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Thursday, January 06, 2011

Comment Challenge 2011: Sign-Up

Today begins Comment Challenge 2011. Running through Wednesday, January 26, the goal is to comment on five book blogs a day. Keep track of your numbers, report in on Wednesdays for support, and comment like you mean it for three weeks. At the end, we’ll award prizes at random to bloggers who’ve passed the 100 Comment Mark — along with some random participation prizes at the ending and check-in posts. If you have any questions, check out the FAQs or ask in the comments on that page.

Edited to add: I posted at midnight last night, but now I can add the link to Lee Wind’s Comment Challenge post of amazing and inspiring ideas. So sign up here, and then go there to get motivated and, you know, to comment.

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84 comments:

  1. BethJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I'm in!

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  2. Greg PincusJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Hey, look... it's my first comment! And such a valuable one it is :-)

    Thanks to you and Lee for organizing!

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  3. BookBlogFun - Lauri C.January 6, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Ready!!...

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  4. CharlotteJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Thanks guys!

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  5. Heather KellyJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Thanks for putting this together--I met some amazing bloggers last year through this challenge. So. Thanks!

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  6. Elizabeth O DulembaJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I'm doin' it! Here we go! :) e

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  7. Z-KidsJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I always enjoy the new connections that come about...
    Z-Dad

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  8. kristenJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    What a great idea! Looking forward to checking out these blogs.

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  9. Kelly PolarkJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks for hosting!! Looking forward to new blogs!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    This will actually make for comment number TWO today. I feel like I've got a head start!

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  11. carrieJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I follow quite a few already, but I'm sure I'll find more.

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  12. Kate CoombsJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I'll start running the marathon, hoping I can finish. So many great blogs out there!

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  13. RonnicaJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I'm definitely in! I've been awful at commenting lately, but I've been working at this week. This will be a great way to hold myself accountable!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for putting this together Pam & Lee ... it's just what I needed to get back into a commenting groove.

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  15. KatieJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I'm in! I'm a new blogger, so this challenge is going to be very helpful. Thanks!

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  16. CatherineJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Great challenge! This was a NY's resolution of mine. Glad to be aboard.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I'm in! Thanks for the challenge!

    brenda

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  18. Shelly BJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    This is what I need to get me going...thanks for doing it!!

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  19. Zoe @ Playing by the bookJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    So glad this is running again! I had a ball with it last year and discovered loads of great new blogs. Looking forward to a similar journey full of adventure and camaraderie this year!

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  20. Sondy at SonderbooksJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love your doing this, Mother Reader! Hey, in a piece of great timing, Nathan Bransford posted today on the art of writing good comments: http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2011/01/how-to-write-good-blog-comment.html

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  21. AlexJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    This will be great, thanks. I am definitely in.

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  22. Michelle Stockard MillerJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I usually comment at at least 5 blogs a day anyway so this should be a no-brainer! Thanks for hosting!

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  23. Madelyn RosenbergJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh, yay. I loved it when you did this last year. Thanks for doing it again.

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  24. Lee Wind, M.Ed.January 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Hurray, we're off an running! 23 comments already, and with this, it's 24!

    Here's to building our community, one comment at a time, five comments a day!

    Namaste and hugs to you, MotherReader!
    Lee

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  25. Three Turtles and Their Pet LibrarianJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    The only challenge I'm doing right now, so I'm sure to succeed, right? Right???

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  26. MelissaJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Woot! I'm off and running!

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  27. Storied CitiesJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    My fingers are ready!

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  28. Brimful CuriositiesJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    This is the second year I've participated in your challenge. Thanks for the inspiration! I love the chance to meet new bloggers and find books to add to my ever growing wish list.

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  29. TriciaJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    This is just the kick in the *ss that I need to get back to the world of blogging. It's been too long and I miss everyone. Can't wait to do this!

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  30. teacherninjaJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I's ok, Tricia, you can say "ass" here.

    Hi, all. Looking forward to it!

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  31. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    what a fun idea.

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  32. Madigan MirzaJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for hosting this.
    Your Comment Challenge last year transformed me from a lurker, into a commenter - something which I didn't think was possible.
    The Comment Challenge - sure, it's about comments, but for me, it was impetus to start reading even more blogs... which in turn, inspired new ideas on my own blog!

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  33. Kristin McIlhaggaJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I'm in! Thanks for the challenge - looking forward to it!

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  34. Melanie ClarkJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I'm in! Thank you both for setting up this Challenge. I always love to find new book blogs, and I've recently started a blog that I hope people will find and enjoy. Yay for community!

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  35. Belle WongJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    This is such a great idea! I'm looking forward to discovering some new blogs, too.

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  36. Gail GauthierJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I will be on my annual Retreat Week next week and out of contact with the world to as great an extent as possible. But, otherwise, I'm feeling more social than usual, so I'll see what I can do the rest of the time. And as Greg said above--this post counts as Number 1!!!

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  37. Joy Weese MollJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Looks like fun! Thanks!

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  38. BibliovoreJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Huzzah! I was hoping this would crop up again! Thanks for organizing!

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  39. Mindi RenchJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a great way for me to explore some new book blogs.

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  40. Pat Zietlow MillerJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Great idea. Can't wait to get started!

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  41. Fourth MusketeerJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Thanks for hosting this! I'm looking forward to making new connections.

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  42. bethJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I remember this from last year -- thanks for doing it again.

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  43. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Hey look, first comment done and four more to go! I am so excited for this, actually looking forward to discovering some new writer blogs.

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  44. The1stdaughterJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I absolutely adored this challenge last year! I'm going to do my best to do at least 5 a day, maybe more, but ALA may get in the way this weekend...we'll see! There's always commenting via phone and Nook, right? ;o)

    Thank you so much for hosting this again!

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  45. Anamaria (bookstogether)January 7, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Thanks so much, Pam! In London til Monday but will begin commenting in earnest then.

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  46. Ms. YinglingJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    It takes 40 days to form a habit, but this will give us all a good start!

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  47. Lauri ChandlerJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    This is an amazing way to get book bloggers together. I hope to learn more about authors, illustrators and publishers. I also enjoy learning about different organizations that promote literacy with a passion! Already have seen so many good sites and suggestions to have fun reading. Thanks for all you do.
    ~ Lauri Chandler

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  48. Donny Bailey SeagravesJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I'm in!

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  49. Amy NicholsJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I'm in! Last year was a lot of fun. :)

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Okay. I'm in, lol. I saw your comment to Nathan's blog on commenting, then saw Greg's post on the Happy Accident. No. More. Hesitating. Thanks for organizing this you two. Going to be a great time of reading and commenting.

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  51. Courtney Cook HoppJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    A wonderful idea and challenge. Thanks for putting this together!

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  52. Lindsay N. CurrieJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    This is a fantastic idea! I'm thrilled to be part of it and look forward to seeing all of these amazing blogs:)

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  53. Even in AustraliaJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Can't wait to get started!

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  54. Carmela MartinoJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for organizing this again. I just posted a link on my Facebook page too.

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  55. Caroline Starr RoseJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I met so many interesting people last year. THanks!

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  56. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    What a cool idea! I'm in (this is my third comment today, I think!)

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  57. Megg JensenJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    This should be fun! Thanks for this opportunity. :-)

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  58. Miranda HardyJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    This is a really great challenge! Count me in.

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  59. Amy L VJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I am ready to play...and to catch up! Thank you, Pam and Lee! See you around the comment corners. A.

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  60. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    This sounds like a great challenge!

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  61. Susan Kaye QuinnJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Great contest!! I'm in!

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Seriously need to go get more coffee-looking at the blog lists and thought cool name for a blog "You're Next" Sigh.

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  63. KristenJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I remember this from last year and never participated fully! So I'm happy you guys are running it again this year! Thanks! :)

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  64. The Pen and Ink BlogspotJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks! This is such a great idea and the first time the Pen and Ink crew has participated. Yay!

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  65. william2233January 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Nice site, I'm always looking at other peoples blogs. from a children author of Concord, Ca.

    http://www.freewebs.com/william2233/index.htm

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  66. LitLassJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    My first time! This is a great idea.

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  67. TrinaJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I have never tried this, but it sounds great!

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  68. NatalieSapJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Oops, joining a little late this year! This challenge helped me develop a "comment more" habit last year, and I'm hoping it'll push me to comment even more this year. Thanks for having this challenge!

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  69. Jan MarkleyJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Sounds like fun! I'm in! Looking forward to discovering some new blogs!

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  70. Iron Guy CarlJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    This really WILL be a challenge! Will be fun, though.

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  71. Sheri DoyleJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I'm joining in a few days late but I'll catch up. Thanks!

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  72. Lori CalabreseJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I loved this last year, so I'm so glad you guys are continuing the tradition!

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  73. Tracey NeithercottJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I'm a bit late to the game, but I'll just have to comment like crazy this week. Great idea. Thanks for organizing!

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  74. Emma L. PriceJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    This is a great idea. No excuses for slackers like me. I will get started. Emma

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  75. KellyJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I'm in, too, MR, but I'm going to have to work hard, since it's Jan 13!

    But, this will give me a chance to catch up with the kidlitosphere as it is now.

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  76. Jennifer Morian FryeJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Thank you, this is a great idea!

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  77. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    We're all in! Thanks for doing this.

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  78. Deborah @ Annie and AuntJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Nothing like structure to encourage good habits. Thanks so much for doing this!

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  79. JaymieJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Such a great challenge! Thanks!

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  80. Joanne R. FritzJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I'm coming in really late to this, but I've actually kept track of my comments since the 11th, when I first stumbled upon your blog. Does it still count?? I'm only up to about 56 comments, LOL. I'll definitely get here on time next year!

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  81. MotherReaderJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Never too late to sign in! Never too late to comment! Thanks for playing!

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  82. Joyce GrantJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    This is an awesome idea!

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  83. Kate CoombsJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Lee said to check in over here now that the CC is coming to a close--I assume this post is the right spot? Anyway, I have posted 5 comments per day throughout, cleaned up my blog roll, and read some very cool posts. Thanks!

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  84. CatherineJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Whew! This last week was a tough one, and I didn't write many comments. The first two weeks went much better. Overall, I discovered many wonderful blogs that I'll be reading from now on, and received some great comments on my own. While I don't think I'll attempt 5 comments a day, I will try for 2 to 3. Great challenge!

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