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Cathy C. Hallhttps://cathychall.wordpress.com/I write, write, write. Then I rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. THEN I submit all those polished-up words out into the world and sell 'em. It's a plan that's worked pretty well.

Friday’s Fun Find: Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Think Positive for Kids!

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2013-10-10 13.05.44Opening a box with books never gets old, but opening this box was especially fun. I couldn’t wait to read the stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Think Positive for Kids!

I knew a couple friends had stories inside, and it’s always fun for me to see a byline I know and read that story. Sioux Roslawski, who often drops in to comment here, had a story called, “Help By the Bagful” which just about had me in tears. Her story reminded me of an old Andy Griffith episode when Opie wouldn’t give his money to a charity fund. He was saving up for something special. Which just goes to prove that generosity doesn’t just happen in make-believe, but also in the hearts of little boys in Sioux’s class.

Writer friend, Beth Davis Cato (I mentioned her latest success last August) also had a story called, “I Pledge Allegiance.” Her 7th grade courage and patriotism was so inspiring, I got choked up all over again.

Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Think Positive for Kids will go on sale at the end of October. For that Fun Friday, I’ll have a book giveaway and tell you about my story. And maybe a few more encouraging stories. Honestly, these are such good stories–and even grown-up kids need to think positive!

Speaking of Zombies

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ImageWe were, weren’t we? Or maybe that was just me.

This weekend, over at The Muffin, I used zombies and other creepy things that go bump in the night to demonstrate a writing exercise I created from a sports show.

I know it sounds crazy, but as friend and fellow writer, Margo Dill, said, “This is a great guide for people planning their NANOWRIMO novels.”

And you’re starting to plan your NaNoWriMo novel, right? So why not give it a go?

(P.S. The writing exercise works for just about any form, short or long. But even if you’re between writing projects, there’s always the zombies and a couple good movie recommendations.)