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Announcing a new contest where you can win free tuition to MatadorU.
Just over two weeks ago we announced the launch of Matador’s first educational component–MatadorU, a training course for writers at all levels of their careers.
Since then we’ve had dozens of students sign up and begin the 12-week curriculum. Discussion at the forums, writer/editor communication, and social networking / promotion of students’ writing has become more vibrant and diverse every day.
Plain and simple: it’s been the most exciting development at Matador since we grew from a single community to an integrated media network.
As a way of continuing to spread the word, we’re officially launching a twitter-based contest. Each month, we’ll offer one lucky student free tuition for MatadorU’s Travel Writing Course. The rules and ways to participate are super simple.
VIEW THE CONTEST RULES AND ENTER HERE.
Good luck to everyone, and we look forward to announcing the first winner!
[UPDATE 9/24: We're officially closing entries to this contest at midnight EST on 9/24.]
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I am @88photos on twitter and I really admire this website for the information and ideas it has to offer. Every single article is unique and well written. I would love to be able to take advantage of the educational opportunity and contribute my travel ideas and photographs to the community.
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Hi, I’m @apocalisp on twitter and I think this school would do me a world of good, and hopefully in turn others as well. You see, as a traveling chef I spend my days tasting the many tastes of world. it has always been a dream of mine to write about my various adventures in a way that the everyman could relate to and learn the many recipes I have aquired. I believe this schooling may help bring me one step closer to that.
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I am @cy_cy_ on twitter and I am interested in the winning the free tuition as I have an interest in travel writing and think it will give me the confidence i need to write freelance for magazines & publications. Also it will help me progress further with a travel story I have started writing. I really like the Matador website and it has helped inspire me to write more, and although I already knew about the course and was interested in it, I cant afford it right now.
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I am @rcodemo on Twitter. I currently write for Examiner.com, where I am the Springfield Offbeat Travel Examiner. I am a freelance writer and former journalist who loves to travel. I am new to travel writing and would love to learn how to write travel articles that sell. I love the Matador website and look forward to having my articles published here soon. This course will give me the expertise and instruction that I need to add depth and richness to my writing.
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Been writing radio commercials and television scripts for over 15 years. Am DESPERATE to make the leap to travel writing to follow my dream of ‘walking the earth’, exploring new places and experiencing new cultures like some global vagabond for a variety of valid reasons: 1) to escape my boring life, and 2) to inspire others to do the same!! You better be giving away another free tuition to MatadorU for the month of October — I have to save all my funds for flights around the world!! Please consider me as your next likely candidate…
Sincerely,
~ Nita Street
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I have been doing travel writing and blogging for quite some time. However, I always think one can improve and get fresh ideas. At the present time, I’m not in a position to handle the expense, but I would love to be one of those participating in what I understand is an exceptional course. I think this would also be a great course to offer to our members of http://www.ifwtwa.org. Improving and staing current on what works best is always a benefit.
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i’d love to win this contest so i can take my travel writing to the next level! i’ve ready/heard nothing but great things about this opportunity, and i’d be very grateful to be a part of this!
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I’ve been on a zero gravity flight with the Osbournes in Vegas, been part of a crew that made a film shown at the Cannes Film Festival and swam with dolphins in Florida and New Zealand. I come from a modest background and count myself so, so lucky to have been able to do these things. To be able to write about these wonderful experiences and to have them published would be an amazing dream come true. Fingers crossed! Catwomanga
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@mrslaug I’ve been traveling since I was 16 years old. I’ve had this boiling passion for telling others about my travels and persuading them to experience the world. MatadorU would be truly beneficial in making his endeavor possible. Thanks a ton for your time and consideration. HAPPY TRAVELS
Matt Slaughter
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Hey Dave! I would love to win free tuition at Matador U in order to better express my goals and aspirations to the public. I currently live in Colombia studying rural tourism (which brings me to very remote regions of the country) as well as studying to become a teacher. I honestly don’t see myself as a blogger nor a travel writer but I would like to contribute some of my time and writing abilities to omit good vibes and positive energy about the people I’ve met and the places I have visited. I also would like to promote rural tourism in Colombia to help change the status quo. You can find me on twitter from time to time tweeting inspirational articles I’ve read via Matador.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to enter this contest.
Attentively,
-Kevin Post @amanofnonation
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