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September CHALLENGE ~ Let's Get Serious About Writing a Blog Series

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

For those of us in the very HOT states, seeing September right around the corner has us envisioning cooler temperatures soon. As you anticipate the month of September, why not challenge your blogging skills a bit? This month, along with fellow blogger, Kathy Streib , we have a fun and rewarding challenge.

Creating a series of posts that identify you as a "go-to" person in your respective field is one way to drive business right to you. I've created several series over the years here in the Rain. My most current series is about health and wellness called, Saturday Soundness. 

Another series that has served my business very well is called, Slab to Shingles which is about helping guide homeowners through new construction.

Be creative and write about something you are passionate about, a hobby, an area that you specialize in, or something else. Here are the guidelines:

1. You must write at least THREE posts in your series between September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023, by midnight on the 30th

2. Each post must have at least 300 words, be your own content, contain at least one picture per post, and have a series title that identifies the series. Saturday Soundness~Toxins, or Slab to Shingles~Identifying a Builder. 

3. All THREE series post links MUST be placed into ONE comment on this post.

 4. IF all three posts in the series are written during this timeframe, each of the three entry posts will receive 1,000 points each for a total of a possible 3,000. **If only 1 or 2 posts are completed, those entries will receive 225 points per post. As you can see, it pays to play in this contest! 3,000 whopping points are cool!

OK, folks. Let's get those creative juices flowing! We cannot wait to read your series posts. READY - SET - GO!

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Comments(80)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Good Evening Paula & Kathy Streib! Thank you both again for hosting this month’s challenge! I had SO many ideas and truly had to narrow it down to these 3. Your challenge made me realize just how easy a ‘series’ is and that I need to get serious about them!! Thanks again!

 

Destination Excellence: CLT ✈️

CLT: A Mecca for Art Lovers & Sports Fans Alike 🎭🏈

The Dish on Charlotte: Exploring the Booming Foodie Scene  🍽️

Sep 25, 2023 09:03 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you so much for participating, Debe. Can't wait to read through these.

Sep 28, 2023 07:42 AM
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Paula and Kathy,

Thanks for this fun challenge. I am reading a lot of great articles.

Here are my entries into the September 2023 Series Challenge.

 

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Post #1

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Post #2

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Post #3

 

And just for fun, I included a bonus article.

 

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Challenge - Bonus Post

 

Joe D.

Sep 27, 2023 11:03 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

I love these topics. Very fun and unique and a bonus one to boot. Nice job.

Sep 28, 2023 07:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib here are my 3 entries. Thank you for the challenge.

Minot ND's City Hall page 1

Minot ND's City Hall page 2

Minot ND's City Hall page 3

Sep 27, 2023 11:11 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Hey Bob! Thank you so much for your participation.

Sep 28, 2023 07:43 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi, Dr. Paula McDonald & Kathy Streib - Here are my three entries into the challenge.  

Thank you so much for hosting it. My series is "The Sedona Lifestyle."

 

Post 1 - Once in a Sedona Super Blue Moon - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5806140/the-sedona-lifestyle--once-in-a-sedona-super-blue-moon--- 

 

 

Post 2 - Do You Have Sedona Red Rocks Fever?  See What The Symptoms are… - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5808345/do-you-have-sedona-red-rocks-fever--see-what-the-symptoms-are---

 

 

Post 3 - Sedona Lifestyle - Why Visitors and Residents Enjoy the Weather - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5810076/sedona-lifestyle---why-visitors-and-residents-enjoy-the-weather--3

 

Sep 27, 2023 02:59 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Well done! I am looking forward to reading all of these.

Sep 28, 2023 07:43 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Margaret, for jumping in on the challenge. Great job.

Sep 28, 2023 07:43 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hi Paula and Kathy Streib and thank you both for hosting the Blog Series challenge. Here my 3 entries for my Real Estate Series SNOOZE YOU LOSE! It was a fun challenge and worth the effort.

1. SNOOZE YOU LOSE! RU Waiting to Time the Mortgage Market?

2. SNOOZE YOU LOSE! Backyard Improvement Wait 20 Years?

3. SNOOZE YOU LOSE! Don't Lose Home to MOTIVATED SELLER

Sep 27, 2023 10:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.

well Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI  like you never thought I would get it done, I did not think you would get off your Hammock to do the job:)) Congratulations! Endre

Sep 27, 2023 10:18 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

I love your topic and can't wait to read through all of these. Nice job.

Sep 28, 2023 07:44 AM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Here are my three blogs for this contest. I hike every Saturday and it was great to include 3 from September here:

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

Thank you for the suggestion and idea.

Sep 28, 2023 03:19 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Okay, I completed the Series Challenge. 

It is too late to update my previous comment listing two entries. 

I will post all three here which I hope will not create confusion. 

Probate Real Estate | What is IAEA?  

Probate Real Estate | Why Hire Kathleen Daniels CPRES? 

Probate Real Estate | Selling a Probate Home

Thank you for hosting. 

Sep 28, 2023 03:27 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC
Sep 28, 2023 07:13 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
Sep 30, 2023 09:38 AM
Ray Henson
Retired - Goodyear, AZ
Retired Real Estate Agent

Thank you for this month's challenge.  It was perfect for me because I was right in the middle of a series.  Lucky!

Adventures in Turkey (Part Three)
Adventures in Turkey (Part Four)
Adventures in Turkey (Part Five)

Sep 30, 2023 01:17 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
Sep 30, 2023 04:38 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Paula,

I made the deadline for this challenge. Thank you for the idea. Now I will have a category on my blog: Day Trips from Phoenix. 😀

Here are the links for the Series Day Trips from Phoenix:

1. Day Trips from Phoenix Metro(1): Bisbee (activerain.com)

2. Daytrips from Phoenix (2): Nordic Village Flagstaff (activerain.com)

3. Day Trips from Phoenix Metro(3): France via MIM (activerain.com)

Sep 30, 2023 05:55 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Here are my 3-part-series entries for “More Affordable Monthly Payments”. Thank you for the challenge.

 

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5810522/more-affordable-monthly-payments-part-1-of-3

 

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5810523/more-affordable-monthly-payments-part-2-of-3

 

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5810524/more-affordable-monthly-payments-part-3-of-3?show_share=1

Thank you!

Sep 30, 2023 07:52 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

If it wasn't for the last minute, I would never get anything done! Under the wire, as usual!

Life in Cocoa Beach - I live in a small town - Cocoa Beach is a small town

 

Life in Cocoa Beach, Florida

 

Life in Cocoa Beach - The Canals of Cocoa Beach

 

Sep 30, 2023 11:53 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Dr. Paula -

My series was on Community Gardens.
Click words THIRD/SECOND/FIRST for links.
Thanks - Lynn

Third - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5808353/atlanta-buckhead-midtown-and-more---community-gardens-around-town---3

Second - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5808352/atlanta-buckhead-midtown-and-more---community-gardens-around-town---2

First - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5808351/atlanta-buckhead-midtown-and-more---community-gardens-around-town---1

Sep 30, 2023 11:56 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-939-2727 

Hi Lynn!!

Thanks for saving me from being the last post! Hope all is well with you!

 

Oct 12, 2023 06:49 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Silly me wrote the blogs but forgot to post them here - argh!  Wonderful contest and a way to get rainers to think ON their business!

Oct 01, 2023 07:53 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ 

Don't follow my example - I posted them Sep 30, 2023 11:56 PMTotally forgot about putting them in the comments!!! Barely got there in time...  Take care - Lynn

Oct 08, 2023 04:25 PM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

I evidently couldn't figure out how include all three posts in one comment- hopefully I will receive my credits! 

ActiveRain Contests 

 

La Quinta Country Club Series 1 : Ladies Rule!

La Quinta Country Club Series 2: Bob Hope Classic

La Quinta Country Club Series 3: The Real Estate

Oct 09, 2023 09:18 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

Hey Dr. Paula McDonald  and Kathy Streib -- I apologize for not posting all blogs on the same comment.  I was not able to go back and edit my original comment to edit.  I did all blogs in the first week of September, and they were truly beneficial.  I also hoped to earn the points for them.  On my points list, this challenge is listed as "0".  Please let me know- thank you.  Kathy

Oct 12, 2023 11:19 AM