Are you ready? It’s time to unveil Quibblo writing contests — for both stories and quizzes! Since so many of you are such creative writers, we’d like to encourage you to take the challenge and write your hearts out!
Here’s the low down:
- Every Wednesday, we’ll alternate between a new story or quiz contest, which will be announced in the Quibblo home page “Welcome” box and on this blog.
- For stories, write an awesome NEW piece around the current contest topic, before the deadline listed. (You’ll have about 2 weeks to write and promote it. Do not enter a story you created prior to the start of the contest.) Make sure it’s at least 600 words (about 8 paragraphs).
- For quizzes, create a stellar one (with at least 5 questions) on the topic given, before the deadline listed. (You’ll have about 5 days to create and promote it. Do not enter a quiz you created prior to the start of the contest.)
- In the “Tags” box, make sure you tag your story or quiz with the current contest tag, which we’ll list with each contest. (For example, “SC1” for Story Contest 1 and “QC1″ for Quiz Contest 1.)
Each contest will have 3 winners:
- The two highest ranking pieces, based on our special formula combining ratings, viewers, and comments (and adhering to the rules above)
- One wild-card selection chosen by the Quibblo content team, with an emphasis on creativity, compelling writing, and proper grammar and spelling
Winners will be highlighted on the Quibblo home page, potentially reaching over 50,000 active users. What do you think about that kind of exposure?!
Share, share share!
So, it helps to let all your friends know about your story or quiz. But how?
- When you’ve finished your story or quiz, make sure you tell all your friends about it, both on Quibblo and on other social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter. Share your writing by clicking on the “Send Invitations” button on your story or quiz page:
- Encourage your friends to rate your work, in addition to reading it.
- Since we factor in the number of comments, have your friends create accounts and comment on your story or quiz.
Have fun! We’re excited about seeing more of your great writing on Quibblo!
18 Comments
Add A Comment
Talk To Us
We love to hear from Quibblo users, but before you send us your questions, be sure and check the FAQ for the answers!
Like Us On Facebook!
Quibblo Is On Twitter
Quibblo News Authors
Categories
- Changes And Updates (10)
- Fun Quizzes (239)
- How Do I… (8)
- Issues And Errors (6)
- Random Stuff (7)
Archives
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- February 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2007
- May 2007
[...] FAQ « Introducing Quibblo Writing Contests! [...]
How do we enter?
Wait for the announcement, including topic and deadline, on the home page and in a separate blog post. Then, create a story or quiz (depending on the contest) around that topic and get your friends to read and rate it. By the way, Story Contest #1 is going on now!
[...] 12 noon (EST), Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. See our original blog post for all the details. Posted in Fun [...]
[...] our original blog post for the details on how winners are selected. Posted in Fun [...]
What is the next Story Contest about?
You’ll find out tomorrow!
Can you make another halloween one?
i did one for the quiz how do i post it? i’m new on quibblo
First, create an account on Quibblo (http://www.quibblo.com/register). Next, create the quiz (http://www.quibblo.com/create/quiz). Then, tag is with “QC5″ in the “Settings” page for your quiz. Lastly, send a link to your friends on and off Quibblo to take it and rate it. Good luck!
What do we win if we win?
You win recognition, kudos, props, congratulations! Other Quibblo members may send you mounds of friend requests. Your teeth may even sparkle more.
So is it necessary that your quiz HAVE TO BE POPULAR if you wanna get selected? What if someone created their quiz just 1 day before n they didn’t got a chance to make it popular? Plz reply
The top two winners go to entries that have a combination of the highest rating, most views, and most comments. A third winner is selected based on the highest quality out of the remaining entries, so that one doesn’t need to have a lot of views or ratings.
How can you tell which two winners are because of the ranking, reads, comments etc and which one is the wild card?
How do you select the entries on the ‘Highly Recommended’ List?
There should be a way to reply to comments on this blog thing.
Can you still be chosen to win if you don’t have a lot of views/responses or comments on your quiz/story?