Please take a moment to add your voice to our campaign to get a Blog Comment Request Box added to the front page of Writing.Com "Blog Comment Request Box on The Hub"  

This is a bi-monthly contest. It has a month on, month off format. It is an intense battle of the bloggers. But oh my gawd, is it a lot of fun! We have your community spirit right here! This is why people keep coming back, month after month after month.

Previously from EARL --- "The blogging challenge is back to life. It's not just the 7-Day Blogging Contest but the more exciting and rewarding 30 Days Blogging Challenge. This contest has been on WDC since 2008. Many were inspired and motivated into the blogging world by it. I am personally the product of this challenge. I came to know a few of our fellow WdC members closely through it. I was able to relate to their experiences, and of course, build friendships."

PAST 30 DAY BLOG CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS
July 2011 Blog Champ: Julie D for "Life is random...and so am I" 
Sept 2011 Blog Champ: Fivesixer...blog CHAMP!! for "Who Do I Think I Am??" 
Jan 2012 Blog Champ: Prosperous Snow for "More Snow Melt" 
Feb 2012 Blog Champ: Prosperous Snow for "More Snow Melt" 
April 2012 Blog Champ: Fivesixer...blog CHAMP!! for "Who Do I Think I Am??" 

PREVIOUS CHALLENGE PLACINGS --- april 2O12
FIRST PLACE --- Fivesixer...blog CHAMP!! for "Who Do I Think I Am??" 
SECOND PLACE --- blainecindy - I love my WDC! for "From My Mind To Yours" 
THIRD PLACE --- Prosperous Snow for "More Snow Melt" 
CONGRATS!


For more information & full list of placings including honorable mentions for all past challenges go to:  "Round 1 winners for 30-Day Blogging Challenge"  

THE PANEL:
Earl PubNewEbook Founder
Julie D   Assoc. Judge (retired) & Enforcer.
Alan Smithee Assoc. Judge (retired).
Thundersbeard Judge & Administrator as of March 2012.

April 2012 Guest Judges (receive a Judging Merit Badge!  1 spot left!)
Wordsmitty
Emily~Cowboys+Pirates=1791808
Wyrm




One must own an existing WDC blog or a journal.
OPTIONAL - Create a new blog for this challenge.
Give this "30-Day Blogging Challenge"  a public review.
Post a message here  "Blog Comment Request Box on The Hub"   saying you would like a Blog Comment Request Box added to the front page of Writing.Com.
1 or more blog prompts must be private mailed to Thundersbeard before challenge begins or upon late entry. See "Blog Prompts Format"   for more details about suitable prompts.
NB: This last rule only applies for OFFICIAL challenges. For UNOFFICIAL challenges, all 30 blog prompts are pre-supplied.



1. Sign up with your blog link.

2. A calendar listing the participants for May Edition will be posted in a forum indicating which participant will initiate a blog each day.

3. When you're the Blog Initiator, you are responsible for writing a blog entry for all other challengers to read and follow.

4. Other than being a Blog Initiator, you are a Follower. As a blog follower make sure to read the day's Initiating entry.

5. Respond within twenty-four hours in your journal.

6. Give your Following entry the same title as the Initiating Entry for the day.

7. As a follower you have the prerogative to respond in any form of writing. Always take note that whatever your entry is, your motive is to inspire and motivate fellow bloggers.

8. Commenting on fellow challengers blogs is NOT optional.  Blog comments are an integral part of this Blog Challenge. If you NEVER comment on another challengers blog you will end up being disqualified.

This doesn't necessarily mean you have to comment on EVERY challengers' blog entry but you should aim for a 1:1 ratio. 1 blog entry, 1 blog comment per day.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE TOP PRIZES?

I believe that the prizes are just some sort of gravy, it's just an appetizer. The real prize for the winner is the fulfillment that he completes the whole challenge.



Impressive and prompt blog responses.
In any cases of work related or emergency reasons we allow 5 non-consecutive late entries.
Responses to prompt should be in a separate post. No two prompt answers in a single post.
You MUST comment on other challengers blog entries!

PRIZES FOR MAY ---
First Place
- 50,000 Awardicon badge for the winning blog,
- Merit Badge for the Blogger and
- Review package from Showering Acts of Joy.


Second Place
- 25,000 Awardicon badge for the winning blog.
- Merit Badge for the Blogger
- Review package from Showering Acts of Joy.

Third Place
- 10,000 Awardicon badge for the winning blog
- Merit Badge for the Blogger
- Review package from Showering Acts of Joy.

Honorable Mentions --- A verifiable no-prize. Being mentioned honorably IS the prize! Others might send you a merit badge or an Awardicon for your blog and we encourage that.

Top 3 will receive either of these two:



ASSOCIATES LINKS

ID: 1848066   (Rated: 13+) Plug Your Blog Entry & Comment Request  A place to announce a specific entry in a blog to get readers and request comments. by Wordsmitty

ID: 1814391   (Rated: E) The Detailed Writing Prompt Comp  Great resource for comparing writing. 10000 gp monthly plus PUBLICATION. MAY Prompt up! by Thundersbeard

"Blog Comment Request Box on The Hub"  

ID: 1856848   (Rated: E) RAUCTION (Raffle/Auction) - Round 1  Combined Raffle and Auction! WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Please Fulfill Packages ASAP by Emily~Cowboys+Pirates=1791808

"April 2012 Blogging Edition Participants"  

Official Contestants for April 2012 Blogging Challenge

ID: 1832303   (Rated: 18+) The BIG BAD WOLF's journal/blog 2  Second Journal/Blog. by BBWOLF Turning 23 6/3

ID: 1857759   (Rated: E) Dew Drops  Accepting the challenge of 30 days blogging. by vipulya

ID: 1830096   (Rated: XGC) 30-Day Blogging Challenge  For the 30-day blogging challenge by sunnystarr

ID: 1540953   (Rated: 18+) More Snow Melt  The Continuing Saga of Prosperous Snow by Prosperous Snow

ID: 1762035   (Rated: 18+) Who Do I Think I Am??  A new blog, finally. A little bit of everything, colored my own way. by Fivesixer...blog CHAMP!!

ID: 1789554   (Rated: 13+) A 30 day Blog Challenge  April 1 -30./12 blogging challenge: the results!! by eyestar

ID: 1836624   (Rated: 13+) Observations and Ruminations  April Blogging Challenge by Bonnie14222

ID: 1804791   (Rated: 18+) Brother's Blog  Words of a 1/2 wit..Try reading it twice. by Brother Nature

ID: 1777018   (Rated: 18+) Sister of Mercy's World  All about me and my world! by CountryGourmetHome

ID: 1858363   (Rated: 18+) It's Called Personal  Certainly blogging the natural way. by Earl PubNewEbook

ID: 1858928   (Rated: E) From My Mind To Yours  My daily blog with my thoughts on a variety of subjects. by blainecindy - I love my WDC!

Official Contestants for May 2012 Follow Me Blogging Challenge

May 1 - "Please wait while you're redirected" 
May 14 - "Monday Muse" 

May 2 & 15 - Earl PubNewEbook
May 2 - "Smiles and Tears" 
May 15 - "This is abusing!" 

May 3 & 16 - "Observations and Ruminations"   by Bonnie14222
May 3 - "May 3: Moving On" 

May 4 & 17 - "A 30 day Blog Challenge"   by eyestar - dropped
May 4 - "Why They Couldn't Quit On That?" 

May 5 & 18 - Hippie chick - dropped
May 5 - "Caught In The Act" 

May 6 & 19 - "Snow Melt"   by Prosperous Snow
May 6 - "Snow ~ Another Long Day" 

May 7 & 20 - "From My Mind To Yours"   by blainecindy - I love my WDC!
May 7 - "When I'm on top of the world" 

May 8 & 21 - "Brother's Blog"   by Brother Nature
May 8 - "My Righting is Getting Bedder." 

May 9 & 22 - "It's Called Personal"   by Earl PubNewEbook
May 9 - "Brother Nature - How are we Enjoying the Follow Me Thingy" 

May 10 & 23 - "Mai Pen Rai"   by Yera
May 10 -"(Yera, May 10) That Special Movie" 

May 11 & 24 - "The BIG BAD WOLF's journal/blog 2"   by BBWOLF Turning 23 6/3
May 11 - "5-11-2012 That Special Movie" 

May 12 & 25 - "Who Do I Think I Am??"   by Fivesixer...blog CHAMP!!
May 12 - "This one's about the last minute." 

May 13 & 26 - "Foeva Me, A Blog"   by Emily~Cowboys+Pirates=1791808
May 13 - "Emily - What is your "Go-To" Book?" 

May 27 & 30 - "Connie's Corner"   by Color me Connieann

May 28 & 29 - "What a wonderful world!"   by Humming bird-depressed :(
May 30 & 31 - "Dew Drops"   by vipulya

Registration is going on!

DONORS --- Please email GIFT POINTS for future contest prize pools to:

ID: 1788309   (Rated: E) 30-Day Bloggers Group  Among the best bloggers in WDC could be found here. Join our April 2012 Edition Blogging. by Earl PubNewEbook

Get back into the shape of wonderful blogging by registering. No entrance fee required, only dedication and commitment.