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Open Call for Regular Contributors!

A few weeks back, I put a call out to members who were interested in becoming regular, featured contributors. We asked for a few examples and links to their blogs. Unfortunately, the sheer magnitude of the Holiday Catalog got in the way.

Now, let's get this project back on track!

To become a featured contributor to TwitterMoms, you must:

Be willing to commit to write a blog post or a thought-provoking discussion topic once a week.
Have a blog of your own.
Have some professional writing experience, whether it's related to your career, school or previous job.
Be opinionated, but fair and agenda-free.
Focus on topics that offer resources, ideas and a little entertainment for your fellow members.
Avoid self-promotion.

We are looking for people to spearhead blogs and discussions on the following topics:

Web 2.0 and social media news, tools, tips, tricks and more
Marketing (tips on how to monetize your blog, marketing, and PR advice)
Crafting (tips on crafting, lessons, suggestions, etc)
Parenting (pregnancy, raising kids, homeschooling, tips on discipline)
Home (recipes, cooking, gardening, entertaining)
Travel (family travel suggestions, advice and tips)
Beauty and Health (nutrition, exercise, skin care tips, fashion advice, shopping tips)
TMOTW (write a weekly blog that features profiles of an interesting, notable or outstanding member)

The benefits to you:

Increase traffic to you blog (you can include a link to your blog in every post on TwitterMoms and in your Author's Bio.)
Become a recognized expert in an area you're passionate about. Make friends and fans.
Generate qualified leads for your business (even though you will be writing non-promotional material, people will get to know you and your business just by reading your advice and tips - you will be seen as a resource in your area of expertise.)

If interested, please fill out this very short form and I'll get back to you very soon this time! The deadline for submissions is midnight PST on December 19.

Thank you!

Megan

25 Comments

Comment by Carrie Runnals Words To Mouth on December 8, 2008 at 3:34am: Hey, Megan

I host an author interview talk show and companion blog called Words To Mouth at http://www.WordsToMouth.com. My focus is women's fiction, novels, memoirs, mystery...but, I also interview a lot of non-fiction authors/experts on family, parenting, relationships, children, etc.

I'd be happy to put together a post for you each week on what I learn from particular authors. Two come to mind off the top of my head that I think would be interesting to your audience, which, by the way, is the same as mine: 1) Dr. Romance's tips on how to stop arguing about the three things that can ruin your marriage--money, sex, and kids; and 2) Dr. Allan Hamilton's "Twenty Rules to Live by" ~ He's a neurosurgeon (and script consulant or Grey's Anatomy) and wrote an amazing book, The Scapel and the Soul, on the healing power of hope.

Please visit my site and consider me as a contributor. I look forward to the possibility of hearing from you, but with over 5,000 members won't have hurt feelings if someone else better fits the bill.

"Best" to you & Thanks for all your hard work. You've developed a great community here.
Carrie

Comment by Carrie Runnals Words To Mouth on December 8, 2008 at 3:36am: Oh, oops...guess it would help if I followed directions, huh? I will go fill out that form now. Note to self: Do NOT respond to any inquiries before consuming at least two cups of coffee. Apologies.

Comment by Tracey McBride on December 8, 2008 at 7:12am: Hi Megan!
I'd consider it a pleasure to become more involved in this wonderful community of like-mined souls!! As a published author of two lifestyle books (Frugal Luxuries & Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons, (both published by Bantam Books, NY) my areas of interest and expertise (so to speak :) are home, garden, food, entertaining and building a peaceful, comfortable, attractive home and lifestyle--On Any Income. I have several blogs based on our philosophy of building a gracious home and lifestyle (on a budget) http://frugalluxuries.blogspot.com as well as http://frugalluxuriesseasons.blogspot.com. I hope you will please feel free to consider me as a serious, regular contributor to Twitter Moms. Thanks so much for the consideration and opportunity.
Warmly,
Tracey (McBride)

Comment by Laura Beth DeHority on December 8, 2008 at 10:35am: Hi Megan! Happy Monday! Thanks for starting this site. I am really enjoying the conversation and friendship!

I would love to help out! I left the world of professional public relations in 2001. I have a blog site at http://www.glamourbylbd.com. For the last four years, I have worked with women, primarily in their 40s and 50s who have the committment to dress for the life they want in the body they have...you have entered the no "Mom Jean" zone! I am the mom of two boys, Jack (10) and Charlie (12). I can blog about style, motherhood, special needs, work at home moms...just tell me what you want! I write for relaxation and to connect to other women...overall it helps my Google rankings and blog readership, which is a great bonus to doing what I love!

Comment by Kate Beem on December 9, 2008 at 8:03am: I just filled out the application form. I look forward to hearing from you!

Kate Beem

Comment by Pauline Baird Jones on December 9, 2008 at 10:00am: Would you consider adding a topic? None of these topics excite my muse, but I have been "into" writing a lot about refilling your well. Also how do mom's recharge and cope/adapt to the changes that come as kids grow up and leave home.

Comment by Karrine (Kay) McFarlane on December 9, 2008 at 10:39am: Application completed

Comment by Sandy Gerber on December 9, 2008 at 10:17pm: Hey Megan,
Thanks for the contributor opportunity. I completed the form and look forward to connecting and adding value to your successful TwitterMom community.
Cheers,
Sandy

Comment by Kimberly on December 10, 2008 at 5:25am: WOW! You ladies just blew me out of the water. I was going to apply, but after reading about all your wonderful writing accomplishments there is no way I can compete with anything you have all done. I'm just a freelance writer. I've had a few successful articles used online, but, nothing spectacular.

Kudos to all your wonderful accomplishments ladies. You are certainly an inspiration to "wannabes" like me.

Kimberly

Comment by Cindy Schulson on December 10, 2008 at 3:32pm: Kimberly - don't shortchange yourself. Go ahead and apply. I'm willing to bet we would have a lot to learn from you. I'm going to fill out the form myself. Best wishes,
Cindy