National Writing Novel Month

 NOVEMBER IS FOR THE NOVEL https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-novel-writing-month-november Every November,  writers everywhere face the challenge of NaNoWriMo because it is National Writing Novel Month.  According to https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimo, this starts as a challenge in 1999 and the goal is: "to write 50,000 words of a novel during the thirty days of November." YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAM NaNoWriMo Blog

Let’s Warm Up The Soul!

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chicken-soup-for-the-soul-day-november-12/ Though there doesn't really seem to be a clear beginning to the celebration of the National Chicken Soup For The Soul Day, this observance is a positive one that spawned from the book series. It appears the first mention of the proposed 'day' and it's activities was in 2002 in a publication called, Creative … Continue reading Let’s Warm Up The Soul!

National Author’s Day

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-authors-day-november-1/ Image Source:This is a fairly good presentation ofthe writing process It takes a lot to take write a book. There are many steps involved to go from concept to publication. From draft to sales, you have multiple rewrites, edit passes (including self, professional editing services, and beta readers), formatting, cover design, blurbs, and what … Continue reading National Author’s Day

FAMILY LITERACY – A Day To Start The Month

LEARN MORE Everyone knows that reading is important for strengthening knowledge and communication. Still, there are many more reasons to pick up a book and enjoy it - even more to share it with your family. After all, learning starts at home! Research shows that parents and caregivers who read aloud to children are the … Continue reading FAMILY LITERACY – A Day To Start The Month