Day 2 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It’s day 2 of our 31-day writing challenge! Join us by writing your slice of life story, sharing the link in the comments, and commenting on at least three other Slicers’ stories. Let’s keep the momentum going!

It was great to meet with several other Slicers yesterday morning. Most of us are from the United States, but we also had people join from Canada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. I asked six returning Slicers — Dustin Brackbill, Anita Ferreri, Julie Kelly, Jennifer Kessler, Amanda Potts, and Darren Radu — to share why they keep coming back. One comment stayed with me long after we logged off. I don’t recall who said it, but they mentioned that writing daily for 31 days is a chance “to be more human in the age of AI.” This challenge will not only help you grow as a writer, but it also gives you a sense of community that artificial intelligence can’t offer. Whether this is your first year or your tenth, I hope you’ll find the same sense of connection as you embark on this year’s challenge.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• A warm welcome to all the new Slicers joining us this year! For the next few days, please add “I’m a first-year Slicer” to your comments. This helps our longtime members visit your blog.
• Each day’s “Call for Slice of Life Stories” opens at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. If it’s before midnight in New York, post your story link on that day’s post. After midnight, use the new day’s post. Comments usually close after 24 hours, but may stay open a bit longer if our team needs more time.
• Multi-Lit Fridays are back! We encourage you to write your blog post in another language. The first Multi-Lit Friday is on March 6.

BE INSPIRED

Ona Gabriel’s post, “Watch Your Face,” tells the story of her day not by narrating events, but by listing the pieces of advice she gave (or would give) throughout it. She created a quick, punchy, and intriguing “slice of life” narrative without the typical story structure. You can emulate Ona’s writing in a couple of ways: Use a Unique Narrative Lens: Frame a story through an unusual perspective instead of a standard chronological narrative, as we often see in slice-of-life posts. Employ Short, Impactful Lines: Write brief, punchy statements that hint at a larger event or story, prompting your fellow Slicers to connect the dots.

SUPPORT

If you encounter any issues with non-working links, problems with your permalink, or a permalink causing an image to appear in the comment section, our Slicer Troubleshooting Team is here to help. The team comprises four experienced Slicers: Glenda Funk, Fran McCrackin, Joanne Toft, and Peter von Euler. (Click here for a short tutorial to help you find your permalink and link your slice-of-life story to this post.)

For inquiries, please email us rather than leaving them in the comments below or on social media. We appreciate your patience as we receive a high volume of emails in the early days of the challenge. We will respond to all emails promptly.

Please direct specific questions to the appropriate co-author.

• If your last name starts with A-G, email Jess Carey at jessica.carey224[at]gmail.com
• If your last name starts with H-N, email Lainie Levin at lainlev72[at]gmail.com.
• If your last name starts with O-T, email Melanie Meehan at meehanmelanie[at]gmail.com.
• If your last name starts with U-Z, email Sarah Valter at sarahvalterreads[at]gmail.com.
• If you need support with the Classroom Challenge, email Leah Thomas at leahthomaswrites[at]gmail.com.