When you're writing a slice of life, it can be about something ordinary. Please don't wait until something extraordinary happens to you to share a slice of life story here. Sharing the ordinary is more than okay... it's what slicing is all about!

In February, there are always new people testing the Slicing waters as March draws nearer. They’re trying to determine whether or not they feel comfortable writing publicly. If you see someone who leaves a comment that says something like, “This is my first slice,” today or Tuesday, please head over to their blog to leave them a comment sicne it's both exciting and intimidating to put your words out in the world.

Calling all educators! Whether you're thinking about joining our writing community or coming back for your ninth March writing challenge, please take a few minutes to read this post. (NOTE: There's a change about who can participate in the individual challenge this year.)

Happy New Year, Slicers.  Before you link your Slice of Life Story today, please note our new hashtag #sol16.  Please use #sol16 on Twitter to connect to other Slicers. Last year we opened a Cafe Press store for people interested in buying some Slicer swag.  The store made a total of $45, and we were… Continue reading New Year, New Hashtag

No shadow No stars No moon No care November It only believes In a pile of dead leaves And a moon That's the color of bone Tom Waits, 'November' Do you wish your writing had stronger imagery, or sounded smooth, like the lyrics of a song? Well, today is your day! Practice your craft and post… Continue reading Join Us! The Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge on #TWTBlog!

“In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.” ― Cynthia Rylant, In… Continue reading Come Join the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge on #TWTBlog

“October extinguished itself in a rush of howling winds and driving rain and November arrived, cold as frozen iron, with hard frosts every morning and icy drafts that bit at exposed hands and faces.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Want to write like J.K. Rowling? Get started today. The… Continue reading It’s Tuesday! Join Us for #TWTBlog’s Slice of Life Story Challenge.

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If it's Tuesday, it's time to share your slice of life stories here at #TWTBlog.