The Affiliate Summit is coming up in the end of the Febuary, and it would be a great chance to meet a lot of folks in the industry, including John Chow and other super affiliates. The only problem is that admission to the conference is almost $2000, plus airfare and hotel. Call it $3000! Since I don’t have 3000 bones to throw around (yet), I was elated when I saw that John Chow was giving away his ticket to the conference. I guess he got a free pass once he was invited to present. All you have to do to win is write a “Why I should get a free pass” type of blog entry and let John know about it so he can read it and select the most worthy candidate.

Last week I wrote an essay…and I think it was a really really good one that stood a chance at winning his pass but I haven’t posted it yet. I’m not sure why I haven’t posted it, but I think it has to do with timing. I have 2 papers due for school that week and there’s some stuff going on at work that would require a little attention while I’m gone. Plus, I’m not sure if I can rationalize taking vacation time for 2 days while I go to an affiliate summit. At least not yet.

So, with only a few more days left in this month I decided to let this contest slide. I know that a free pass would have been awesome, but when I have more free time (after May I’ll only have to worry about work!) it may be worth my while to spend the money to go to one of these shows.

Have you written an entry for this free pass? What’re you waiting for?! This is a great opportunity and I challenge you to write a post and win John’s pass! Not only would you be able to meet John Chow himself for dinner, but you’d also get to meet super affiliate Zac Johnson and others too. Industry leaders and affiliate managers will be there talking about the latest trends in affiliate marketing. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who is ready to get serious about making money online.

Start now, write a draft. Here’s how I think the winning essay should be structured:

• Your opening paragraph should catch John’s attention. Use a quote or something that really highlights your desire to go to the summit.
• Your next paragraph should do a quick recap of the show’s highlights and why it’s you that should go
• Now present John with a short list. Your top 3-5 reasons why you should be selected. Be funny and creative. Check out the Affiliate Summit website and look at events, speakers, and sessions. Highlight the things that would be most beneficial to you.
• Make sure to add a bit of flattery in having dinner with John and meeting other weblebrities (I just made that up..like celebrities for the web, maybe?) .
• Conclude by restating your desire to be a better affiliate marketer and restate your top points. Win him over with your wit and your creativity.

There you have it, folks! This is how you can win John’s pass to the summit. Act quickly! The contest ends at the end of the month!