My First Blog Contest

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At first glance the headline may not seem to be true. I ran a contest last week and Kay won tickets to see $5 a Day from the TIFF. I feel the headline is true because this is, what I believe, to be what a real blog contest is; post a prize, ask for comments, draw a winner. I am keeping my first one very simple. Simple is good.

Who can enter? Anyone.

How does one enter? By submitting a comment to this blog post. No comment will be judged, so essays are not required. Have fun as that is what this hobby is all about! One entry per person please.

When does it end? The contest closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on Friday September 19th.

The prize? An autographed copy of my book, You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter. The winner will have their choice of either the American or Canadian edition.

I will choose the winner the same way I do for all my prize draws. I will use random number generating software to select an entrant.

GOOD LUCK!!

605 Responses to “My First Blog Contest”

  1. Kathleen cripps Says:

    Hello. I have been a contest enthusiest since I was 12 years old and won my first prize,a coveted ‘ LP’.That’s a recording for all you younger contesters out there. I am so very sorry to see snail mails go by the wayside ,since they are my first love.Internet is harder to win because everyone does it,so much easier to enter contests from home. My best win so far has been my shiny red new beetle.I do love to win those trips,though.I was born with a passport in my hand.I would like to know everyone elses BIG WIN!

  2. SweepstakesLovers Says:

    Hey !

    This is pretty cool ! Wish I could win this book !
    I would read it than I think I would also do a sweepstakes on my site and give this book as the prize.

    This way, I could share knowledge about sweepstakes.
    What do you think ? :D

    Good luck to me !

  3. Thomas Farragher Says:

    Enjoyed reading your book and felt it was very well written. Have incorporated a few tips into my daily routine. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?

  4. Kathy Bales Says:

    I have been a sweeper since I was a kid. I won lots of books as a teenager. I would love to win this book and lots more. Thanks.

  5. Colleen Says:

    Good Luck with your book..Would LOVE to win this..I have been on a DRY STREAK and need some “UMPH” to get back in the swing of things..All the best to you..

  6. Carolyn Moye Says:

    Would love to win your book and see what ideas I might incorporate into my entering.

  7. Paul Nidey Says:

    would like to read this book

  8. Ashley Gideon Says:

    I love sweepy. It is my one big hobby. It is addicting and as far as I am concerned it is a GOOD addiction.

  9. Littletoyman Says:

    Be the first, to leave a verse, not better, worse. For prizes to reap, You gotta enter a sweep. You can win GCs, tees, autograph of a star, car, Las Vegas trip, cruise on a ship, CDs, DVDs, More to rhyme, but no time,
    gotta go put my name in, if I wanna win.

  10. Diane McGlinchey Says:

    I would love to win this prize to give as a gift. I believe it would make a great prize at our next sweepstakes club meeting!

  11. James Whitbord Says:

    I would like to buy the book if I do not win.This is my first year of entering sweeps and boy am I hooked!I am leaving for Hawaii in two weeks on a trip I won on a one time entry from Chilis.

  12. sue harrop Says:

    i am entering because i desperatly need that book to get the motivation going again.

  13. Lorraine Woodman Says:

    Hail, Hail to the Queen!
    May I be in your court? Your Majesty
    Family and friends may giggle, but
    they aren’t winning the stuff, We are!

  14. Michael McGlinchey Says:

    My wife and I just got back from the Sweepstakes convention in San Antonio Texas. We had a great time! What a beautiful city! PS - My biggest win has been a 42 inch HDTV. Gotta love that!

  15. William Rentz Says:

    Sweeping on-line for almost 1 year now and I am addicted! Haven’t won any big prizes….yet. Have won a few hundred dollars worth of merchandise(food, hats, gift cards).

  16. Dick Bradick Says:

    Sweepstakes are good for your mine.Its make you alert
    and keeps your mine working, when you get older.

  17. Lisa Washington Says:

    I would love this so much.

  18. Darrell Seever Says:

    Sweepstakes are great fun! I have not read the book but sounds like a great read. Darrell

  19. Lois Porter Says:

    I love to sweepstake however I find it a little difficult because I move every six months as I am a snowbird but I try to read the rules estimate where I will be for the drawings. What I don’t know will not hurt me, so I keep trying.

  20. Eric Halloran, Sr. Says:

    I want to win.

  21. Patty Boutin Says:

    Thanks for having this contest. I really appreciate it.

  22. Mark Says:

    People ask me how I win so many sweepstakes. I tell them that I enter so many sweepstakes. Ha Ha! If they tell me, “I never win anything.”, I ask them how many have they entered? Usually, it’s, “Oh, I entered a sweeps back in 1982, I think.” Well, duh, you can’t win if you don’t enter. The title of the book says it all.

  23. Patty Wallace Says:

    I also just finished reading your book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Winning one would be great as I can gift it another sweeper.

    I love all the tips you had in the book.

    This is very nice of you! Thanks for the chance!

  24. Donna Wallman Says:

    Entering sweepstakes is fun and becoming an addiction.
    HELP!!

  25. Jerry Huber Says:

    Entering is the easy part. You still have to have your name pulled out of the hat. To win a prize is a numbers game. to win a big prize is LUCK.

  26. Carol Harrity Says:

    I have been sweeping for several years-it’s become an addiction for me. Anyway, congrats on your first give away. Sounds like just what I need.

  27. Frances Says:

    Sweeping is a fun hobby. What a rush when you eventually win no matter how small the prize.

  28. Bruce Cannady Says:

    Harder to win anywhere with more amd more sweepers appearing

  29. Mary Bird Says:

    WOW ! I think it is so cool that not only is sweeping a great hobby, but you have taken it to a new level by writing a book to help others. Thanks.

  30. Nicole Morgan Says:

    I’d love to read your book and share it with my husband. When the kids go to sleep, I hit the computer. He doesn’t complain about it (much)and I tell him he’ll be grateful one day when we go on a free family vacation or his new pick-up is sitting in the driveway. Positive energy!

  31. Carol Says:

    I love to enter contest so that I can win things for my family. I enjoy checking the mail to see what surprises the were delivered inside.

  32. Carol McLaughlin Says:

    What can I say about sweeping? It has now become my life’s work!! I throughly enjoyed helping Carolyn Americanize and talk her into producing it after reading the Canadian version. I, too, will share the wealth of knowlege of the book with other sweepers in seminars and raffling them off!!
    Kudos to Carolyn for her devotion to our hobby and always looking forward to hooking up with her and Craig!!

  33. Barb Carlucci Says:

    This is the most profitable hobby I have. I have more fun — especially winning stuff and then sharing my wealth with others. It’s win/ win…. and I can’t get enough of it. I love to read others good fortunes too.

  34. Stacey Shehorn Says:

    This is a practical prize. I would love to win this and read all the info I can get.

  35. Jerry Seymour Says:

    Good luck on your book and blog!

  36. sharon Says:

    isn’t life fun

  37. Juanita Vonk Says:

    I enjoy entering sweepstakes as a hobby as it is fun to dream of “what if?” It’s fun to imagine driving the beautiful car, living in the georgous house, visiting an exotic location, etc. I’ll keep entering and picturing myself winning and maybe someday soon, my “big win” will come along. In the meantime, winning small prizes keeps me encouraged.

  38. John Vonk Says:

    My wife enters sweepsakes for me as I don’t type well. If I win the book, she’ll be really excited about reading it as she really enjoys entering sweeps (for both of us).

  39. Jeannie47 Says:

    I’d like to say “Congrats” on your book. If I don’t win it, is it available on the market? After retirement, sweeping has become a perfect hobby. Oh and when those prizes start showing up, it makes it all worthwhile. Still waiting to be notified of my car/truck/cash win (smiles). Looking forward to reading your book.

  40. Teresa Young Says:

    What a great prize, Carolyn. As sweepers we all know there are going to be dry times - reading your book is just what one should do to get back in the WINNING frame of mind!

  41. vet tech Says:

    I would love a copy of your book, and have been looking forward to reading it ever since I read Sandra Grauschopf’s review. I love sweeping, it gives me hope every day that something unexpected and wonderful may happen… in a lot of ways that is better than the prizes. Not that I mind the prizes…

  42. Lindi Go Says:

    This is a great prize. Thanks!

  43. Debbie Says:

    I would love to win this book! I love to enter sweepstakes and I know I could learn a lot from it!

  44. Isabella Valenti Says:

    Hello - my first win was an 80 gig ipod - since then there have been smaller wins. I would love to read your book.

    thank you!

    isabella

  45. Eric Miller Says:

    Thank you for this great sweepstakes! Good luck to all but better luck to me! :)

  46. mike wikander Says:

    Hi…good luck everyone.

  47. Susana Larrea Says:

    Well, I’m brand new in this, but I have always been the lucky one in the family, since I was little always wining little raffles, or last years tickets to a concert which I only entered once! So here I am willing to learn more from the experts, and having a lot of fun!

  48. Lori Darowski Says:

    I hope I win this - I need it!

  49. Anne Hiler Says:

    Sounds like something we need!

  50. jffryclough Says:

    luck is fickle but i’m glad it exists

  51. Virginia Cauthen Says:

    This part is new to me. I love entering contests and have won a few. I would love to get tips from the pro on winning.I would really love to win some money because I cannot work and my husbands place of work went out of business in August and money is tight.
    I wish everyone good luck! I would love to read your book. Have a great day and May God Bless!

  52. Tony Spataro Says:

    I started to enter contests and sweepstakes 3 months ago. I can’t be as active I was so I have taken up the sweepsatkes hobby. I haven’t won much so far (movie tickets, toothpaste, & a health bar) but I keep trying. I’m sure that your book would be a great help to me or any other person who enters sweepstakes.

  53. Linda Maslyn Says:

    I would love to read another person’s perspective. I’m in a slump right now as well. Thanks for the contest!

  54. Judi Says:

    I’ve always loved entering things! People have made fun of me because I am always confident I will win. I gave up on scratch-off tickets because it cost too much. Now I am just starting to build a house and appliances are NOT included in the budget! Okay, I’ll just see if I can win me some. I had found around 10 different sweeps I was entering daily and then my son said there must be a website. Well, lo and behold, I found Mr. Sweepy! I haven’t won any appliances yet, or much of anything else, but I’m sure I will. And then I want to take my granddaughter on a nice trip and I could certainly use a new car, money is always wonderful . . . .

  55. Paula Weir Says:

    I can’t wait to read your book. Heard it’s a great book.

  56. Mary Ann Linder Says:

    What a wonderful hobby this is! Surprise after surprise.

  57. Joi Powell Says:

    Crossing my fingers and toes!

  58. Chandra Krueger Says:

    I’ve only been sweeping for a few months and would like some tips to keep me going in the long haul!

  59. MB Summerfield Says:

    I have just started contesting this summer, so I have not had an opportunity to win anything yet. I am trying to contest for 15 minutes a day. I am interested in reading your book sometime.
    Summer

  60. Francine Anchondo Says:

    I have been sweeping off and on for 3 years and I really enjoy it sometimes I take breaks but if feels nice to get back into it. Thanks for the contest.

  61. wufferhund Says:

    Sounds like a great book!

  62. Gem Says:

    I love to enter and enter and enter. Recently found Sandra G’s contest page on About.com and visit the site daily. Such fun!!

  63. Christine C. Grice Says:

    I would love to win your book because due to the lack of winning, my motivation has slipped away.

  64. Nancy K. Applegte Says:

    I don’t usually enter anything that requires me to add to a blog, but I’m making an exception. I’d love the book.

  65. Shirley E Says:

    I could really, really use your book. Hit a dry spell…good luck everyone!

  66. Wendy Says:

    Well seeing as I nearly always leave you comments I would have been entering anyway right, love from one of your REGULAR commentators lol.

  67. Lola Greer Says:

    I would love to win this book so that I can improve my skills at sweeping.

  68. beth voigt-pickard Says:

    i would really like this book and am really glad to find your site

  69. AJ Says:

    Cool contest! Sounds like something I would love to read!

  70. Kathryn Church Says:

    Always listen to blog radio…………

  71. Becky Says:

    I could really use this book because I just started sweeping about 6 months ago and I must be doing something wrong because I have only won a candy bar !! I need guidance!!

  72. Patti Sherman Says:

    I have been a sweeper for 40 years and love each and every minute of it! I have won many, many prizes and always look forward to the next. I especially love it when my grandchildren get a surprise win! Would love to win your book.

  73. Angie Says:

    Good Luck everyone …

  74. Jeff Mayo Says:

    I have been entering sweeps since 2000 and have had such a good time with it-every win is as exciting as the first!

    Thank you for the chance to win your book-good luck everyone! Jeff

  75. Dot Uhlman Says:

    I’ve been a sweeper for years now it seems…won washing machine, dryer, 42″ HDTV,
    won trip to Germany, many to Disney etc.
    Love your little cell phone charms we bought at the convention a couple of yrs ago, Carolyn…
    This would be a nice win for me to have your book!

  76. Gwen Newell Says:

    I have been sweeping for close to 30 yrs. and love Mr. Sweepy’s site!!! I would love to win your book! When we did snailmail - I won an 18 day trip to the Orient(1982). I haven’t won anything very big since, But I keep hoping and entering. If nothing else, it keeps my fingers nimble and my mind more alert.
    Thank you for this opportunity!!!

  77. Denise Lima Says:

    I have been entering contests for about a year and a half now and its so exciting. I have one a few and its great, i would really love to win a copy of your book and read some of your techniques to winning. Denise

  78. immax4bog Says:

    If I win this book, it will probably be the best thing I would ever win. I need all the help I can get. I’ve been entering sweeps online for about 4 or 5 years now. I won a couple music downloads, but I don’t download music. I won some clipart that I found out fast why they had to GIVE it away. I won a $10 Lowe’s card that they never sent me. I won a book for my cats. 20 bags of chips from a restaurant we never go to. I recently won a $25 gift card and $100 cash, but I haven’t seen them yet. I hope I get them. It can get VERY discouraging at times, to put forth so much time and effort for so little return, but I just keep trying. I enter dozens of sweeps every day and keep hoping that I’ll win that one special big one. Congrats to everyone’s wins.

  79. Greg Says:

    Thank you for the opportunity. Good Luck all!

  80. Bonnie Day Says:

    I would love to win this book I have been entering sweepstakes on line, by mail, texting and phone in for about 10 years It used to be very good. I was able to win enough for all my kids and grand kids xmas and birthday presents but it seems to have dried up and I don’t know why It seems to be a long time between wins and no more biggies anymore Maybe this book would help

    Thanks for a great giveaway

    Bonnie in FL

    blday50@yahoo.com

  81. Bonnie Brooks Says:

    I love sweeping. I’ve been doing it regularly for 5 years and had done it on and off for a few years before that. I’ve won a lot of small things and a few big things and enjoy it so much. Love your web site and your books.

  82. Deb H Says:

    So this is what a blog sweepstakes is! I have been doing snail mails for years but this is my first blog entry. I sure miss the snail mails but I guess it’s time to jump into the future of sweepstaking and give it a try. Loved seeing you at the Texas convention and I look forward to seeing you at the Hershey mini convention.

  83. ellen cunningham Says:

    I love entering sweeps so this book sounds like a fun read. Count me in. Thanks

  84. hoop dee doo Says:

    I’ve been sweeping seriously for just under 2 years and have been fortunate enough to a number of small prizes and a handful of grand prizes. I don’t know too many folks personally that do this for a hobby, so I would love to win your book to get another’s perspective on creating a winning strategy.

  85. Jason Dockins Says:

    Would love to read this book

  86. Marla T Says:

    I love sweeping. It relieves a lot of stress from day to day. Would love to win this book. I sure could use some new tips.

  87. Wanda Says:

    I love to sweep. Have been doing it since I was a young adult by snail mail. Now with the internet, I enter at least 50 a day and have won lots of little prizes. A great hobby. Would love to have your book.

  88. dennis george Says:

    I want to win.

  89. Lynda Perry Says:

    I loved listening to you on the radio when you were talking to Mr. Creepy, I mean Sweepy ha ha. I probably wont win your book because of that comment but I DID enjoy listening to what YOU had to say about sweeps. I learned quite a bit from you and would love to know more.

  90. VickieA Says:

    I bought a copy of this book, but need another because mine is loaned out constantly!

  91. patrick moran Says:

    i can’t wait to get the book

  92. Richard Jiacik Says:

    I’d like to win your sweeps and get to read your book. I don’t see how one could get better in entering sweeps tho. everyone does the same thing. I’d still would like to know if being old limits one’s chances? Thanks.

  93. June Stahl Says:

    I am a very new sweeper and have won only a few small prizes. I would love the book to give me some insight to statagies to use to win the “BIG ONE”!

  94. Carol Says:

    I love sweeping. My biggest win was from Cheer Tru Fit Detergent two years ago. I won A trip to NYC worth $10,000. After some negotiating with the sweep administer and Proctor and Gamble they kindly agreed to allow me to have the %$10,000 cash instead. I wasn’t playing for a prize I didn’t want, I was playing an instant win game for a $100 visa card and was automatically entered to win the trip.

  95. Robert Dahlen Says:

    excellent book

  96. Saundra Bowers Says:

    This would be a terrific prize to win!! Very interested in seeing what you have in the American addition. I have been sweepstaking for a couple years now and have won some nice prizes. Nothing big yet, but still hoping the day comes comes for that. I enjoy entering in my spare time, can turn into quite an addiction!
    Good luck everyone!!

  97. Robert O. Says:

    Sweeping can be addictive but its much safer than other addictions.

  98. Zipporah Sandler Says:

    Thank you for offering “You Can’t Win if you Don’t Enter” for your sweepstakes. I’ve been sweeping for as long as I can remember (and that’s a LONG time) and I still get that same feeling as I did the first time I won something with each and every win the I get.

  99. Lynn Says:

    I have been winning since I was 8 years old…mostly in radio sweeps. I’m entering less because I don’t know how to win without drop boxes and radio call-ins. I need your book so I can begin winning again!

  100. sandra bellomy Says:

    I have been sweeping since March and love it. I got my daughter started and we just got back from a trip to NY that she won. I would love to win this book because anything to do with sweeping fascinates me.

  101. Jolene Says:

    I am swiftly becoming addicted to sweeping!

  102. Jen Says:

    Me, me, me!

  103. Allyn Says:

    This is a great blog. I’m glad I was referred to it. Keep up the nice work. Thank you!

  104. Sue Robinson Says:

    Hi Carolyn,
    I’ve been sweeping about 17 years and have some great wins under my belt, but always willing to ‘tweak’ my entering methods, and love to hear how others enter.

    I met you at the Scottsdale convention and have one of your four leaf clover pendants…it sits in front of me on my desk as I enter. It’s a pretty little piece of jewelry and I feel ‘every little bit helps’. Thanks so much for offering this contest!

    Sue
    suzila@gmail.com

  105. Syretta Patterson Says:

    LOVE…Sweeping,it gives me something productive to do. The WINS just keep coming…

  106. Sue Says:

    I have been entering contests since I was laid off of my job a year ago. I have them categorized on my favorites list for easier entering. So far I have won 2 drink cups and samples of toothpaste. Sure would like to win something bigger, maybe you book could help!

  107. justin curry Says:

    I dont read much but i’d make an exception in this case.

  108. nsmohr Says:

    I’ve enjoyed entering sweepstakes online, but have only won three little tiny prizes - free loaf of bread, free jelly beans and a box of new cleaning products . Actually that was a pretty good prize. It would be nice to win some of the big prizes, but I enjoy just seeing most of the prizes. It’s soert of like window shopping.

  109. katie g Says:

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  110. Karin Says:

    This sounds like a really great book; I’d love to read it. I have been entering sweepstakes for about 3.5 years now, and have won over $17,000 in prizes. I love the sense of possibility entering sweepstakes gives me.

  111. Karen Says:

    Last year I won 250,000 boxtops which is worth $25,000. It was a Boxtops for Kids contest and was sponsored by Walgeens, General Mills and Kimberly Clark. My daughter won a trip to Alaska in 2004 and took her dad and me. It was wonderful.
    Just about every week I receive something in the mail from contests I have won. Anyone can do this. It just takes some time. Good Luck to everyone. Happy sweeping!!

  112. Ellen LaPaglia Says:

    Congrats on your FIRST Blog Contest! I too am new at this “blog” contest thing so here we go together……….

  113. Brenda Lee Says:

    Would love to win this book!

  114. Cathy Grills Says:

    Hi Carolyn,
    COOL idea for a contest!!!
    Have been contesting since the early 80’s, so am an oldie, but a goodie… ;O)))
    Have seen a lot of changes in the contesting world over the years, especially the decline in snail mail contests.
    Think this would be an interesting in-depth idea for a show, if you could find an expert on this subject ???
    Hope to win the prize, my contesting buddy could use a nice surprise for Xmas….:O)

  115. Karen Weichel Says:

    Enjoy sweeping with my Mother; I really enjoy her wins. Would love to share this book with her.

  116. Vickie Gallo Says:

    I am an avid reader and sweeper. Hoping to win your book! Thanks for the sweeps!

  117. Jason Schaefer Says:

    Please enter me into this Sweepstakes, I would love to win a copy of that book

  118. Will Says:

    It would be nice to get a copy of your book. Thanks.

  119. Mary Parrott Says:

    I starting sweeping a year ago and I love it!! I would love to learn better tips to winning, and I am sure this book would help. Sure hope to win it!!

  120. Jenny Says:

    hope i win the book!

  121. Pat Kennelly Says:

    I have a lot of questions about the entering process so this book would answer most of them…I am sure!

  122. Patricia Says:

    I’m entering it to win it!

  123. tiff Says:

    This should be an interesting read! thanks.

  124. Kimberly McGilton Says:

    Hi. I have been entering sweepstakes for over 25 years and it is my one guilty pleasure and stress reliever. would love to read your book.

  125. Wendy Says:

    Thanks for the contest. I blogged about it on my blog

    Wendy
    Swisher Sweetie

  126. Suzanne Fleming Says:

    I love sweeping, have been in this since May. Intend to do it the rest of my life, as it’s the most fun I’ve had in my whole adult life.

  127. Jennifer Says:

    You can’t win if you don’t blog! Great forum and websites. I recently won a Chanel Mascara - in this economy even such simple prizes mean a lot!

  128. Lisa Corwin Says:

    Book looks to be informative. I’d sure like to find out.

  129. eureka Says:

    I’m still waiting for a grand prize. I won a c.d. burner 2 years ago.

  130. Sonny Klamerus Says:

    Congratulations on the book, first of all, Carolyn, and much success with this blog. You’re an inspiration for contesters and sweepers all over North America.

    To all, listen to Carolyn. She knows her stuff.

    Sonny

  131. Lisa L. Says:

    I am a sweepaholic which is better than being a sleepaholic.

  132. Suzanne Says:

    While the others are playing their games, my game makes me $$ and gives me the extras that I might never have. I am addicted to sweeping! I’m so glad to find others like me and to share tips!

  133. Ann Gaddie Says:

    If I were to win this book it would be my first win but I’m sure after reading it, it would only be the beginning of a lifetime of wins, Thanks in advance!
    Ann

  134. Pete Davies Says:

    What’s a book? Is it one of those bound paper things? All I read these days are PDFs

  135. bob french Says:

    thank you for writing this book.

  136. Suzette Says:

    I have only been entering sweepstakes online for a year and I am having such fun! I have had some nice wins and know your book would be a great read!

  137. Tom Morrow Says:

    I recently got laid off and while looking for a job I noticed some contests and entered. I haven’t found a job yet but I won 4 tickets and a giant tiger 5 dollar certificate.

  138. Scott Kirschner Says:

    Hi Carolyn
    I am fairly new to sweeps. I enter as a hobby and I try to always have fun.

  139. Brian Jorge Says:

    would love to win

  140. Diane Says:

    I enter every day that I’m breathing online, snail mail, phone, drop boxes, drink tops, whatever I can find. I’d love to read your book for new ideas.

  141. Carla Says:

    count me in please

  142. David Says:

    Would love to read this book!

  143. Linda MItchell Says:

    I think I need this book, I love contesting but I have no luck at it at all. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong but I’m sure you can tell me just from what I have read. Hopefully if I win it will be the beginning of something beautiful. tx

  144. Vicki Russell Says:

    Been contesting for over a year now. The best prize I won was a 1000.00 camera outfit. I really need this book I want to win a trip.

  145. Diane Kroese Says:

    Love your site, would love to win your book!

  146. Julie Says:

    I would love to win this book! I’ve been wanting to read it!

  147. Catherine Scharf Says:

    I started entering contests in late 1996 and am hooked! My first big win was a 1997 Ford Explorer. Since then I,ve won trips, money, electronics…………. you name it. I am also sorry to see snail mail contests go, chances were better (who would write a 500 word essay if they didnt have to?lol)
    Would love to read this book!
    Cathy

  148. Susan Crammond Says:

    My friend Diana is standing on the edges of contesting. She has seen my big win (a MacBook Pro!) and wants to start winning too. A copy of your book would be just the thing for her—I already have one!

  149. Marsha Kamish Says:

    Hope I win ’cause I’d love to read the book.

  150. GEORGINA MORO Says:

    THIS IS JUST A “SHOUT-OUT” TO ALL OUR CONTEST BUDDIES. GOOD LUCK & GOOD KARMA TO ALL. CAROLYN, KEEP UP ALL YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION..I READ & LISTEN TO EVERYTHING YOU DO. I DON’T THINK YOU KNOW JUST HOW MUCH YOU GIVE TO OTHERS!

  151. sharon travis Says:

    I have been a contestor since I retired 5 years ago. I was really hoping to win a trip and I DID!!!! We were lucky enough to go on a beautiful European river cruise along the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel. It was the trip of a lifetime and a great way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Good contesting everyone!

  152. Louann Bell Says:

    This is a great site. Contesting is fun. Winning is nice.

  153. John Moore, III Says:

    I love sweepstaking and would really like to have this book

  154. Helen Says:

    I would love to win the book. maybe then I could win big.

  155. Daniel Dorsey Says:

    I have entered contest and sweeps for years,and have won a car,lots of trips and a pontoon boat that I gave away.Its Been fun and still is.

  156. Chris Rung Says:

    What a wonderful hobby we all share in sweeping!! I compare it to playing the lottery, only it doesn’t cost me a penny, haha. Would love to win your book!!

  157. Lorie Sweeney Says:

    I love contesting! I do it as a hobby, its relaxtion for me! My family loves my new hobby especially my children. I have won a wii and an xbox 360! I would love to win this book to receive even more tips!

  158. Kajsa Erickson Says:

    I’m curious to read your book - thanks!

  159. alan shawn Says:

    hi great contest

  160. CLucuik Says:

    I’m new to this. I started 5 days ago and won my first prize already…4 tickets to the Calgary Film Festival. Would love to learn more by winning your book!

  161. Violet Smith Says:

    I think your way of thinking truely works. I was so wanting to win the Nature Valley Backyard Makeover and entered everyday and told myself I am gonna win. Well low and behold I did win it and now my backyard looks beautiful. Keep up the good work

  162. alan shawn Says:

    do not wait to win this book. BUY IT!!! it is well worth the price. i have been doing contests for 3 years .i win about $5000 a year in prizes.85% of my wins are local. i would be happy to provide tips on how to find local contests if anyone is interested. alan

  163. Sandra Says:

    I would enjoy reading your book. Kudos to you and the best of Luck. I haven’t done sweeping before. Thank you for giving me this chance. I have the chance just like all others who may enter. Again thank you!

  164. Penny R. Says:

    After reading your book last summer, I started to win big.
    Your book inspired my now obsession with contesting and winning. Thank you for writing such a great book.

  165. THELMA BEAM Says:

    I’m a big fam. Congrats on your first blog giveaway.

  166. Tamar Deveau Says:

    I’ve been contesting for close to a year now and haven’t won a thing. would love to win your book as a first.

  167. Kelly Curry Says:

    I love doing sweeps and I’d like to read this book.

  168. AJJ Says:

    I’m a little OCD so contesting works for me — would love to read this title. Good luck everyone.

  169. Jason Nabors Says:

    Well, I’m the king of NOT winning instants, so this book could help me.

  170. deb Says:

    I just keep entering with the hopes that some day I’ll win something big and I’ll have the last laugh on neighbors and friends who think I’m crazy to do this for a hobby! Maybe Carolyn’s book will help …

  171. Lew Archer Says:

    Started contesting about a month ago. Addictive!

  172. Iris Says:

    I would love to read this book. Contesting makes getting the mail a fun and exciting trip! You never know what awaits you.

  173. Cari Brawner Says:

    I have heard a lot about your book. I can’t wait to read it!

  174. lovemy3youngens Says:

    I’m just getting into the sweeps hobby, so I would love to read the book and learn!

  175. Tammy Riedl Says:

    Sweeps is my thing and winning is my game. I would love to win your book so I could take a look. YOU ROCK.

  176. Laura Says:

    Enjoyed meeting you at the convention! Would love to win a copy of your book.

  177. Steve from Long Island Says:

    Heard it’s a good book, would love to read it.

  178. Anna Warren Says:

    I’m new at this but it’s very exciting. I haven’t one anything yet but can’t wait for my first. Would love to gain insight from your book

  179. Leslie Says:

    My kids all laughed at me when I started entering contests a year ago. Must admit I was getting frustrated with it all at first,couldn’t win a thing. Six months into it I won a trip to the Grey Cup in Toronto and a 2500.00 gift card from Future Shop. They are not laughing anymore. Now they ask daily win anything today mom. Would love this book Hope I win.

  180. Janet Says:

    This book sounds like a winner.

  181. charles bellomy Says:

    this sounds like an interesting book. would like to win it.

  182. Laura Ahearn Says:

    I have been sweeping for less than a year and I must say it has changed my life forever. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your sweepstakes and a chance to win your book.

  183. Carl Yerington Says:

    Biggest win, 3 week trip riding the Alps on a BMW cycle! Another good one, a makeover for my wife, she received a makeover out east, and got new clothes plus a $2500 gift card from Bon Ton Corporation (Younkers/Elder Beerman) I wind a lot, takes a bit of time, but I am ready for that next big one… the book on how to contest!

  184. Becky Says:

    I love sweeping! Congrats on writing your book, it’s nice to see someone capitalizing on their hobby!

  185. Athena Says:

    I would love to win this. I’m relatively new to contesting, but I think I’ve got the fever!

  186. lisa Says:

    I have been sweeping for 1 year now. My biggest win was a set of body washes and lotions. I hoping to win a new car or a vacation, since i unfortunaltely cannot afford to buy either one. I use Mr. sweepy site and love the commraderie that is among the sweepers.
    good luck to all you sweepers!!

  187. Jan Says:

    My first win, way back in high school, was a stale cake, things have improved a great deal since then!

  188. Sharon Says:

    Would enjoy reading your Canadian Sweepstakes book. Have entered contests since I was a teen and have won many wonderful prizes along the way. It is a great hobby, now the internet is a fast and inexpensive alternate to mailing entries, think it is even better to be a contester using this new happy medium to enter.

  189. Linda F Says:

    I would love to read your book.

  190. Lori Belanger Says:

    Hi Carolyn,

    I already have a copy of your book but would LOVE to get my hands on another as I have been sharing the idea of contesting with others & would like to give it away to receive some good karma in return! Thanks for offering this contest & happy winning!

  191. Taryn Parker Says:

    There was a cool documentary this year on DocZone on CBC about contesting, it was interesting to see all the different people that enter contests. I would definitely like to win this book.

  192. Maureen Says:

    I love to contest and nice to see so many others that enjoy it too!

  193. AnnMarie Poullette Says:

    Would love to get this book to read and learn from the master

  194. tracey Says:

    my husband and i entered a couple of contests earlier this year and ended up winning a ‘family trip of a lifetime’ to ottawa for canada day…what a wonderful experience…needless to say we have been entering contests since… i have to say though, people look at me strangely when i tell them we enter contests and my response to them is the same as the title of your book “you can’t win if you don’t enter”

  195. Janet Baron Says:

    Contesting has been the Greatest Theraphy going. I plug in my music & go searching.
    The greatest HIGH is a win no matter how big or small.
    My best win was a Toby Keith contest I won for my Birthday last year. Talk about a high meeting & greeting that boy.I put away my winnings for xmas gifts so I have to keep tight liped.
    I loved reading you’re book. A signed copy would be a blast.Thanks again

  196. Mary Kelly Says:

    My grandmother was a refunder and a sweeper. She won many cool prizes back in the day. I only began sweeping about 6 months ago, but I find that it makes me feel connected somehow to my Nana. She’s gone 25 years now but I feel her with me when I sweep.

  197. Ann Demill Says:

    My first prize was a hot air ballon ride - what fun. Since then I’ve been hooked and would love to win the book to get some new ideas.

  198. Hollie Says:

    Awesome. I started entering sweepstakes just last year and won about 1000 dollars worth of stuff. Its been a lot of little things but none the less I have enjoyed them. I’m waiting for the day I hit it big, but until then the nice small prizes keep my happy hehe and enjoying my hobby. Cool blog btw.

  199. Diana Wright Says:

    I look forward to reading your book!

  200. Arsmom Says:

    I’m new to this but I love entering contests - Going to bed every night hopeful that tomorrow will bring me something nice! I’d love to read your book.

  201. Michelle Says:

    For about a year I have been entering contests. This seems like a very informative book!

  202. Ken B. Says:

    Everyday, I try to do something to enter more efficiently. I have several programs I use as “tools of the hobby” that make problem sweeps easier to enter. I’m always looking for more information and it’s fun to see how everyone goes about the task of entering sweeps daily, differently. I’m sure your book will be a great read.
    Leaving for Orlando in a couple weeks for my second trip of the year. Nice, but sure wish I could win a cash or vehicle sweep.
    I enjoyed listening to your interview with Mr Sweepy (the sweepster rocks!) and receiving your email updates.

  203. Rhonda Steele Says:

    Thank you for yet another contest for me to enter in the great big web world

  204. Siamesemom Says:

    Hi! This is a great book! Good luck to everyone!

  205. Lisa D. Says:

    I would love to read this book because I could use the encouragement! I’ve been entering contests for maybe two years now - won a few nice things - but not that much. I’m trying to “hang in there”!

  206. Rose Says:

    Love your newsletter. Count me in!!!

  207. Aliya Says:

    Hi! I’m a newbie sweeper and thus far have won only a few small items, but it’s quite thrilling. I’d love to win your book and learn more about the tips and tricks. Thanks!

  208. Maria Says:

    I have been entering sweepstakes for 15 years. Just recently I won my 1st trip from a local contest. If you are in a dry spell, hang in there, your day will come. I would love to win this book. GLTA

  209. Lil Says:

    You have already helped me but I would still like to read your book.

  210. Eleanor Freeman Says:

    I’ve only been doing sweeps for a few months and I am totally addicted. However, I think I need some help so your book would be great - I love to read too.

  211. Cynthia Walker Says:

    I think we contesters are like a family of our own. Until you sign on and start winning you cant explain how cool it feels to win.

  212. cc Says:

    I’m new to this hobby, but love it. It has also helped me with my computer skills.

  213. KEETER1967 Says:

    HERE DUE TO SWEEPSTAKES TODAY. LOVE THAT SITE.

  214. KB Says:

    Not only do I love sweeping for the prizes and fun - but for the amazing friends I’ve met through the hobby! Like you of course!!

  215. Margaret Imecs Says:

    I really want to win this book, because I want to be a better contestant and your book would be the answer.

  216. Kathi Yeagley Says:

    Thanks for the resource-just knowing it is available to win or buy is a WIN! We are all blessed and need to remember that, whether we win BIg prizes, little junk or nothin cause we found each other. God Bless You All. Happy Sweeping : )

  217. Ruth Says:

    Would love to learn more. Have been doing this for about 9 months I should win the big one soon RIGHT? 9 months and you have a baby LOL.

  218. Nicole Says:

    I’ve been entering contest for awhile but would love to read this book for any tips that would help me win!

  219. Rita a Says:

    I have been a sweeper for over 6 years now off and on. This is a rewarding and often frustrating hobby. I love it.

  220. Jenn S. Says:

    I started sweeping in college and haven’t stopped since. I would love to own a copy of this book.

  221. Sonya Sparks Says:

    Thanks for the chance. I would love to win this.

  222. Nora Says:

    I could and can use encouragement with entering sweeps. You know I would love to read your tips, pointers and storey.

  223. Sandy Says:

    would love to read it

  224. Christina Says:

    I truly believe in the concept behind You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter. I myself enter numerous contests and, when asked to blog, often surprise myself at my own ability to assess items and comment on their intrinsic worth!

  225. Pat B Says:

    I love sweeping, I love books, I would love to win this!

  226. Gaye McGill Says:

    I know for sure you’re on the right path with the title of your book. What I need is some good advice beyond just entering. Thanks for the giveaway.

  227. Barry Kopulos Says:

    Carolyn I saw you in the special last Sun on CBC (Doc Zone) episode Winning for Living. Fascinating show and learned so much about contesting.

  228. susan varney Says:

    comment comment that is all we do

  229. shannon Baas Says:

    Been sweeping for about 15 years.

  230. Pamela Brint Says:

    I would love to win this book. I’m into sweepstaking or I should say I’m addicted to sweepstaking. I enjoy listening to your talks, so I know the book must be great!

  231. Anne Says:

    I’d love to win a copy of your book! I’ve been sweeping for about a year and a half now (and boy are my arms tired) haha but I’ve had some good luck!

    Thanks

  232. Jackie B. Says:

    Count me in. I am thinking of writing a book similar to yours… it would be called I keep entering but I never win!!!

  233. Laura Paskevicius Says:

    The title is so true, love it.

  234. Skiffy Says:

    Looks like you have a great response. This winning thing is addictive! Hope I do it on this site.

  235. Jay Kloosterman Says:

    I’d love to win your book, since I have been a sweeper since 2003. I would love to see your perspective and to see whats in the book.

  236. Michele T Says:

    I would love to win this! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  237. Holly Says:

    Sounds like a great book!

  238. Casey Says:

    Would be interesting to look at.

  239. Hil'Lesha Anderson Says:

    I’ve been a sweeper since 1999.

  240. Mrs. MM Says:

    I have recently started sweeping…my mother subscribed to the old-school newsletters and mail-ins back in the 80s. It would be very nice to have this book and then to let my husband read it so that he can understand the process and why I haven’t won a million dollars in 3 months!!! LOL - he just doesn’t understand the odds.

  241. Sarah Albers Says:

    I want to win.

  242. Deci Worland Says:

    I love getting things in the mail! Thank you!

  243. Alex Montana Says:

    what a nice prize! would love to win this!

  244. Denise Says:

    I’ve been sweeping for five years and love it. Have lots of things we never could have bought otherwise.

  245. Angel Says:

    I’d love to win.

  246. Elaine R Says:

    I’ve heard so much about this book,would love to win this!

  247. Desiree Says:

    Just got back into sweeping last month after a decade hiatus…very interested in reading up on tips and advice ;)

  248. Lynda Perry Says:

    Please put me down for one entry for a book I hear is great. Thank you.

  249. Susan Chester Says:

    I love sweepstakes and contests and enter them daily. I would love to win this book to help me learn some winning tips.

  250. rebecca snodgrass Says:

    I would love to read this one.

  251. Angela Says:

    I really wanna read this book

  252. Debra B Says:

    thanks for the giveaway, would love to win your contest

  253. Elizabeth Ray Says:

    I’ve been sweeping for 30 years now. (Time to win that car, right?) One can always learn something new. I enjoyed myself at the convention (It was my third.) Happy wins to everyone!

  254. Angela Says:

    This would be extremely useful to me and I would love to read it! Thank you for the giveaway!

  255. Annalise Says:

    Great book to give me hope!

  256. Maureen Hansen Says:

    I love contests and draws I won perfume when I was only 10 years old I was the happiest little girl ever I enter lots of draws and have won a few a huge chocolate Easter Bunny from WalMart two years ago kids loved it, if you don’t try you’ll never know I guess. I would love to win this book my friend just received hers in the mail she ordered it.

  257. Shannon Says:

    I would love to win this!

  258. Dixie Says:

    I love to enter sweeps and also to read about others success and tips for this wonderful hobby.

  259. Creamy Goodness Says:

    Great site, Carolyn! I saw you on the CBC doc a lil while back - you represented all us contesters well. Cheers!

  260. lois Says:

    keep showing us the way,sweeping is a gift that keeps on giving.

  261. Micheline Sicard Says:

    A tough game for Quebecers … very often, we want to enter, but we can’t (Excluding Quebec) … I will have to write a book called “Please, let us enter ! otherwise, we can’t win !”

  262. KAREN Says:

    My cousin turned me on to contesting as a hobby. Love it!

  263. Redtwinkle Says:

    Thanks so much for the giveaway. This book should be very interesting. Maybe it will tell me a good newsletter for snail mails and phone entries. Great blog and have fun.

  264. Heather Says:

    This sounds GREAT for a relative newbie like me! I’m working on winning my first sweepstakes. I’ve won contests, but the big one hasn’t happened….YET!

  265. Chi Says:

    I only recently discovered how great it is to enter contests and I’d love to read your book for more advice :)

  266. Erin S Says:

    A book about my favorite hobby. YAY!

  267. Amy Tucker Says:

    Very cool book: Autographed book “You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter.”

    A quick look on google books and I was very impressed. I have now subscribed and will follow your journey.

    Great blog by the way!

  268. Brooke Allen Says:

    I’d love to read this book.

  269. Leslie Smith Says:

    I would love to win your book.

  270. Heidi Says:

    Now this sounds like a page turner!

  271. Peggy Probus Says:

    I’ve really enjoying reading the comments from all the above bloggers and your book sounds VERY interesting and I would love to win it.

  272. Terra Heck Says:

    This would be a very informative book to have.

  273. Meryl Gerner Says:

    I am so lucky. I’m always winning things. It’s so exciting.

  274. Gina Says:

    I’d love to win this, thanks!

  275. Jane Stevens Says:

    I would love to have this book. This hobbyis really cool and I enjoy reading tips from others.

  276. Lisa Corwin Says:

    Looks like everyone wants to read this one!

  277. Natasha Says:

    I would love to win a copy of the book!! I’m a new SAHM and just started entering in my space time, I could use all the tips I can get!!

  278. israel y Says:

    would love to win the new american version, thanks for the chance to win!

  279. christopher h Says:

    love to read this

  280. Lisa Washington Says:

    I have a feeling your book is an awesome book.

  281. Sharon Jones Says:

    would LOVE to win and read this…I have been sweeping for 10 years…and the more I learn, the more fun and rewarding it is…this book will be great to read!!!
    thanks

  282. Valerie Furr Says:

    What a great prize for all us sweepers out here.
    This would be really nice to have and thank you
    for the contest.

  283. Carol Lawrence Says:

    Just what I need. Hope I win.

  284. Cynthia C Says:

    I like to sweep but I love to win. Thanks for the chance.

  285. Penny Snyder Says:

    This book would be an essential read to help with my sweepstaking - I have not read it yet!!

  286. eab Says:

    I know you will succeed with your new book. Thanks for the contest and I’m sending you good vibes so can win that car sooner than later.

  287. Brian Morin Says:

    I’ve only been sweeping for a couple years now, but have had a lot of great wins. This book looks like an interesting read and I would love to be the winner of it.

  288. Leigh Nichols Says:

    I’ve been sweeping for many years, and am highly interested to read another sweeper’s point of view, and possibly learn what I could do differently and what I am doing wrong.

  289. Carrie Says:

    Thanks for the contest. Sweeping is the best hobby there is. I’ll have to pick up a copy of the book even if I don’t win it.

  290. Julie Plourde Says:

    Well! This is the first time I participate in a leave a message to win! I really want this book, I’m sure it can help. BTW I love your website!

    J

  291. Donna Salvie Says:

    Sweepstaking is a healthy, time filling, and sometimes rewarding hobby. If you have an addictive personality, this is the way to go. IT COSTS NOTHING BUT YOUR TIME.
    I would love to win this book! salvietwo222

  292. Jill Miller Says:

    This sounds like such a fun book — I would love to win it!!

  293. Susan Says:

    As a single mom I cannot usually afford alot of “extras” so it is fun when I win them !

  294. Tracey Byram Says:

    You can’t win if you don’t enter is my motto. So I should probably read the book of the same name.

  295. Judith Rachmani Says:

    Can anyone recommend a great website for international contests?

  296. Jackie Stott Says:

    I like to enter contests also. I have not won very many so would love any tips your book might offer. Thank you.

  297. David Says:

    I enjoy your newsletter and your podcast, thanks for your efforts.

  298. Holly Says:

    I just started contesting a month ago, and have one twice!! I would love to win your book to learn the ins and outs of my new hobby ♥

  299. Lori Goldstein-Southern CA Says:

    When I’m selected as the first winner of your blog contest, my plan is to give my prize to another sweeper and make them aware of your great book and site.

  300. Mike Weisberg Says:

    i would like to win this simply because I took the time to be entered

  301. Joan Coussoule Says:

    I would love to read this. Anything I can learn will be a help to my sweeping. Thanks for the chance to win.this book.

  302. Jennifer Barnett Says:

    Just like the title says, you can’t win if you don’t enter. The key to winning is entering and entering often.

  303. Belva Bare Says:

    I was wondering if your book comes in audio also

  304. Donna DeClemente Says:

    Looks like you’ve got a successful blog promotion going on here. Proves that promos do work. You’ll have to tell me the final results. - Donna

  305. Dara Nix Says:

    I have been sweeping for YEARS now and LOVE it! It has become even more important to me now as I am unemployed and am using my winnings to help supplement my very limited income until I find another job!

  306. toasters Says:

    Thanks.

  307. Chrislynn Craig Says:

    Looks like great site and I would love to win the book!

  308. Linda Says:

    I would love to read your book.

  309. Angela J Says:

    I’d like this, our long days are coming where being outdoors is not as appealing as staying indoors with a good book.

  310. Nick Abate Says:

    Well this would be a great read to increase my odds in winning even more this year…. Lucky 302!!!!!!!!!!11

  311. Martha Says:

    I’ve been sweeping for a few years and would love to read this book.

  312. veronica sandberg Says:

    want to win this I love to read

  313. Linda Lansford Says:

    that’s my motto

  314. tim brown Says:

    THANK YOU GOD BLESS

  315. Kathy Conley Says:

    My contest hopes are flagging and this would be a great boost to get me over the “oh just give it up already” stage!

  316. Albert Says:

    I think my wife who is a sweeper would get a kick out of this prize!

  317. Frances Hamrick, Mrs Says:

    I am new to contest and sweepstakes. I would love to win the book.

  318. Margaret Stephens Says:

    Wish I could win then I could see what I am doing wrong.

  319. Carrie Taylor Says:

    awesome prize please let me win

  320. terry Says:

    Just cant win

  321. Kali Viker Says:

    I have always wanted to know the tax implications of prize winning.

  322. Amy Says:

    I love sweeping & this will continue to be a lifetime hobby for me!

  323. Monica W. Says:

    As I bow to the Contest Queen— I dream of the big win. A car, vacation, appliance — but i definitely enjoy the thrill of the small wins like promo items, music downloads, or gift cards. This book might be just what I need to go from a wannabe to a princess— and someday a QUEEEEEEEN! (lol) Thanks for your experiences!

  324. Vicki Kondovski Says:

    Caroline, I haven’t been able to get your book yet - I would love to read it.

  325. Lisa Crist Says:

    Sweeping is an enjoyable hobby but I would love to learn how to be efficient and maybe win a bit more.

  326. tobye Says:

    Congrats on your first blog contest, and it’s a good one. I love contests, and a book about contests would be great.

  327. Caroline Morin Says:

    Contests have become my passion… please count me in!

  328. Mare Says:

    There should be more books like yours available. Who wouldn’t want to be a “professional” sweeper? :)

  329. Alicia Says:
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