From January 2024, we are going to usher in a new format for our Blogging Marathon. So this announcement is for May 2024.
2023 has been a year when nothing happened in this space. To get the mojo back and to be in action, I decided it would be good if we just concentrated on posting a recipe and getting back to action.
So starting Jan, it’s going to be a monthly marathon with all bloggers joining during the month.
Read on below for the new structure and rules that are changed.
Schedule for the monthly editions in 2024
This is going to be a monthly marathon.
As of now, the rules stand like this.
You are free to pick any post of your choice, update it with new content, pictures, etc, and share it with the group.
I will be sharing 1 gmail thread for the month. All of us can share our links in the same email.
You can post as per your convenience but a minimum of 4 posts a month. You can do more as well per your choice.
You can do one post a week or 2 posts a week and do alternate weeks. Or you can do 2 posts a week for all 4 weeks. The choice is yours.
It need not be just between Mon to Fri. Can be on any day.
I have shared the themes, it can be from those or can be of your own choice as well.
Apart from sharing on the email thread, we can share on Facebook and other social media as well.
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Before going into the new themes, here are the links to some BM-related pages.
From 2017 BM details can be found on the Blogging Marathon Page.
If you want to check out older BM details, check the BM Archives
If you are new and want to join us, check out the BM Guidelines and Rules
Since we have a month to prepare, please avoid doing the last-minute posting, prepare ahead, and schedule, which should give you enough time to read your fellow participating blogger’s posts leisurely.
Check out the Blogging Marathon page for details on BM held every month.
If you want to sign up, please email me at [email protected] latest by 08th this month along with your themes.
FYI: Requests to join after the 08th will not be accepted.
Mandatory reading and commenting on fellow participating member
Each theme can be selected by four bloggers on a first come first basis.
Other rules will be mailed to the individuals.
The Themes will be the following:
From 2021, the Kid’s Delight theme will be a BM Theme. However, we will continue having two different themes for BM in a month. And you have the choice of doing two different themes.
Please note all entries for the Kid’s Delight theme have to be kid-approved. The dish can be approved by your kid, your young relatives, your neighbors, or even something you enjoyed as a kid. Remember to mention the kid’s age group, so that it becomes easy for others.
Kid’s Delight – Week 1 and Week 2
The 1st and 2nd weeks of the month will be the “Summer Coolers“
Kid’s Delight – Week 3 and Week 4
The 3rd and 4th weeks of the month will be the “Back to School Snacks”
What’s Trending?
Do you want to recreate the up-and-trending recipe currently? Well pick a couple of them and make and enjoy!
Protein Rich Starters
The starter should feature a protein rice ingredient. It can be from any cuisine
Combo Meals
You can feature any combo meal idea together. For example, Chole Bhatura, Masala Dosa with Sambar or Raita Biryani etc.
Dazzling Dals
Share your interesting Dal recipes, featuring any dal as the main ingredient
Millet Recipes
Showcase any Millet recipe for any course.
Pick one country and make street Food
As the name says, share some interesting street food from any country of your choice!
Special Theme:
We have two themes for the 4th week. Please read the rules carefully.
Redo Old Posts
Do the mandatory 2 weeks of the regular BM and you can do the 4th week with Redo your older posts theme. Please note, that to do this theme, you must have already done two regular BM themes in the previous weeks.
Regular Bookmarked
This is the regular Bookmarks Theme. This can be any recipe of your choice
You can either do bookmarks from your regular Bookmarks.
So do 3 weeks, and pick up this 4th fourth of your own choice. It can be anything you bookmarked or your own.
Below are Last Month’s BM Themes
Each month, an entire week will be considered.
One can post any day between Monday to Friday. We will have BM for all 4 weeks with 2 posts under each theme.
Under the taken theme for each week, you have the option of redoing your old post with new content and new pictures.
The 4th Redo theme is for any post of your choice.
The Themes will be the following:
From 2021, the Kid’s Delight theme will be a BM Theme. However, we will continue having two different themes for BM in a month. And you have the choice of doing two different themes.
Please note all entries for Kid’s Delight theme have to be kid-approved. The dish can be approved by your kid, your young relatives, your neighbors, or even something you enjoyed as a kid. Remember to mention the kid’s age group, so that it becomes easy for others.
Kid’s Delight – Week 1 and Week 2
The 1st and 2nd weeks of the month will be the “Breakfast Recipes“
Kid’s Delight – Week 3 and Week 4
The 3rd and 4th weeks of the month will be the “Summer Coolers”
What’s Trending?
Do you want to recreate the up-and-trending recipe currently? Well pick a couple of them and make and enjoy!
Summer Special – Mango
The time for the King of Fruits is here and you can enjoy by making dishes featuring Mango! It can be with ripe or raw your choice!
Pick 1 ingredient and do 2 same dish type
Well explore one ingredient and make two dishes!
Seasonal Beverages
Its summer and we got to have some special seasonal beverages!
Special or Festival Special from your Region
Select a special dish and do share with us!
Pick one State and do the different sub regions from the picked state
From any country of your choice!
Special Theme:
We have two themes for the 4th week. Please read the rules carefully.
Redo Old Posts
Do the mandatory 2 weeks of the regular BM and you can do the 4th week with Redo your older posts theme. Please note, that to do this theme, you must have already done two regular BM themes in the previous weeks.
Regular Bookmarked
This is the regular Bookmarks Theme. This can be any recipe of your choice
You can either do bookmarks from your regular Bookmarks.
So do 3 weeks, and pick up this 4th fourth of your own choice. It can be anything you bookmarked or your own.
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Please spread the details if you want your friends to be part of this marathon.
Let’s gear up for another nonstop blogging!
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