Monthly Writing Contest
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NUTS & BOLTS
- Here are the NUTS:
- The author of the best article will receive $50. The winning article will be featured on the home page and added to the Winning Articles Page of Fame
- And the BOLTS:
- A new contest subject will be announced at the beginning of the month, and all entries are due on the last day of the month. Winners will be announced approximately one week from the due date. Articles will be judged based on the quality of the information (read: research) and the fluency of the writing (note: we like laughing and learning). To enter an article simply (1) set up an account using your full name (or pen name) (2) add an article to the wiki and (3) send an email to wiki [at] name.com with the subject line "Monthly Contest" and your article title in the body. (Note: new writers should check out the help page for details on adding an article, and feel free to email with questions or concerns). Thanks for writing!
NOVEMBER
How did that thing get its name?
Why is an iPod called an iPod? Where did they come up with the name Milky Way? This contest is about 'stuff' names. You will be judged on the depth of research (please cite your sources), the sparkiness of the factoids, and the quality of writing. Check out the articles Mountain Dew and Hot Dog for examples.
Since we can't have duplicate articles for this contest, once someone begins writing a page, they have 'claimed' it -- and no one else can write it. Better start writing soon if you've got an idea! To begin a 'Stuff Page,' click on the CREATE PAGE button and then select the 'Stuff Names' icon. Want help with an idea? How about starting one of these pages: 7 Up, Burrito, Teflon, Cellophane, Sputnik, Casserole, Spaghetti, Linguine, Kit Kat, Cornucopia, Popsicle, Hamburger, French Fries, Wii, Coca-Cola. Please feel free to email wiki [at] name.com if you have any questions whatsoever.
OCTOBER
Yah, Cainim! Winning Article: Nicknames, Love and Style Pants
What's in a nickname?
Nicknames are funny little buggers. Do you have any good ones in your life? Why do you call your sweetheart 'Mutton Button'? Or your dog, 'Gimpy'? Or, why does your mom call you 'NooNoo'? We want to know! Write about it your relationship with a particular nickname.
SEPTEMBER
Way to go, Jo Eager! Winning Article: Yes, I’m Eager!
What's your name?
What does your name mean to you? Does it make you feel unique or boring? Do you know how your parents chose the name? Were you ever teased? Write about it! Give us lively anecdotes and insight to explain know what life is like with your name.
AUGUST
Hats off to Madeleine Wieder! Winning Article: How I Named Four Babies and Survived
How did you choose that name?
How did you name your baby? Your puppy? Your goldfishy? Everyone has named something at one point or another, it's a rite of passage. Do you have a good story about how you chose a name for someone or something? Tell us about it! Give us the nitty-gritty details, the twists and turns, the ups and downs that led to your decision. Feel free to be funny, fun, fascinating, sweet, sincere, gooey...
JULY
Name that Trend
Congratulations, Samantha Bell!!
Winning Article: Biblical Names: Thousands of Years and Still in Style
What do you know about baby naming for 2008? What's with all these unique names, like Nevaeh? And the weird spellings? What are they and why? You can focus on a specific aspect of trends this year, or you can give us a rundown of the patterns you're seeing. In other words: it's flexible and fun. Get creative. Just like today's parents are.
For inspiration, check out: Name Your Baby After an Elf and Baby Name No-Nos
