Inspired by the positive feedback I got for the article ‘Tackle Any Issue With a List of 100‘, I decided to kick off a Group Writing Project. Read on to check how you can participate, have some fun and be in the run to win a cash prize of US$100 along with some amazing creativity boosters.
To participate in the project, write a post on any topic, just make sure you write it in “list format”.
You could write “10 Ways to Be a Better Writer”, “5 Things I Hate about Litemind”, “100 Things I’m Grateful For” or anything else you see fit. Be creative and just try to pick topics that are not too niche-specific (e.g. it’s preferable to have a post “10 Ways to Sleep Better” than “20 Tips for Space Travel”). But remember that the goal is to have fun, so, again, I won’t be imposing limits (just make sure to keep it clean!).
Entries will be voted based on both originality and usefulness. To make it fair, the participants themselves will decide which entries are the best ones by voting for them. They also get to post their entries in their own blogs. That way, everybody gets to know new blogs and we can all expand our horizons. Back in September, I participated in two group writing projects and made many friends — and that made it a great experience regardless of winning or not the prizes.
(What? You don’t have a blog? Don’t let that stop you. Wouldn’t that be the perfect excuse to start one? Seriously, it’s easier than you think: just register at any free service such as Blogger, Wordpress and you can have an online presence up in a matter of minutes. If you’re having trouble, let me know and I will do my best to help you.)
Prizes
The most voted entry gets US$ 100 (via PayPal or as an Amazon Gift Certificate).
Also, to help get an extra boost in creativity, the three most voted entries also get to choose (in order of rank) among 3 great creativity products from Roger von Oech. Roger is a great guy who is really passionate about creativity. You probably know him from the great book A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative. Check out the products:
How to Participate
- Write a ‘List’ Post, as described above. Only one entry per participant! It should be recent and original (up to 60 days old is OK). You’re strongly encouraged (though not required) to link back to this blog to acknowledge your participation. Feel free to use the logo above or the one in the sidebar if you like.
- Contact me no later than Monday, November 26 (UTC), including your name and the URL of your list. Important: Entries really, really close midnight on Monday, November 26 Coordinated Universal Time, so be early.
- On November 27, I’ll post a list with all valid entries.
- You have until Monday, December 3 (UTC) to read the participants’ entries and post a list with your favorite entries in your own blog. You should pick at least 3 favorite entries, and as many as you like (all, if you are so inclined).
- On December 4 the winners will be announced. Every time an entry gets mentioned as a favorite it gets one point, regardless of position. The three entries with the most votes get the prize (if there’s a draw, the entry that was submitted first gets ranked higher).
Update: Submissions are now closed — check out the entries!
Wow Luciano,
this is really interesting. You have your first participant!
Better get cracking and get creative…
Hi there
I blogged about your contest here - http://www.contestbeat.com/a-c.....t-for-100/
All we do is write about contests in the blogosphere so hopefully we can send you a few more entries too!
Regards, Matt.
Don’t forget to post your blog contest information at MyBlogContest.com let more people know it.
Hi. I’m in.
Cool idea for a GWP. Count me in, I´m already collecting for the list.
Count me for the list too. I’ll have to write a list - now what is the topic
Interesting. Sounds like fun. I’ll toss my hat into the ring. Thanks!
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!
Count me in!
Sounds like fun. Thanks for the e-mail, by the way.
Sounds fun. Count me in too!
+1
Nice idea!
@Fier: I am looking forward to see you realizing your 100 ideas!
I love Group Writing Contests! Count me in too! I will write a new post soon and let you know once I am done! Thanks for giving me such an opportunity to participate in this Group Writing Contest!
-Debasis
I’m in! And this is a great blog - really hoping to renew my creative spirit and this looks like a great place to do it.
Thanks for inviting me to participate. I’d be glad to join the fun. I know of two more bloggers that are really excellent writers and may be interested. Try Brad at http://www.juiceofchampions.com and Eric at http://www.brainwavers.com
There are many great lists participating already, varying greatly in topic and in length (including some lists of 100!)
I am really excited with all the entries so far. Keep them coming!
Hi Luciano,
Great idea. I think I’ll be participating in this GWP, as soon as I have decided which list will be participating (I use that format fairly regularly) I’ll let you know.
Great idea to get exposure for your blog as well
Thanks for the invitation man. I will be sending in my article pretty soon.
cheers
Thanks for the invite to this project, Luciano.
Just posted my entry called The Quitter’s Checklist.
Hello,
Just posted about your contest. Please check it out at the url below.
http://www.bloggingcontest.com.....ds-112607/
Thanks for the invitation. It sounds like a great project. I’ll be posting soon.
My best shot so far is posted in
http://www.mindmoleskine.blogspot.com
it is called “37 ways to make your mind your playground”.
Thanks for the opportunity. Hope you enjoy it.
Just posted my entry, 5 Crash Course Tips in Viral Marketing.
Thanks for the opportunity.
This is going to be a lot of fun to be a part of! Here’s my list of 100 Sites I Seek Inspiration From.
Hi Luciano,
Thanks for inviting me to this Group Writing Project! I have posted an article titled A Tester’s Dream - 5 steps to revive a Rejected Bug!. Waiting for your confirmation. Happy Writing…
-Debasis
This is a very nice project and I just posted my list
Best 101
Lists
thanks for opening it to all! I am thankful I could participate!
Hi Luciano, just realised one of my latest posts is a perfect match, and there is no need for me to write a brand new one!
http://www.urbanmonk.net/155/5.....ging-tips/
I’m not on my home PC at the moment, when I get home I’ll add a link in it for you.
Cheers mate!
Finally got my “list” post up
I’m in!
I’m in, and here’s my entry:
7 Tricks You Need to Fight Procrastination
All the best to all. Looking forward to reading all your entries.
And finally my entry:
http://blog.lodewijkvdb.com/20.....offee.html
Just in time…
Shame a week late
I would have liked to have entered my post on 21 Ways To Say I Love You on Your Love Coach. Maybe next time.
joy
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