Looking for Guest Bloggers — $250 Prize
May 9, 2008 by John Hewitt
John wants a vacation!
Hello all you potential guest bloggers! I’m going on vacation. I plan to take the month of June off to do some traveling and write some poetry. Thats right. Poems. Lots of them. In order to do this I need guest bloggers to fill in while I am gone. I don’t just want one or two bloggers, I want a bunch, so I am going to pony up some cash.
What’s in if for you?
I will award $250 (via paypal) to the blogger whose guest post brings in the most legitimate traffic within seven days of posting. I will also award $50 (via paypal) to one lucky entrant at random. Thats right. I’m offering money. The good stuff. It’s the American dollar, so it isn’t quite worth what is was a year ago, but its still pretty darned good.
In addition to the prizes I offer the following:
- Exposure on a popular and respected blog. Poewar may not be Copyblogger, but the entire site gets around 2000 visitors a day and has been at the same domain since 1999.
- The opportunity to plug your own blog. You can’t talk about your blog in your article, but you are welcome to add a final paragraph about yourself, your blog and whatever services you offer.
- Reciprocal article. I am happy to write a guest article for your site if you want one.
Entry Guidelines
Here are a few things you need to know before submitting a potential article:
- I am looking for articles about:
- Fiction Writing
- Essay Writing
- Poetry Writing
- Technical Writing
- Editing
- blogging
- marketing
- freelancing
- As a writing prompt, here is an (optional) theme. Fear:
- What do you fear the most about writing?
- What is the most irrational fear people have about writing?
- How can fear help your writing?
- How can you conquer your writing fears?
- Articles should be between 400 and 800 words.
- Reserve any self-promotion for your final paragraph.
- All entries must be received by May 28th, 2008.
- You MUST be able to receive payment by Paypal if you want a prize. If you do not have an account I advise you to get one and get used to using it BEFORE you enter.
- The random prize will be chosen using a system similar to pin the tail on the donkey. The traffic prize will be awarded based on unique visitors as measured by my traffic tools (I have several). You are welcome to promote your article using any legitimate means you wish. Any attempt at click-fraud will result in disqualification. The final judgment is up to me, John Hewitt.
- Material must be original and intended for this site only.
- I reserve the right to reject an article for any reason. Typically those reasons would be poor writing, inaccuracy, plagiarism or failure to follow the submission guidelines.
Click here to send a query or an article
If you have questions, feel free to leave them in the comments so I can answer them for everyone.
Related links
- Fear and the Guest Blogger (0.500)
- Why Newspapers are Dying (and what they can do about it) (0.500)
- 5 Reasons I Love Blogging More than Freelancing (0.500)
- Blogging Changed My Life (0.500)
- Are You Determined Enough to be a Freelance Writer? (0.500)
Contact John Hewitt
Writing Content and Web Consulting
Email: hewitt@poewar.comPhone: (520) 261-6104
LinkedIn: poewar
Twitter: @poewar
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Hmm… I’m up for this. The fact that you’re not just asking for guest posts but giving something for them (or the chance at something) is kind of nice. That’s rare, and I think it shows that you appreciate the effort that goes into blogging.
One post forthcoming before the deadline.
@ James
I knew I could count on you. I do appreciate the effort. One thing that I learned from the recent tournament is that the more you give to the community, the more it gives back.
The lady in the picture cracked me up. So if a fiction writing related article from a complete stranger is okay with you, you’ll get one by the end of the deadline
You won’t be a stranger for long Jane, your feed is now on my reader.
Enjoy your holiday John – well deserved after the writing blog madness! Thanks for sharing so many great ideas with us about effective blogging.
Joanna
Joanna Youngs last blog post..What I Learned From The Gifts I Received At SobCon08
Hmmm, John, you had me interested until I got to the part about “has to be about the craft of writing.” I’m a freelance writer — I know nothing about the craft of writing. That’s why I visit your site! But, I know heck of a lot about the stuff we can’t write about (bummer!)
Seriously, I know you’re going to get some good stuff and congrats on taking a month off. As another poster said, you so deserve it after Blogging Madness. I am sooooo jealous!
Yuwanda
Yuwandas last blog post..How I Boosted My Search Engine Results by 1,000 in 72 hours
hmmmmmmmmmmm I do like money. lol.
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Oh wow, I’m honored. After the kind words you had to say about FundsforWriters and me in the Blog Madness, how can I refuse? Gives me a week (whew).
Hope Clark
FundsforWriters.com
@ Hope: Your site is a great resource
@ Allena: Money is a great way of keeping score. I look forward to your article.
@ Yuwanda: Can you do something about white papers?
@ Joanna: I have been wanting to work on my poetry for a while. I am looking forward to this.
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RE: “Yuwanda: Can you do something about white papers?”
YES, YES, YES!! That alleviates me having to crack my head writing about the craft of writing.
Thanks for GIVING me the topic.
Yuwanda
@ John/Yuwanda – Oh man! That’s cheating! No fair no fair no fair… I want my topic handed to me, too!
On second thought, wait. Don’t. I’m afraid at what you might toss at me
James -Men with Penss last blog post..Clever Website Content Writing that Converts
James,
Although I always put a premium on playing fair, this is one time I’m glad to be a cheat! hehehe
@ James
Thats good, because I would have you provide an in-depth critque of “Corner Gas”. It wouldn’t drive much traffic, but i would love a Canadian’s view on the show.
@ Yuwanda
Don’t let James psych you out. He just has his game face on.
@ James
Oh wait. I forgot. You’re NOT Canadian.
Double J’s (James, John), you guys are too funny.
You know John, I shouldn’t be psyched out about writing about the craft of writing — I do after all have an AA degree in it. BUT, I just don’t like to write on this subject.
It just seems that you literally have to have all of your t’s crossed and i’s dotted (topical pun fully intended) or someone will jump down your throat — which is fair if you put yourself out there as an expert writing about the craft of writing. That’s why it’s better left to experts like you who truly enjoy this writing niche.
NOW marketing — there’s a topic I’d battle almost anyone on (even the mighty James from Men With Pens!).
Yuwanda
Oooh, is that a challenge? Damn. I think that’s three challenges I’ve been issued today. And one of them is to fly.
What’s a man to do, I ask?
James -Men with Penss last blog post..Clever Website Content Writing that Converts
@ Yuwanda
Ahhhhhh. After 12 years of writing about writing, somebody finally (almost) called me an expert. My life is now perfect.
@ John – Yes, but you haven’t been knighted yet.
James -Men with Penss last blog post..Clever Website Content Writing that Converts
@ James/Yuwanda
You two are ready for a 12-Hour White Paper contest. i can feel it.
@ James regarding “What’s a man to do, I ask?” Fly my dear, by all means fly!
@ John are you being naughty and stirring the pot? Hmmm, an angel on one of your shoulders, but definitely a sly little devil on the other (a man after my own heart!)
Yuwanda
Yuwandas last blog post..Drive Traffic to Your Site/Blog: Join the Article Marketing Contest!
@ Yuwanda – Yes he is. He’s a very bad man. Just LOOK at what he did! Played favorites with women, tricked the game, helped people cheat… tsk tsk tsk.
Oh, wait. The March Blog Madness is over. *I* can cheat now, too! MUAHAHAHAH
(How does one cheat writing blog posts? Any hints?)
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