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Friday, September 30, 2011

Pay It Forward Blogfest

Today is the official announcement of Alex and my Pay It Forward Blogfest. I know we've been hinting at it for a while, and we know how excited you've all been (hopefully), so we're happy to announce that it's finally here.

Well, that is, the announcement is finally here. The actual blogfest isn't until Friday, October 14th, but that gives you plenty of time to sign up on Alex's linky list. Please sign up, and then be ready for the madness to ensue two weeks from now.

Here is how the blogfest will actually work: The idea is to introduce everyone to everyone else. We want this to be an easy post that allows you to meet and follow as many other bloggers as you can. In your post, we would like you to please list, describe, and link to three blogs that you enjoy reading, but that you suspect may fly under the radar of a lot of other bloggers. Or they can be famous blogs, as long as they're awesome.

But don't stop there! Certainly visit and follow all the blogs that are featured in people's posts the day of the blogfest, but those don't have to be the only blogs you visit. You can visit everyone who enters in on the fun, and signs up on the linky list. In the interest of time you don't even have to leave comment. You can just follow, and come back another time. After all, we all know we don't have time to visit every blog we enjoy every single day.

So that's it. Please sign up in the linky list, and we will see you in two weeks!

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66 comments:

  1. Will BurkeSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I don't know how people like ou and Alex get to as many Blogs as you do, but I have a hard time keeping up. Do you have jobs that allow you to squeez in a few reads during the day?

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  2. Steve MCSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Sounds cool. I might even try out my Halloween costume.

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  3. Natalie AguirreSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Great idea. I'm checking with Casey to see if we can participate. One question: Are we supposed to mention the blogs in the links in our post or just any we enjoy that doesn't get much attention? Thanks.

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  4. Old KittySeptember 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I shall watch in awe with a couple of beers and a veggie sausage or two!!! You go, guys and gals!!! Take care
    x

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  5. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Sounds like fun!

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  6. Jennifer ShirkSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I love it. Sounds great!

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  7. StinaSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Sounds like a great idea. I'm going to have to think about it since that's when I do cool links, and am already linking blogs people don't know about. Maybe I can do a twist on it. Hmmm.

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  8. Christine RainsSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Awesome idea for a blogfest! I'm signing up. :)

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  9. Sommer LeighSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I think this is a lovely idea and I can't wait to participate!

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  10. Leigh CaronSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I'm afraid, to tell you the truth. What if I fail? What if I do it wrong? What if I don't find the time? What if...I sign up and just see what happens? Don't hate me if I goof.

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  11. S.A. LarsenッSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Already knocked on Alex's blogging door, this morning! I'm in. :)

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  12. Jessie HarrellSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    awesome idea -- blog fests are always so much fun. Thanks for hosting!

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  13. DeanaSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    This sounds fun! I'm in:)

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  14. storyqueenSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    This is a really nice idea. I am noticing a lot of new blogs out there that I never knew about.

    Wish there was more time to read!!

    Shelley

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  15. Michael G-GSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    When the book is written about how to be a successful blogger and how to build a blog community, you and Alex are going to headline!

    Have a good weekend, my friend.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I'm in! Great idea for other bloggers to gain exposure they normally would not receive. There are some great ones out there.

    And BTW I did post on the CERN issuse last week. Just scroll down a bit more. And you might just see a picture of yourself along the way.

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  17. Lydia KangSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I'm in. Great ideas guys!

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  18. Kristen WixtedSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I'm tentative because I'm such a blogging rookie but I'll dive in the pool.

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  19. Donna K. WeaverSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Excellent. It's on a Friday, so I can participate. Cutting back, you know ...

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  20. julie feddersonSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Great idea! Always love to find new blogs to follow.

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  21. Arlee BirdSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I'm in. There are a couple of blogs I've been wanting to give a boost to..


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  22. D.G. HudsonSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I'm in. It will be the first blogfest I've joined.

    By that time (Oct 14) I should have all my material ready for the writers conference I'll be attending - to learn from the greats like Don Maass and Diana Gabaldon. (that's my plan, anyway)

    Thanks for hosting and for the opportunity to discover new blogs, Matt & Alex. Much appreciated.

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  23. Jeff BeeslerSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    All I can say is, you and Alex are blogging all-stars!

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  24. Susan Kaye QuinnSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Very Cool! :)

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  25. Bryan RussellSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Can we wear Haley Joel Osment costumes?

    I see blog people...

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  26. Suzie F.September 30, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I am wildly jealous of D.G. Hudson getting to listen to the greats. LOVE Diana Gabaldon and Donald Maas is wealth of information. So lucky!

    Oops, sidetracked. I usually don't sign up for blogfests. But meeting other bloggers who write in an easygoing manner? Cool! I'm in.

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  27. LTMSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I see now that you were not planning for me to participate. You scheduled it on a FRIDAY. Hello? ;p j/k~

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  28. NoOneSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Garrgghhhh, I'm in but I'm such a n00b and I have the fear! lol. Sounds like a great idea though :)

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  29. Sub Radar (Mike)September 30, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Woah, great idea! Signed up and ready to go.

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  30. LindsaySeptember 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Great idea. I'll just double check I don't have anything scheduled for that day, but I'm sure I'll be taking part :)

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  31. Kelly PolarkSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I'm in!

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  32. Robyn CampbellSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    MacNish, I entered, but I don't see me on the list. *thumps fingers* What's a girl to do?

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  33. Christina LeeSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Why oh WHY does it have to be the same week as that other crazy thing I'm doing?!?! Didn't you take ME into account, Matt? O_o

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  34. J.L. CampbellSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Sounds like a great idea. I'm duly signed up.

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  35. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Sixty people already! Awesome.

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  36. Ishta MercurioSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I'm IN! And I'm looking forward to it! Great idea, Matt.

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  37. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I signed up. I think it's dang cool that these sign-up sheets can go across blogs making it all one huge blog thing.

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  38. M PaxSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I'm in even tho my follow seems to be broken. :-( Why does blogger plague me so?

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  39. Angela BrownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Got my linky added and put this on my sidebar at my blog as well. This is such a great idea!! Thanks guys :-)

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  40. Kristen PelfreySeptember 30, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I leap to join the fray, pausing to note that the title of my blog is supremely dull.

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  41. AnitaSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    This sounds fun! I think I'll just hop and not have people "land" on me. :) Thanks! Never a dull moment here.

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  42. Sarah TokeleySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I'm in, can I put my picks in before my usual Friday Musical Stories?

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  43. LynNerdKelleySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I've never been part of a blogfest before, but this seems like an easy one, so let's see if I can figure out how to do it!

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  44. LynNerdKelleySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Yikes, I'm not sure how to find the "blog post HTML." I looked on the dashboard and found "Edit HTML," but I'm not sure what to do. Help!

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  45. Jamie GibbsOctober 1, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    This is a damn good idea. Consider me signed :D

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  46. Creepy Query GirlOctober 1, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    kewl! Count me in!

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  47. D.G. HudsonOctober 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    @Suzie F - I plan to share my experience at the writing conference (SIWC) in a post afterward on the Rainforest blog.

    See you in the blogfest!

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  48. Miranda HardyOctober 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Glad I found you through Alex. Thanks for hosting this blogfest. I look forward to it.

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  49. Jessica BellOctober 2, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    All signed up! Great idea! Missed you while I was gone ...

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  50. Hilary Melton-ButcherOctober 2, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Hi Matthew and Alex .. great idea - sadly I just have way too much on for now and that weekend I shall be in the city of Dreaming Spires - Oxford .. but I shall be watching on the sidelines .. enjoy it - cheers Hilary

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  51. Talli RolandOctober 2, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Fantastic! I've signed up!

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  52. Rusty CarlOctober 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    It's a great idea. I've not signed up because I'd hate to do so and not visit folks like I should. Sounds awesome.

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  53. WritingNutOctober 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I'm signed up.. I can't wait! :)

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  54. L. Diane WolfeOctober 2, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I just signed up over at Alex's site.

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  55. Sarah AhiersOctober 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    ah crud. I'm going to be out of town that weekend (Chicago) and then have to travel for work (NJ or CT) the week after, which means no internet for me like a full week. Which means i'm going to miss this

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  56. Jemi FraserOctober 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I'm in! Now to decide on which 3... :)

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  57. ali crossOctober 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Awesome idea, men! I am IN!

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  58. J.C. MartinOctober 13, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I'm late to the party as usual! But count me in!

    J.C.

    Join me in the Trick or Treat Spooktacular! Could you help make the Grand Prize a brand new Kindle Touch?

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  59. J.L. CampbellOctober 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Looking forward to it.

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  60. MikeOctober 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I'm in..

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  61. LindsayOctober 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Sorry for the late sign up, but I'm in :)

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  62. Igneel21October 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    thats a great idea

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  63. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I hate that I missed this!!!!!!!!!!!! That's what I get for living in a writing cave :) Such a fabulous idea though. I'll be checking out the blogs regardless. Thanks for doing this!

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  64. Mart RamirezOctober 17, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    So awesome! I guess it's too late to participate? :(

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  65. Maria HoaglandOctober 17, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I, too, am sorry I missed signing up, but will be checking them out anyway! Thanks for doing this :)

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  66. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Honourable bye, genial chum :)

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