Paul has been doing some writing this year for Trazzler.com, a travel website. Users browse through unique, often quirky, travel write-ups submitted by users or hired freelancers like Paul. One of his “trips” is currently a semifinalist in Trazzler’s summer contest. The winner receives a $10,000 writer-in-residence contract in New York!
The theme of the contest was “oasis,” and this could be taken in any direction, any escape from the norm. Paul’s entry, “Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth in Washington, D.C.” (trip #21709), is a non-literal interpretation of the theme, an oasis in the mind’s eye.
In order to advance to the Finals, Paul’s trip needs to rank in the top 10 among the semifinalists in wishlisting. After a week of wishlisting, Paul’s trip has consistently been ranked in the top 10 out of the 204 semifinalists. The competition is fierce, and the rankings change constantly. You can help by voting. The deadline for voting is September 14 at 7:59 p.m. EDT. Please register at Trazzler.com, find Paul’s trip, and click the green “add to wishlist” button. Detailed instructions can be found below.
In addition to the grand prize, Trazzler will award nine runners up with writing contracts for $250 and four Editor’s choice contracts for $500. The key is to make sure Paul’s trip is in the top 10 on September 14 at 7:59 p.m.
We are grateful for your time and effort to help us, and we are particularly thankful for your friendship. ~ cck
Voting Instructions for Facebook Users:
1) Go to http://www.trazzler.com
2) Click “Sign In Using Facebook”.
3) Find Paul’s trip (typing “koning bonds” in the trip search field brings it up, or you can return to this post and click the link); open it, and read the trip.
4) Click the green “add to wishlist” button. You have voted!Voting Instructions for Non-Facebook Users:
1) Go to http://www.trazzler.com
2) Scroll to the bottom of the welcome page and click “About Trazzler”.
3) At the top of the next page, click “Sign In or Sign Up”.
4) Find “No Facebook Account?” and click “Sign Up”. (It’s free and takes only a moment.)
5) Register using the sign-up form. (You can opt not to receive e-mails from Trazzler.)
6) Return to the Trazzler home page and find Paul’s trip (typing “koning bonds” in the trip search field brings it up, or you can return to this post and click the link); open it, and read the trip.
7) Click the green “add to wishlist” button. You have voted!
If you’re interested in reading other travel pieces Paul has written, click here. Most of these adventures are about Africa.
