Friday 11 October 2013

Two Year Blogiversary Giveaway!

Yes, that's right... two years ago today I sat down and started a blog. I never could have predicted the friends and opportunities that would come my way - in fact, I didn't think it would amount to anything. Over the last two years I've written three books, self-published an anthology, participated in countless bloghops, challenges and contests. All of it has been with the support and encouragement of you lovely bunch. Some say blogging is a dying art, but I hope not. I don't know of another medium where relationships can be built on this level, allowing for serious debate, laughter and learning. I wholeheartedly recommend any writer thinking about starting a blog to go for it without hesitation. We can always do with more friends!

So, my anniversary falls on a Friday this year. Good excuse for a party, eh? In celebration of my recently launched editing service, I'd like to offer some editing prizes to three lucky winners, as follows.

1st prize: Novel of up to 100,000 words proofread and copyedited.
2nd prize: Novella or short stories up to 30,000 words proofread.
3rd prize: Short story/ies up to 10,000 words proofread.

I'm doing it this way because I don't want to edit parts of novels and then have people feel obligated to pay for the rest. It would be great if you could indicate in the comments which prize you would prefer, so I can allocate prizes accordingly.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I apologise in advance if I'm not around too much - we're packing to go away on a big camping holiday next week, but thereafter I will be catching up. The kids are off school and we're taking the whole clan with dog in tow too!

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43 comments:

Empty Nest Insider said...

Congrats on your second blogiversary Nick! You've accomplished quite a bit in two years! Have a wonderful camping trip!

Julie

Heather R. Holden said...

Wow, you've done so much in just two years--go you! Also, I can't help but agree with you about blogging. I refuse to believe it's a dying art!

JeffO said...

Happy Blogiversary! That's one heck of a value on those prizes!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Congratulations! Those are some great prizes - nice you would edit the entire book. (And sorry, I have nothing to edit right now.)
Be happy to plug your contest on Monday!

Sarah Foster said...

Congrats! You've certainly accomplished a lot.

Melissa said...

Wow! Those are some generous prizes! Congratulations.

Enjoy your trip. :)

Jennifer Joyce said...

Happy blogiversary! x

Elise Fallson said...

Wow! Two years! You've been through so much in that time and have gotten a lot done too, congratulations. Wish I had something ready for editing, but still you've got awesome prizes for your giveaway. Congrats, Nick and enjoy your family camping trip!

Laura Clipson said...

Congratulations on your Blogiversary! :)

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Nick - congratulations on two years .. I hope you're not frozen in for your camping trip!!! Enjoy there's always lots to do even if it's somewhat chilly - and the kids and dog will have great fun .. cheers Hilary

Deniz Bevan said...

Congratulations!

Deniz Bevan said...

And what an awesome prize, how generous of you!

Julie Dao said...

Congratulations on your blogoversary, Nick! The time flies, doesn't it? What wonderful prizes you are offering to celebrate :)

Cherie Reich said...

Woot! Congrats on your second blogiversary! :)

L.G. Keltner said...

Congratulations! All of the prizes you're offering are spectacular!

Anonymous said...

Happy blogiversary! I'm glad I met you. There will be some lucky winners for this giveaway.

Michelle Wallace said...

Happy Blogoversary Nick!
What a bunch of awesome prizes!
Like you, I refuse to accept that blogging is a dying art - it is alive and kicking!

T.F. Walsh said...

Huge congrats...:)

Aldrea Alien said...

Congrats on reaching the two year mark.

Unknown said...

Congratulations to you! Glad you are blogging and what generous prizes to offer people!

Denise Covey said...

Hi Nick. Congrats on your editing foray. Certainly a need for it I say as I read a blogger's book that obviously hasn't been edited by a pro. Hmm.

My internet is going crazy today so I know it'll stuff up if I try that Rafflecopter. I wish all entries well.

Denise

J.L. Campbell said...

Congrats, Nick. I'll be back.

Christine Rains said...

Congratulations! This is a very generous offer.

Rhonda Albom said...

Congrats on your blogversary.

Julie Flanders said...

Congrats and happy blogoversary!! I hope you and the family, dog included, all have a great holiday! :)

Suzanne Furness said...

Happy blogiversary some super prizes up for grabs.

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

Happy blogoversary! Generous prizes. I think I may have to enter.

PS Am I following? I think so, but will hop in, if not.

Cheers.
xoRobyn

cleemckenzie said...

First, congratulations on your anniversary. Second, thanks for your generous presents to celebrate. But shouldn't you be getting presents? :-)

Crystal Collier said...

Yay, blogoversary! *tosses confetti* Super awesomesauce.

I'm, uh, bashfully recalling that I talked about exchanging first chapters with you a couple months back--looking for new critique partners. Then I landed a publisher and haven't done anything but tread water. But hey, if you're offering complete edits... ;)

I'd love to be entered, but I write novels and occasionally flash fiction, so there's my preference. I'm still up for exchanging one of these days--after the beginning of the year.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your blogoversary, Nick! Enjoy your holiday :)

Tyrean Martinson said...

Happy Blogaversary, and congrats on all your writing and blogging accomplishments!!!

farawayeyes said...

Happy Blogoversary. I should have come by sooner to say how much I seriously enjoyed your Anthology. what a wonderful idea. Now, back to enter this contest. I definitely need some editing.

Carrie Butler said...

Congratulations, Nick! :)

Larry Kollar said...

Congrats on the two-year blogaversary! Hope the camping trip goes great - it should be less buggy this time of year.

Romance Book Haven said...

Congratulations and Happy Blogarversary!

Nas

Misha Gerrick said...

Wow congrats on your bloggerversary!

I definitely would love the first prize. :-)

Nicole said...

Whoa! When you throw a party, you REALLY throw a party. ;)

Huge congrats on the two-year anniversary!

Unknown said...

Hi, congrats on your blog anniversary.

Michael Di Gesu said...

Hey, Nick,

Congrats on your two year blogoversary!!! How generous too. WOW.

I could really use the first prize for my novel. So cool...

Enjoy your trip!

dolorah said...

Happy blogversary Nick :)

Krista McLaughlin said...

Congratulations Nick! 2 years is so awesome and an incredible journey you've had so far! Here's to 2 more and beyond!

Nick Wilford said...

Thank you everyone!!! Sorry I didn't have time to respond to you all individually, due to being away! I'm grateful for all the warm wishes!

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