Hi Friends!

I'm partnering with @anomadsoul and @blocktrades to make video versions of any contests/promotions they run - for those that would rather watch someone explain the contest rules in a video instead of read about them!

Today we are chatting about the latest "Road to Steemfest" free-write challenge. I participated in these last year and it was an amazing experience! Not only did it get me thinking about my upcoming travels - but it helped me get to know the people who would be going a lot better. These free-write challenges do a great job of bringing a sense of familiarity and closeness with the people going to Steemfest -so by the time you get there - you are already good friends!

Check out the original contest post HERE.

This Week's writing prompt is Business or Pleasure? This is personally one that I'm excited to write about and to read the posts from everyone else! This was a writing prompt from last year as well and it was honestly one of my favorites.

So are you going just to enjoy Thailand and meet up with some friends, or are you hoping to promote your business, blog or make valuable connections? I have a feeling that for most of us ... it's a mix of both!

Check out the video here 👆🏼

Here are the contest details taken from the original post by @anomadsoul.

Contest Rules

Small set of rules:

• You have until Sunday 29th of September to post about this topic.
• Use the tag #roadtosteemfest and #blocktradescontest so we can all find the posts and get to vote on our posts to help out our funding for the trip.

This #RoadToSteemFest initiative, just like last year's, will run until the previous week of Steem Fest. There will be around 16 topics regarding the #roadtosteemfest so make sure to try and join every one of them because...

...everyone who joins in on at least 75% of the topics, will be eligible to win a big surprise in Bangkok. This surprise will be revealed later down the road and only people who attend SF will be able to receive it.

Remember, you have until Sunday, September 29th to publish your Thai life and what to expect post.

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_{There is already two contests to win Steem Fest tickets + Accommodation in Thailand sponsored by @blocktrades and @actifit and @steemhunt check the actifit one here and check the @steemhunt one here.}

_{Please consider using two of your witness votes for @blocktrades and @ocd-witness - who are responsible for bringing you this awesome contest!}

XO, Lea