#slice2013: 7 of 31
“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… Read More
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Classroom SOLSC: 7 of 31
My ideas usually come not at my desk writing but in the midst of living. –Anais Nin Earlier this week, Slicer Joanne Toft blogged about pushing the writing muscle. At the beginning of… Read More
#slice 2013: 6 of 31
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… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 6 of 31
Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. -Oprah Winfrey Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. -Author Unknown… Read More
#slice2013: 5 of 31
“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… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 5 of 31
I look placid, you see, that’s why people think I’m fine. Inside I worry a lot. –Maeve Binchy After a few days, some young writers may forget where they can look for story… Read More
#slice2013: 4 of 31
“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.” … Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 4 of 31
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. –Confucius If your plan isn’t working, adjust your plan. Never give up. -Matt Martin It is my hope… Read More
#slice2013: 3 of 31
“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… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 3 of 31
This is the place to link your students’ slice of life stories.
Good News for Late Starters #slice2013
If you start the adult challenge no later than Monday, March 4th and properly link your slice of life stories to the daily call for slice of life stories through March 31st, then you will be eligible to win a copy of What a Writer Needs, Second Edition.
#slice2013: 2 of 31
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 2 of 31
This is the place to link your students’ slice of life stories.
#slice 2013: 1 of 31
“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… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 1 of 31
This is the place to link your students’ slice of life stories.
Hosting a notebook SOLSC for your students?
Even if your students won’t be blogging in March, you can still dip-in & dip-out of the Classroom Challenge in one of two ways.
It’s okay to say “no.”
People are always going to want a piece of your time. It’s up to you to find a way to balance it while maintaining happiness. Therefore, it’s okay to say “no.”
A Little Conferring Secret
Often, one of the things people mention after observing me confer is my wait time. I shouldn’t be surprised by this because it has become a typical response to my conferring style. However,… Read More
Q&A About the Upcoming Classroom SOLSC
Watch a video call I had with elementary school students from Julie Johnson’s school about the upcoming Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.
A Slicer Data Form
After you link your slice of life story, please fill out the form if you’re planning to participate in the Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. It will help us keep track of who’s participating in the Challenge AND will assist with prize distribution in April.
