3 picks will be on September 25, 2007 at 12 midnight PST. I will post the winner on September 27 – I need a little time to tally the votes!
The Questions:
If you have any questions, please comment or contact me. Goodluck to everyone!
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I’m for sure in. I already had my article written and going up tomorrow but I will contact you when it goes up. Nice looking blog for sure.
wow Sarah great initiative and very nice contest
but honestly this is a great step by you 
keep up the good work young lady
I will see if I want to participate or not
Thanks! I would love to have you in the project.
I’m in for sure in this content Sarah
I’ll contact you when my entry will be published.
Does it have to be a new post? Can it be one that is older, but rewritten for the contest?
@CristianR: Thanks Cristian, I look froward to it!
@Adam: I think we should keep it to new post only just to be fair. This keeps it so that you all have the same amount of time writing the posts.
Do keep in mind that I’m not judging. All the contestants will be judging so you’ve got to impress your peers!
Sarah,
Great idea! I’m looking forward to participating.
I’m in too. I like the idea of a ‘How-to” as well having fun you can learn something too.
Do you still accept the post if it is posted already?
Thanks Steven and Dee! Looking forward to your posts!
Hi David, welcome to bluejar.com! Posts must be posted between now and the 18th to qualify. I think it will only be fair to give everybody the same amount of time to work on their posts so only new posts will be accepted.
sweet contest!!! I’m in this for sure lol. expect my post soon!
Hi,
This is my first time on your site and I love it, I got here from Brown Thoughts. I’m not sure if I can enter your contest as my blog isn’t really technical. I will certainly be back thought!
Great Shaun! I’m happy you’ll be joining in.
Thanks menopauseprincess! You can certainly join in, does not have to be a technical blog at all! Any subject matter is okay (expect for illegal, offensive, or pornographic). If you got something to teach, than post it up and submit it to the project. It will be great to have you join in.
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I hope I get time to this. I’d be happy to pop your banner ad cherry
Great. I’ll give it a try tonight. No much brain juice lately.
nice idea, nice contest! how many words should be written down.. no limit?
I see this contest is really gaining participants, great work Sarah. You’re not only creating a little buzz for your blog but you’re also building a small community.
My post is going to be live soon
Love the contest idea! I’ll join in too.
I might join in if I can come up with something that’s not too offensive!
That looks like a really neat contest. I think I’ll have to join in too.
Better get topic brainstorming. Can’t wait to read the entries.
-James
Glad to see some new participants! We have already gotten one entry in!
I will be adding this as a note to the post, but I want everyone to know their title does not really need to be “How-to …” It can be anything your creative minds come up with as long as the actual post is a “how-to”.
@ses5909: Hehehe, pop my ad cherry! :c)
@Ferienwohnung: There is no word limit! You can make the post short or long.
@Sucker: I’m sure you can!
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I’ve got exams this week and the next, but if time permits, I’ll participate for sure Sarah!
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Hi Sarah, I hope you’re going to list the entries in order of when they were submitted? Stayed up way past my bedtime getting my entry done so I could get it into you fast!
What an awesome idea! I’m in
Thanks everyone so far for the great response to the project. We have gotten in quite a few entries already. Keep up the great work!
@Romance: Yes, I feel that is fair to list them in the order they are received. So that is how they will all be listed. :c)
@Suzie: Great! I’m glad you will be joining in.
Hi there
I blogged about your contest on Contest Beat here - http://www.contestbeat.com/ent.....-for-cash/
All we do is write about contests in the blogosphere so hopefully we can send you a few more entries too!
Regards, Matt.
Thanks Matt! I appreciate your support.
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Great contest! (as evidenced by the amount of scrolling I had to do to find the comment form)
I wrote a post at the end of August that would have qualfied, but I assume that you want new posts. I’ll see if I can throw something together before the deadline.
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Hi,
I see you are running a contest. You might want to visit the blog on my link. You can submit your contest for free, in your own words by visiting the link. I am actually advertising with Adwords so you should get decent traffic from this initiative, plus a link to your blog!
thanks,
C Fernandes
Great Idea Sarah! WTG on keeping it open for any blog niche out there, how fun is this!
@CFernandes: Thanks, I’ll be sure to submit to your website!
@JoLynn: Thanks, I really did want it to be open to all blogs… will keep reading interesting too!
Sarah, I’m going to noodle this a bit, and try to really come up with something worthy. You’re the best.
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Can I join? I’m a guy from Kerala, India. First of all I’m not here for the money, but to take part and get some experience. If you think I’m Ok, I will notify you about the post.
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@Girish: Yes, you certainly can participate!
here goes my contribution.
OK. This looks awesome, I might have to make a contest with a similiar format for my blog. Anyway, I’m in!! I am sure you are going to get a lot of high quality posts and end up with a great writing project and new community on your site for this.
@Girish: Thanks for your entry, I’ve noted it but please do send me a follow-up e-mail. Contact me here.
@MDB: Thanks very much and I would love to join in to any group writing projects you have. Looking forward to your entry too!
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My name links to my contribution + email sent. Great idea. I love group writing projects. Cheers.
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I have posted a participation entry here: http://software-testing-zone.b.....ccess.html. Hope I qualify for the Group Writing Project!
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks,
–Debasis.
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Oh poop. I missed it. Now I’m sad.
But I shall look for another one. I love doing GWP’s. They’re so nifty.
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