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Theme Reveal #AtoZChallenge #ThemeReveal

Welcome to the 2018 A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal! While the Theme Reveal is optional, we highly recommend using this opportunity to share with everyone your plans for April!

Click here for a reminder on what the A to Z Challenge Means by THEME

When you fill out the form, you should select the

category of your Theme,

which may or may not be the category of your blog or other posts.


Each posting day in April, you will see a post that looks something like this one. Scroll down to find the links you'll want to use! The first one is to the form where you can fill out the direct link of your Theme Reveal Post. In future posts, that's where you'll find the link for the form for each letter.

The second link takes you to the spreadsheet of participants who have filled out the form. This will only include participants who have completed this particular post's form. (This is a great option for those who have been frustrated by having links on the list that are no longer active.)

The last link is the Master List of all participants. While the Master List spreadsheet may include some links to participants who drop out, it is still the best way to ensure you see every participant's blog. 



To include a direct link to your blog post with your theme reveal, please click:
Here This form will close at midnight UTC on 3/26.  To visit other blogs in this bloghop challenge who have done a Theme Reveal, please click:
Here


Click here for the MASTER LIST of all participants who signed up so far!

Sign ups for the Theme Reveal will close on: March 26 2018

Idea Donation Day

Did you ever think of a great idea for the A to Z challenge, but not want to use it yourself? Perhaps it seemed like too much work for you, it didn't fit the "brand" of your blog, or you already had an idea you liked more.

That's what today's post is for! Out there in the blogosphere are people who are thinking about joining the challenge, but they don't know what they'd write 26 posts about. (Maybe you're one of these people.) And here in the A to Z community are people with more ideas for the challenge then they could ever post about. (It could be that you're one of them.)

So go for it! Drop off an idea in the comments that you'd like to see someone use for the challenge. Or pick up an idea from the comments and churn out 26 amazing posts. Maybe even both! Share with your community of bloggers.

An A to Z List of Why You Should Do WRiTE CLUB

Was’up alphabet champions! A few of you may remember me, six years ago (which feels like a lifetime ago now) I was one of the co-hosts of the A-Z Challenge. I’ve participated in the challenge multiple times throughout my nine-year blogging adventure, but this year I’m taking this opportunity to bend your ear (or rather, eyes) about a different topic.

For the past seven years I’ve hosted a tournament-style creative writing contest and I wanted to let you know about it because 1) Most of you are writers, 2) It’s a blast, 3) There are significant prizes, and 4) It’s FREE! Here’s an A to Z list of why you should be doing it.

•        Aspiring authors can solicit a ton of feedback from a wide variety of readers.
•        Bloggers are writers, even if they’ve not written a novel. Go ahead and submit.
•        Contests (especially respected ones like PitchWars) are a fun way to make connections
•        DFW Writers Conference is a partner/sponsor of the contest.
•        Easy as pie. Submit a 500-word writing sample using a pen name.
•        Fulfilling to see your work garnish the praise it deserves.
•        Genre agnostic. Submit anything – even Poetry.
•        Help other writers refine their voice by offering meaningful feedback via votes.
•        I can do this! Keep telling yourself that and submit.
•        June 9-10 are the dates for the DFW Conference – where the winner will be announced.
•        Keep your real identity hidden by using a pen name. It’s a No embarrassment zone!
•        Last round judged by panel of celebrity judges – authors, literary agents, publishers.
•        March 12 – April 1 is the contest open submission period.
•        Newbies and seasoned writers compete against one another.
•        Only tournament-style writing contest on the internet.
•        Prizes Prizes Prizes.
•        Quintessential writing contest for writers wanting to see how they stack up.
•        Read the entries and vote on your favorite. You don’t have to submit to participate
•        Spread the word to anyone and everyone. We need both contestants and voters.
•        Thirty contestants are selected by slushpile readers to participate in daily bouts.
•        Universal appeal.
•        Voters can win a prize also.
•        WRiTE CLUB – Just Do It!
•        X-citing to the MAX!
•        Your easiest way to get your material in the hands of people who matter in the industry.
•        Zip on over to the WRiTE CLUB link to find out more information.

Master List Sign Ups

Your choice of badges for showing off your A to Z pride!

Click here to sign up for the A to Z Challenge! Sign ups are open until April 1. Check out our instructional video below or our written instructions. 

The best part about our new list is that you can SORT and FILTER it! (So there's no need to worry if you're not at the top of the list). 

The Master List sign up is how participants officially register to join the A to Z challenge 2018.

Daily lists, Theme Reveal, and social media comment link-ups are encouraged but not required.
The daily list sign ups will be made available early for those who are confident in their ability to pre-determine their posts' direct links.

The Master List sign up is now:

CLOSED

Categories -- check out that post for information on categories. The MASTER LIST category question is the category of your blog itself. (For whichever category you'd like your blog to be known.)
What the A to Z Challenge Means by THEME

Click here to see the list of all participants! For information on how to use the Google Sheet list, see our instructional video below or our written instructions.

And don't forget to check out the Theme Reveal on Monday the 19 of March.

Plus, there's Idea Donations day on March 13.

Robots Have Not Won Yet

Thank you to everyone who took part in the pre-challenge survey! While the results are being tabulated, please enjoy this comic. Consider it your yearly reminder request to deactivate CAPTCHA for the duration of the challenge.

SIGN-UPS WILL BEGIN TOMORROW!