Wednesday, November 30, 2011

You’re invited: An Advent group-writing project with The High Calling



Monday the good folks at The High Calling* posted this:

Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent, and so we begin a season of waiting and expectation. For most of us, December can easily slip into one big blur of holiday parties and gift exchanges, of decking the halls and maxing out credit cards.
Or, maybe it’s not too late to make something different of this season. We would like to invite you to consider what Advent means to you, its old traditions, its new lessons, and join us for a community writing project.

At that point, Charity Singleton* stepped in to explain:
 
 
I have the privilege of hosting a group-writing project for The High Calling.… And you, my friends, are invited to participate. Here’s how:

1 —Think of an Advent tradition that you continue to reinvent year after year. It could be something old you do for Advent year after year or something new you are doing for Advent just this year. Or consider an old Advent truth they are reminded of again this year or a new truth you have been learning for the first time.

2 — Write about those Advent traditions or lessons on your blog, using rich description and story.

3 — Return [to Charity’s blog at http://charitysingleton.blogspot.com/2011/11/week-1-day-2-advent-writing-project.html] any time before Wednesday, December 7—and link your story in the space below so we can find you. Be sure to link back to this specific post from your blog.

4 — On December 12, I will feature some of your posts here. And my fellow High Calling editor (Laura Boggess) and I may also feature some of your stories over at The High Calling!


Thanks, Charity. This project promises rich blessings for both writers and readers.

(I feel honored to be associated with The High Calling. See their logo and link in the right column.)


*Links and resources:


Charity Singleton’s Advent Writing Project,




10 comments:

  1. Linda,
    Thanks so much for sharing this opportunity to put the focus on the main reason for the season, sharing in the joy of anticipating our Savior's birth. I agree the High Calling is an excellent site. I get so tired of the focus on commercialism so I really appreciate your post and the work The High Calling is promoting.

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  2. Hi, Kathy, I hope you'll submit something to The High Calling!

    Smiles,
    Linda

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  3. Linda, Since this post inspired my blog post for next week (12/6), I will link my post for my submission. Thanks for the prompt :-)

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  4. Thanks for joining us at The High Calling for this community project!

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  5. My pleasure! It's a worthy project and I look forward to reading the stories.

    Linda

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  6. Linda, I've been thinking about your post since yesterday. This is a great idea. Your blog is such a good resource. Keep up the good work!

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  7. Thanks for posting this. I wasn't aware of it so will go check it out.

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  8. Thanks, Olive Tree and Shanda, for considering this opportunity from The High Calling.

    Tomorrow's blog post is about listening for Christmas stories. C'mon back!

    Linda

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  9. Well, I went ahead and posted mine, Linda. Not sure if it exactly fits the bill, but it's a memoir from my heart!

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  10. Hooray, Hooray, Olive Tree! You've written a lovely Advent piece. For other readers here, I'll supply a link to it:

    http://olivetreeingodshouse.blogspot.com/2011/12/celebrating-life-every-day.html

    Have a special Christmas, Olive Tree.

    Smiles,
    Linda

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