April has been an incredible month for me. I've had the worries about my first child's health, a regular challenge to come up with interesting blog topics, a massive introduction to a great community of readers and writers, opened up about my fears and feelings about my writing, and experienced one of the greatest moments of my life when I was offered a contract with WiDo Publishing.
Looking back, I'm really glad I had the A to Z Challenge as a way to mark this month. I can't think of a better way to have recorded these events, express my fears, and celebrate success than this blog challenge. I can definitely say that this experience has changed me for the better and taught me how welcoming the online writing community is, and how much fun it is to be a part of it.
Now that I'm in the habit of blogging regularly, I think I need to settle on a schedule. So I'm going to choose Monday, Wednesday and Friday as my main blogging days, though I'm sure I'll have the urge to post outside that schedule a fair bit.
Thanks for reading, and here's to many more great months of blogging from all of us.
May 1, 2011
A to Z Challenge Reflections Mega Post
Paul Anthony Shortt believes in magic and monsters. In ghosts and fairies. The creatures that lurk under the bed and inside the closet. The things that live in the dark, and the heroes who stand against them. Above all, he believes that stories have the power to change the world, and the most important stories are the ones which show that monsters can be beaten.
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The schedule thing is something that has also crossed my mind after attempting to write so many posts. I like the idea and it gives your readers knowledge of when to pop by.
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Great news about the baby, Paul - hope all goes well from now on.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your interesting posts during the A-Z Challenge.
Congratulations - so good to hear you've had positive results in all aspects.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your contract - it is a wonderful inspiration to all. Look forward to your future posts.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I also finished the challenge and I will be writing my reflection soon. Great blog )
ReplyDeleteScheduling regular posts is a great idea. Congratulations for making it through to complete the challenge.
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Congrats on finishing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! scheduling posts sounds like a great idea
ReplyDeleteI've only recently started blogging so this challenge ahs helped get me up to speed. Might do two posts a week, three still seems like a lot of work.
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mood
Moody Writing
This is my first time visiting you Paul, but it seems April has been a very exciting one for you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on facing your fears and landing a contract! That is truly an amazing thing!
I hope you child is strong and healthy again. Take care... you've met the challenge and WON!
Thanks again everyone! Doing this challenge really has been a great experience.
ReplyDeletePaul, congrats on finishing the challenge. That was a nice summary!
ReplyDeleteDuncan In Kuantan
Hi Paul .. hope the health issues are resolving themselves - it's always a worry .. glad you enjoyed the Challenge and the fun meeting people around the globe ..
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your writing too .. Hilary
Congrats to you, Paul for completing the A to Z. I've also decided that I need a blogging schedule but have not set it in stone either. I'm working my way through the Reflections posts and then I'll pick a three day course (I think, ack, lol)...
ReplyDeleteCheers to you and much continued success for your blog and in life!
Congratulations on the challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteI had something like a schedule before I started the challenge, but it was loose--and now that April's over, I think I'm going to wait a bit before deciding if I'm going to have set blogging days . . .
This has been a very welcoming challenge. I'm glad I joined in, but my blog list is growing steadily with people I want to check out later ie AFTER I've worked through the Reflections posts! congrats for making it!! I'm not setting a schedule, and nothing for the coming month! Sue
ReplyDeleteWow you have really had a month of mixed emotions! Congratulations on your contract; I know that is such a feeling of relief and accomplishment. So was this challenge. I am so thrilled to be back to my regular 3x a week schedule.
ReplyDeleteIt is very nice to meet you and I look forward to popping in to check on your progress:)
Congratulations on finishing the Challenge and a bigger congratulations on the writing contract since that more what it's all about. Glad you had a positive experience Blogging from A to Z and thank you for joining us.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to pick up your Winner's Badge at my site.
Lee
Tossing It Out
Congrats on making it through Im on the blog hop and I look forward to reading more of your stuff.
ReplyDeleteHey! Congrats on your contract! I enjoyed this challenge, too. Shannon @ The Warrior Muse and I are joining forces in another challenge. We're going to visit and comment at each of the participants, starting with the reflections post. We hope you'll join us!
ReplyDeleteTina @ Life is Good
Wow, that sounds daunting! I might give it a shot, but best of luck to you both!
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