10/27/2007
Fwd: Writing Prompts for November 2007
Posted in Writing and Business
This is the second month that I will post prompts. Each month I will post a prompt for each day of that month.
Here are some prompts for November 2007. I hope that they get your minds working. Feel free to email your writings to me at slb725writer@aol.com. I will choose up to three stories to post on A Journey into Writing, credited to the author.
GUIDELINES: Send your name, state, website (writing) if you have one, and the name of the prompt that you use. Please send only 1 story per email. Send *final* drafts only.
Subject line should read: November 2007 Writing Prompt Submission
Feel free to use as many prompts as you like.
DEADLINE: December 1, 2007
Here goes:
1. Discovering autumn.
2. Blessing of the season.
3. The turkey in the field.
4. Pa brought home the turkey.
5. A poem about the colors of autumn.
6. A song about the changing leaves.
7. An autumn essay.
8. A Thanksgiving essay.
9. Celebrating family.
10. Blessings abound.
11. Use these words in a story: candy corn, apple crisp, the smell of cinnamon, and a small child unable to sleep.
12. Your first line: They came from afar.
13. Your last line: Their tummies were full, and so were their hearts.
14. Warm family memories.
15. Weekend blessings.
16. A bountiful Thanksgiving.
17. Write an article on decorating for Thanksgiving.
18. Write and article on Thanksgiving entertaining.
19. Create a craft how-to article for children: Thanksgiving.
20. Create a craft how-to article for adults: Thanksgiving.
21. A Puritan Thanksgiving - requires research. The Puritans did not feast for Thanksgiving.
22. A Native American community/
23. Blessings and bounties.
24. Uses these words in a story: cranberry, orange, maroon, feast, homeless, family.
26. Use your faith in a story of thanks giving.
27. Thanksgiving memories.
28. Blessings at the shelter.
29. Blessings on the children's ward.
30. A recipe for Thanksgiving.
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This is the second month that I will post prompts. Each month I will post a prompt for each day of that month.
Here are some prompts for November 2007. I hope that they get your minds working. Feel free to email your writings to me at slb725writer@aol.com. I will choose up to three stories to post on A Journey into Writing, credited to the author.
GUIDELINES: Send your name, state, website (writing) if you have one, and the name of the prompt that you use. Please send only 1 story per email. Send *final* drafts only.
Subject line should read: November 2007 Writing Prompt Submission
Feel free to use as many prompts as you like.
DEADLINE: December 1, 2007
Here goes:
1. Discovering autumn.
2. Blessing of the season.
3. The turkey in the field.
4. Pa brought home the turkey.
5. A poem about the colors of autumn.
6. A song about the changing leaves.
7. An autumn essay.
8. A Thanksgiving essay.
9. Celebrating family.
10. Blessings abound.
11. Use these words in a story: candy corn, apple crisp, the smell of cinnamon, and a small child unable to sleep.
12. Your first line: They came from afar.
13. Your last line: Their tummies were full, and so were their hearts.
14. Warm family memories.
15. Weekend blessings.
16. A bountiful Thanksgiving.
17. Write an article on decorating for Thanksgiving.
18. Write and article on Thanksgiving entertaining.
19. Create a craft how-to article for children: Thanksgiving.
20. Create a craft how-to article for adults: Thanksgiving.
21. A Puritan Thanksgiving - requires research. The Puritans did not feast for Thanksgiving.
22. A Native American community/
23. Blessings and bounties.
24. Uses these words in a story: cranberry, orange, maroon, feast, homeless, family.
26. Use your faith in a story of thanks giving.
27. Thanksgiving memories.
28. Blessings at the shelter.
29. Blessings on the children's ward.
30. A recipe for Thanksgiving.
Shannon
10/25/2007
Writing Prompts for October 2007
Posted in Writing and Business
This is the first month that I will post prompts. Each month I will post a prompt for each day of that month.
Here are some prompts for October. I hope that they get your minds working. Feel free to email your stories to me at slb725writer@aol.com. I will choose up to three stories to post to A Journey into Writing, credited to the author.
Subject line should read: October 2007 Writing Prompt Submission
GUIDELINES: Send your name, state, website (writing) if you have one, and the name of the prompt that you use. Please send only 1 story per email. Send *final* drafts only.
Feel free to use as many prompts as you like.
DEADLINE: November 1, 2007
Here goes:
1. What happens in your home when everyone is asleep.
2. Something gruesome/freaky happens when a group of college students go trick-or-treating.
3. Use these words in a story: death, fear, witchyre, Fred.
4. A witch who lives in the deep dark woods…
5. Spin a new tale of the vampyre.
6. Halloween
7. All Hallows’ Eve
8. Samhain
9. Evil is afoot.
10. The tale of the werewolf.
11. An evil fairy. A bad gnome. A scary elf.
12. The old ______ house.
13. Setting: Salem Massachusetts.
14. Setting: a clearing in the woods.
15. The monster down the way.
16. What is hiding under your bed?
17. What is hiding in your bed?
18. The cemetery on Lansing Lane.
19. Write a story about a haunted date.
20. Who dares to enter the…
21. The dead have risen!
22. The tale of the evil kitten.
23. No candy on Halloween?
24. The haunted tree?
25. What really happens to those who never come out of the haunted house?
26. The witch and the goblin.
27. Your first line: The moon was shining full and bright.
28. Your last line: And that is the story of Elsie Meyer.
29. Who are the orbs surround your home?
30. Write your own Halloween song! (just remember to tell us what tune to sing it to)
31. Write an All Hallows’ Eve poem.
Scary Writing!
Shannon Buck ~ Author
10/23/2007
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH
Posted in Writing and Business
Contact: press@NaNoWriMo.org
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH:
THE LARGEST WRITING CONTEST IN THE WORLD!
Oakland, Calif. --- www.NaNoWriMo.org --- October, 2007 --- There are some who say writing a novel takes awesome talent, strong language skills, academic training, and years of dedication.www.NaNoWriMo.org, or contact press@nanowrimo.org.
Not true. All it really takes is a deadline – a very, very tight deadline – and a whole lot of coffee.
Welcome to National Novel Writing Month: a nonprofit literary crusade that encourages aspiring novelists all over the world to write a 50,000-word novel in a month. At midnight on Nov. 1, more than 100,000 writers from over 70 countries – poised over laptops and pads of paper, fingers itching and minds racing with plots and characters – will begin a furious adventure in fiction. By 11:59 PM on Nov. 30, thousands of them will be novelists.
NaNoWriMo
Around 18% of NaNoWriMo participants "win" every year by writing 50,000 words and validating their novels on the organization's website before midnight on Nov 30. Winner's receive no prizes, and no one at NaNoWriMo ever sees the manuscripts submitted.
So if not for fame or fortune, why do people do it?
"The 50,000-word challenge has a wonderful way of opening up your imagination and unleashing creative potential like nothing else," says NaNoWriMo Director (and eight-time NaNoWriMo winner) Chris Baty. "When you write for quantity instead of quality, you end up getting both. Also, it's a great excuse for not doing any dishes for a month."
For the past eight years, Baty has sent out weekly pep talks to participants in November. This year, he's passing the pep talking torch to established authors, including mystery writer Sue Grafton, master storyteller Tom Robbins, and renowned fantasy writer Neil Gaiman.
If you would like more information about National Novel Writing Month, or would like to talk to participants from NaNoWriMo chapters in your area, please visit our website at
is the largest writing contest in the world. In 2006, over 79,000 people took part in the free challenge. And while the event stresses fun and creative exploration over publication, sixteen NaNoWriMo novelists have had their NaNo-novels published, including Sarah Gruen, author of New York Times #1 Best Seller, Water for Elephants.
9/23/2007
Update: A Scrappers Journey
Posted in Writing and Business
A Scrapper’s Journey
Updated Themes
Updated Seasonal Projects
Updated Family History Projects
and
New Monthly and Weekly Challenges
7/1/2007
Updated: A Scrappers Journey
Posted in Writing and Business
There are two updates on the site. I hope you all enjoy them.
* There is a new weekly challenge.
* There is a July Challenge
http://www.ascrappersjourney.com
Come over for a visit.
Sign up to receive an SAK.
Get some tips.
Be creative!
6/26/2007
The DownHome(School) Gazette
Posted in Writing and Business
The Summer 2007 Issue is ready! (order below)
The table of contents for the spring issue of The Down Home(School) Gazette is:
From Our Home (Editors letter)
Summer Fun and Learning (Article)
Mini Vacations to Take with Your Children (Article)
Kitchen Tips
Ways for Children to Earn Money this Summer (Article)
Your Outdoor Space
Household Tips
Cool Summer Recipes
Take Some Time Out for Play
Craft Idea
Summer Checklist (To prepare for next school year)
Back-to-School Sales Checklist
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For more information, visit The Homeschool Mom of 2 Website. at http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/thedownhomeschoolgazette.htm
Thank you.
Shannon
thehsmomof2@aol.com
3/29/2007
Hello, Ladies! We all deserve to relax and enjoy life.
Posted in Writing and Business
Learn how to pamper yourself, your daughter, and your friendships at The Pamper Me Site.
While you are there, head on over to The Pamper Me Shoppe to see how you can get free gifts and win some nice prizes. You will also learn The Scents of the Season for Spring, what My Top 10 Favorite Products are, what is new at Enchanted Potions, and what there sales are.
Plus:
Learn how to make your teenage daughters birthday special!
Shannon
3/18/2007
Spring Issue of The Down Home(School) Gazette is now Available
Posted in Writing and Business
The Spring Issue is ready! (order below)
The table of contents for the spring issue of The Down Home(School) Gazette is:
From Our Home (Editors letter)
Life Skills: Eating Healthier( Article)
Quick Spring Make-Over Tip: The Master Bedroom
Life Skills: Staying Fit (or getting Back into Shape) (Article)
Simple Make-Ahead Breakfast Idea
Spring Learning (Article)
Art and Writing Project: Spring Awakening - A Nature Scrapbook Journal (Article)
An Easter Celebration (Article)
Crafty Children
Kitchen Tip
Simple Make-Ahead Snack Idea
Simple Make-Ahead Lunch Idea
Crafty Children: Egg Magnets and Ornaments
Kitchen Tip
Crafty Children: An Easter Mural
The Gazette goes out quarterly, with the change of each season. This is the same schedule for regular updates on the website.
The newsletter will have different content than what is posted on the website and in this blog, so you won't want to miss it!
The Down Home(School) Gazette
This print newsletter is available to anyone who would like one.
Each issue will be at least 8 pages long.
Each issue will include at least 3 articles, homeschool ideas, recipes, kitchen tips, craft ideas, holiday ideas, ideas on how to help others, how to save money and much, much more.
You can order online using PayPal (My PayPal ID is thehsmomof2@aol.co).
Or you can send a letter telling me exactly what you want and a POstal Money Order (only!) to
Shannon Buck
PO Box 756
Milford, ME 04461
$4.00 for each quarterly issue. ~or~ $10.00 for a 4 issue subscription.
* Be sure that your name and mailing address are correct.
10/4/2006
Writing Update, and a Question
Posted in Writing and Business
I have not had a lot of time this week to work on writing, however, I start putting together my first homeschool workshop last week. It shouldn't take me long to finish it on my next writing day.
I have other workshops planned for The Homeschool Mom of 2 Website, and the Low-Income Way of Life site. They will each have free workshops, as well as some that people ordering will pay for.
The workshops will be in PDF form, of varying lengths.
My question to you all is, what do you think is a fair price for a workshop, when you take into consideration how long it takes to make one (2-3 days), the fact that you offer the site and some workshops for free, and the fact that the time is being taken away from your family?
Any suggestions?
Shannon
The Homeschool Mom of 2
thehsmomof2@aol.com
http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/
The Down Home(School) Gazette http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/thedownhomeschoolgazette.htm
http://www.thepampermesite.com
http://www.thelowincomewayoflife.com
http://www.shannonbuck.com
9/18/2006
FREE Writers Conference
Posted in Writing and Business
The Muse Online Writers Conference
I have signed up for the following, but their are more workshops to choose from.
Interractive Chats:
Erica Miner
The Write to Remember: Journaling for a Better Life
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Savvy Marketing for Authors: It's Never too Late - or too Early - to Hone Your Promotional Skills
Penny Sansevieri
Super Savvy Self-Promotion
Barri Bumgarner and Barbara A. Hodges
You've Written the Book - Now What
Hope Clark
FundsforWriters Creator
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Vertual Conferences:
Hope Clark
Meet and ask questions
Shel Horowitz
20 Low-Cost Ways to Promote Your Book one the Internet
Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Janet Elaine Smith
Meet the Promo Queens
Shannon
The Homeschool Mom of 2
thehsmomof2@aol.com
http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/
The Down Home(School) Gazette http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/thedownhomeschoolgazette.htm
http://www.thepampermesite.com
http://www.thelowincomewayoflife.com
http://www.shannonbuck.com
9/18/2006
My Writing Updates
Posted in Writing and Business
Some of you asked that I keep you updated on how my writing is going, so I am providing and update now.
I have a "news" page on my author site where I am posting all of my updates. On the same site you will also find a list of my current articles. I recently updated this site. http://www.shannonbuck.com
I also have another author site at http://www.authorsden.com/shannonlbuck. This one has a blog and a newsletter, and is set up differently.
If you a writer, you may want to check out http://authorsden.com/, http://www.ebookscafe.writergazette.com/, and http://www.writersmanual.com/. These are great resources for any witer.
You can still find my articles at http://ww.thehomeschoolmomof2.com, but notice that this is a *new* URL. Yes, I finally broke down and ordered my domain names for my sites.
To see what writing books I am reading, and what writing courses I am taking, scroll down and look under the links section to your right. I have two headings for myself: Books I am reading and My studies.
The autumn issue of The Down Home(School) Gazette is ready for purchase. Go to the website for more information.
ShannonThe Homeschool Mom of 2
thehsmomof2@aol.com
http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/
The Down Home(School) Gazette http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/thedownhomeschoolgazette.htm
http://www.thepampermesite.com
http://www.thelowincomewayoflife.com
http://www.shannonbuck.com
9/14/2006
The Down Home(School) Gazette
Posted in Writing and Business
The Down Home(School) Gazette is ready for purchase. See the details below:
The table of contents for the autumn issue of The Down Home(School) Gazette is:
From Our Home (Editors letter)
Warm Homeschool Memories (Article)
Quick Make-Over Tip
Scrapping the High School Years (Article)
Simple Make-Ahead Breakfast Idea
A Simple Family Thanksgiving (Article)
Recipe: Fruit Salad
How to Help This Autumn Season
Money Savings at the Grocery Store (Article)
Simple Ideas for Your Homeschool Year (Article)
Crafty Children
Kitchen Tip
Simple Make-Ahead Snack Idea
Simple Make-Ahead Lunch Idea
Back-to-Basics (Article)
Hello everyone. After giving this option a lot of thought, I have decided to offer all of you a homeschool newsletter. This newsletter will go out quarterly, with the change of each season. This is the same schedule for regular updates here on the website.
The newsletter will have different content than what is posted on this website, so you won't want to miss it!
The Down Home(School) Gazette
This print newsletter is available to anyone who would like one.
Each issue will be at least 8 pages long.
Each issue will include at least 3 articles, homeschool ideas, recipes, kitchen tips, craft ideas, holiday ideas, ideas on how to help others, how to save money and much, much more.
You can order online using PayPal (My PayPal ID is thehsmomof2@aol.co).
Or you can send a letter telling me exactly what you want and a POstal Money Order (only!) to
Shannon Buck
PO Box 756
Milford, ME 04461
$4.00 for each quarterly issue. ~or~ $10.00 for a 4 issue subscription.
* Be sure that your name and mailing address are correct.
Shannon
The Homeschool Mom of 2
thehsmomof2@aol.com
http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/
The Down Home(School) Gazette
http://www.thehomeschoolmomof2.com/thedownhomeschoolgazette.htm
http://www.thepampermesite.com
http://www.thelowincomewayoflife.com
http://www.shannonbuck.com
8/28/2006
My Author Website
Posted in Writing and Business
I have my author website up now. It took me a while, but it is finished. I will be updating soon to add information on few pages. If you would like to visit, go to http://www.shannonbuck.com
Shannon
4/8/2006
Handmade Scrapbook Pages and More
Posted in Writing and Business
These scrapbook pages and add-ons are created by hand. The pages are one-of-a-kind premade creations ready for your purchase.
These are all easy solutions for completing your scrapbooks.
To see what I ahve to offer, go here.
Thank you,
Shannon
4/8/2006
The Down Home(School) Gazette
Posted in Writing and Business
Would you like to read articles about homeschooling? Are you in need of recipes? Ideas for saving money? Crafty ideas? Ways to help others?
The Down Home(School) Gazette offers a lot for the subscriber. Each issue is different, and each is at least eight pages long (most longer).
The Gazette goes out four times a year, with the change of each season, and will be packed with information for the homeschool family.
For more information, go here.
Shannon
Posted in Writing and Business
My nephews father got a puppy, who he named Rigley. We puppy sit for him while Frank works and my sister is in school.
Rigley is so cute. He curls up next to me to go to sleep. My daughters and I have been taking pictures of him and we are going to scrap them into a frame.
Our cats stay clear away from the puppy though. They are not pleased with our little visitor. I wonder if they will get used to him.
We get extra money from doing this.
Shannon
8/22/2005
An Update on Business
Posted in Writing and Business
We now have a 3 year old girl, as I mentioned earlier today. She is here Monday through Thursday. My nephews will be here Monday afternoons and Saturdays, as well as sick and snow days and vacations. My 10 year old nephew is set to have 6 weeks of camp each summer with Skye, so I will not have him throughout the entire summer next year.
During that 6 weeks, Zowie will be doing activities with my other nephew and the little girl for an hour or two a day. She will earn the amount of money that I will make for each child for that time. She will like having some spending money for when she and Skye go away for camp for two weeks next August.
I will soon start marketing my scrapbooking, candle, and bath and body businesses more. I have done some of that already this month. I am looking for the cheapest ways to do this as we have little extra money once the bills are paid. Any ideas?
We may also post around town for a part time child.
8/22/2005
A Three Year Old in Our Daycare Home
Posted in Writing and Business
Well, today was our first day having Jenna. She is three. She and her family came to visit with us a couple of times before she was to start here. Zowie babysat her once at her house a couple of nights ago, and Jenna cried when Zowie came home that night. Oh yeah, I am sorry. We are "big girl sitting," because Jenna is not a baby any more. She is so excited to be here with us, and we are very excited over having a little girl with us again.
We are teaching her to clear her side of the table when she is done eating. She is getting it nicely. She also helps to pick up her toys.
We brought her for a walk toaday, and to the playground. We played with her and read to her. Then she fell asleep on me.
It was a nice day.
The family is on a waiting list for help with childcare expenses. Until their name comes up, I am only charging them $2.00 an hour, to be paid on Fridays. I will not have Jenna most holidays and weekends. I will have her Monday through Friday.
During the school year I will still have my nephews Monday afternoons and Saturdays, full time during any vacations, as well as snow and sick days and if Isaiah starts getting suspended again.
In other words, I will be working 6 days a week, with Sunday being my only day off.
Shannon
8/18/2005
Our Childcare Home has a New Child
Posted in Writing and Business
We are excited to have a little girl, Jenna, in our home while her parents work. She is 3. It has been a long time since we had a child that young (and a girl!) here. We have had my nephews for so long. We are excited!
We met her for the first time this evening. As soon as she walked in, she took right to me, Skye and Zowie. She hung out with the girls while I talked with her parents, and she was very well behaved.
The funny part is that, when I was a young teenager, I used to babysit Jennas' mom. I asked Mindy when she came in if her mothers' name was Muriel and she said yes. I said "No kidding! I used to babysit you and your sister!" This was exciting for us, and when she found out that her mother and my mother had been friends for years, she was a lot more comfortable with Jenna being here. This will be the first time that Jenna has been cared for by someone who is not a member of the family.
Anyway, we are excited. They are excited. And we will still have a home when spring rolls around again from the income. All is good. My nephews are only here part time during the school year, so we were hoping to bring in another child to make up some of the difference.
Shannon
8/12/2005
Our Daycare Home
Posted in Writing and Business
I have my own little daycare in my home, and I have constructed a little website for it. If you are a childcare provider, or would like some ideas for your own children, please visit one or all of the pages below:
About Our Childcare Home http://www.geocities.com/slb725d/OurChildcareHome.html
Our Childcare Home Newsletter and Updates http://journals.aol.com/thehsmomof2/OurChildcareHomeNewsletter/
Crafts and Other Activities http://hometown.aol.com/thehsmomof2/myhomepage/howto.html
Our Cooking Club http://hometown.aol.com/thehsmomof2/myhomepage/club.html
What Parents and Children Need to Know http://hometown.aol.com/thehsmomof2/myhomepage/business.html
Shannon
