TEACHERS of Writers
Thank you to everyone who left a note about the {Discover. Play. Build.} posts. I’m thrilled that you are feeling inspired and excited to pursue a writing adventure during the … Continue Reading TEACHERS of Writers
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Thank you to everyone who left a note about the {Discover. Play. Build.} posts. I’m thrilled that you are feeling inspired and excited to pursue a writing adventure during the … Continue Reading TEACHERS of Writers
There are a million reasons why we don’t have time to write. What are yours? What is keeping you from putting words on the page?Today take some time to think … Continue Reading {Discover. Play. Build.} What’s holding you back?
Last Monday I wrote something on a whim…in a blog post…about offering a writing prompt. Your responses have had me thinking all week. Thoughts like this: Can I offer worthy prompts? … Continue Reading Sundays for the Soul: Get Ready
Today I had the privilege of working with the Warren Writing Project in Indianapolis. They invited me to present a keynote and a few breakout sessions about meaningful minilessons for their first … Continue Reading Full Circle (Ruth’s SOLS)
Summer always gives me a chance to reflect on my practice in a little more relaxed kind of way. For one thing, I’m pretty much caught up with my school … Continue Reading Start a Notebook (Or Dust Off an Old One)
It’s been one of those days where I’ve spent too much time wishing I were something else. Wishing I were older, with the luxury of experience. Wishing I could walk … Continue Reading This One’s For Me: Ruth’s SOLS
“Yessssss,” a little voice said as I pulled out of the garage. Smiling, I asked, “What are you so excited about?” “Look at the sky,” Sam said. It was grey. … Continue Reading Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)
Last week my dad turned sixty. My brother, his wife, Andy, and I decided it called for a party. So we planned (and pulled off) a surprise party for him. … Continue Reading Ruth’s SOLS: I Love My Dad!
Sam: Momma, guess what. Me: I don’t know, what? Sam: Get ready, because this is a big one. Me: Okay, what? Sam: Are you ready? Me: I’m ready. Sam: Okay, … Continue Reading Guess What (Ruth’s SOLS)
Here is a roundup of reflections from Slice of Life Story Challenge. Trust me, there’s not much better than this for your soul. (My apologies if I missed yours. If … Continue Reading Sundays for the Soul: SOLSC Reflections
March reminded me to take care of myself. March reminded me of the power of a writing community. March reminded me I am determined. March reminded me my words make a difference to … Continue Reading March Reminded Me (Ruth’s SOLS)
So this slice is found poetry. “Found” in the sense that I’m completely swiping Ruth Metcalfe’s idea because she “found” a poem in her iPod today. Then she told me … Continue Reading Found Poetry (Ruth’s SOLS)
A few days ago I read this line: The world needs more people being themselves. You know, it’s easy to get caught up in wanting to be more like this … Continue Reading The World Needs You (Ruth’s SOLS)
After school I went to my friend Jami’s house. It’s been too long since we’ve seen each other and I found myself looking forward to Monday afternoon all weekend . … Continue Reading Writing Workshop is Worth It (Ruth’s SOLS)
I just started reading a new YA novel. And I’m hooked. For a normal person this wouldn’t be a problem. For me it is detrimental. See when I’m hooked, like … Continue Reading Uh-Oh (Ruth’s SOLS)
I love to get up early on Saturday mornings. When Stacey and I were working on the book it was a habit I developed. I could score a few hours … Continue Reading Morning Love (Ruth’s SOLS)
It is 10:57. I just got home and my bones are tired. Why am I facing a computer screen and writing, even though I left the house at 6:15 am, … Continue Reading Why Write Tonight? (Ruth’s SOLS)
Trying to think of a creative way to collect a slice today… Tomorrow I’m giving a minilesson in second grade about adding sensory details to writing, which leads me to … Continue Reading 5 Senses (Ruth’s SOLS)
When I posted my photo on March first, I fully expected it to be the last of the snow. It’s one of the things I like best about collecting slices … Continue Reading Sunshine on a Plate (Ruth’s SOLS)