I did it, I’ve signed up for the 2013 A to Z Blogging
Challenge. You can read more about what
the A to Z Challenge, and sign up to participate yourself, here if you’re
interested. Basically it involves
blogging every day except Sunday during the month of April and going through the
alphabet.
I’ve signed up much earlier this year (I’m currently number
455) than I did last year (when I was number 11-something). I really, really enjoyed participating in
last year’s challenge, and I’ve been happy to read that many of my blog friends
from last year are participating again this year.
Like last year, I am not sticking to a theme for the A to Z
Challenge. I don’t do especially well
with themes. My first attempt at
blogging was with a themed blog, and that just didn’t happen. I like variety.
Unlike last year, I am planning to try to write at least a
few of my posts (bloglets, as one blogger calls them) in advance. I have no doubt that I will still find myself
googling “words that begin with” late at least one night, but I’m hoping to
minimize that.
I’m excited about the challenge. It was a lot of fun last year, and it’s how I
met most of the people that I regularly interact with here in the blogging world.
So what about you?
Have you signed up for the 2013 A to Z Challenge yet? What number are you on the list? Do you plan to sign up this year?
Yes, I've signed up as well. I love the idea of bloglets. What I am planning is a two-fer: I will write one post that contains two letters. Like A with B, C with D. Will post every other day. That way I hope to read other blogs.
ReplyDeleteGotta start writing!
I like the idea of a two-fer. I'm interested to see how that comes out when you do it. You're right about that potentially allowing more time to visit and comment.
DeleteHi Danielle,
ReplyDeleteThe guy that originally set up the alphabet challenge calls me, "The official anti A to Z spokesman." I do alternative, mostly satirical postings in regards to it. So, no I wont be doing it. However, I have good natured banter with the hosts and ironically, I actually promote the darned thing :)
Seriously though, wishing you must enjoyment and a great way to meet other bloggers. All the best.
Gary
Gary, I love some of your blog fest ideas. You're the best anti spokesperson ever.
DeleteBy the way, I found you, indirectly, through A to Z: I found Delores through A to Z, and found you through her.
How exciting that you signed up!! I "met" you on last year's challenge :)
ReplyDeleteI'm getting some done early as I think of them, hope to have all them done by the start of the challenge. I want to take more time visiting this year then I did last year :)
will be here before we know it!
betty
Can you believe it has already been almost a year?!?
DeleteI'm planning to get most of my posts done early, but we'll see how that goes. I definitely think it would make things easier, and allow a lot more time for reading other blogs.
I haven't decided yet if I'm going to sign up. lol. Lord knows it'll give me an excuse to blog though!
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely sign up! It will be fun. :-)
DeleteI signed up. I had a lot of fun with it last year and am really looking forward to round two. I also committed myself to another writing project that month, so I'm hoping I'll be able to find the time I need for the both of them. I can't wait! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're brave for taking on two projects like that. I don' think I found you until right after A to Z last year, so I'm looking forward to seeing your A to Z this year.
DeleteI signed up. At the end of last year, I wasn't sure if I would. It was kind of...overwhelming. But I'm feeling all energetic, so I'm ready to go again! I'll probably do a theme, because it makes it easier for me to come up with so many posts (which is not AT ALL my blogging style...I'm more of a "26-a-year" kind of blogger than a "26-a-month" kind of blogger). Anyway, look forward to your alphablog!
ReplyDeleteI think a theme would overwhelm me. A specific letter is structured enough for me. Will all of your A to Z posts have the clay people? I think those are so cool.
DeleteWow, that DOES sound challenging! Good luck with it, Danielle. We look forward to your posts!
ReplyDeleteIt's challenging, but it was a lot of fun last year. Thanks!
DeleteI enjoy reading the A to Z posts, but I do not participate. have fun!!
ReplyDeleteI had wondered if anyone kind of followed along without participating. Thanks!
DeleteI can only say, good luck! Me, well, I haven't decided one way or the other yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You should definitely try it, it's a lot of fun.
DeleteThanks for the A to Z plug! I'll link to it on my A to Z Blog post this coming Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteLee
Have you ever tried compiling a life soundtrack?
Wrote By Rote
An A to Z Co-host blog
You're welcome. Thank you for hosting A to Z! I'm excited to be linked.
DeleteI have not tried a life soundtrack, but it looks like a really good idea. I think that will be a future post.
I signed up, but have no idea what I'm doing. I'm like you, though, I do random. It seems a theme is limiting. I have to be able to scramble to all edges of the earth to come up w/ something. I'll see you there!
ReplyDeleteI like how you put that about being able to scramble to all edges of the earth to come up with something. That sounds about right for me.
DeleteI signed up again as well - the rest (theme or no theme, that's the question...) is not yet decided
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you! :-)
DeleteI am excited about the being a part of the challenge. I am a new-be but I know it will be fun. My number is 651, so I am a couple hundred behind you. And, btw, you are 453. Megz Madd Readz is 455. I am a little concerned about the letter x; so I am hoping I can find a few from last year for some ideas. God bless, Maria
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun! You'll be very glad you joined. Thanks for letting me know about the number change. I guess I'm moving up in the world.
DeleteHello! I'm number 1093 :)
ReplyDeleteThe challenge was recommended to me last night. This will be my first A-Z Challenge! I'm super nervous but still very excited. I've been blogging for almost five years now but retired that blog and began a new one last week.
http://ardourofadreamer.blogspot.com/
I was super close to picking a theme and then decided against it seeing as this is my first time and I didn't want to stretch my mental capacity too thin... ;)
Good luck!