Q&A with Robert Burleigh + a Book Giveaway

Friday April 10, 2015Sunday April 19, 2015 Stacey Shubitz55 Comments

I've been a fan of Robert Burleigh's writing for the past few years. I was delighted to receive an advance review copy of Trapped! A Whale's Rescue, his newest picture book that's out later this month. As soon as I finished reading it, I began researching the story on my own and was fascinated. Trapped! tells of… Continue reading Q&A with Robert Burleigh + a Book Giveaway

slice of life

Write, Share, Give

Tuesday April 7, 2015Wednesday April 8, 2015 Betsy Hubbard117 Comments

WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog. SHARE a link to your post in the comments section. GIVE comments to at least three other SOLS bloggers. Don't wait. Write NOW! We hope those of you who just began slicing in March are back for the Tuesday challenge as well!

blogging · vacation

April Vacation

Thursday April 2, 2015Wednesday April 1, 2015 Stacey Shubitz5 Comments

We're taking a week off from blogging to catch our breath after the SOLSC (aka: our version of an ultra marathon!).

critique group · writing

7 Habits of an Effective Writing Critique Group

Thursday April 2, 2015Thursday April 2, 2015 Stacey Shubitz9 Comments

I've learned a few things about myself as a writer and a group member by being part of a writing critique group for the past nine months.

giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

SOLSC Participant Pledge

Wednesday April 1, 2015Friday April 10, 2015 Dana Murphy123 Comments

Enter to win a prize for completing the 8th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 31 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Tuesday March 31, 2015Wednesday April 1, 2015 Dana Murphy240 Comments

Congratulations, writers! You completed the 8th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Check back tomorrow for a chance to sign the Participant Pledge.

SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 31 of 31!!

Tuesday March 31, 2015Monday March 30, 2015 BethMooreSchool29 Comments

It's been a wonderful month of reading and writing. We hope that you're inspired to keep on writing. You are all invited to join us every Tuesday for our Slice of Life Story Challenge throughout the year. And, of course, we hope to see you all next year!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 30 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Monday March 30, 2015Tuesday March 31, 2015 Dana Murphy222 Comments

Can you believe it is already Day 30 of the March SOLSC?

SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 30 of 31

Monday March 30, 2015Sunday March 29, 2015 BethMooreSchool21 Comments

It’s the penultimate day of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge! What a month it has been!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 29 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Sunday March 29, 2015Monday March 30, 2015 Dana Murphy222 Comments

We are heading into the final days of our challenge! Today is Day 29.

SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 29 of 31

Sunday March 29, 2015Saturday March 28, 2015 BethMooreSchool15 Comments

CLASSROOM SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE: DAY 29 OF 31 Welcome to Day 29! Here are some quotes to keep you and your students motivated to get through the LAST FEW DAYS OF MARCH!!!! "I wrote from a sense of need. I needed something to do. You can't just sleep all day long." ~ Snoopy… Continue reading Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 29 of 31

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 28 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Saturday March 28, 2015Sunday March 29, 2015 Dana Murphy217 Comments

ANNOUNCEMENTS Please be sure you are leaving the permalink to your blog post each day (and not the link to your blog's homepage). You can find the permalink of your post by clicking on the title of the post you wish to share. For example, the link to my blog is: http://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com. The permalink to yesterday's… Continue reading Day 28 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15