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#50PreciousWordsforKids is ALMOST HERE

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Hello dear friends. I’ve only got one more prize to distribute for #50PreciousWords…and that’s a good thing because…

IT’S TIME FOR #50PRECIOUSWORDSFORKIDS!!!

I know that many of you participated in the adult contest…and perhaps your children wanted to write a story, too. Or perhaps you are an educator, looking for a way to encourage your students to be writing.

#50PRECIOUSWORDSFORKIDS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY!!!

The challenge is open to ALL children under the age of 18…and if they’d prefer to pen a graphic story, that is totally fine. If your child wants to tell the story in illustrations…or wants to include illustrations with their words, please send it to me as a jpeg…and I will be able to share it with all the other stories in the special Mother’s Day post on May 10.

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Please don’t miss this chance to help kids MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD!!!

Contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
And please SHARE this event widely…if everyone tells at least 3 people or posts on at least 1 social media platform, I know we will have a good turnout!

#50PreciousWordsforKids International Writing Challenge is OPEN!!

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When I do school visits and story hour events, there’s one thing I notice. The kids LOVE listening to me read. But even more, they love telling their OWN stories. And that’s what #50PreciousWordsforKids is all about!

We want to encourage young kids to discover the storyteller that lives in them. Continue reading →

A Writer’s Journey: Looking Back at 2018 and Moving Forward into 2019

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There is something wonderful about the New Year. I see it as a time to look back on what I’ve done and it’s also an opportunity to make adjustments as I move forward.  For the past few years, I’ve participated in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas – a challenge to lift up all you have accomplished. Because the business of writing can be fraught with rejection and disappointment, it’s all the more important to spend time celebrating the positive. and the steps you’ve taken to follow your dream and make it a reality.

Today is Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas and the assignment is to list ALL of your successes for the year…big ones and little ones. I feel so blessed because in 2012, I made a conscious decision to follow my dream and now I am living it…and I’m thrilled to be taking this journey with all of  you! Here are my twelve writing success for 2018: Continue reading →