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It’s time for babylune to pick up the example set by Mommablogga and Problogger to run a group writing project. With a prize.
The idea is simple. I set a theme. All of you then write a post on the theme for your own blogs. Link back to this post in yours with a short description of the writing project. Finally, in case I don’t get the trackback, leave the URL to your post in the comments section below.
Every morning, I’ll post all of the entries from the previous day.
The contest is open now and closes at 11:59 PM on Thursday, 14 June, 2007.
The final entries will be posted on Friday, 15 June, 2007. On Saturday the 16th, I’ll announce the results of a random draw of all eligible posts to receive the winning blogger’s choice of a $24.95 gift voucher from Amazon or $24.95 in virtual cash via PayPal (it has to be under $25 US to avoid potential tax penalties for the winner).
Posts that aren’t on the theme or aren’t suitable for family reading will be disqualified at my dictatorial discretion.
Now for the theme:
Tell us all about a parenting mistake you’ve made, what you’ve learned from it and how you’re trying to make sure it will never happen again. Here’s mine.
Obviously, if you are the kind of parent to be featured on Parents Behaving Badly, we don’t want to hear from you. Not at all.
Instead, we want to hear from people recognize that, while there is no such thing as a perfect parent, trying to do better is good for the whole population.
Let the group writing project begin!
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:( I hope so, for your sake!
I had a stressful night, so when the baby woke up at 5:30, I couldn’t get back to sleep. I might go lie down for another hour and see if I can rest and meditate.
*whew* Thanks! :) Are you already up for the day?
You’re in Kerri!
Here it is! http://www.mynameismommy.com/2007/06/14/to-do-things-differently/
I wasn’t serious about getting it in at 11:59. Oh! it’s 12. yikes!
My entry is here:
105% mistake
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Anne- Marie- Thanks! I’ve got your post ready to run tomorrow.
ok great.
Just in case you don’t get the trackback, my post is at http://mamarant.blogs.com/a_mamas_rant/2007/06/a_mistake_that_.html.
Great idea. Look forward to the next one.
These are great entries everyone!
Note to Husbandhood – No, I am not worried about when the posts were written, as long as they link back to the GWP.
I do think Darren’s rule is a good one. I think it makes for fresh and interesting work and for making a contribution toward a better blogging culture.
That said, parent blogging is already a hobby done on borrowed time. Too many rules and NOTHING would ever get written. So, I think we can relax a bit on that point.
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I heard about this project from Rory over at hamelife.com and decided to enter. I think its a great idea.
Just as an aside, I spoke with Darren last week about his group writing projects and he told me that all submissions have to be written specifically for the project and not from a previously written post. I’m assuming this is not the case with this project.