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quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you! · writing

#slice2013: 10 of 31

Ruth Ayres189 Comments

“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 (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any… Continue reading #slice2013: 10 of 31

#slice2013: 8 of 31
quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you! · writing

#slice2013: 8 of 31

Ruth Ayres195 Comments

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 what we do to inspire others. ---Richard Simmons {Encourage}  MID-MONTH GIVEAWAY! Keep track of the number of blogs you comment on between now and tomorrow.… Continue reading #slice2013: 8 of 31

#slice2013: 7 of 31
quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you!

#slice2013: 7 of 31

Ruth Ayres186 Comments

“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: It is only necessary to use your same username when leaving comments on Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Challenge posts. You can use any… Continue reading #slice2013: 7 of 31

#slice 2013: 6 of 31
quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you! · writing

#slice 2013: 6 of 31

Ruth Ayres186 Comments

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 every day for giveaway purposes. She has an alphabetical list of slicers and notes who slices each day. If you use a different username it… Continue reading #slice 2013: 6 of 31

#slice2013: 5 of 31
quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you! · writing

#slice2013: 5 of 31

Ruth Ayres210 Comments

“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 that exercise, the muscles seize up.” ---Jane Yolen {Exercise} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a… Continue reading #slice2013: 5 of 31

#slice2013: 4 of 31
quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you!

#slice2013: 4 of 31

Ruth Ayres197 Comments

“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 what we believe.”  ― Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz {Live} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice… Continue reading #slice2013: 4 of 31

#slice2013: 3 of 31
quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge

#slice2013: 3 of 31

Ruth Ayres201 Comments

“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 slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post in the comments here. GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices.   The Nitty Gritty:… Continue reading #slice2013: 3 of 31

#slice 2013: 1 of 31
quote · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you!

#slice 2013: 1 of 31

Ruth Ayres221 Comments

  “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 slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post in the comments here. GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Welcome March! Welcome Slicers!… Continue reading #slice 2013: 1 of 31

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More on the Writing Continuum

Ruth Ayres1 Comment

It's late, but I promised to post more about the writing continuum work in fourth grade. Thankfully one of the fourth grade teachers has already documented the early work on her blog. Click here to know more about the writing continuum we started. Plus, here's a favorite quote of late regarding conventions. "English usage is sometimes more… Continue reading More on the Writing Continuum

The Weekly SOLSC
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The Weekly SOLSC

Stacey Shubitz44 Comments

Here are some quotes about writing to serve as inspiration for your writing today or for the writing you will do in the week to come: •“Walk through life like a writer.”  --Lucy Calkins •“Tell the truth about your life and what’s really going on.”  --Georgia Heard •“We know the truth of ordinary life events. … Continue reading The Weekly SOLSC