It is the indisputable obligation of the host to promote the heck out of his or her edition of a carnival. Promotion is part...

Well-managed blog carnivals definitely take on a life of their own. The publication of a carnival’s latest edition becomes an event that regular readers...

The best carnival presentation doesn’t end at neat and clean. You really want to dazzle your guests. No matter how winning the rest of...

Let’s return to the carnival as party analogy. Imagine that you’re attending an elegant affair. The host has attended to nearly every detail with...

This modest series on hosting a blog carnival may be among the most extensive on the subject, but it’s hardly the only resource available....

Not long ago, a submission I sent to a blog carnival was rejected. I’m still surprised at how much the rejection bothered me. Part...

If you’ve recruited participants for your carnival effectively, you’ll soon be inundated with submissions. These days, the average carnival can pull anywhere from 10...

The first step in hosting a rotating blog carnival is to volunteer to throw the next shindig at your place. That’s all well and...