There’s been numerous blogfests as of late. Last week I saw four writing ones alone. Was that too many? Are there too many blogfests happening right now? The A to Z Challenge starts next week and the Crusade is still going. Is it too much?
I’m just asking – feel free to chime in with your thoughts.
Because yes – I am planning my next blogfest! May or June. Not sure yet.
“Damn, Alex! Movies, TV, music – what’s left?”
I have two ideas and want you guys help me decide. Without giving away the gritty details (don’t want to spoil the surprise), which one interests you more:
Blogfest for writers, but not a writing blogfest. (That make sense? As in, no 500 word short story or anything.)
Another top ten type of blogfest on a fairly universal subject, something everyone could do.
Let me know which one intrigues you the most!
Oh, and for those on Twitter, the hashtag for the Challenge is #atozchallenge
I haven't been able to participate in a blogfest since last summer and the A to Z is out for me too. I'd definitely be up for one in June when things slow down around here.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your ideas sound great, Alex. I'm intrigued by the "Blogfest for writers, but not a writing blogfest," and I love lists.
I think there are enough writers out there to hold as many blogfests as you want! As long as writers are signing up for them!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to beg you to hold it in June...I'll need May to recover from the A to Z! :)
ReplyDeleteNot knowing what the non-writing, writers blogfest deals with, I'd vote for the Top 10 because it's simple and straight forward.
ReplyDeleteI don't participate in a lot of writing blogfests because they take so much work to prepare for and then it's so hard to make it through all the participant's entries.
I think the more generic the subject the harder to get excited about it is. Limitations drive creativity, so a highly specific theme would work best, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI have not been bitten by the blog fest bug.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading others but do not devour dozens of posts simply because they are connected to a blog fest.
I prefer to shoot from the hip when I blog and when I read. I have favorites I visit but sometimes not daily.
I am not saying they are bad, just that I don't join them.
Personally I prefer the universal blogfest, btw, just looked at the number of entries for the Ato Z,
ReplyDeleteamazing is all I can say.
All being well I am off travelling again from May 24-6 June, so I hope Iwon't miss any blogfest.
Yvonne,
Suzie, sounds good!
ReplyDeleteLaura, that's true.
li, I probably will.
Vicki, that's why it wouldn't be a 'writing' one, but you know I like the top ten lists best!
Mooderino, I just want to be sure it's something everyone can participate in.
Gail, and that's all right!
Yvonne, can't believe how many participants have signed up! And I certainly don't want to do a blogfest without you.
I like the top 10, but would have to wait until late may/june to do it
ReplyDeleteAlex: Quite simply, yes, there are too many blogfests. It's why I have to limit myself to 2/month. In April, for example, I will only be participating in the A to Z challenge, as it's so intensive.
ReplyDeleteIf you're going to host one, you know I'll participate. Just keep it simple, whatever it is. I think the universal top tens are a great break from my daily writing deluge.
I enjoy the Top Tens, but I am intrigued by the non-writing writers blogfest....
ReplyDeleteI've become kind of addicted to blogfests and if I see one that intrigues me I'll often jump in even though I keep thinking I need to take a break from it. Yours have been so great that they are always hard to refuse.
ReplyDeleteRight now the only things that sound good to me are favorite places to take a nap or something about sleeping. How about a blogfest about dreams?
Lately, ever since you came up with that hashtag, I've been having dreams about Twitter. Maybe my dreams are telling me I need to start Twittering.
Lee
Tossing It Out
Oh man, I'm not sure I would have time for anything, but I do always love to watch, whatever you do!
ReplyDeleteEither sounds interesting, and will participate if I can!
ReplyDeleteK.I.S.S. and I'm in. June would be best though.
ReplyDeleteAre you trying to punish yourself for something? lol
Alex, of course there's a room for one more, especially when it comes from you. Your blogfests are my personal favorites, and so far, I enjoyed every single one of them.
ReplyDeleteI'm not particularly excited about the idea for 'writers', I'd prefer another top ten type of blogfest. It's more universal, which means that many more bloggers would like to participate.
In my opinion... it should be about people, if you know what I mean...
I don't really do blogfests anymore - except yours. I can't say no to you, darn it.
ReplyDeleteI'm one of those oddball blog writers who don't participate in writing blogfests. Music, my favorite food, whatever, but not writing.
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time getting going on blogfests, especialy during the school year. So much going on.
ReplyDeleteBaygirl, that's my thought as well.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, that's why I like top tens - they're easy and fun.
Lee, maybe you should!
Matthew, you know you'll fall to the pressure!
No, just trying to maintain, Mary!
Nebular, I have an idea for another top ten...
Thanks, Tara!
i've always been a big fan of your top ten ones.
ReplyDeleteEven i've been thinking of doing a blogfest, something to do about alternative creative outlets or junk. Clearly, i haven't given it that much detailed thought
I don't know about blogfests, Alex. I'm already worried about April!
ReplyDeleteMonti
MaryMontagueSikes
I ADORE top 10 lists! It's always fun to see what other people out there like the same strange things I do!
ReplyDeleteI like the universal topic idea!!
ReplyDeleteA blogfest for writers, but not a writing blogfest sounds interesting >:)
ReplyDeleteCold As Heaven
I'm always a fan of top ten lists. They are easy and often nostalgic. It's fun to think through and decide what makes the cut.
ReplyDeleteYour blogfests are fun and not too much work. So bring it on!
ReplyDeleteSarah, sounds promising!
ReplyDeleteKaren, after this, you'll be hooked.
Monti, no stress!
Lana, I'm leaning that way...
Paul, the one I have in mind is nostalgic.
Clarissa, I'll bring it on!
Bring it! I'm interested in participating in an Alex blogfest, since they seem to be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what you're planning, but your blogfests are always creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the hashtag. I didn't realize there was one.
I'm fond of the short story blogfest, so don't know about the theme. It might be fun to do a 4th of July blogfest, but then our friends around the world might have trouble. Or a midsummer's night dream blog fest to celebrate that event in a non Shakespearean way.
ReplyDeleteNancy
N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.
I like the top 10 ones because they can be super easy to throw together and it's a nice break from the write 500 words to describe a field ones. Do it late summer when there will probably be a dip in the amount of blogfests maybe?
ReplyDeleteTop 10's are always good.
ReplyDeleteThe top 10 BFs are fun, funny and very interesting. I'd opt for that one...
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by the 'blogfest-for-writers-without-writing' idea, but I have to say the Top 10 sounds more fun just because it's so universal and lists are always awesome! It's also the kind of thing people can do quickly, so more people are likely to participate.
ReplyDeleteNot for me!! But what I always say is that if I follow you and you participate in a blogfest - I'll cheer you on!
ReplyDeleteTake care
x
Ah, sorry. I will be no help at all...I blame my indecisiveness. I've really enjoyed the Top Ten blogfests! But, I'd like to see what your "not a writing blogfest" is, too. Either way, I'm in! I'll just roll with majority vote ~ :)
ReplyDeleteOther than the Now Showing Blogfest, I've not signed up for any others. Not enough time!
ReplyDeleteI'd love another top ten blogfest because yours are so awesome. Here's some suggestions:
Top Ten Retro Toys
Top Ten Cancelled TV Shows
Top Ten TV Characters
Top Ten Movie Remakes
Colene, I will!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I actually came up with the hashtag. Yeah, me! Can you believe it?
Nancy, I have something in mind.
Chris, I'm leaning towards a list blogfest.
Sangu, everyone likes the lists!
Karen, will do!
Ellie, I've something cool in mind...
The writer one sounds intriguing but your Top Tens are always so much fun, both to do and to read...I'm in regardless!
ReplyDeleteI'm having trouble keeping up with all the blogfests, I must admit! So many cool things going on right now.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had more time to participate in all the writing ones I have posted- sadly the only one I'll be doing recently is the crusade challenges and the A-z challenge.
ReplyDeleteI'm very interested in the writer one- LOL But both sound good. Either way once you have all the details set I'll add it to my blogfests tab.
Love the top tens! But I'm curious about your other idea. Good luck deciding!
ReplyDeleteI prefer writing blogfests :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think there are many April blogfests or contests out there - for the obvious reason . . Its nice to have the break actually, so thanks to all the A to Z hosts for assisting with that.
Can't wait to see what you come up with for your blogfest Alex. Its sure to be fun.
......dhole
I like the idea of a blogfest for writers, but not a writing blogfest--but the top ten ones are a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteToo many blogfests? No such thing. We can pick and choose the ones we want to do.
ReplyDeleteI like the top 10 idea. Gives everybody a chance and the answers are always fun to read.
HMG
I'm all for the writing blogfest instead of a top ten. And I vote for June when school is over so I can participate with less stress.
ReplyDeleteYeah, blogfests are fun, but they're also exhausting. Maybe if I did more, I'd have more followers.
ReplyDeleteYup, keep it simple. Whichever. I usually stay away from the ones requiring a story. I save that energy for my work.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Margo!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Summer.
Jamie, they seem to be the most popular.
Donna, yeah, I think the Challenge trumped all.
Golden, maybe I'll do both!
Heather, that's a great attitude!
Feeling stressed, Donna?
Angela, if you're doing the Challenge, be prepared for that to change!
MPax, that's how I feel...
ooh -definitely the blogfest for writers but not a writing blogfest... I'll be counting down the days (mainly with the alphabet!) Lx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the twitter hashtag. Def a blogfest for writers. Yes, we are all overloaded. We need a control central for blogfests so we can go there and check them out.
ReplyDeleteI saw in comments somewhere that you've prepared all your A-Zs. Egad, I've done 3!
Denise<3
Laura, I might do both.
ReplyDeleteDenise, yes, I confess - I've written all of my posts for April!
BOTH! And what do you mean, next week?!!!! No way, I'm not ready!!!! The week after that, it'll be the fourth of July; dang, where is the year going?
ReplyDeleteSeriously, though. Both!!! Spread 'em out, give us something fun to look forward to.
I'm blogfested out at the moment. Maybe June (I'll be recovering from a-z in may) lol. I like the idea of the writing blogfest without the writing. I like the fast fests the best -- fast to write and fast to comment on.
ReplyDeleteThey both sound like fun ideas! Flip a coin ... or do them both - just spread them out :)
ReplyDeleteI vote for the top ten idea that way I can participate ;)
ReplyDeleteSince I haven’t participated in a blogfest…yet, I probably shouldn’t have a say, but I’d lean more toward the writer one - then again why not do both of them.
ReplyDeleteYou can never go wrong with a Top 10.
ReplyDeleteMason
Thoughts in Progress
I usually don't participate in blogs because I can never keep up with them, but I'm always interested to see what others come up with and share as their efforts for the event.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you've got in store, Alex.
Jai
I know my day job is more demanding than for many (12+ hours daily).
ReplyDeleteMost of you seem to have families, though, and I wonder how the heck you find the time to do blog fests, comment, and work on your writing.
Maybe I need someone to post some time management tips...or some of those little green pills my friend used to experiment with in high school...
Larry
I definitely wish I had more time to participate in all the blogfests! A-Z will be a challenge but I'm looking forward to it. Both ideas sound great but I vote for lists too!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for the top tens! Like reading those.
ReplyDeleteHey, Alex....
ReplyDeleteYOU JUST MADE 600 followers! CONGRATULATIONS!
I like top ten blogfests too...
Michael
Funny you should ask. As I was blogging about movies that are so bad they are actually good, I thought this could be a Top Ten Blogfest Alex could do. Regardless, a fairly universal subject would be better. They're fun to put together and fun to visit and see what other bloggers have.
ReplyDeleteLOL, you're funny Alex. It's hard for me to wrap my head around a new blogfest (as I'm gearing up for A-Z, which is a little intimidating for me!), but I liked your top ten listy things. You could combine them, do a top ten for for writers, lol. :)
ReplyDeletepardon my ignorance but wtf is a blogfest exactly. Everyone sit around getting hammered, women taking their shirts of yelling blogggg! ?
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ReplyDeleteLook at how many people are signed up for the A-Z challenge. Yeah, I don't think you'll have a problem. I look forward to it.
ReplyDeleteMichael, I see that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the input, everyone. Maybe I will do both.
Mack, not quite!
Sorry day late but whatever the groups decides, I'm easy like that. :)
ReplyDeleteA-Z, Lord I have to get busy. Just call me the one-eyed entrant :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
You are perhaps the most Blog-Festingest Blog-Fester I know, dude!
ReplyDeleteThe one for writers but not about/requiring writing intrigues me ...
Is there such thing as too much Blogfest? That's why they call it a fest, right?
ReplyDeleteI'm always up for a Top Ten List. Heck. Maybe you guys could pick a letter/topic for April and that's one less day we have to think of something! :-)
ReplyDeleteKidding. I know a lot of people already have the whole month planned.
I vote for Top 10. But the topic can be a bit more inspiring. Maybe Top 10 best dinning scenes in a movie.
ReplyDeleteBargain with the Devil
Marvin, I'm working hard!
ReplyDeleteCheeseboy, never!
Don't worry guys, I'll select something cool!
I Have no opinion on blogfests but I do have an unrelated question to ask you... Did you end up getting the ipad2? If so, how do you feel about it? I feel like what I've heard is split down the middle in terms of how many people love/hate it.
ReplyDeleteAlex, we have a vote for Sharktopus for movies that are really bad they are actually good LOL!
ReplyDeleteHey Alex - I love top 10's. They're fun, easy to read and a great way to get to know others. =D My two cents.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'd have to know what the subject of the Top Ten one was to know which I'd prefer, but I know I always enjoy reading other people's Top Ten blogfest entries. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI tend toward top 10 universal. I don't like talking about writing as much as I like writing, you know?
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I dig the new iPad! So fast.
ReplyDeleteStephen, Sharktopus was not good.
Ladies, it will probably be another list fest.
I really liked the top 10 song blogfest. A blogfest for writers poses the question: What's a "writer"? (I don't like that question, because I don't know where I stand.)
ReplyDeleteBe well, Alex.
xoRobyn
I so badly want to do the A to Z one, but I have no idea how I will have the time. But if you have one in May or June, I will try my best to join. It will be my first.
ReplyDeleteCount me in for whatever! Once I survive A to Z I'll be invincible. So very new to the blog world and I'm jumping in with both feet!
ReplyDeleteI shall consider anything you put out there. No promises until I see it. I too would prefer June, but I won't say no to May. A to Z shall empower me!
ReplyDeleteRobyn, I'll probably go with the top ten style fest instead.
ReplyDeleteMissed, I'm leaning towards June.
Sand & Sheila, you will conquer and master and be ready for a new blogfest in June!
I am new to the world of blogging and all things blogfest related. The A to Z is my first. I am still a little shaky on the full details of how to participate etc but I figure once it gets going I will figure it out.
ReplyDeleteSo whatever you guys decide I am good with. Just let me know where and when. I am there.
Either one is fine. Reading people top-10's are fun but your first idea has me curious. It's a win-win.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I found this challenge! The fact that I was unaware of challenges like this prompted me to go out and find some more. I starteda new blog where challenges like this can be more easily found, so if you're looking for more challenges and blog chains, come stop by at <a href="http://joinsomething.blogspot.com>Join Something!</a>
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that this will make it easier for people who are looking for inspiration to keep writing to find something to participate it!
Rats, I do that all the time... Here's the link fixed.
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