Monday, September 1, 2014

An Ultra Blog Challenge?


At the end of July, the Ultimate Blog Challenge - daily blog posting - I wrote that I would probably not reconsider - why not? - participating in a daily blog post challenge (except that I do love the pretty blue badge my blog got to embellish, don't you? Didn't know about that till just recently!).

Read that post now to find out and some reasons for reconsidering joining a similar venture, the Ultra Blog Challenge (UBC): http://www.xpressyouressence.blogspot.ca/2014/07/last-day-whew-july-31st.html, reasons you may wish to join.

Due to signing up for Kathy Hadley's UBC program and that I enjoy - no, love to write - creative writing that is, and that I was featured as a guest blogger on one of my newfound friend's blog - truly exciting! - were reasons for compelling me to do so.

Take a few moments to read my fictional story at http://vinodinii.blogspot.in/2014/08/my-newfound-friend.html and tell me what you think.

Writing a bio - I had expected a shortened version - for Vinodini Iyer's blog (whose fictional story writing is catchy and compelling) actually motivated me to change my profile, to the right of this posting. ;)

What motivates you to write? I'd love to know!
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    I love blog challenges, as it gives me an opportunity to "meet" people I might not get to otherwise.

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    1. elly stornebrinkSeptember 1, 2014 at 5:01 PM

      GR8! Yes, I met some wonderful people I wouldn't have otherwise. Thanks for sharing! I take it you are part of this one? ;) <3

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  2. Kathy HadleySeptember 1, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Dear Elly,

    I'm so glad you joined the Ultra Blog Challenge. You really are a great writer as indicated by the interest your new friends are showing in you. :-)

    I look forward to see your future posts.

    Kathy Hadley

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    1. elly stornebrinkSeptember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

      Thanks Kathy! :) Aw shucks, your comment makes me blush! ;) <3

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  3. Terri GrotheSeptember 1, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    I love this because it allows us to meet other bloggers that normally we wouldn't meet

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    1. elly stornebrinkSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:32 PM

      Yes, it's a great way Terri Lynn. I made friends with a few people, two in particular who happen to live in India and both are great story writers! Enjoy the process! :) <3

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  4. Corinne RodriguesSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Looking forward to reading your posts through the month, Elly! We're all in this together! ;)

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    1. elly stornebrinkSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:33 PM

      Thanks Corinne! I am touched by your comment as I can tell you are a very busy blogger! Do you do this full-time - two blogs! - as I wonder how you do it...and daily for a year! I don't think I'm quite there yet...maybe one day... ;) <3

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  5. Manu KaliaSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Would love to recommend this challenge to a friend. I love blogging and creating video.

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    1. elly stornebrinkSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:35 PM

      That's cool Manu! To blog AND video...I wish I could do that! A great skill to have under your belt. I look forward to reading and viewing your videos on your blog site! ;) <3

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    2. elly stornebrinkSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:31 PM

      ...and why not you Manu? It could boost your business! ;) <3

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  6. UnknownSeptember 2, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    I love blogging. I actually have a personal challenge to post every day, something which takes a lot of planning and blog challenges like Ultra Blog help to keep that focus going.

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    1. elly stornebrinkSeptember 2, 2014 at 4:54 PM

      Same likewise; I can so relate my dear! ;) Let's boost each other if need be...if I can do it, so can you and vice versa! :) <3

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  7. AathiraSeptember 2, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Yes, my thoughts were exactly the same when I completed the challenge in July. It was draining. But at the same time, it left me content. Looking forward to your posts, Elly :)

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    1. elly stornebrinkSeptember 2, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks for your comment A. I thought I was the only one, only to discover that there were a few of us who felt the same way. However, as with everything in life, there are pros and cons to everything, and in some regards there are a lot of advantages to this, don't you think? ;) <3

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