Sep 19, 2012 | Freelance Writing
When it comes to the writing contest, I rely on volunteer judges to select the finalists and public opinion to choose the first, second and third place winners. Why? Because I’ve come to know a lot of the writers and bloggers who participate in the contest, and there is just no way I could ever impartially evaluate the entries by myself.
So today, I’ve asked the Writers’ Week Writing Contest Judges to introduce themselves to you.
Jenny Bones
I’m Jenny Bones and I have been writing since I was old enough to spell. While the quality of my writing has probably diminished significantly since that time, I’m still just as passionate about the written word. I believe words hold mystical, magical powers and when used correctly, can heal and soothe a world in pain.
Currently earning my daily bread as a copywriter and consultant, I am the resident Word Witch over at Up Your Impact Factor. You can Tweet with me, connect on Facebook or throw freshly-baked cookies at my head. Whatever floats your boat.
Dan Meadows
Hi, I’m Dan Meadows and I’ll be your judge. Over the past 15 years, I’ve been an editor, managing editor, publisher, etc (and I mean etc. They don’t make hat racks big enough for all the ones I’ve worn at one time or another). I signed up for this because I’d thought it’d be cool to judge a writing contest, and I think Emily does damn fine work, so here I am.
I’ve been thinking about what to say, but honestly, with all the hubbub about sockpuppets and reviewing whatnot, the last thing I feel like doing right now is self-promoting in any form. You could Google me, I suppose, I’ve got no way of stopping you, just don’t tell me about it, please. I cringe every time I hear that phrase, always being in reference some some grimy politician. No, thank you, I don’t want to Google Rick Santorum. Eww
I’m just here to read some stories and give my humble opinion. Beyond that, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. I’ll only be judging you.
Don’t forget to submit your blog entries by September 30, 2012!
Feb 18, 2012 | Freelance Writing
[stextbox id=”black”]With the Brave Little Blogger Contest (#BLBC12 on Twitter) less than a month away, it’s time to start introducing our volunteer judges. You can learn more about Sulekha in the next Writing Contest Newsletter. Sign Up Now.[/stextbox]
Meet Sulekha Rawat
I WRITE…My life is my Muse and my Muse is my life. I embrace friends and their pain becomes mine, their joys make me happy. I can’t detach myself from those I care about and that hurts me at times, but it’s all an integral part of who I am. I sing off-key, dance with two left feet. Life is interesting and challenging but I wouldn’t have it any other way because, “Life is for living”, is the best advice given by a dear friend.I greatly enjoy movies and music. Books are my passion.I love writing about the Sun, Moon, Sea, Love, Life, heartbreaks, food, clothes…etc. I tweak my writing with humour because a life without some laughs in it is a sad one. Hope to share my stories with you all for a long time to come.
Sulekha’s Website: http://www.socialpotpourri.com
Sulekha’s Blog: http://www.sulekharawat.com
Sulekha on Twitter: @Sulekkha
Sulekha on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/luckkss
For More Contest Information
- View all posts tagged “Writing Contest”
- Check out Contest Central
- Advertise during #BLBC12
Feb 15, 2012 | Freelance Writing
[stextbox id=”black”]With the Brave Little Blogger Contest (#BLBC12 on Twitter) less than a month away, it’s time to start introducing our volunteer judges. You can learn more about Kiersi in the next Writing Contest Newsletter. Sign Up Now.[/stextbox]
Meet Kiersi Burkhart
I’m a writer of young adult and middle-grade novels, children’s books, short stories, sci-fi epics, and a lot of other things in between. I also moonlight as a blogger/book reviewer and occasionally, as an illustrator.
With all that out of the way, the real thing you should know about me is that I love to read, but I’m a harsh critic. I guess those things go hand-in-hand: I’ll read everything put in front of me, and I can usually pack away a 400-page novel in a matter of hours, but as a writer–I know good writing and bad writing when I see it, and a poorly-placed adverb can really turn me off.
On the other hand, if I love your work, I’ll love it with every bone in my body.
Kiersi’s Blog: http://prolificnovelista.com
Kiersi on Twitter: @Kiersi
Kiersi on Facebook: http://facebook.com/kiersiburkhart
For More Contest Information
- View all posts tagged “Writing Contest”
- Check out Contest Central
- Advertise during #BLBC12
Jan 12, 2012 | Freelance Writing
Last September some very generous prize donors—including Small Business Bonfire, All Freelance Writing, Dreaming Iris Design, The Writers Den, and Inky Clean—partnered with me for Writers’ Week, offering more than $725 in prizes to the Writers’ Week Writing Contest Winners.
If your company would like to support the next writing contest, simply fill out the form below. You will receive an advertising slot on writing event posts through April 2012 and will be given full credit for your contribution on the rules page. (View this page for an example.)
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Jan 11, 2012 | Freelance Writing
I’m getting some great info from the writing contest survey, and several readers expressed an interest in advertising their blog or business during the event. Basically, there will be two ways to do this: through the writing contest eNewsletter or in the Suess’s Pieces sidebar.
Purchase an eNewsletter or Sidebar Ad Now
Ad Prices
- eNewsletter Text – $7
- Sidebar Text – $10
- eNewsletter Image (125 x 125) – $20
- Sidebar Image (125 x 125) – $30
How to Purchase and Ad
- Click on the link above and fill out the form.
- You will be directed to PayPal to finish your transaction.
- That’s it!
Other Important Details
- Ads will be displayed in a section titled “Sponsors.”
- Image ads will appear above text ads and will be displayed in the order received.
- Text ads will appear below any image ads and will be displayed in the order received.
- The ad form closes on February 29, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. No purchases will be accepted after this time.
- Suess’s Pieces sidebar ads will appear in the sidebar for all official event posts published in February, March and April 2012 and will remain on those pages indefinitely.
- Ads in the eNewsletter will appear in all eNewsletters published in February, March and April 2012. (There will be a minimum of 5 issues)
Although I’ve made every attempt to ensure the form works properly, please let me know if you have trouble making a payment by contacting me at emily@emilysuess.com.
Thanks for your support!
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Oct 4, 2011 | Freelance Writing
Did you miss the Writers’ Week Writing Contest? Never fear. I’ve got another contest in the works.
I promise it won’t take you any more than a few seconds to fill out this survey, and answering doesn’t obligate you to actually submit an entry in the contest or serve as a judge. I’m just using the numbers to help me plan.
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