While it is often the case that you can enter competitions online, via sms or phone call, there are still plenty of Australian competitions allowing you to send in a good ol’ “snail mail” entry.
When competitions run multiple entry formats there is often the question of which way is “best” to enter? Well honestly who… [Continue Reading]
Australian Mail In Competition Secrets
April 17, 2009 1 Comment
Top 5 Tips to Win Photography Competitions
April 2, 2009 Leave a Comment
You may be thinking that photography competitions are only for professionals?… Think again!
The truth is that there are many competitions run throughout the year that are run specifically for amateur photographers, or really just require the entry of “happy snaps” and are not necessarily looking for professional photography art pieces.
Keep an eye out for websites… [Continue Reading]
Winning a Holiday – The Real Costs.
March 29, 2009 1 Comment
I’ve touched on this subject before in a previous post about 5 must know tips for entering competitions, but I really think this subject is worthy of it’s own post.
Most people would love to win a holiday. Especially when money is tight, it seems like a great option for taking that much wanted break without… [Continue Reading]
Win More Competitions – Some Inspiration
February 1, 2009 Leave a Comment
Want to win more prizes? Win more competitions? Of course you do…..
It can be difficult to stay motivated because most long term compers know that there are often dry spells where wins seem few and far between.
Here’s a few inspirational quotes that may just life your spirits in those down times:
I LOVE the first quote,… [Continue Reading]
Congratulations to Our First Winner!
December 31, 2008 Leave a Comment
Well, it’s official!!! Our First Competition Winner has been drawn:
A huge congratulations to Nellbe, who had the 7th valid entry into the competition. I have sent nellbe and email and hope she’ll enjoy her super food ideas subscription!!!
Huge apologies once again for the delays in announcing the winner. It’s funny how just when you get… [Continue Reading]
Top 5 Mistakes When Entering Competitions & Sweepstakes
November 3, 2008 3 Comments
It’s easy to get carried away when you are excited about the possibility of winning a prize.
Not only that, but there’s generally a stack of rules, terms and conditions that you need to follow and keep in mind for every competition or sweepstake that you enter.
Here are my top 5 mistakes that people make when… [Continue Reading]
Words or Less Answers – Lesson One – Get your creativity Flowing!
October 31, 2008 7 Comments
Over the last couple of days I’ve listed a few competitions that require a “words or less” component. Otherwise referred to as a “tie breaker” answer.
I know that many readers may shy away from these competitions as they don’t feel confident that they can write a winning answer. I’ve written about hints and tips to… [Continue Reading]
5 MUST know tips for Entering Competitions and Sweepstakes.
October 20, 2008 1 Comment
I’m so glad that readers discovering my blog are getting interested in entering competitions, contests and sweepstakes for themselves. It’s really so amazing to get notified that you’ve won something, and somebody has to win all these prizes that companies give away, so it might as well be you!!!
There are some really important things you… [Continue Reading]
How to Write Great Competition and Sweepstake Answers!
October 11, 2008 4 Comments
If there’s one type of competition or sweepstake worth entering, it’s those that require a skill based answer in order for your entry to be valid.
You know the type…. to win, just answer this question “blah blah blah” in 25 words or less.
In Australia these are called “words or less” (WOL) competitions, generally they are… [Continue Reading]
Finding Motivation To Enter Competitions & Sweepstakes
October 1, 2008 1 Comment
Ok, so it sounds a bit weird that someone who’s main hobby is winning things would find motivating themself hard!
But if you’ve been entering competitions or sweepstakes as a hobby for a while, then chances are you know exactly what I mean when I say that sometimes you just can’t be bothered entering anything no… [Continue Reading]
