tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post293702792541148549..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: The Top Five List Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-11407346647221893882014-06-02T15:43:34.631-04:002014-06-02T15:43:34.631-04:00Susan,
I like the idea of a thankful game. It remi...Susan,<br />I like the idea of a thankful game. It reminds me of Pollyanna's Glad Game! :) Let me know how you like it if you try it. <br /><br />Ceil,<br />I agree, it could make a great writing prompt! I love sharing a spark to get kids writing. :) It's always fun to see them take off with it. Thanks for your kind comments!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49809046779229625532014-06-01T17:54:18.436-04:002014-06-01T17:54:18.436-04:00Hi Karen! A top 5 sounds like a great writing prom...Hi Karen! A top 5 sounds like a great writing prompt, doesn't it? Kind of the 'I Believe...' series.<br />It's a great thing to get kids involved in writing. It really boosts their ability to express themselves, and to not be afraid of the blank page ( I could have used that!!).<br />Best of blessings on the new book. I think you are the busiest, happiest person I know. Thank you for sharing all of it with us!<br />Happy June,<br />Ceil <br />Ceilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49030593290078451662014-05-31T00:27:36.028-04:002014-05-31T00:27:36.028-04:00Hi Karen - Great idea! I've got to try this. A...Hi Karen - Great idea! I've got to try this. A school chum and I used to play the thankful game. We each listed what we were thankful for, and the one with the longest list won. Of course, it was longer than five items, but this reminded me of it. Blessings, Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-39812078146740263012014-05-30T13:57:05.513-04:002014-05-30T13:57:05.513-04:00Dotti,
I am glad you liked the post. Somehow I kne...Dotti,<br />I am glad you liked the post. Somehow I knew you were a kindred spirit list maker! :) Blessings to you and your gang! xo<br /><br />Joylene,<br />Me too! So glad you think it worth a try. Always appreciate your wonderful support. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89127012782175868772014-05-30T13:19:43.327-04:002014-05-30T13:19:43.327-04:00I'm for anything that makes writing and resear...I'm for anything that makes writing and researching a novel easier. This I will definitely try. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24324416925160552112014-05-30T06:05:44.111-04:002014-05-30T06:05:44.111-04:00Oh how I loved this post. I'm a huge list make...Oh how I loved this post. I'm a huge list maker. Can't do anything without them and now that I'm using my phone to keep various lists, I'm a happy girl, indeed. :) Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration, Karen. <br />Have a wonderful weekend. xxDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-52125293691285039432014-05-29T21:36:41.986-04:002014-05-29T21:36:41.986-04:00Diane,
Thanks Diane! Hopefully these lessons will ...Diane,<br />Thanks Diane! Hopefully these lessons will take help students and parents not be intimidated. :)<br /><br />Donna,<br />I think that's an excellent idea! I need to do that! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-22326450523323836532014-05-29T17:54:04.032-04:002014-05-29T17:54:04.032-04:00A top five would work for me--one for each weekday...A top five would work for me--one for each weekday. I could dedicate one day to complete one writing-related task.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-15795030334865950662014-05-29T12:44:03.882-04:002014-05-29T12:44:03.882-04:00Writing the Research Paper - that is going to be a...Writing the Research Paper - that is going to be a best seller!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27277774457838793642014-05-29T09:48:00.978-04:002014-05-29T09:48:00.978-04:00Nas,
Thanks! Glad you like it! :)
Medeia,
You are...Nas,<br />Thanks! Glad you like it! :)<br /><br />Medeia,<br />You are so right! They act as an outline of sorts, don't they? :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33952256743097476562014-05-29T05:19:38.067-04:002014-05-29T05:19:38.067-04:00I love top 5 or 10 lists. They're easy to make...I love top 5 or 10 lists. They're easy to make, easy to read, and can pack a lot of information. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-58442715348564289632014-05-28T20:08:54.092-04:002014-05-28T20:08:54.092-04:00Great idea for the top 5 list! Great idea for the top 5 list! Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44052853098546304202014-05-28T14:15:48.216-04:002014-05-28T14:15:48.216-04:00Lisa,
Thank you! I like that - organized brainstor...Lisa,<br />Thank you! I like that - organized brainstorming! :) May borrow that phrase if you don't mind.<br /><br />Crystal,<br />I always had lists too, although I didn't have a scale. But that is a good idea! Thanks for hopping over to Carol's place! <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23620343852380593742014-05-28T10:06:22.888-04:002014-05-28T10:06:22.888-04:00In high school, I always had a list in my pocket--...In high school, I always had a list in my pocket--things that needed to be done, and a priority scale. That system has always worked well for me (except for when I don't have pockets). I've found the same thing works for outlining. If I make a list of elements I want to include in a story, they organize themselves on the page, and suddenly I've got a plot, characters, setting and the motivation to get moving. Now I'm off to check out your guest post. I totally need some help with getting my littles excited about their writing. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-48104586694887379412014-05-27T19:44:45.551-04:002014-05-27T19:44:45.551-04:00Congrats on your new book! And I like the idea of ...Congrats on your new book! And I like the idea of the top five list. It is like organized brain storming! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-77366445310791302152014-05-27T18:57:11.224-04:002014-05-27T18:57:11.224-04:00Rhonda,
Just don't let it overheat, lol! Can&#...Rhonda,<br />Just don't let it overheat, lol! Can't have it melt the BOP (bright orange purse). :D Glad you liked the idea!<br /><br />Cherie,<br />Thanks, I am glad you like it! I'm a big list fan too. I'm thinking a lot of writers are, maybe? Congrats on your book!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33364729400393919162014-05-27T17:23:24.254-04:002014-05-27T17:23:24.254-04:00What a great idea for a top five list! I can see h...What a great idea for a top five list! I can see how it would be helpful, and I do love some list-making. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68626787247357092012014-05-27T17:10:03.307-04:002014-05-27T17:10:03.307-04:00Wow, Karen. I can already feel my brain starting t...Wow, Karen. I can already feel my brain starting to heat up. I love this idea. Top 5! Thanks.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18100952670425443622014-05-27T15:02:16.380-04:002014-05-27T15:02:16.380-04:00HIlary,
It really does make sense, and you are rig...HIlary,<br />It really does make sense, and you are right, sometimes it's three too. Sometimes even ten make a good list too! :) Whatever works for getting things in order, right? Thanks a bunch!<br /><br />Lee,<br />I have lists all over the place! :) I find I can so easily lose track of a task without one. Thanks so much!<br /><br />Lilith,<br />You are welcome! I know it helps me focus, and hopefully it will help others too.<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-4795772670895127002014-05-27T13:46:15.531-04:002014-05-27T13:46:15.531-04:00Thanks for sharing the top 5 list. It looks nice t...Thanks for sharing the top 5 list. It looks nice to read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-76735541292584617322014-05-27T10:34:14.543-04:002014-05-27T10:34:14.543-04:00I love lists of any kind just because of what you ...I love lists of any kind just because of what you wrote--they help me focus. Congrats to Ruth on winning and to you on your book. I'll stop by and take a look at that cover.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7427891892513575312014-05-27T09:43:33.106-04:002014-05-27T09:43:33.106-04:00Hi Karen - that's great you're starting yo...Hi Karen - that's great you're starting your new book .. and writing five top fives makes sense .. so often I think to myself .. really I should note these things down, so I remember for next time ... collating things does make sense and we can remember more easily ... three or five - is good ... <br /><br />Great idea .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-72678051393196696272014-05-26T11:25:32.855-04:002014-05-26T11:25:32.855-04:00Natalie,
I am excited, thank you! :) Hope you enjo...Natalie,<br />I am excited, thank you! :) Hope you enjoy the day as well.<br /><br />Keith,<br />I agree; there are so many other applications. Doing well, and hope you are too! :)<br /><br />Alex,<br />I hadn't thought about it either until after I wrote the post. Something to think about, anyway, right? :)<br /><br />Susan,<br />I think you are right! :) Thanks so much. Have a great day!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-34931604916186897722014-05-26T09:42:28.595-04:002014-05-26T09:42:28.595-04:00Whatvever can help writers, well, write, is good, ...Whatvever can help writers, well, write, is good, I would think, Karen. Congrats on working on a second book. Hope your Memorial Day is good! SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56456193467154496292014-05-26T07:42:10.113-04:002014-05-26T07:42:10.113-04:00Never thought of it that way. Would have to look o...Never thought of it that way. Would have to look over my manuscript and figure out what to make a top five list on.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com