S is for Sprints. This sprint requires no running. I am referring to writing sprints. I have been fortunate enough to be part of an amazing group of writers, all over the US and Canada, who have met via Zoom for the past two years. We meet to share our wins, share our frustrations andContinue reading “S is for Sprints”
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R is for Resilience
R is for Resilience. Resilience is the theme for the A to Z Blog Challenge this year. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as: “Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.“ Many peopleContinue reading “R is for Resilience”
Q is for Questions…so many questions
Q is for Questions…so many questions. Just when I think I have something figured out on this writing journey, I have another list of questions. I am not sure if I have ever asked so many questions about one particular topic in my life and there are hundreds more that I’ll encounter along the way.Continue reading “Q is for Questions…so many questions”
P is for Power of Picture Books
P is for the Power of Picture Books. THIS is the post I have been most excited to write! From the tips of my toes to the top of my head, I truly believe that picture books have power. They have the power to spark creativity, foster imagination, induce belly laughs, teach concepts, share cultures,Continue reading “P is for Power of Picture Books”
O is for Outline
O is for Outline. Raise your hand if you are a plotter? What about a pantser? Raise your hand if you have no idea what I’m talking about? A plotter is someone who typically outlines, plans and maps out their writing. A pantser often “flies by the seat of their pants” and writes without aContinue reading “O is for Outline”
N is for Never Stop Learning
N is for Never Stop Learning. The idea of “knowing everything” becomes more and more of a joke as I get older. You learn more and become wiser through experience, but there is a never ending amount of information that one person can not simply “know everything.” And that’s fine. Understanding that we don’t knowContinue reading “N is for Never Stop Learning”
M is for Marketing
M is for Marketing. Marketing is the worst. The end. This would make for a pretty crappy blog if I stopped there, but let’s be honest…I don’t think a writer has ever said, “Oh! I am so happy I have finished writing my book and I can’t wait to market it!” I believe people writeContinue reading “M is for Marketing”
L is for Libraries, Librarians & Little Libraries
L is for Libraries, Librarians & Little Libraries. Libraries: A few years ago someone said they thought libraries would become nonexistent due to technology, digital readers, etc. I honestly can’t image that happening, especially when libraries in our area seem to be keeping up with the fast moving trends. We are fortunate to not onlyContinue reading “L is for Libraries, Librarians & Little Libraries”
K is for Kindness & Kidlit community
K is for Kindness & Kidlit Community. I am proud that my writing journey began with a story about kindness. It is the platform I am thrilled to stand on and hope that the story makes a difference in homes and classrooms. I believe that kindness to others and kindness to ourselves are equally important.Continue reading “K is for Kindness & Kidlit community”
J is for Just Keep Writing
J is for Just Keep Writing. This seems so simple, but there are certain days where it feels impossible to write. I remember author Antoinette Truglio Martin, who has an adorable children’s book launching next month called Famous Seaweed Soup, give the advice of, “Once you finish one project, start something else, just keep writing.”Continue reading “J is for Just Keep Writing”
Christina Dankert 