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Tutorial - Group Writing Project

Posted by Monika in Monthly Contest, ... | 10.04.2007 - 2:09 pm

Last Month’s Group Writing Project over at BlueJar was so much fun for me, that I have decided to host my own for October. I met so many new bloggers, had a lot of fun and even made new friends. Bloggers love writing and Sarah’s project gave every participant a lot of exposure and traffic. I really love “tutorials”. I thought it to be a good way to get some instructional blog posts happening that can help others.

Rules:

Rules are simple and includes any blogger that hasn’t got either an illegal, pornographic, racist or gaming blog. You can write a blog post about any topic as long as you stay true to your blogs overall theme. The post has to be in a “tutorial” form and doesn’t have to have the word “tutorial” in the post title. You could write a tutorial about “creating an ebook” “swimming with dolphins” “writing a blogpost”. Whatever you feel is suitable to you. Once you blogged about it, make sure you contact me so I can include you.

Prizes:

I love prizes and having won some myself last month I thought it only fair to give back. So from this month on I put up 10 % of my last month earnings as competition prizes either here or over at my new JV blog with Terry on Blogging Web 2.0.

1st Place: $ 50 paid with PayPal

2nd Place: A month long spot on my top left hand side navigation under the Featured section. I get over 400 actual visitors per day now so you should get some good exposure.

3rd Place: A personal review of your blog/website done by myself and hyper linked with the choice of your keyword back to you.

The Judges:

All the bloggers who enter will judge the winners. They will get to pick their top 3 choices by blogging about it for 1 week until the 27th. October on their blog after the deadline which is on October 20, 2007 at midnight PST. Feel free to post the runner ups as well but you don’t have to. I will personally visit each blog post and correlate all the votes.

Winners:

Will be announced here on October 30th.

If you have questions, then please use the contact form or comment below. I wish every entrant the best of luck and may the best judged “tutorial” win.

Monika

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2007-10-04 14:31:39

Tutorial - Group Writing Project…

New Group Writing Project announced at the Writers Manifesto. Inviting all bloggers for a chance to make money….

 
Comment by GnomeyNewt
2007-10-04 15:33:06

Cool Cool. Hey now I have something to blog about on my blog tomorrow. :c) Hmm Will have to think up something interesting…

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-04 16:37:55

Great Sarah,

I look forward to seeing your entry and please don’t forget to contact me with your post once it is live.

You can find the contact form in the top navigation under the about/contact button.

Thanks :-)

Monika

 
2007-10-04 20:33:12

[…] to Enter:Visit the contest post to enter and read the rules. You have to write your post and then contact the blog owner via the […]

 
Comment by MyBlogContest
2007-10-05 03:13:03

Don’t forget to post your blog contest information at MyBlogContest.com let more people know it.

 
Comment by Contest Beat
2007-10-05 03:17:47

Hi there

I blogged about your contest on Contest Beat here - http://www.contestbeat.com/tutorial-group-writing-contest/

All we do is write about contests in the blogosphere so hopefully we can send you a few more entries too!

Regards, Matt.

 
Comment by Terry Didcott
2007-10-05 04:12:39

Hi Monika,

This is a great idea - you are really pushing out the boundaries here and I reckon you’ll do really well! Your Alexa is getting better and better too - you’re must surely overtake me pretty soon as your visitor stats are much better than mine.

As for your contest - I might even post one myself time permitting! BTW this blog layout is growing on me…

Terry :-)

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-05 09:43:00

Hey Matt & Terry,

Thanks for this. Terry, I knew it would happen. :-)
Monika

 
2007-10-05 11:10:24

[…] name and URL:The contest is a Tutorial Group Writing Project Deadline:October 20, 2007 for entries Prize:1st Prize is $50 paid via Paypal, 2nd Prize is a […]

 
2007-10-06 00:05:43

Hi Monika! Great contest. I was similiarly inspired by the Blue Jar contest (although I was too late to post an entry to it). I set up a similar writing contest over at: http://superfundraiser.com/blog/back-to-school-writing-contest/
Today is the last day to enter, so if you have time consider submitting an entry.

I’ll put my thinking cap on for your contest as well. Should be fun!

 
Comment by Terry Didcott
2007-10-06 01:55:44

I just blogged about this for you as well as stumbling etc (you know, the usual promos) to give you more exposure!

Good luck with it

Terry :-)

 
2007-10-06 03:47:53

[…] has started her own group writing project. The project theme is “tutorials”. Write and submit your entry […]

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-06 13:30:27

Jennifer,

I’m sorry but as I write this I have to be at work in 30minutes. As I won’t get home until about 11 PM I won’t be able to partake in your Group Writing Project. But I wish you good luck with it and look forward to seeing you taking part f this one.

Monika :-)

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-06 13:31:40

Terry,

Thanks for this I look forward to hopefully many entries. Otherwise I’ll have to go and eat the money away. LOL

Monika

 
2007-10-07 01:03:06

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Comment by Karen Zara
2007-10-07 08:49:35

That’s a great idea. I’d love to take part in it, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to come up with any ideas for a decent tutorial. I’m afraid my tips wouldn’t be the most relevant ever. *embarrassed* Anyway, I’ll certainly read the final entries. :)

 
Comment by David Rogers
2007-10-07 08:55:27

I really like the new look, and your competition sounds interesting. Won’t promise, but I will give it some thought and see if I can do an eligible post.

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-07 15:58:25

Karen,

You have certainly a lot to offer and I would love to see you partake in this competition. :-)It doesn’t have to be Internet marketing related either.

David,
Thanks for the heads up on my new look. I love it and am glad I finally got to it. Feels like a huge burden has been taken off my shoulders.

Also I’d love to see your entry as well. The more the merrier I think. :-)

Monika

 
Comment by Karthik
2007-10-08 20:02:09

Hi Monika, great idea - I think I’ll enter my Setting the best permalinks post - do you think it sounds like a tutorial post enough?

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-08 21:48:21

Karthik,

Posts will have to be written in October for this contest. Your was posted in September and unfortunately this doesn’t count.

Sorry but I have to keep the rules fair to everyone. ;-)

Hope you understand
Monika

 
Comment by Karthik
2007-10-09 03:59:16

Lol, sure - I’ll add another entry then :)
Seeing I have over 10 days to go, I’ll think up something - hope its any good!

 
2007-10-09 10:15:23

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Comment by Tim Broder
2007-10-10 02:43:06

Great idea for a contest. I’m a big fan of tutorials, especially tech ones. I write HOWTOs over at (link removed by admin), I’ll have to pick an October one that is contest worthy =)

Thanks for the great contest

 
2007-10-10 08:22:43

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Comment by Monika
2007-10-10 10:03:36

No worries Tim,

I had to remove your link in the message as I don’t tolerate them. You get a backlink anyway by commenting as I do follow. ;-)

I look forward to receive your entry.

Monika

 
2007-10-10 13:51:01

Monica thanks for letting the Carnival of Australia participants know about this.
I hope there will be a few more entries.
Can’t wait to start voting on the 20th.

Take care and stay safe - here (again) via the Carnival of Australia

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-10 18:39:51

Megan,

You are welcome. I hope so too as at the moment the whole thing is a bit slow. But then I imagine things will speed up a bit as it gets closer to the deadline.

In the end, if it is only a few that participate the chances of winning the $50 will increase. ;-)

Good luck Megan

Monika

 
Comment by Karthik
2007-10-12 05:45:46

Here’s my part in speeding up the entries ;)

(Since you mentioned you don’t appreciate links in the comments, I’ve linked the entry to my name - as promised, its a spanking new post:) )

Would I need to mail the link all the same?

And, looking forward to reading the other impressive posts on the 20th - all the best everyone!

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-12 12:27:09

Hi Karthik,

That’s great, I have noted you down for the contest and also attaching links to name is great as this is what people are supposed to do and will give you link juice anyway.

Good luck in participating and thank you for the great entry :-)

Monika

 
Comment by Karthik
2007-10-12 14:19:32

Monika, thanks for entering me - lets hope this project is a big success :)

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-13 00:16:56

Karthik,

You are very much welcome. I hope so too that’s for sure.

Monika

 
2007-10-13 05:05:16

[…] Monika is running a group writing project. Entries due on October 20th (I better move my […]

 
2007-10-13 06:06:53

[…] post is being written as part of Tutorial Group Writing project happening at The Writer’s Manifesto […]

 
Comment by Adam Donkus
2007-10-13 10:29:05

Hey I just wrote one on adding a blog to Flickr. Would that count? Can I have multiple entries?

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-13 12:38:48

Hi Adam,

The post counts and no, only one entry per person. :-) If you could maybe submit this via email to me that would be great. It makes it easier for me to keep track of all entries.

Cheers and thanks

Monika

 
2007-10-13 18:06:54

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Comment by Sumesh
2007-10-13 19:27:03

Great….count me in!

PS: Via Bluejar…

 
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2007-10-13 23:15:17

[…] on Oct. 21st with all of you and have been inspired by the Group Writing Projects of Sarah and Monika. Monikas Project is still running, Sarahs took place in September and it was a lot of fun, so I […]

 
2007-10-14 00:29:10

[…] is my entry for the Tutorial Group Writing Project, at The Writers […]

 
2007-10-14 00:43:24

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Comment by Shivaranjan
2007-10-14 00:50:15

Monika-
I have submitted my post via your contact page. Let me know if this entry would get accepted.

 
Comment by Aseem Kishore
2007-10-14 02:03:31

Hi Monika,

I was just curious if you had received my entries from Online Tech Tips? Just wanted to make sure they got to you! Thanks!

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-14 23:51:08

Hi Aseem,

Yes I have, and I also sent you an email on the same day you submitted the entry. Obviously you didn’t get it. ;-(

You are noted down and will be featured as an entrant.

Cheers
Monika

 
2007-10-15 14:03:55

[…] This article is part of TheWritersManifestoBlog group writing project about tutorials. […]

 
Comment by Robinson
2007-10-16 08:21:09

This is cool. count me in!

 
Comment by Karthik
2007-10-17 00:18:07

You’ve attracted quite a few participants here - I’m happy for you :)

 
Comment by Whimspiration
2007-10-17 15:28:04

Oh too funny! I just finished taking the photos and planning out a tutorial post, and saw that there was a new group writing project. I came here to see if I could get involved, and amazingly, not only can I get involved, but I’ve already done 1/2 the work!

Too fun, count me in! (I’m emailing too)

 
2007-10-19 17:41:55

[…] This post is part of the writing project at the writers manifesto. […]

 
Comment by 60 in 3
2007-10-20 02:00:03

Hello,
Found your website totally by accident but I like the idea of this contest. Will submit mine by end of day.

Gal

 
2007-10-20 04:28:59

[…] This post is an entry for The Wrtiers Manifesto’s Tutorial Group Writing […]

 
Comment by Em Dy
2007-10-20 23:19:52

Hi Monika.

I’m having a hard time posting comments. My tutorial is on vacation planning.

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-20 23:35:29

Robinson: I still haven’t received your entry. Just reminding you, there is only a few hours left.

Karthik: Thanks, just got the draft ready waiting for last minute entries if any.

Gal: Thanks for this, I chose the second one of your series, as it is posted this month.

Em: Sorry you had troubles. I have got your entry down and it will be listed with all the others.
Thank you
Monika :-)

 
2007-10-21 12:24:30

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2007-10-22 23:05:42

[…] submitted Simple Photo Editing Using GIMP to the Writer’s Manifesto Tutorial Group Writing Project. My choices for the top three entries […]

 
Comment by Jenny
2007-10-23 06:13:33

DAMMIT! I missed it. :(

 
2007-10-24 20:37:01

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2007-10-24 21:16:17

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2007-10-24 21:51:55

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Comment by Keith Dsouza Subscribed to comments via email
2007-10-25 04:51:20

Hey,

Here is my entry for the contest.

Link removed by admin

Cheers
Keith

 
Comment by Monika
2007-10-25 14:00:58

Sorry Keith,

You are too late (as explained in email to you)
BTW I already blogged about your plagiarism issue (http://techie-buzz.com/personal/google-atrocities-and-plagiarism-train.html)on my other blog that I JV with Terry. :-)

I will also blog about it here in the not too distant future.

Thanks :-)
Monika

 
2007-10-25 22:28:17

[…] I participated at TWMB’s Group Writing Project (link) . I posted my entry on Tips to Get Best Out of Product Related Ad Networks. The project’s […]

 
2007-10-30 23:26:51

[…] TheWritersManifesto is or rather was holding a Group writing contest, and all of the entries to the Tutorial Group writing project are below followed by my top three pics in reverse order. Megan Bayliss has a great post How to […]

 
2007-11-10 17:28:34

[…] In last month’s Group Writing Project here on The Writers Manifesto Blog, I gave out $50 as the top price. Second prize was a month long […]

 
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