2023 A to Z Challenge

It's nearly time for the 2023 "A to Z Blogging Challenge".

Important Dates for 2022

Mar 12 - Theme Reveal OPEN

Mar 18 - Theme Reveal CLOSES

Mar 26 – Master List OPENS — officially sign up for the challenge

April 1 - 30 Posts for this challenge.

April 8 - Master List CLOSES

May 1 - Reflections OPEN

May 6 - Reflections CLOSES

May 15- Road Trip starts

For more information, or to sign up for the challenge check the website where you can find all things A to Z related. Click here to visit and receive updates.

Unfortunately, I won't have time to participate this year. I'm working two jobs, trying to complete another degree, and still find time for my family and their events.

How about you? Have you participated in this challenge before? Will you be participating in this year's challenge?

IWSG: Blogging

It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh. Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs. You can also join us on twitter using the hashtag #IWSG, or on the Facebook page.

Now, IWSG hosts have changed up the format in an effort to make it more fun and interactive. Every month, they will announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 

Don’t forget to visit others that day to see their answers. Want to join, or learn more? Visit our - Sign-up List.

FEBRUARY QUESTION -  Blogging is often more than just sharing stories. It’s often the start of special friendships and relationships. Have you made any friends through the blogosphere?

MY ANSWER - I have made a lot of friends through blogging. I wouldn't consider any of them my best friends, or inner circle, but I have greatly enjoyed several connections. There are support systems, and inspiring individuals that I have met through this craft, and I am so very thankful for each of them. 

How about you? Have you made any special friends, or connections, through blogging?

2020 A to Z Challenge

It's time to share your 2020 vision and sign up for the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge!

I participated in this blog hop for seven years (2011 - 2017) and I enjoyed it very much. I learned so much and met some amazing individuals in the blogosphere. Unfortunately, I've become a workaholic (luckily I mostly love my job), and it has left me little time to commit to regular posting and commenting. I still highly recommend this endeavor to anyone who CAN commit the time and who wants to grow their online support system, or just enjoy a month of contribution.

The 2020 A to Z Challenge starts on April 1 (which is also April Fool’s Day and the next IWSG post). To sign up to participate, or to learn more, be sure to visit the official site: http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/

Have you ever participated in this blogfest? Will you be participating this year?

IWSG: Dig Deep

It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh. Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs. You can also join us on twitter using the hashtag #IWSG, or on the Facebook page.

Now, IWSG hosts have changed up the format in an effort to make it more fun and interactive.Every month, they will announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 

Don’t forget to visit others that day to see their answers. Want to join, or learn more? Visit our - Sign-up List.

APRIL QUESTION: When your writing life is a bit cloudy or filled with rain, what do you do to dig down and keep on writing?

MY ANSWER: I've actually written about this before. So many things can affect our writing. Here are a few things I recommend:

Feeling Overwhelmed

Dealing With Worry

Reevaluatingthe Plan

Curing Blogging Blahs
20 Quotes of Inspiration
More Quotes
7 Tips for Overcoming Writers Block
Never Give Up
10 Tips for a Better Writing Environment
5 Keys to Unleashing Your Imagination
Writing Through Adversity

Zen Writing
The Empty Pages
Creativity Chips and Four Other Exercises

Inspiring Daily Rituals

To Whom Shall I Tell My Grief

Don't Stop
Creativity, Inc.

WHEN YOU'RE FEELING BOGGED DOW, WHAT WORKS FOR YOU?