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The condensed directions: Read the cue, react to the cue. There's no right answer, no research required. I cite sources where applicable but it's all about coming up with creative answers. Winners are picked in a week.

The number one rule? Have FUN!!!

05/23 - I'll be naming final winners this week!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Free Buttons!

Want a shiny button for your site? There are several below to choose from, along with the HTML code to add it to your blog. (Just add an html/javascript gadget to your layout and paste the code inside) If you have a suggestion or request, just leave it in the comments and I'll see what I can do to accommodate.

Also, if you win a day and want that button for a post or your sidebar, the code for those individual winner badges are on the winner pages.

















Wildcard Winners

Want the winner's badge for your site? Here's the code:

@justwes - 10/27/09 - Twitter RT winner
Heather - 04/06/10 - One Minute
Monica Manning - 03/28/10 - 100th blog follower
s'me - 12/13/09 - My Mom
Tom - 11/27/09 - Job Title

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win
Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 02/03/10 - Award Show
davidseven - 02/14/10 - Valentine
Inspired Dreamer - 04/14/10 - Free For All

Day Seven Winners

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Alchemy16 - 04/18/10 - Vacation Redo
Angel Zapata (@AngelZapata) - 11/22/09 - Grease is the Word
B - 03/07/10 - Romeo and Juliet
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 04/11/10 - Surprise Arrival
D.A. Schweiss - 03/21/10 - Spring Poem
Dellits - 12/20/09 - Night Before Christmas
JazzBumpa - 02/28/10 - Lions and Lambs
Jessica (@poisongrl) - 11/08/09 - Interruption
Mellodee - 12/06/09 - Postal
Mike Trippiedi - 03/28/10 - Transportation
Rabbit (@redheaddancing) - 01/24/10 - Broken Egg
Radhika92 - 03/21/10 - Spring Poem
Sassy Britches - 05/02/10 - Lessons
Seansmoma (@seansmoma) - 11/01/09 - Baby Steps
Shark Bait - 04/04/10 - Easter Basket
SparkleFarkle (@WishMittens) - 11/15/09 - The Tortoise and the Hare
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural) - 01/31/10 - February 1st

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win

Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 01/17/10 - Wish Upon A Star
Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 05/09/10 - Lessons Pt 2
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 12/27/09 - Direction
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 01/09/10 Licks
davidseven - 03/14/10 - Daylight Savings
Inspired Dreamer - 11/29/09 - Old Woman
Marc - 02/07/10 - Cinderella

Day Six Winners

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beckiwithani (@beckiwithani) - 11/07/09 - Hello?
C. Beth (@cbethblog - 05/08/10 - Teacher
China - 03/27/10 - Panda
@Chixor - 11/28/09 - Kitty Caption
D Gotlib (@dgotlib) - 01/09/10 - Argument
Isabella - 04/03/10 - Easter Bunny
Lady J - 12/12/09 - Count
Marc - 05/01/10 - Broken
Marc - 04/24/10 - Women At Work
Marsha - 02/13/10 - Zebra
Mellodee - 10/31/09 - Costume Party
Mellodee - 02/06/10 - Eavesdrop
Mellodee - 02/27/10 - Such a Long Time
Mellodee - 04/10/10 - Traveling Clothes
Mike Trippiedi - 12/19/09 - Tired
Ryan Ashley Scott (@ryanashleyscott) - 12/26/09 - Gift
SheShe - 01/30/10 - Late Night
SOL - 01/15/10 - Crying
SOL - 03/06/10 - Fortune
SparkleFarkle (@WishMittens - 03/13/10 - Monkey Business
SparkleFarkle (@WishMittens - 04/17/10 - Runaways

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win

Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 12/05/09 - Homeless
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 11/14/09 - Over Her Shoulder
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 01/02/10 - Power Go-Kart
davidseven - 03/20/10 - Cameo
Inspired Dreamer - 11/21/09 - Waiting
Marc - 01/23/10 - Jump
Marc - 02/20/10 - Curlers

Day Five Winners

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Autumn (@autumn_in_jeans) - 11/06/09 - After Work Wk #2
B - 03/19/10 - Bedrest
Christine - 11/20/09 - After Work Wk #4
Coppertop - 02/12/10 - Dreaming of the Ex
Eternal Lizdom - 03/05/10 - Tattoo
Eternal Lizdom - 05/07/10 - Measuring Up
Hank - 12/25/09 - Imaginary Friend
Isabella - 01/29/10 - Gaming Husband
jabblog - 11/13/09 - After Work Wk #3
Lora - 02/26/10 - Rock Band
Melinda (@mstacer - 03/26/10 - Stranded
Ryan Ashley Scott (@ryanashleyscott) - 04/09/10 - Sitter
s'me - 01/01/10 - Keys
Sarah @ My Drunk Monkeys - 01/08/10 - Daddy Dearest
Tabitha - 10/30/09 - After Work Wk #1
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural - 03/12/10 - College Major

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win

C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 01/22/10 - Internet Dating
davidseven - 04/02/10 - Neighborhood Watch
Inspired Dreamer - 12/11/09 - Escape Kitty
Inspired Dreamer - 12/18/09 - Secret Santa
Marc - 1/15/10 - Hostess

Day Four Winners

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Angel Zapata (@AngelZapata) - 11/12/09 - Full Moon Pt 2
Autumn (@autumn_in_jeans) - 12/31/09 - New Year
@Chixor - 11/05/09 - Full Moon
Isabella - 01/14/10 - Recommendation
Jacqueline - 03/04/10 - Advice to Newlyweds
Jason - 03/18/10 - Repo Man
Marc - 04/08/10 - Not a Stalker
Mellodee - 12/31/09 - New Year
Mellodee - 01/21/10 - Messages
Mike Trippiedi - 12/3/09 - Holiday Luncheon
Mike Trippiedi - 01/07/10 - Rejection
Pamela - 01/28/10 - Debt Collector
Pamela - 02/11/1- Noise Complaint
@ReligionBites (@ReligionBites) - 12/31/09 - New Year
Ryan Ashley Scott (@ryanashleyscott) - 04/15/10 - Not a Celeb
s'me - 12/31/09 - New Year
Shirley - 12/31/09 - New Year
Silver Star (@silvrstar) - 12/31/09 - New Year
Taylorvillegirl (@GirlyBitzGirl) - 11/26/09 - Thanksgiving Thank You
TM (@trmink) - 12/10/09 - Hit and Run
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural) - 10/29/09 - Award Nomination
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural) - 02/18/10 - Acceptance Speech
Tom - 12/24/09 - Appreciation
Tom - 12/31/09 - New Year

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win

Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 02/25/10 - Spaghetti Incident
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 11/19/09 - Sponsorship
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 12/17/09 - Santa
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 12/31/09 - New Year
davidseven - 05/06/10 - Praise
Inspired Dreamer - 12/31/09 - New Year
Marc - 2/4/10 - Dents

Day Three Winners

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2cats - 11/04/09 - Important News
Autumn (@autumn_in_jeans) - 01/27/10 - Trunk
China - 03/24/10 - Poison Treats
Cindy (@GeminiWilder) - 01/20/10 - Chicken
Donnetta - 04/07/10 - Pirates vs Ninjas
Heather - 04/21/10 - Umm, Thanks...
J Cosmo Newbery - 01/06/10 - Roses and Violets
Lora - 02/24/10 - Failing and Falling
Melinda (@mstacer) - 03/17/10 All Irish
Mellodee - 12/23/09 - MIL Gift
Mike Trippiedi - 11/11/09 - Saving Cash
MkCrittendon - 11/18/09 - No Wedding Bells
Rabbit (@redheaddancing) - 02/10/10 - Epic Battle
Sassy Britches - 04/28/10 - Mommy Dearest
Seriously Why Can't I - 02/17/09 - Party Pooper
TM (@trmink) - 03/10/10 - Cats vs Dogs
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural) - 12/2/09 - In Your Desk
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural) - 01/13/10 - Smashing Wedding Cake
WeeSally (@WeeSally) - 12/30/09 - Bacon

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win

Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 05/05/10 - Children
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 10/28/09 - Halloween Costume
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 12/09/09 - I'm Proud
davidseven - 03/25 - Advice
davidseven - 04/14/10 - Free For All
Inspired Dreamer - 11/25/09 - Apple Pie
Inspired Dreamer - 01/20/10 - Chicken
Inspired Dreamer - 03/31/10 - Overnight
Marc - 3/3/10 - Genie in a Bottle

Day Two Winners

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Betty @ a corgi in southern california - 11/17/09 - Thank You
Cindy (@GeminiWilder) - 01/05/10 - Old Lady
Eric - 02/02/10 - Weekend
Heather - 03/23/10 - Troubled Teen
Inspired Dreamer - 04/20/10 - Travel Packing
Isabella - 01/19/10 - Road Trip
JazzBumpa - 02/23/10 - Dance Machine
Melinda (@mstacer) - 04/13/10 - Stranded
Melinda (@mstacer) - 05/04/10 - Rusted
Mellodee - 12/15/09 - Traditions
Mellodee - 12/29/09 - Winter Memory
Monica Manning - 03/30/10 - Vacation
Princess Andy (@PrincessAndy) - 11/10/09 - Prom
Ryan Ashley Scott (@ryanashleyscott) - 10/27/09 - World Peace Plan
Ryan Ashley Scott (@ryanashleyscott) - 01/12/10 - Superhero
s'me - 12/22/09 - Treat
Sarah @ My Drunk Monkeys - 11/03/09 - 911 Call
Taylorvillegirl (@GirlyBitzGirl) - 12/08/09 - Sick
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural) - 11/24 - Late to Dinner
Tom - 12/1/09 - Newlyweds
Vicki - 01/26/10 - First Day of School

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win

Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 02/09/10 - Good Luck
Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 03/09/10 - First Job
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 02/16/10 - Jealous
davidseven - 03/02/10 - List
Marc - 03/16/10 - MacGyver

Day One Winners

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Angel Zapata (@AngelZapata) - 12/21/09 - Grinch
Angel Zapata (@AngelZapata) - 11/16/09 - Ugliness
Betty @ a corgi in southern california - 11/02/09 - Parrot Fever
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 03/01/10 - Ohno
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 04/05/10 - Biography
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 03/29/10 - Rocket Science
Eternal Lizdom - 02/15/10 - Olympic Event
Heather - 01/18/10 - I Have A Dream
jabblog - 10/26/09 - 153rd Arrest
JazzBumpa - 03/15/10 - Walker, Texas Ranger
Jessica (@poisongrl - 12/28/09 - Tiger Snack
Jessica (@poisongrl) - 05/03/10 - Name That Pony
Mike Trippiedi - 02/08/09 - Singular Store
Mike Trippiedi - 12/14/09 - Late Library Return
Mike Trippiedi - 04/12/10 - Name That Critter
notgordion - 12/07/09 - Death By Moose
Isabella - 04/19/10 - Food Fight
s'me - 03/08/10 - Salmon Story
Sarah @ My Drunk Monkeys - 11/09/09 - Bare Bears
Sarah @ My Drunk Monkeys - 04/26/10 - Down Under
Silver Star (@silvrstar) - 02/01/10 - Chicken Playing Chicken
Silver Star (@silvrstar) - 02/22/10 - Suicidal Penguins
SparkleFarkle (@WishMittens) - 11/23/09 - Oprah
TMC @ Return to Rural (@returntorural) - 01/25/10 - Taco Tossing

Already Counted Towards an Ultimate Win

Bethany (@Auburnrose) - 03/22/10 - Funeral for a Foe
C. Beth (@cbethblog) - 11/30/09 - Tiger Woods
Inspired Dreamer - 01/04/10 - Shredder
Marc - 01/11/10 - Bank Funnies

Suggest a Cue

Cues and Days

In the News: (Day 1)
This category features news-related prompts.
Sample cues:
  • Given a headline, write the story that goes with it.
  • Explain an out-of-context quote.
  • Write a follow-up story to a recent event.
Checklist (Day 2)
A list of words will be accompanied by a scenario in which to use them.

Now What? (Day 3)
Write what comes next.
Sample cues:
  • What happens next in a story or scene?
  • Finish a phrase.
  • Tell what happens in a situation.
Letters (Day 4)
Given either a first line or a set-up, write a letter appropriate to the situation.

Storytime (Day 5)
When a new story begins, a starting paragraph will be provided. Everyone will write paragraph #2. A winner will be chosen and the next week everyone will write paragraph #3. And so on, building on the previous winners, until we reach a conclusion.
That particular cue category lasted for about a month before I decided to replace it.

So I Have This Friend... (Day 5)
Give your best advice to this friend.

A Thousand Words (Day 6)
On this day, a photo will be provided.
Sample cues:
  • Explain what happened before (or after) this photo was taken.
  • Write a caption.
Take Two (Day 7)
Given a second chance, how would this be different? Rewrite the ending to a book, movie, scene, fable, quote, etc.

Wildcard
This category can be absolutely anything. Absolutely. Anything.

Contact Us

About

What is it?
Seven Days Seven Answers is a daily opportunity for creativity. Each day of the week is assigned a category. A question, scenario, or some sort of prompt will be posted asking for you to respond. Every post will have a winning response which receives an award. The goal is to reach the Winners Circle by collecting a win on each of the seven days (or a combination of days and wildcards) and becoming an Ultimate Winner.

Where do I write?
You can either respond in the comments of the post or in a post on your own blog (provide a link in the comments for that cue).

How do I know if I'm responding correctly?
Cues are deliberately vague and open to interpretation. That's the point! Whatever springs to your mind as an "answer", that's the correct response.

How often can I answer?
Answer every day. Don't answer every day (though you risk making me cry). I don't even mind if you answer multiple times on an entry.

How long do I have to write? When are winners announced?
You can write on old prompts forever if you like. Winners will be announced in approximately one week.

How are winners chosen?
Winners can be chosen by any number of methods.
  • I'll pick the entry I like best
  • I'll let someone else pick the entry they like best
  • Poll
  • Random selection
  • Eeny meeny miney mo
  • Or whatever other method sounds good at the time

How do wildcards work?
Some days, instead of posting a prompt in the regular category, a wildcard will be posted instead. The winning response on that day will receive a special wildcard award which counts towards the "seven awards" on any day the participant is missing.

What do Daily Winners receive?
Daily winners receive their name (and a link to an appropriate website) on the daily winners page. They also receive the right to post the shiny winners button on their website if they want. In addition, winners receive the unwavering respect and serious street cred among their peers. From time to time, there may be small prizes given to a randomly-chosen daily winner.

What about the Ultimate Winners and the Winners Circle?
Winners who have collected wins for all 7 days will also receive their name (and a link) on the Winners Circle page. They may also receive a tangible prize but we'll deal with that when we get there.