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GIVEAWAY: Win 2 Resume Templates (+1 For a Friend!) by The Write Stuff

One of the most challenging parts of creating a resume is figuring out the design and layout. Luckily, there are some talented graphic designers out there who will do it for you! The Write Stuff creates resume templates that are easy to use and fully customizable, allowing you to focus more on the actual content. 

We're SO excited to be partnering with The Write Stuff for a giveaway! 

A Note From The Write Stuff:

Hi Dear English Majors! 

The Write Stuff is a husband + wife design team who are passionate about creating personal and professional resume templates for every type of job seeker! Finding a job can be stressful and intimidating, especially in today’s economy.  Hiring managers only spend an average of 6 seconds scanning a resume before deciding if you’re the right candidate for the job. With such a tiny window to make a strong first impression, skip submitting a generic resume and give yourself the advantage by upgrading to a professionally designed template. Not only will are our design aesthetic showcase your level of professionalism, our formatting is second to none, highlighting your skills, qualifications and experience in a concise and organized format that managers expect to see. 

Our templates are affordable, easy to edit and 100% customizable. With built-in resume writing tips to guide you through the process, filling in your personal information is a breeze! In less than an hour, you will have everything you need to get noticed and land your dream job! Each purchase includes a one-page resume, two-page resume, customizable letterhead, a references page and a cover letter. Also included is an extensive list of action verbs and alternate heading options to help you truly tailor your application package to suite the job you are applying for.

Take the mystery and stress out of resume writing and allow us to save you the time and the headache! 

Happy job hunting!

Matthew + Jennifer

One lucky winner of our giveaway will win two resume templates of their choice from The Write Stuff Resume Etsy shop, PLUS one free template for a friend! 

If you don't win, don't worry—everyone who entered will be emailed a 20% off coupon to the resume shop at the conclusion of the giveaway! 

Here are just a FEW examples of The Write Stuff's gorgeous resume designs: 

Entering the giveaway is easy:

Terms & Conditions

  • Entries must be received by Sunday, July 31, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • One winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • If we do not hear back from the winner by Sunday, August 7, 2016 at midnight PST, another winner will be chosen at random.
  • One winner will receive 2 resume templates of their voice via email. The winner is also responsible for providing the email address of the friend they choose to receive 1 free resume template. 
  • All entrants agree that by entering the contest, they are giving permission to have their email address added to the Dear English Major mailing list.

You can shop for resume templates in The Write Stuff Etsy shop HERE! You can also follow The Write Stuff on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. 

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Posted on July 14, 2016 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.

GIVEAWAY: KyTyper Typewriter T-Shirt Giveaway + Vintage Typewriter Discount Code!

We are SO happy to be partnering with KyTyper Vintage Typewriters! KyTyper sells refurbished vintage typewriters AND they repair vintage typewriters. 

One lucky winner of our giveaway will receive a Kentucky Typer Short Sleeve Soft T-shirt (pictured at left) in the size of your choice! 

ALSO... have you been dreaming of owning a vintage typewriter?

You're in luck: Use the Coupon Code DEARENGLISHMAJOR at KyTyper.com for a 10% discount! One-time use discount only. Discount good until July 27th, 2016. 

Entering to win a KyTyper Typewriter T-shirt is easy! Enter here: 

Terms & Conditions

  • Entries must be received by Sunday, July 3, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • One winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • If we do not hear back from the winner by Sunday, July 3, 2016 at midnight PST, another winner will be chosen at random.
  • One winner will receive one Kentucky Typer Short Sleeve Soft T-shirt in the size of your choice. 
  • All entrants agree that by entering the contest, they are giving permission to have their email address added to the Dear English Major mailing list.

A Note from KyTyper:

My name is Bryan Sherwood.  My wife and I own a boutique vintage typewriter business based in Lexington, KY where we refurbish and repair typewriters.

Our journey into typewriter collecting and refurbishing began several years ago after spotting an ad on Craig's List for a Royal KMM typewriter from the 1940s. After happily purchasing that machine, we were soon hooked. There's just something about the beauty, functionality, and timelessness of typewriters that captures our imaginations and hearts.  Since then, we've purchased and refurbished dozens of typewriters from the early 1900s through the 1960s and have loved every minute of it.

It's our goal to provide beautiful, refurbished typewriters to our customers. We have sold refurbished typewriters to writers, poets, and other typewriter enthusiasts all across the United States and are expanding to Europe and Canada.

Thanks for letting us share a bit about our business and passion.

-Bryan and Heather

Shop for refurbished vintage KyTyper typewriters and typewriter t-shirts HERE! 
 

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.

GIVEAWAY: Win Novelteas 'The Picture of Earl Grey' Tea Tin (+ Tea, Bookmark, & More!)

We are SO EXCITED to be partnering with Novelteas for this wonderful giveaway! Noveltea Tins resemble classic books with original MoTeaf artwork and uniquely blended teas inside, flavored to each books' story and theme.

One lucky winner of our giveaway will win the five items listed below:

  1. Novelteas 'The Picture of Earl Grey' Tea Tin
  2. Wilde's Rosy Tea Blend - 3 oz. 
  3. Bookmark
  4. Tea strainer
  5. Don QuixoTea fridge magnet

Entering is easy:

Terms & Conditions

  • Entries must be received by Sunday, June 19, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • One winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • If we do not hear back from the winner by Sunday, June 26, 2016 at midnight PST, another winner will be chosen at random.
  • One winner will receive one Novelteas 'The Picture of Earl Grey' Tea Tin, Wilde's Rosy Tea Blend, Bookmark, Tea strainer, and Don QuixoTea fridge magnet
  • All entrants agree that by entering the contest, they are giving permission to have their email address added to the Dear English Major mailing list.

 

A Note from Novelteas:

We are three book and tea lovers in Berkeley, California who discovered a real thirst for quality tea tins. Thanks to a Kickstarter last year we have brought to life three bookish tea tins so far:

  1. Don QuixoTea - Man of La ManChai

  2. Oscar Wilde's - The Picture of Earl Grey

  3. War and Peach by L.N. Tolstoy

We pour as much effort into each tin as an author into a book.

Award-winning independent artists and tea blending experts collaborate to design and pair NovelTeas titles to the perfect tea flavors. For example, Our Don QuixoTea tin cover shows the Man of La ManChai pouring his companion a steaming cup of chai. Between the covers—our Don abides—an adventurously spiced and exceedingly idealistic blend of rich cardamon, red cinnamon, black tea and the root of ginger.

Our Oscar Wilde inspired tea tin, 'The Picture of Earl Grey' is a tribute to 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and features a blend of rose leaves and bergamot. The artwork shows Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, who Earl Grey tea is said to be named after. The tin is decorated in a vintage victorian style inspired by book covers of the era.

Our next Kickstarter is coming soon and will feature teas inspired by British treasures. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out when 'Pride and Peppermint, 'Oliver Lemon Twist' and 'Matcha Do About Nothing' are ready.

Noveltea Tins are available in select stores across the US and Canada. We also ship worldwide through our online store.

-Johnny, Mitch & Jorgen

Shop at Novelteatins.com, and follow Novelteas on Instagram and Facebook! 

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.

GIVEAWAY: Win Book Gift Bundle From Upcycled Library

We are thrilled to partner with Upcycled Library on an amazing giveaway! Featuring unique items created from old books, Upcycled Library is filled with one-of-a-kind handmade items by Kelly Liberona. 

One lucky winner of our giveaway will win three original items (pictured below), including:

  1. Frankenstein Curled Book Page Ornament
  2. Framed Anatomical Heart Print (Printed on a page from Poe's The Colloquy of Monos and Una, 5'' x 7'' print comes framed in 8'' x 10'' frame.)
  3. Sewn Paper Heart Greeting Card (Includes envelope and address labels; features pages from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Humans of New York (the hearts), and Dickens' Christmas Stories (the envelope))

Entering is easy:

Terms & Conditions

  • Entries must be received by Sunday, June 5, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • One winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at midnight PST.
  • If we do not hear back from the winner by Sunday, June 12, 2016 at midnight PST, another winner will be chosen at random.
  • One winner will receive one Frankenstein Curled Book Page Ornament, one Anatomical Heart (Printed on a page from Poe's The Colloquy of Monos and Una), and one Sewn Paper Heart Greeting Card (Includes envelope and address labels; features pages from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Humans of New York (the hearts), and Dickens' Christmas Stories (the envelope)).
  • All entrants agree that by entering the contest, they are giving permission to have their email address added to the Dear English Major mailing list.

A Word from Kelly Liberona of Upcycled Library

Upcycled Library was born out of a love for books and library nostalgia. I was an English major myself and I looooooved all of my literature classes, reading great works and talking about their meaning. From there I went on to graduate school and received a masters in Library and Information Science, so technically I really am a librarian—I don't just play one on Etsy! 

Upcycled Library has provided me this awesome creative outlet where I can give old books new life. Who wouldn't want to rock their favorite book in a necklace or on their living room wall?

I seek to incorporate the traditional paper book into everyday life in this day and age of digital. I make bookish items that I think other book nerds would like as much as I do. 

I call it a "library" because I use library due date cards and Dewey decimal numbers throughout my work and regard my customer's orders as permanent "check outs" of titles. No need to worry about fines here! 

I also have a strong sense of environmental responsibility which is why I love upcycling so much. All books used in my products have been previously read and loved and then I upcycle them into something new. I try as much as I can to use recycled materials for all aspects of my business and products and I try to create minimal waste.

Dear English Majors: know that you can do anything you want! No dream is too big or out of reach. Live that bookish life! 

You can follow Upcycled Library on Facebook and Instagram.

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.

e-Book Giveaway + Happy Birthday Dear English Major!

DearEnglishMajor.com is two years old! Happy birthday to us!

We are so thrilled about the wonderful community that has grown around our website. 112 interviews with English majors, dozens of articles, TENS of thousands of social media followers... whoa. English majors are awesome, and the support we have received has been amazing! 

To celebrate, we're giving away five copies of From Graduation to Career Ready in 21 Days: A Guide for English Majors to five lucky winners.

Entering is easy:

  • You must enter by March 9th, 2016 at midnight PST. 
  • Each winner will receive one e-book copy of From Graduation to Career Ready in 21 Days: A Guide for English Majors via email.
  • All entrants agree that by entering the contest, they are giving permission to have their email address added to the Dear English Major mailing list.

Thank you for entering! 

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Posted on March 1, 2016 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.

GIVEAWAY: 3 Lucky Winners Will Each Win 3 Bibliophilia Prints Each by Obvious State

Obvious State is a New York City-based design studio co-founded by Evan and Nichole Robertson. We’re word lovers who make things for fellow word lovers.

All of our products are meticulously crafted in the United States and printed on the finest papers and materials. After all, beautiful language deserves beautiful treatment. 

3 Lucky Winners Will Each Win 3 Bibliophilia Prints Each by Obvious State!

Each print is 13'' x 19'' and printed on gorgeous matte Mowhawk archival paper (which is made in New York). Winners will be able to choose any three prints from the Bibliophilia collection! 

Rules for Entry

  1. To enter, you must follow Obvious State on Instagram @ObviousState. 
  2. Entries must be received by Sunday, November 29, 2015 at midnight PST.

Terms & Conditions

  • Entries must be received by Sunday, November 29, 2015 at midnight PST.
  • Three winners will be chosen at random on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at midnight PST. Winners will be notified on Monday, November 30. 
  • If we do not hear back from the winner by Sunday, December 6, 2015 at midnight PST, another winner will be chosen at random.
  • Each winner wins three Bibliophilia prints. Each winner gets to choose any three 13'' x 19'' prints from this selection. 
Posted on November 22, 2015 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.

GIVEAWAY: English Major Summer Essentials from eNotes

We are so excited to partner with eNotes for this incredible giveaway! eNotes is a tool for students AND teachers, and they offer thousands of study guides and practice quizzes in literature, math and science. eNotes also provides their members with access to a wonderful community of students and teachers to help answer questions. Their selection of 40,000 literature study guides, literature lesson plans, and more serve as an ideal resource for English majors and teachers alike. But that's not all... take a moment to explore the site for yourself!

One lucky winner of our giveaway will receive the FOUR fantastic prizes shown and listed below. It's quick and easy to enter this giveaway; here's all you need to know:

 

English Major Summer Essentials from eNotes

The winner will receive the following:

Entering is easy, and you have the chance to enter TWICE to double your chances of winning! Simply visit the eNotes Facebook page, and/or follow eNotes on Twitter:

Terms & Conditions

  • Entries must be received by Sunday, May 24th 2015 at midnight PST.
  • One winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, May 24th, 2015 at midnight PST. 
  • If we do not hear back from the winner by Sunday, May 31st, 2015 at midnight PST, another winner will be chosen at random.
  • Each winner will receive a One-Year Full Student Pass to eNotes.com, Kindle (6" Glare-Free Touchscreen), Yield Picnic Tote/Blanket, and Journal of Awesome.
  • All entrants agree that by entering the contest, they are giving permission to have their email address added to the eNotes mailing list.

 

A Word from eNotes:

eNotes works with thousands of English majors each year, so when we stumbled across Dear English Major we knew we had to do a giveaway! 

With summer upon us (can I get a hoo-rah?!), we wanted to arm you with English Major summer essentials. We ventured out into the streets of Seattle to find some fabulous items sure to put you in break mode. We're including a Kindle for the summer reading you've been meaning to catch up on, The Journal of Awesome to keep your writing chops in check with inspiring prompts, and the totally rad Yield Tote (which transforms into a picnic blanket!) to carry your new prizes.

Finally, to get a jump start on the upcoming school year, we're including a One-Year Pass to eNotes. While we know school is the last thing on your mind, we're hoping to help ease you further into summer mode by giving you this jumpstart. eNotes has the best and largest selection of literature study guides, chapter summaries, critical analyses, and more. This pass will give you full access to all the content you need for your 2015-16 English classes. 

For more than ten years we've been passionately promoting literature and helping students succeed. We're a close knit team of nerdy book worms (and English majors ourselves!) who produce the best academic content from our Seattle headquarters.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions, and best of luck in the giveaway!

Samantha 

sburton@enotes.com

Marketing Manager at eNotes

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.

RainRainRva Mini Book Necklace & Journal Giveaway

We're excited to be partnering with the RainRainRva Etsy shop for a giveaway!

Prize: The winner will receive a Mini Book Charm Necklace with any quote (up to 90 characters) written inside AND an Anatomical Heart Journal (both pictured above). 

It's easy to enter:

  • Fill out the handy form below, which includes following Dear English Major on twitter (if you haven't already) to enter.
  • All entries must be received by Sunday, October 19th, 2014 at midnight PST.
  • The winner will be chosen at random using Rafflecopter. 
  • If we don't hear back from the winner by Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at midnight PST, another winner will be chosen.

A note from Andrea at RainRainRva:

I am so excited to be working with Dear English Major on this giveaway opportunity. I am inspired by this online community brought together by the love and appreciation of the power of words and literature. 

I am absolutely obsessed with books. I not only appreciate the words within a book, but the beauty of the structure which wraps around these words, giving them the order of their existence. There is so much detail in stitching, binding, and gluing all the materials together. All these things literally shape the story a person reads. Every person, who has ever read an enthralling book, creates an attachment to all the features of his/her book. Through their imaginary journey together through written words, that book embodies all feelings and emotions collected from the story. A person becomes emotionally attached. That is part of the reason why it is so hard to turn to the last page. After carrying this book with you for so many days, cramming in time to read or neglecting other responsibilities (when you probably shouldn’t have), it’s so hard to put the book back on the shelf. It’s like saying goodbye to a camp friend, after spending all summer together. It is one of the hardest things to do. I hand-make books with this thought in mind.

I created my shop, RainRainRva to basically fuel my obsession with a reader’s/writer's/artist’s relationship with his or her book. I offer unique books handmade with love and appreciation. I also create miniature books strung on chains for those who want to keep special quotes, poems, or writings with them, and literally close to their heart. It’s amazing how refreshing yourself with beautiful/powerful words can do for your mood. I try to aid all my customers in building a unique book that they absolutely love!

I am not only a crafter, but an artist studying scientific medical illustration. I work with both sides of my brain. I own many sketchbooks, and double the amount of research/resource books. I constantly have my nose in a book, whether reading, writing, or sketching. I wouldn’t give up any of these books for a newer version. Each rip and tear, as well as the smell of jasmine tea (I spill my tea a lot… I’m a spaz), is a memory I would never trade. It is a visual representation of my expanding knowledge and growth. 

The products I sell are only a blank canvas. It’s up to the customer to complete it. Not only in content, but in knowledge, growth, experiences, and most importantly... time. That is my belief on why books are so beautiful.

-Andrea Lofton

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Posted on October 5, 2014 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Giveaway.