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It’s Tuesday! Time to share a story from your life with our amazing community of writers.
Here are some words of wisdom about writing from author John Green, who, if you didn’t already know, is taking the world by storm lately:
“I really think that reading is just as important as writing when you’re trying to be a writer because it’s the only apprenticeship we have, it’s the only way of learning how to write a story.” ~From the Brotherhood 2.0 project.
“I just give myself permission to suck. I delete about 90 percent of my first drafts … so it doesn’t really matter much if on a particular day I write beautiful and brilliant prose that will stick in the minds of my readers forever, because there’s a 90 percent chance I’m just gonna delete whatever I write anyway. I find this hugely liberating.” ~From his FAQ page.
“[This] is very important to remember when reading or writing or talking or whatever: You are never, ever choosing whether to use symbols. You are choosing which symbols to use.” ~From John Green’s Tumblr.
For more writerly advice and information from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, and some other wonderful stuff visit this link, or this link, or this link. You’re welcome.
WRITE your slice of life story. SHARE your link. GIVE some comments to (at least three) other slicers.
If you’re leaving your comment early in the day, please consider returning this evening or tomorrow to read some of our evening posters’ slices.
It looks as if many of us are thinking about the great outdoors. This morning I was prompted to write about birdwatching. http://lindakerschnerblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/birdwatching/
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Did not mean to wait til so late to post and comment. Have to get up at the crack of dawn to drive from SF to SJ back to school. This is an ELD unit up for revision.
http://wp.me/p3cml8-di
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Writing conference: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/sol14-scbwi-oregon-conference/
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I have been out of the habit of writing- really focused on finishing out the year and saying good bye to this year’s 5th graders.
http://chrisleish.weebly.com/blog/winding-down-and-cleaning-house
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The siren call I can’t resist!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2014/05/look-what-alexander-great-made-me-do.html
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Ramona, I have multiple responses on your blog – Sorry for the mess!
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Noticing each new thing… or trying to! http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2014/05/everydayinmay-ten-new-slices-of-life.html
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Waiting for the blossoming… http://thinkingthroughmylens.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/up-close/
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“Do you wanna build a chalk house? Come on let’s go and play!” http://imlivingmywords.blogspot.com/2014/05/busy-but-grateful.html
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Trying to think through some changes
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2014/05/changes.html
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Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you need to follow this recipe: http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2014/05/recipe-for-stress-reduction.html
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On surviving or conquering the next few weeks http://itsnotquiteelementary.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/through-the-mist-through-the-woods-screw-your-courage-to-the-sticking-place/
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What has been sustaining me…
http://www.travelinma.blogspot.com/2014/05/contemplation-of-habit.html
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http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2014/05/tuesday-sol-what-can-you-learn-from.html
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A student’s note made my day!
http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2014/05/loved-this-note.html
Coming in late with one that will make you smile.
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I was inspired by Linda and wrote about gardening (and how it’s like writing for me):
http://wp.me/p2Pe2s-H6
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So, Beth, I borrowed one of your quotes today because the story I wanted to tell cannot be told yet. (shhh . . .It’s a secret!) So here is to continuing my series . . . The Importance of . . .
http://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/sol-on-the-importance-of-reading/
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This was not the best day! I’m using this slice to try to write through a few of my thoughts.
http://sliceoflifewriting.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/blah/
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a field trip to remember – and so simple…
http://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/i-love-librarians/
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Ralph Fletcher! http://readingteacherwrites.com/2014/05/20/slice-of-life-…ay-what-a-find/
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This week, it’s a tale of the new car!
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2014/05/sol-you-need-variety-of-resources-to.html
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Does anyone else have problems with beginning a new project?
http://lindakerschnerblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/in-the-beginning/
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Writing to see what I think … and making some discoveries! http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/looking-in-the-mirror-at-the-missing-girls-of-chibok/
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War on the dandelions!
http://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/sice-of-life-tuesday/
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Thoughts, wonderings, questions inspired by a book I’m reading, and a book I’m listening to….http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2014/05/slice-of-life-wonderings-inspired-by.html
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Here’s a slice of life some will recognize…for others it’s sort of a warning…
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/state-of-confusion/
And here is my link from last Tuesday because I made a mistake, trying to link up in a rush last week… http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/a-yes-moment/
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A Letter to My Younger Self
http://www.nothing2read.com/2014/05/a-letter-to-my-younger-self.html
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Kids want to read and write
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/kids-want-to-read-and-write/
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A birthday celebration slice!
http://writingwithoutaniche.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-birthday-celebration.html
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I had a lot to think about after my friend Jessica’s recent visit. She is a wonderful human, a new mom, and is battling cancer.
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2014/05/jessica.html
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Graphs make my life easier. Sharing a website I love using.
http://mostlytruestoriesofkrenaep.com/2014/05/20/create-a-graph/
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Inspiration can come when you least expect it. Even at a traffic light.
http://caroline524.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/the-dance/
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Running Sucks!
http://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/running-sucks/
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A slice just to slice http://jwc123.weebly.com/home/tennis-swim-club
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Crazy times in my world …. literally
http://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/its-only-a-matter-of-time/
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went a little crazy myself yesterday when I couldn’t find a story I wrote. It seems I have so many drafts that I couldn’t remember which one was the final. Anyway, just rewrote it again. I have to find a way to get organized.
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Hi there! I think you forgot to post the link to your post.
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Since the school year is almost over and since I am finishing my first year of retirement, I thought I would write about some of the things I miss about teaching.
http://arjeha.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/10-things-i-miss-about-teaching/
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http://shaggerspicchu.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/bicycle-sightings/
The silliest sights on my bicycle ride…
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my life as a student – some 70 years ago!
http://otterlanding.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/my-life-as-a-student/
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It’s all about memories at the end of the day! That’s why I write and take pictures.
http://dkdougka01.blogspot.com/2014/05/slice-of-life-tuesday-its-all-about.html
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An unexpected adventure in Belize…
http://arlsvera.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/cave-tubing/
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Trying my hand at something new…children’s poetry!
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2014/05/trying-my-hand.html
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http://alotalot.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/slice-of-life-plants/
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Third Grade Book Clubs: Success! http://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/third-grade-book-clubs-2/
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Back on the bandwagon after a hiatus. Why I am thrilled to be flying with five young children.
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-ratio-has-changed.html
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When you feel overwhelmed with work, and the to-do list is enormous, stop working, go out, breathe and look for the beauty in nature. It helped me this weekend.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2014/05/breathing-and-beauty.html
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Witnessed a small encounter between two animals yesterday.
http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/cat-vs-snake/
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…let’s just say, I’m somewhat back 🙂 Please drop in and say Hi!
http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/ending-the-silent-blog-streak/
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Why I have a few sleepless nights in Toledo. 🙂 http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2014/05/cooking-for-thirty-or-my-goose-is-cooked.html
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Today’s slice is all about damaged .
trusthttp://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2014/05/trust.html
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Let’s try that again! That is two weeks in a row that I messed this up – you would think it is the end of school or something! 🙂
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2014/05/trust.html
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Back Home From Paris, Normandy will Have to Wait http://wp.me/p3Gehh-iW
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Awakening and coming back. Seems as though it was meant to be.
http://elle1955.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/is-there-a-fault-in-my-stars/
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A chance encounter causes a change in attitude.
http://www.haddonmusings.com/2014/05/20/
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Max needed to write today.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2014/05/tuesday-sol-52014-max-thoughts-for-day.html
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A poem about art, mine, magnolia to magnolia. http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/make-good-art/
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The home stretch – keeping it real in room 202:
http://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/slice-of-life-tuesday-just-keeping-it-real-in-room-202/
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A peak into my classroom this week.
http://thebeachpapers.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/an-art-piece-in-charc-owl/
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Happy Tuesday! http://mrcolbysharp.com/2014/05/20/slice-of-life-indies-first-storytime/
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Learning history through play ! http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/slice-of-life-play-in-the-classroom-the-best-kind-of-learning/
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A slice of my insecurity: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2014/05/happy-with-nowhere-to-hide.html
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http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2014/05/slice-of-life-u2-concert.html
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It’s just that everything has suddenly turned green! Summertime nostalgia already! http://www.teacherdance.org/2014/05/summer-almost.html
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