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The blogging round results
Readers voted for Conor Williams, Lauren Hogan and Ted Reinstein to advance with judges' pick Nancy Goldstein. The final four will have a live discussion with readers with readers at noon on Monday. We hope you'll join.
By Marisa Katz | October 22, 2010; 07:55 PM ET | Comments (25)
Nancy wins the round, and some final thoughts
First, I should say I was very impressed by the quality of the writing from the contenders, the top fraction of a percent of those who applied to the contest. Some I am sure will go on to win other...
By Garance Franke-Ruta | October 22, 2010; 08:10 AM ET | Comments (1)
Strong finish to the blogging challenge
Nancy Goldstein was my winner because every day, I wanted to read what she had posted.
By Kevin Huffman | October 22, 2010; 07:01 AM ET | Comments (1)
Nancy Goldstein wins the challenge
She is the person most likely to write a blog I'd want to read.
By Greg Sargent | October 21, 2010; 07:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Focus on features
The recurring features challenge produces some "yeses," a couple "ifs," a few "ehs" and a "god, no."
By Garance Franke-Ruta | October 21, 2010; 10:07 AM ET | Comments (2)
Some are starting to pull away
Some of the contestants are hitting their stride and finding their voice.
By Kevin Huffman | October 21, 2010; 07:51 AM ET | Comments (1)
Your blog needs an identity
People need to have a clear sense of exactly what they're going to get when they arrive.
By Greg Sargent | October 20, 2010; 03:02 PM ET | Comments (2)
Blogging about blogging
The writing, reporting and thinking has to stand out and be linkable.
By Garance Franke-Ruta | October 20, 2010; 12:02 PM ET | Comments (1)
Tuesday - better, but still not there
Shorter, peppier, more interesting than Monday. I'm still looking for better blog voice.
By Kevin Huffman | October 19, 2010; 09:12 PM ET | Comments (1)
Blogging is a conversation
Ideally, you should be involved in a running chat with other bloggers.
By Greg Sargent | October 19, 2010; 06:43 PM ET | Comments (2)
Thoughts on Day 1
Too long. Too broad. Way too self-serious. No hyperlinks.
By Kevin Huffman | October 18, 2010; 09:36 PM ET | Comments (3)
