My 11 year old son loves hockey.
#1linewed 12.28 Edition
A line from a work in progress using the word finish.
Emotions
For today's exercise, choose an emotion and give five different levels from low to high.
Election Lessons 2016 Style
I learned 2 important lessons during this election year.
Vote
I don't talk about politics. I was raised by a large family who feel very strongly on both sides. I teach children who bring strong ideals from families on both sides. I see benefits and challenges from both sides. I stay out of it. But when it comes to my ballot, I vote. Always. I... Continue Reading →
An Interview…with me!
Today, we’re featuring an interview with a writer who’s also a mother and an elementary school teacher: Tabatha Shipley! Tell us a bit about yourself and what you write. I write fiction, usually for a younger audience. As a teacher I became aware of a lack of interesting material in a younger age […] via Interview:... Continue Reading →
Stump
Inspired by a daily challenge (of the same word) and scribbled on the back of an envelope and a flyer...here's a work of fiction for you.
You Hit That Wall
It was bound to happen. I'm a perfectionist. Often I'm a completely irrational perfectionist; I was that kid in school who would prefer not to turn it in because I thought it wouldn't earn the A. When I first started teaching, I had to come to grips with the fact that perfection isn't attainable in... Continue Reading →
Lines from Page 5 (or 16, or 27, or 38)
Like so many of you, I participate in #1linewed on Twitter (@ShipleyTabatha if you're interested). I decided to post my lines from yesterday here for those of you who aren't on Twitter and those who simply missed the lines. Enjoy! From an old manuscript I may visit again, page 5:“Maybe we’ll do it again.” I... Continue Reading →
Challenge #2
Here is another challenge for you (us) to try today.