Can’t wait to see the big changes! You mentioned you might have another contest in a few months–is there any chance you might consider newbies? I know the chances of winning over the more experienced folks wouldn’t be great, but it would be a great opportunity for those of us just getting started to participate in this.

Thanks to you and Jodee for keeping this site going! I would miss this community if it went away.

Thanks for the link love. It’s always satisfying whenever you link to one of my posts.

Matt aka The Copywriter’s Crucible

@Penny – Yes, this is a job interview more than a popularity contest. And Jodee is doing a great job, isn’t she? I expect it’ll be only be a matter of time before I post something and someone says, “who is this Deb and why is she posting on Jodee’s blog.”

@John – You’re most welcome. PoeWar has been my daily stop for years.

@Kenneth – The early bird catches the worm. Have a great weekend yourself!

I can’t wait to see how the FWJ Idol contest plays out. This is such a unique idea for choosing a new blogger. With that in mind I also hope the person making those alligations against you isn’t a contestant. First and foremost this is a job interview and most businesses handpick their worokers. Not to mention by burning bridges they ensured they’ll never work for you nor receive a recommendation from the blogger who runs the number one freelance writing blog.

I also would like to commend Jodee for filling your shoes nicely. I see no blisters just a perfect fit.

Penny Wilkonson

As one of the contestants who did not make it to Round 2, I just wanted to say that I enjoyed the challenge of participating and plan to keep up with the assignments by writing my entries on my own blog. If you have any objections to this, please let me know, and I will gladly change my plans. No matter what happens, I am really looking forward to seeing how the contest plays out.