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Network Blogging Tips Blogging Challenge: Make a List (Yes there is a prize)

OneTouch 4 Mini

Yesterday I extolled upon you the joys of the list post. Really, when a list hits and goes viral, there’s nothing like it. Plus I find them a lot of fun to write. Don’t take my word for it though, I’d like you to try it out for yourself. In fact, we want to make a contest of it.

What’s the Plan, Stan?

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make a list post. That’s it, really. Between now and the end of the day April 20th, you must post a list on your blog.

Are there Rules?

Oh yes. Without rules chaos ensues. Can’t have that.

  1. This list post must pertain to your niche. Unless you don’t have a niche, then you have free range.
  2. The post must be a numbered list post.
  3. The post must have at least five items
  4. This must be a new post and not one previously written
  5. The post has to be on a blog.
  6. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 on April 20th to qualify.
  7. Post a link to your list in the comments.

While a link back to Network Blogging Tips is always appreciated, it’s not necessary. That isn’t why we’re doing this. We know network bloggers come up with some creative ideas. Let’s show everyone how creative we can be.

Tell us about the prize, Deb

Oh yes, the prize. Glad you asked. The winner of the Network Blogging Tips Blogging Challenge will win a OneTouch 4 Mini 250 GB external hard drive, worth $129.00. I have one I’m using right now and this is an awesome prize. Use it to back up your machine for the dreaded “just in case” or use it to store images and other memory-sucking files. I found since using portable hard drives and flash drives I don’t have as many issues with a slow laptop. Plus I know if I ever have a really bad crash everything’s on the external and I’m not so screwed. It’s easy to use, just plug it into your USB port and go. This is a cool get, folks.

Sounds good, I’m going to make my list right now!

Believe us when we tell you we can’t wait to see your lists. Remember, a good list post is one that entertains, enlightens and amuses. A good list is discussed, debated and added to for months to come. Enjoy blogging, I know we’ll enjoy reading.

April 11, 2008 | Filed Under Blogging Challenge 

Comments

45 Responses to “Network Blogging Tips Blogging Challenge: Make a List (Yes there is a prize)”

  1. Alyssa Avant on April 11th, 2008 5:23 pm

    Hey Deb,
    Thanks for this! How fun! I joined in! http://www.beautybydesignonline.com/2008/04/11/5-things-to-pray-about/

  2. Freelance Writing Jobs » Blog Archive » Win a Portable Hard Drive at Network Blogging Tips on April 11th, 2008 5:24 pm

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  3. Coming to a Nursery Near You » Blog Archive » making a list & checking it twice on April 11th, 2008 5:51 pm

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  4. Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You on April 11th, 2008 5:53 pm

    Here’s my entry: http://dawnandjimmy.us/blog/2008/04/11/making-a-list-checking-it-twice/

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  5.   My Top Ten Reasons To Work From Home by [ ! ] The Sugarbuzz Project on April 11th, 2008 9:21 pm

    [...] thought that it would be a good idea to come up with a list of the best reasons I can think of to work from home. In no particular [...]

  6. Wess Stewart on April 11th, 2008 9:22 pm

    Here’s mine.

    http://thesugarbuzzproject.net/my-top-ten-reasons-to-work-from-home/

  7. Erica DeWolf on April 11th, 2008 10:32 pm

    Great contest! Here’s my entry! Thanks!

    http://ericadewolf.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/5-ridiculously-obvious-email-marketing-tips/

  8. QuietMom on April 12th, 2008 6:44 am

    What a great prize. I put mine up:
    http://quiet-mom.com/index.php/my-favorite-hymns/

  9. Steve Gordon on April 12th, 2008 8:33 am

    YAE (Yet another Entry)

    http://www.crabbyfatguy.com/?p=832

  10. Richard Zowie on April 12th, 2008 1:08 pm

    Here’s mine:

    http://richardzowie.blogspot.com/2008/04/top-10-reasons-why-michigan-cold-beats.html

  11. Anna on April 12th, 2008 5:40 pm

    Ooh, ooh! I have one! It’s right here.

  12. Carolyn Hagerman on April 12th, 2008 9:34 pm

    great prize

  13. Stephen Saunders on April 13th, 2008 12:06 am

    Sweet prize, cool contest.

    I blogged about you and linked back here…

    http://steviekeith.blogspot.com/2008/04/5-random-quotes.html

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  15. cookerati - Life is too short for bad food on April 13th, 2008 8:19 am

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  16. Diana on April 13th, 2008 8:36 am

    I made a list for you. http://www.cookerati.com/five-new-things-ive-done-this-year-pertaining-to-cooking/

  17. Bob on April 13th, 2008 10:01 am

    Here ya go.

    http://bobsbarandgrill.blogspot.com/2008/04/ten-reasons-you-should-not-drink-and.html

  18. Sara Elliott on April 13th, 2008 10:55 am

    I’m in.

    http://holidayideasandcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/04/ways-to-steer-clear-of-heat-stress-and.html

  19. Deb D. on April 13th, 2008 3:09 pm

    Great contest! http://fabfoods.blogspot.com/2008/04/6-foods-you-should-always-have-on-hand.html

  20. hazel hunt on April 13th, 2008 4:34 pm

    nice

  21. Corvida on April 13th, 2008 7:36 pm

    http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/6_web_apps_slow_news_day.php

    Unfortunately, I couldn’t put numbers because the editor was against using them. Hopefully this doesn’t disqualify me.

  22. Bunny on April 14th, 2008 1:07 am

    My list is HERE. Thanks!

  23. Jerry Waxler on April 14th, 2008 4:17 am

    This is fun. I usually write huge essays about reading and writing memoirs. Each takes a long time to write and also to read. Thanks for the incentive to try something breezier. I write an essay a few months ago about Brooke Shields’ memoir, “Down Came the Rain.” To enter the contest I offered five reasons why I read a celebrity memoir even though I usually avoid them.

    5 Reasons Why I Read Brook Shields’ Memoir

    Jerry Waxler
    Memory Writers Network

  24. Why Writing a List is Good for You « Fruitful Words on April 14th, 2008 12:09 pm

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  25. Justin on April 14th, 2008 3:11 pm

    Quick question…

    How will the winner be determined?

  26. Linette on April 14th, 2008 8:05 pm

    I have a list for you:
    http://www.motherearthsgarden.com/6-ways-to-encourage-children-to-enjoy-gardening/

    :)

  27. Cynthia on April 14th, 2008 9:40 pm

    I went with my Top Five Favorite Dancing Shows
    http://tvoftheabsurd.com/2008/04/14/absurds-top-five-dancing-shows/

  28. Justin on April 15th, 2008 10:33 am

    Ok, here’s mine.

    People Who Make Me Want to Puke on Kittens
    http://www.neverbeencool.com/2008/04/15/people-who-make-me-want-to-puke-on-kittens/

  29. Brooke Allen on April 15th, 2008 11:41 pm

    Here’s mine on the best and worst things about having your house catch on fire:

    http://brookelorren.blogspot.com/2008/04/listmania-best-and-worst-of-house-fires.html

  30. banji on April 16th, 2008 12:19 pm

    This is my entry - 10 Doable Steps To Have 27 Hours A Day

    Thanks for the opportunity, Enjoy :)

  31. Draw Attention to Your Blogs With Contests and Giveaways : Network Blogging Tips on April 16th, 2008 4:48 pm

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  32. John Easton on April 16th, 2008 6:50 pm

    Deb:

    Thanks for hosting the contents. Below is a link to my entry. My blog readers have made a number of search inquiries on creating a web TV show, so as a show producer myself I decided to help them.

    http://tinyurl.com/47ve9v

    John

  33. 7 reasons why I have to finish writing my novel on April 18th, 2008 8:00 am

    [...] good advice at the Network Blogging Tips blog recently and this post is actually an entry for their Make A List challenge. Goals and Motivation, Writing [...]

  34. Amanda on April 18th, 2008 8:01 am

    Thanks Deb, you inspired me to do a bit of thinking and create my list of 7 reasons why I have to finish writing my novel. Now I have to stop reading interesting blogs and go and write!

  35. Lori on April 18th, 2008 9:42 am

    Hi Deb,

    Love this new blog. It is so helpful. Here is the link to my list post.
    http://blondieinbrazil.blogspot.com/2008/04/time-for-some-positive-thinking.html

  36. Auriette on April 18th, 2008 9:28 pm

    Here’s a link to my Cloverfield-inspired blog on movies about oversized creatures.

    http://auriette.blogspot.com/

  37. ***** on April 19th, 2008 2:14 pm

    Nice Idea. Here is my URL http://runningshoes4ever.blogspot.com/2008/04/7-reasons-to-start-runnung.html

  38. Violette on April 20th, 2008 11:46 am

    That was too much fun. Thanks for the challenge!

    Here is my contribution at BigShoes:

    http://bigshoes.today.com/2008/04/20/outrageous-bigshoes-observanceson-shoes/

  39. Elizabeth Symington on April 20th, 2008 12:13 pm

    Here’s my list for being a successful artist.
    http://weirdandsurprisinglygood.blogspot.com/2008/04/list-to-help-artists-to-be-successful-1.html

    This is a fun contest. Thank you for hosting!

  40. Susan Wright on April 20th, 2008 2:43 pm

    I’ve enjoyed this idea of writing a list post so I wrote 3 this week. I am submitting the one on why writing a list is good for you.

    It’s been fun reading the other list posts.

    Susan

  41. Susan Wright on April 20th, 2008 2:43 pm

    Sorru, I forgot to include the link. http://fruitfulwords.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/why-writing-a-list-is-good-for-you/

  42. SA on April 20th, 2008 6:37 pm

    I was checking through the RSS and found this. I just wrote this post and thought what the hell?

    Post here.

  43. Carolina on April 20th, 2008 10:18 pm

    yay! Here’s my link, it’s my list of online resources for ideas on what to knit and crochet and places that have good explanations.

    http://extrapoints4effort.blogspot.com/2008/04/creating-things-with-yarn-resource-list.html

  44. Luke Goodman on April 20th, 2008 10:48 pm

    Thought I’d join in the fun. Thanks!

    http://lukegoodman.blogspot.com/

  45. Susan Wright on April 28th, 2008 5:21 pm

    Just checking to see if a winner has been declared?

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