Today’s Slice was inspired by Christy’s March Manifesto from the 2013 Slice of Life Challenge, Ruth’s Mantra: Why I Write, and a post Ruth linked to, Jeff’s Know What You’re About. Once again, House of Hawthornes provided useful instructions on Making Chalkboard Art on Picmonkey.
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Super manifesto. Doesn’t have to be just for the mid-challenge. Can be for any time when you are busy. “Write from pleasure and joy” is a reminder I need. i tend to become too serious when pressed for time.
I had planned to do a manifesto at the very beginning of the challenge, but it actually took me a couple of weeks to figure out just what I do believe and want to argue about this challenge! I think I need that daily reminder to write from pleasure and joy too. Especially with a daily challenge, it’s easy for it to become a slog.
Love this! We need a high quotient of JOY!
Agreed, Julieanne! I’m very aware right now of the need to cultivate, recognize, and appreciate it much more in my daily life.
Great writing reminders! I like “don’t force a slice that isn’t ready yet”. I agree, sometimes a slice needs a few more days or longer to ripen.
It’s so interesting to me how some ideas come out ready to go and others need to ripen!
Yes it is – that could also be an interesting idea to explore in a slice!
Perfect is the enemy of done, those are words to remember! Lots of inspiration in these words.
I really love this, thank you so much. Don’t force a slice that isn’t ready spoke to me.. I have one I’ve started 3 times… it needs some more… er.. something.
I like your manifesto, Elisabeth especially the first one listed. I was playing around with a creedo for a slice.
“Write from pleasure and joy, not from duty.” Important to remember this month as we approach our writing place every day.
Loving how different lines are speaking to different people. I like it all! each of these I have needed to hear at different times on this slice of life journey. Half way through – almost! Thank you for your wise words.
Just what I needed today when I just wasn’t sure why I was doing this crazy challenge anyway.
Lots of truth here, I think. The idea of letting a slice “percolate” is interesting. And trying a different form (I’m stuck in a rut right now!) I’m not sure how write from pleasure, not duty, fits with Don Graves’ mantra, “Never a day without a line.” I’m having a hard time writing this year…
Love it! It’s inspirational – and the words echoed by others speak to me as well – perfect is the enemy of done! Half way there.
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You have inspired me. I think I’m going to do this next year.
You really should! It’s actually been a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to April 1 when I don’t have to publish anything but also feeling a little sad. Such a wonderful community! Love that it’s there every Tuesday.