This is going to be an announcement for Dec 2020.
Do you want to join the Blogging Marathon Group? Read the FAQs
Can I join the Blogging Marathon Group?
Yes, if you have been blogging for at least the last 6 months.
Do you have different Blogging Marathon types?
Yes, we have a regular BM, which is 4 weeks of 3 consecutive days each
2 Mega BMs during April and Sep, running for 30 days nonstop.
When is the Regular BM signup announcement made?
On the 1st of each month for the upcoming month.
How many weeks should I do the minimum?
Mandatory 2 weeks for all participants.
What is the entry for BM?
The entry is by Signups. Once the announcement is made, the blogger must email me with their theme choice.
How many bloggers per theme?
Each theme will have only 4 bloggers, on a first come first basis.
Ok, I join in, what I am supposed to do with the posts?
You should tag/label your posts with "Blogging Marathon"
Insert the code that will be given to you.
What else is expected to be part of this group?
The weeks you are doing BM, you will have read your fellow participating blogger's post and leave a meaningful comment. One word or One liner comments are not accepted.
I have joined the group, how long will my subscription valid?
BM subscription is only for a month. If you are not doing every month, you will be unsubscribed from the group.
I have picked up the themes, what to do next?
Cook, click and post on your blog on the BM dates. However, your recipes should follow the theme conditions, please read the fine lines. Each theme will come with its clauses. No theme is straightforward unless it is straightforward!
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Before going into the new themes, here are the links to some of the BM related pages.
From 2017 BM details can be found on the Blogging Marathon Page.
If you want to check out older BM details, check the BM Archives
If you are new and want to join us, check out the BM Guidelines and Rules
Since we have a month to prepare, please avoid doing last minute posting, prepare ahead, and schedule, which should give you enough time to read the fellow participating blogger's post in leisure.
For details on BM held every month, check out the Blogging Marathon page.
If you want to know how the Blogging Marathon started, read the first edition
So the dates will be:
3, 4, 5 Dec
10, 11, 12 Dec
17, 18, 19 Dec
24, 25, 26 Dec
If you want to sign up, please email me at [email protected] latest by 08th this month along with your themes.
FYI: Requests to join after 08th Nov will not be accepted.
Mandatory rules for this Blogging Marathon are as below:
- Should take up 2 weeks of BM without fail. It can be any two weeks.
- Will have to post on all 3 days for any 2 weeks without fail
- You cannot take the same themes, except for the different Kid's Delight theme.
- Should follow the accepted theme all 3 days, meaning if you choose one topic like Rice, you should post all rice based recipes all 3 days.
- Should link to the Blogging Marathon page.
- Is expected to actively give feedback on others' posts.
- Mandatory reading and commenting on the fellow participating member
Each theme can be selected by four bloggers on a first come first basis.
Other rules will be mailed to the individuals.
Themes for BM#119 will be the following:
Kid's Delight theme ensures my Kid's Delight event, guest hosted by other bloggers gets good entries. Since the event is 16th - 15th every month, we have two different themes happening for BM in a month. And you have the choice of doing two different themes.
Kid's Delight - Colourful Food (3,4,5 and 10,11,12)
Kid's Delight - Single Serving Desserts (17,18,19 and 24,25,26)
Please note all entries for Kid's Delight theme have to be kid-approved. The dish can be either approved by your kid, your young relatives, neighbors, or even something that you enjoyed as a kid. Do remember to mention the age group of the kid, so that it becomes easy for others.
Kid's Delight - Single Serving Desserts (3,4,5 and 10,11,12)
The 1st and 2nd week of Dec will be hosted by Srividhya themed on "Single Serving Desserts". She will be announcing the event on her blog on the 15th of Nov.
Kid's Delight - Holiday Treats (17,18,19 and 24,25,26)
The 3rd and 4th week of Dec will be hosted by Amara themed on "Holiday Treats". She will be announcing the event on her blog on the 15th of Dec.
Edible Gifts
It's holiday time and what's more wonderful than creating some delicious edible gifts to share!
Restaurant-style dishes
As the theme says, recreate some popular restaurant-style dishes at home and enjoy it with family!
Paneer Dishes
Bring it on! I love Paneer and anything featuring paneer will be loved at home.
Make it Sweet
Well, let's make it sweet! Bring on some of your sweet dishes.
Christmas Special
Christmas is not just about sweets and cakes, make some popular dishes you can make to make a meal and share!
Pick Breakfast dishes from 3 different countries
This can be from any country of your choice, only let it be some breakfast dishes. 'Cos breakfast is important!
Special Theme:
We have two themes for the 4th week. Please read the rules carefully.
Redo Old Posts
Do mandatory 2 weeks of the regular BM and you can do the 4th week with Redo your older posts theme. Please note, to do this theme, you must have already done two regular BM themes in the previous weeks.
Regular Bookmarked
This the regular Bookmarks Theme.
You can either do bookmarks from your regular Bookmarks.
So do 3 weeks, pick up this 4th fourth of your own choice. It can be anything you bookmarked or your own.
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Please spread the details if you want your friends to be part of this marathon.
Let’s gear up for another nonstop blogging!
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