Today is the last day!

If you want to audition, today (Monday, June 20th) is the last possible day. All entries should be in by 11:59 PM central time.

The top 12 will be announced here on Friday. 

Thank you to all who have participated, and helped get the word out about Blogger Idol. At the time of this posting, we have already had about 45 auditions, which is HUGE considering the fact that a month and a half ago, Blogger Idol wasn't even an idea.

And thanks to all the judges for all the hard work thus far, including our new judge, Corinne Cepeda, who is here to provide opinion and critique from the point of view of the reader.

It's going to be fun! We've already got some trash talking going on on twitter and facebook!  I can't wait until the voting begins!

Just under a week left to audition!

If you want to try out for Blogger Idol, you have until Monday, June 20th at 11:59 PM central time to get your entries in. I just want to take this time to encourage those that may think they are not 'up to par' or experienced enough.  It doesn't matter if you have been blogging for years, or just started last week, or want to start a blog just to enter Blogger Idol.  If your audition catches our eyes, and we like you, you have a shot. It doesn't matter if you have 5 blog posts in your archive, or 5,000.  Trying out for Blogger Idol is a great way to gain exposure for ANY blog. And you will get to work on your writing skills as well.  This is not a contest for 'big bloggers'. It's a contest for all bloggers.

If it encourages you, get a Blogger Idol buddy. Team up with another blogger you know, and both submit auditions, and if you both make it to the top 12, you can work on your weekly assignments together, and cheer each other on. 

But hurry! You have just under a week left!

Are you considering auditioning?

Here are some things to consider before you audition:

*What can it hurt? You will get tons of exposure for your blog, win some awesome prizes (and not just if you are the grand prize winner either!), meet new people, get constructive criticism on your writing, and have lots of fun!


*Are you able to commit to the time the contest will take? We would hate to see anyone have to drop out.  You can see the official schedule on the How It Works page.


*Have you read the Official Rules?




What's that? You've decided you are going to audition? Awesome! Now, get ready for your rockstar debut!


*Here is a post with helpful audition tips.

*Make sure you grab a badge to put on your blog so the world knows that you are auditioning!  And, heck, buy yourself a fancy tshirt, or coffee mug, or laptop bag to really make yourself feel like a rockstar!

*For some awesome gadgets that will help you stay up to date with contest happenings, and give you some tools to help you out, download the Official Blogger Idol Toolbar! 

*Make sure your blog looks all fancy schmancy so that you are ready for all of your new followers!

And once you've done all the above:

*Submit a written statement to bloggeridol@gmail.com telling us about yourself, and WHY you think you are worthy of the title 'Blogger Idol' which must be between 250 and 500 words, and provide us with a link to your blog or website, or state that you do not have one. Please do not include any images in your post. 


Each audition will receive a numerical score, as follows:

0-5 points based on ability to follow directions above
0-10 points on likeability
0-10 points on appearance of blog
1-15 points on how you will appeal to the general public
0-5 points on your reason for being worthy of the title 'Blogger Idol 2011'

You will not be notified of your score, only whether or not you have made it to the Top 12. 


And with that being said.... We've decided to open auditions early!  Have fun, and we are looking forward to seeing all of your auditions!


Top 12 will be announced on Friday, June 24, 2011!