Tag Archives: Writing

SOLSC 2014: What Do You Need for a Good Writing Day?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by macrush53

Tuesday. Time for a slice of life. Thanks to the incredible people at Two Writing Teachers for a place to share. Monday was a day to work on my manuscript. I have been away from it all summer until last … Continue reading →

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SOLSC 2014: Summer Writing Group

Posted on August 25, 2014 by macrush53

  Time for a Tuesday Slice of Life.  There are more slices at Two Writing Teachers.  Writing this post early as on Tuesday, I will be going to the dentist to start the work on two crowns (oh joy) and … Continue reading →

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SOLSC Day 23: Sometimes You Just Have to Go With The Flow

Posted on March 23, 2014 by macrush53

Thirty-one days of writing, sharing, and reading slices at Two Writing Teachers. If you ever have lived in the Pacific Northwest or have visited here then you know it rains here. A lot! This winter we have have less rain. … Continue reading →

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SOLSC Day 9: The Many Different Names for Rain

Posted on March 8, 2014 by macrush53

Every day for thirty-one days I ‘ll share a slice and read others at Two Writing Teachers. Susan Blackaby created this rain chart with students on Thursday . How cool is it?  These are the words that students came up with … Continue reading →

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SOLS: Eight Years

Posted on February 25, 2014 by macrush53

Weekly SOLS can be found at Two Writing Teachers. Eight years ago I started blogging at Check It Out. My original blog was HERE.(actually there was a year on another platform that is now defunct). It seemed so revolutionary then.  … Continue reading →

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SOLSC: SCBWI-Oregon Writing Retreat

Posted on November 26, 2013 by macrush53

Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for a place to share a slice of life each week. This past weekend I was at the Silver Falls Conference Center within Silver Falls State Park, Oregon. This is a fabulous place for … Continue reading →

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SOLSC: Aha Moment in Writing My Middle Grade Novel

Posted on October 1, 2013 by macrush53

Last night at my monthly writing critique group, I had an AHA moment. I love when I get these. I am currently in the midst of polishing my first novel in verse middle grade manuscript. In November, I will have … Continue reading →

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SOLSC: I Will Write Tonight

Posted on September 24, 2013 by macrush53

I need to get in the habit of lists. I had a great idea for today to write about( on the weekend) and now it’s lost somewhere in my brain. I am committed to writing something every week regardless of … Continue reading →

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SOLSC: Playing with Form and Words

Posted on September 17, 2013 by macrush53

Last week, I finally finished a poem for a belated summer poetry swap. I sent it off and will share soon.it was a modified Fibonacci form and words. There’s been another poem rolling around this week: Books Books Stories Libraries … Continue reading →

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SOLSC: School Beginnings

Posted on September 10, 2013 by macrush53

School’s back in session. I can’t believe it’s been a week already. Seen all the classes with two back to back kinder classes at the end of the day today. Oh. My. Word. I forget what babies they are and … Continue reading →

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