What is Your Mantra?
Do you have a mantra?
Join Us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
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 … Continue Reading Join Us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
Slice of Life & RSVP
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ~Maya Angelou I am thankful to be hosting the Slice of Life Story Challenge on Tuesdays during the … Continue Reading Slice of Life & RSVP
Memorial Day
Here’s hoping your Memorial Day was filled with remembrance, rest, and gratitude. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well … Continue Reading Memorial Day
Friday Favorites
Unfortunately I don’t have a photo from Favorite #1. Christy Rush-Levine and I met for a walk + dinner on Tuesday. Christy is one of those people who help me … Continue Reading Friday Favorites
This Quote
I love this quote. It is one of my favorites to share in a workshop. I read it today with an epic-cool group of teachers at Southbury School. (I learned … Continue Reading This Quote
Pretend it is Friday
So I was planning to try a new kind of post last Friday. And then Friday came and went. How does this happen? So right now, let’s just pretend it … Continue Reading Pretend it is Friday
Words that are Speaking to Me
#slice2013: 15 of 31
“Write about what makes you different.” Sandra Cisneros WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username … Continue Reading #slice2013: 15 of 31
#slice2013: 14 of 31
“Everybody–even monsters–needed a little attention once in a while.” ― Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief {Care} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post … Continue Reading #slice2013: 14 of 31
#slice2013: 12 of 31
“I love the way that each book — any book — is its own journey. You open it, and off you go. You are changed in some way, large or … Continue Reading #slice2013: 12 of 31
#slice2013: 11 of 31
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. — … Continue Reading #slice2013: 11 of 31
#slice2013: 10 of 31
“Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” ― Samuel Johnson {Persevere} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here … Continue Reading #slice2013: 10 of 31
#slice2013: 8 of 31
Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of … Continue Reading #slice2013: 8 of 31
#slice2013: 7 of 31
“I do not want to pass the time. I want to grab hold of it and leave my mark upon the world.” ― Libba Bray, The Sweet Far Thing {Time} USERNAME UPDATE: … Continue Reading #slice2013: 7 of 31
#slice 2013: 6 of 31
ATTENTION SLICERS! IMPORTANT MESSAGE! ATTENTION SLICERS! IMPORTANT MESSAGE! ATTENTION SLICERS! IMPORTANT MESSAGE! Please please please use the SAME username each time you leave a comment. Christy Rush-Levine is tracking every slicer … Continue Reading #slice 2013: 6 of 31
#slice2013: 5 of 31
“Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without … Continue Reading #slice2013: 5 of 31
#slice2013: 4 of 31
“Dying for something is easy because it is associated with glory. Living for something is the hard thing. Living for something extends beyond fashion, glory, or recognition. We live for … Continue Reading #slice2013: 4 of 31
#slice2013: 3 of 31
“There are a lot of writers, but only one you.” ― Pandora Gray {Unique} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a … Continue Reading #slice2013: 3 of 31
#slice 2013: 1 of 31
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing {Begin} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a … Continue Reading #slice 2013: 1 of 31
