What can YOU do with 12 words?

The challenge is on. Enter the 12-word essay contest and wow me with your word skills!

As a contest enthusiast myself, I've entered dozens and dozens of contests over the years, but this is my first time hosting one. I've been excited to host this for months, and it's been really fun to see how creative people get with such a limited number of words. 

Click here to enter the contest! 

Make sure you enter by Dec. 10, and then I'll announce the 12 winners on 12.12.12, who will score the great prizes pictured below. Maybe you'll be one of them!

You're Invited to Read Delighted

You're invited to a blog launch party! Today I'm officially sharing delightedtowrite.com with the world, and I'm excited to invite you! Let the word celebration begin.

Hey, if you're feeling extra generous and have 10 seconds to spare, will you please 'like' the Facebook page? I see the name of every person who likes it, and believe me, it makes my day!

Meet My New Baby

I've hinted about this announcement before, and want Our Beck Trek friends to be first to know: My writing blog will be born August 8.*

Part-personal goal, part-grad project, I've been ramping up to launch this writing blog launch for more than a year. Now that it's almost here, I'm excited (and admittedly nervous) for the grand debut.

You're invited to check out delightedtowrite.com and take a quick tour. After you see it, I'd love your comments - likes, dislikes, suggestions - all are appreciated! 

*Forgive me pulling a sneaky one on this post title. Worked, didn't it? Someday we really will have a baby announcement. I'll say this: We two Becks are both getting excited to someday be three...or four...or...