Share your slice then comment on as many other slicers as possible. “Things aren't ever what they seem to be when you first look at them. What's important is that you keep your mind wide open and try to understand what's going on from a lot of different angles.” --- Christopher Paul Curtis, Bucking the… Continue reading Slice 2012: 22 of 31

I {heart} Kate DiCamillo. Don't you? Here's some inspiration from Because of Winn-Dixie: You can't always judge people by the things they've done. You've got to judge them by what they are doing now. The “nitty-gritty” stays the same, but if you have questions, email me or check out the useful links here.

Share your slice then comment on as many other slices as possible. Today's quote comes from Louis Pasteur. (Do you know that my undergrad degree is in biology?) I think these words are quite appropriate for writers too. Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely… Continue reading Slice 2012: 20 of 31

Writing prac­tice keeps your brain awake and alive; it improves your abil­ity to con­cen­trate.  Whether or not you ever pub­lish a thing, reg­u­lar writ­ing practice will give you skills you can use in your work and your per­sonal life, and make you feel more empowered.  It will improve your ability to com­mu­ni­cate, stim­u­late your curios­ity, and make you more aware… Continue reading Slice 2012: 18 of 31

Share your link in the comments then respond to 3 (or more) other slicers. I think this week of the challenge is a tough one. Days 11 - 17 can be grueling. The newness has worn off, the end of the month feels far away, and writing topics seem to be hard to come by. You can… Continue reading Slice 2012: 17 of 31