Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Happy Birthday, Rate Your Story! Prizes and More!


Wednesdays are usually fun at Rate Your Story, but today is extra special.  It’s our birthday!

Happy Birthday, Rate Your Story!



Photo Courtesy Fotolia/Microsoft Free Clip Art

To celebrate, we’re giving out “goodie bags” for those of you who attend our month-long party.  

Here’s the invite!

Who:  All writers, readers, and RYS fans!

What:  A month-long online celebration with weekly prize giveaways!

When:  Through October 31st

RSVP (a.k.a. enter to win!):  You can RSVP to the party in three ways:  
1) Post a Happy Birthday message or Rate Your Story testimonial on your blog, 
2) Tweet about Rate Your Story using the #RateYS hashtag or directly to @RateYourStory, or 
3) Like the new Rate Your Story fan page on Facebook

Each RSVP = 1 entry; no limit on how many times you can enter!

IMPORTANT = Make sure to add a comment on THIS blog post each time you complete an RSVP so we can track entries.  Don’t skip this step!

Goodie Bag Prizes:  Free professional critiques, line-edits, autographed books, and more from our volunteer judges!  Check back often for the latest drawing!

First Drawing will be:  Wednesday, October 10th for a free manuscript critique with Melissa Gorzelanczyk, Rate Your Story judge!

Thank you for celebrating with Rate Your Story!  I can't believe we're a year old now!  Comments are open.  Remember to comment and let us know each time you've posted one of the RSVPs so we can track them!  Good luck!

57 comments:

  1. DarshanaOctober 3, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Congratulations RYS!!
    This is a wonderful service you provide to all us writers. Happy Birthday. I have spread the word via Twitter and "liked" your FB page.

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  2. Margaret G.October 3, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Happy Birthday RYS! Thank you for such a great service. I "Liked" your FB page.

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  3. Margaret G.October 3, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    And tweeted about your service.

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  4. Janet SmartOctober 3, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Happy Birthday. I love your site. I have posted about this on my blog.

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  5. Janet SmartOctober 3, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Happy Birthday, again. I also liked your page on Facebook.

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  6. Hannah HoltOctober 3, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Happy birthday! I liked your Facebook page, but it took me a while to find it. I couldn't find a link to it on your site, but it's probably just me. I'm directionally challenged on and off the computer. Here's the link for anyone else who has a hard time: https://www.facebook.com/RateYourStory/

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  7. Hannah HoltOctober 3, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    PS- On Facebook I'm Lightbulb Books. :)

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  8. Julie Rowan-ZochOctober 3, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Happy be-Tweeted Birthday!

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  9. Julie Rowan-ZochOctober 3, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    My artist-page liked your community-page: no chaperone involved!

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  10. Julie Rowan-ZochOctober 3, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    And finally but not finite, congratulations! On with the festivities!

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  11. Lori DegmanOctober 3, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Happy Birthday RYS!! So glad you started this site, Miranda and so glad you let me join as one of the judges!!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Happy Birthday RYS! You offer such a SUPER great service. Thank you, thank you. I "Liked" you on your FB page.

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  13. Susanna Leonard HillOctober 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I liked you on FB - thank you Hannah Holt! :)

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  14. patientdreamerOctober 3, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Cool! I just "liked" FB Rate your story. Happy Birthday!

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  15. Jennifer ROctober 3, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Happy Birthday! Both times I have used your services have been beneficial. I just "liked" you on FB - Jennifer Wolfram Rumberger

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  16. Cathy Ballou MealeyOctober 3, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    HBTY RYS! I "liked" your FB page!

    Many, many happy returns. May you blow out all your candles and your wish come true!

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  17. Jarm Del BoccioOctober 3, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    A very Happy Birthday to you, RYS! I've tweeted you...enjoy the celebration!

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  18. Jarm Del BoccioOctober 3, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I've also "liked" you on FaceBook. Thanks for all you do for the writing community, RYS!

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  19. Carrie FinisonOctober 3, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Happy birthday! RYS is a great service. I just liked your FB page.

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  20. Dana AtnipOctober 3, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Happy Birthday RYS! I did "like" you on FB! Congratulations on your 1 year Birthday!

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  21. Ellen L. RamseyOctober 3, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Happy Birthday, RYS, and thanks for all your useful comments on my stories--it's a splendid service! I liked the RYS Facebook page! (wish it were possible to "double-like")

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  22. Jennifer S. BurrowsOctober 3, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Happy birthday, RYS. You're the best! I liked you on Facebook. :)

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  23. ptnozellOctober 3, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Happy Birthday, RYS & thanks for the tremendous service you provide. I liked you on Facebook & so did the Two Orange Pups page (not sure if this counts double, but this is the closest I get to blogging!). And there's a tweet roaming somewhere out there in cyberspace...

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  24. LJ MozOctober 3, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Happy Birthday, RYS! Thank you for all you do for all of us with your wonderful service!! I LIKED you on FB.

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  25. UnknownOctober 3, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Happy Birthday, RYS!
    I officially like you on facebook and I re-tweeted so more people know about it!
    Hope you get some great cake!

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  26. RamonaOctober 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Happy Birthday RYS! I have 'liked' you on my personal Facebook page and my writing Facebook page.

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  27. rena traxelOctober 3, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Happy b-day. I have 'liked" Rate Your Story twice, using my personal and writing Facebook page.

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  28. Dana CareyOctober 4, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Bon Anniversaire, RYS! Such a generous service!
    I tweeted it and liked your facebook page.

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  29. Melanie MoschellaOctober 4, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Happy Birthday, RYS! I liked you on FB = )

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  30. Kirsten LarsonOctober 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Happy birthday, RYS! This is a wonderful service, and I recommend it to everyone. I guess that leads to lots of slush. I already like your FB page, so I'll go tweet @RateYourStory.

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  31. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 5, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Miranda and Happy Birthday to RYS! My blog post today is about you guys...
    http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/10/whats-my-story.html

    Donna L Martin
    www.donnalmartin.com
    www.donasdays.blogspot.com

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  32. Nessa MorrisOctober 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Happy birthday! I liked you on facebook.

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  33. Sheri McCrimmonOctober 5, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Happy Birthday to youuuuuuu! I liked you on facebook.

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  34. Nessa MorrisOctober 5, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    ... and I tweeted!

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  35. Miranda PaulOctober 5, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Check very soon for the winner to be posted!

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  36. AnonymousOctober 6, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I liked your FB page!

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  37. AnonymousOctober 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I tweeted!

    And, by the way, I am so happy to be sharing this with folks! I love your service!

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  38. UnknownOctober 6, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Tweeted AND "liked"! Happy birthday, Rate Your Story!!!

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  39. UnknownOctober 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Happy birthday Rate Your Story! I liked your page but plan to do the other ones as well.

    You guys are the BEST!

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  40. Julie Rowan-ZochOctober 9, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Tweeted again!

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  41. Heather Ann CyrOctober 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I liked your Facebook page (don't have a blog or Twitter). Happy birthday, RYS!

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  42. Romelle BroasOctober 10, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Happy Birthday, RYS! Thank you for your wonderful service to writers. I "liked" your FB page (and still do). I also tweeted about you too.

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  43. Denise Bruce of InglesideOctober 10, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    LIked on facebook and shared too :) off to tweet now :D
    thanks so much!

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  44. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Happy B-day RYS!!!
    You guys rock! :)

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  45. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    I love birthdays!!!! And can't believe I missed this post! Happy Birthday, Rate Your Story! And many many more. :)
    Your site is unique and much appreciated and I join with all the others in wishing you many happy returns of the day! I'll try to spread the word about this. :)

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  46. Miranda PaulOctober 12, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Keep 'em coming guys! Remember you can gain an entry multiple times. We appreciate you spreading the word and we can't wait to give away the next prize!

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  47. Donna L MartinOctober 14, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Does it count that I "liked" you on Facebook way before your birthday? ;~)

    Donna L Martin
    www.donnalmartin.com
    www.donasdays.blogspot.com

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  48. Lauri MeyersOctober 14, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Happy Birthday! I liked your facebook page.

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  49. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I'll be tweeting and posting this to FB again. :)Month-long birthdays are lots of fun!!! As long as we don't get a year older for every day!!!!

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  50. Erin PearsonOctober 18, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Happy Birthday RYS! I "liked" you on Facebook.
    Erin F Pearson

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  51. Abigail BealOctober 18, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    A Very Happy Birthday to Rate Your Story! I just sent out a Tweet about your birthday with the hashtag. :)

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  52. Abigail BealOctober 18, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Happy Birthday RYS, I "liked" you on Facebook! :)

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  53. Gary MasskinOctober 19, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I'm a bit late to the party but just followed and wished a belated happy 1st birthday to @RateYourStory on Twitter. Will have to write a blog post too when I get a chance.

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  54. Miranda PaulOctober 19, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Thanks, all for the continued celebrations, sharing, and posts on your blog. October is tons of fun, and there are still two weeks left to celebrate!

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  55. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Happy B-day RYS. I liked the Facebook page too.

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