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Group Writing Project #1

July 1, 2008 by Kailani  
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Welcome to my first ever Group Writing Project. I’ve always wanted to host one but the idea kept falling to the bottom of the priority list. Well, not this time. And since this is my first attempt, I wanted a theme that would be easy and fun. So I came up with . . .

How to . . . .

It can be funny, serious, sarcastic, or totally made up. It’s up to you – the more original the better.

Here are the guidelines:

  • Publish a brand new post on your blog with the theme “How to . . .”.
  • Link back to this contest post somewhere in your submission.
  • Using this contact form, send me the link to the actual post before July 16th.
  • Periodically throughout the week, I’ll be posting the links to the various entries so other people can stop by and enjoy your submissions. Hint: Use a creative title for your entry to attract attention to it.
  • A random winner will be selected and notified on July 17th.
  • Prize: $30 to Amazon.com and a cool button to display.

I hope you all take this opportunity to visit each other and possibly make new bloggy friends!

About the author:
Owner and founder of An Island Life. Sharing my life as a mother to 3 wonderful daughters, working as a flight attendant, and living a blessed life in Hawaii.
Kailani

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36 Responses to “Group Writing Project #1”
  1. Jacki says:
    July 2, 2008 at 12:09 am

    Hmmm…okay this has me thinking!

    Jacki’s last blog post..But at least I didn’t sing

  2. happyathome says:
    July 2, 2008 at 1:06 am

    A very good way to get creative on writing about a subject! Should be fun to see so many “how to” posts! Great idea, I’m in!

    happyathome’s last blog post..The Early Bird Gets the Raspberries!

  3. Jen E says:
    July 2, 2008 at 5:26 am

    This was so much fun – it took me a long time to decide what I could possibly write a how to post about, but I’m pretty happy with the results – thanks for setting this thing up! :)

    Jen E’s last blog post..How To: Create Chocolate Chip Perfection

  4. yoshi says:
    July 2, 2008 at 5:37 am

    Hmm this sounds really interesting. I’ll have to think of a how to article. I have tons. LOL

    yoshi’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

  5. Dana says:
    July 2, 2008 at 6:52 am

    That is a great idea….I’ll have to think hard about this one…

    Dana’s last blog post..Just a couple of shots

  6. Write From Karen says:
    July 2, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    Oooh, fun fun! I love group writing projects. And what a challening theme …

    I think I may JUST have something in mind …

    Write From Karen’s last blog post..Bang for Our Buck, Bad Sunscreen, Take Time for Yourself

  7. Stacey says:
    July 2, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    How much fun!! I’m in! It’ll give me something to ponder, I need to go ponder now. xoxo

    Stacey’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesdy Debacle (big word, debacle)

  8. Rach (Heart of Rachel) says:
    July 2, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    This is a great project. I’ll try to come up with something.

    Rach (Heart of Rachel)’s last blog post..I Miss the Gym

  9. Kristinia Clos says:
    July 3, 2008 at 4:25 am

    This is a lot of fun! I’m in!

    Kristinia Clos’s last blog post..June/July’s Photo Contest – July 4th!

  10. Erica DeWolf says:
    July 4, 2008 at 11:10 am

    This is so much fun! I wrote my submission, can’t wait to read others!

    http://ericadewolf.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/use-social-media-as-marketin/

    Erica DeWolf’s last blog post..Happy 4th of July!

  11. AreWeThereYetMom says:
    July 7, 2008 at 10:27 am

    What a great idea! I have a fun idea, that will fit right in! :)

    AreWeThereYetMom’s last blog post..Weekend Randomness

  12. Jill says:
    July 7, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Love this. I had so much fun!!

    Jill’s last blog post..How to Clean a House (Diaper Diary Style)

  13. ExtraordinaryMommy says:
    July 7, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    Ohhh…I love this. I’m in. I’m thinking. I’m pondering. I’m coming back with a fun post asap!

    ExtraordinaryMommy’s last blog post..America’s Birthday

  14. mannequin says:
    July 9, 2008 at 2:50 am

    What a great idea! My curiosity has always led me to want to know “How To” do everything! Know I can! It will be fun to read them all.

    here’s mine..
    http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-make-yourself-magnetic.html

    Ta Ta!

    mannequin’s last blog post..to think is to create

  15. Leslie says:
    July 10, 2008 at 8:29 am

    Wow! This sounds like fun. I have lots of ideas. Of course, I’ve already started a series on How to make a Menu on my blog. I’ll be doing the third installment on the series at the end of the week.

    I’ve got another idea, however… Let’s see if I can get it together!

    Leslie, aka The Menu Maker Mom
    http://menumakermom.blogspot.com

    Leslie’s last blog post..THURSDAY’S TOP TEN – Ten ways to save!

  16. Rach (Heart of Rachel) says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Here’s my entry: How to Make a Cabbage Paper Mache

    http://mysoulfulthoughts.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-make-cabbage-paper-mache.html

    Rach (Heart of Rachel)’s last blog post..Aloha Friday #34

  17. Lisa C Writes says:
    July 11, 2008 at 4:57 am

    I had fun with this project!! Mine is up and running!!

    Thanks!!

  18. Timothy Sternberg says:
    July 13, 2008 at 5:37 am

    How To: Bake the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie.

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