We want struggling writers to believe that what they think is important and what they say is important, so important that we want to capture it in a more permanent form. We want them to believe that the process of writing, at whatever stage they are in, is within their grasp.
Author: Melanie Meehan
I am the Writing and Social Studies Coordinator in Simsbury, CT, and I love what I do. I get to write and inspire others to write! Additionally, I am the mom to four fabulous daughters and the wife of a great husband.
Day 26 of the March SOLSC #sol18
Finish strong. It's Day 26. Write, read, and encourage others with comments. By this time, you know the comments that matter to you as a writer. Create those for others!
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Day 25 of the March SOLSC #sol18
Welcome to the twenty-fifth day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! ANNOUNCEMENTS Is it crazy to think that we're in the last week of the eleventh year? Finish strong in this community of writers, readers, and commenters! If you're a first-year slicer, be sure to check out today's prize announcement and give… Continue reading Day 25 of the March SOLSC #sol18
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Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
Welcome to the twenty-fourth day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! ANNOUNCEMENTS One week from today and we'll be writing our final post. You've made it this far. Congratulations. We're almost there. If you're a first-year slicer, be sure to check out today's prize announcement and give a shout-out to someone in… Continue reading Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
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A Challenge for First-Time Slicers
The weekend, we have a special challenge for first-year slicers, and we are grateful to Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan for their generous donation!
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Day 23 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
Welcome to the twenty-third day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! ANNOUNCEMENTS The third week can feel hard! We're past the newness factor, and the end it still in the distance. Keep writing! Keep sharing! Keep commenting! BE INSPIRED Alanna Parker writes at Art Teachers Do It For the Money and uses… Continue reading Day 23 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
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Day 22 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
You've made it to Day 22! Keep writing! Keep sharing! Keep commenting!
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Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
The third week can feel hard! We're past the newness factor, and the end it still in the distance. Keep writing! Keep sharing! Keep commenting!
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Getting Ready for the SOLSC – Tomorrow is March 1!
Tomorrow we begin. Onward to the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge!
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SOLSC Prize Reveal
Here's the prize reveal for the 2018 Slice of Life Story Challenge! Get your slices ready as we gear up for writing every day during the month of March. We have incredibly generous supporters!
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ICMYI: Beyond the Fundamentals of Writing Workshop
In case you missed any posts from our most recent blog series, Beyond the Fundamentals of Writing Workshop, here's a round-up.
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Independent Writing Time: Beyond the Fundamentals of Writing Workshop
Last week I met with a teacher about a writer who worries her. “Where’s his writing?” I asked. She pulled out a piece with a date on it, and the date was from over a month ago. This second grader had written a few words on each page, and when we looked closely, many of… Continue reading Independent Writing Time: Beyond the Fundamentals of Writing Workshop
