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2014-03-19

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Grow the HubPot Challenge Winners

The Victorious Week 3 Champions

Last week was another fantastic week for the HubPot Challenge! We were delighted to see several new Hubbers among the week's winners. (Don't forget that the contest is now open to newbies as well as veteran Hubbers, so invite your friends!) We're still totally blown away by the quality of Hubs you're writing for this challenge. Keep up the great work! Now presenting last week's winners:

Monday:Psychology: Opening and Maintaining a Counseling Practice by Colleen Swan

Tuesday: Spring Seed Planting Guide by LisaRoppolo

Wednesday:  How To Safely Use Windows XP After Microsoft Ends Support by RonElFran

Thursday: Care for Pepper Plants by Joe Macho

Friday: What is a Penny Dreadful? by Southern Muse

Saturday:  Life and Works of Sofonisba Anguissola, Noblewoman, Portraitist of Philip II by mviola

Sunday:  Ostara Craft: Easy, Cheap Egg Geodes for the Altar by WiccanSage

Grand Prize Winner:  Life and Works of Sofonisba Anguissola, Noblewoman, Portraitist of Philip II by mviola

Christy Kirwan
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The challenge continues!

Help Us Grow the HubPot

Since the HubPot Challenge prizes depend on the number of Hubs submitted each day, we hope to get as many people writing as possible. Here's how you can help us grow the HubPot:

  1. Share the Challenge on social media. Spread the word that a writing challenge is on at HubPages!
  2. Mention the Challenge to other writers. If you have friends and family who love to write as much as you do, tell them about the Challenge and encourage them to create a HubPages account and enter.
  3. Show off the Hubs you've written for the Challenge. Share your fantastic Hubs with others and let them know why you're writing and how they can participate.
  4. If you're really dedicated, print a copy of the Official Challenge Page to post on local bulletin boards. Public libraries, campus dorms, laundromats, and other high-traffic areas are great choices!

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