Tuesday, April 25, 2023
V is for Victory Lap (#AtoZChallenge)
Friday, April 21, 2023
S is for Surprises (#AtoZChallenge)
Even with the best laid plans and the best preparation, SURPRISES can happen. Our resilience is constantly tested when we face something we absolutely did not expect or prepare for. Case in point: I thought as I was all prepared for this month... and then my phone went down. And then the internet. And both proved to be a lot harder to fix than anticipated. And suddenly, keeping up with the Challenge became harder.
What do we do when SURPRISE pops out of nowhere? Well, if we are resilient, we deal with it. Here is a piece of advice that was very meaningful to me, and helpful in dealing with "WHAT IF?" anxieties. I'd like to share it, maybe it will help you too:
You CAN'T prepare for everything. You can't have a plan for every possible event. What you CAN do is build your resilience: take care of yourself, build up your reserves of energy, mental strength, physical wellbeing. So when the unexpected DOES happen (and it will), you have the reserves to deal with it.
Some surprises are not fun. But some of them are. Did you come across any FUN surprises during this year's Challenge? :)
I personally was delightfully surprised by a lot of great themes this year.
Keep up the good work, you are doing great! :)
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Q is for Querying #AtoZChallenge
Thursday, April 13, 2023
L is for Letters and Memories
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
J's Jamboree #AtoZchallenge 2023
Howdy! J Lenni Dorner here, your April Blogging from A to Z Challenge team captian, with the letter j post. Time for
J's Jamboree!
(A celebration, possibly international in scope, with a party-like atmosphere.)🥳🎉🎇🎈📣🎵
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
I is for, well, I. #AtoZChallenge
I is for, well, I.
- I want to encourage others to challenge themselves.
- I want to challenge myself to get back to writing again.
- I want to share my blog with the world.
- I want to find more blogs I love reading.
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
E is for Energy
People who are especially enthusiastic and dedicated to what they do (whether it is work, a hobby, a cause) tend to overlook the fact that your energy is a finite resource. Some of these things sound self-explanatory, but they are worth repeating:
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
C is for Candy #AtoZChallenge 2023
Resilient candy.
"Peeperiments" (Peep experiments) include various acids, water, and microwaving. (💥 I don't suggest trying the microwaving test. It's fun to watch, but not to clean.) Could Peeps "survive nuclear fallout"? Probably not. If they are kept in an airtight container they will last for up to two years.
candyblog.net/blog/
peepresearch.org
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On a personal note, as evidence of my own resilience, the second book in my Existence series was released TODAY!
Proof of Existence is on Amazon- amzn.to/3ZZ1WM6. There's a giveaway for a blanket or character name on my blog.
Will you celebrate #PeepsDay tomorrow, April 5?
What candy do you think is the most resilient?
Monday, April 3, 2023
B is for Beauty
B is for Beauty
There is beauty in resilience, don't you think?
Tell us about the beauty you find in resilience!
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Copy of the MASTER LIST 2023 #AtoZchallenge
Here's something new we're testing in 2023
Jayden has created a way for the spreadsheet FOR THE MASTER LIST 2023 to be visible here on the site.
This is not your personal copy. You won't be able to reorganize the entries. You can't change "no" to "yes" as you leave comments for others.
You CAN see if anyone noted "other" with their theme category, and see which sites are "adult," by scrolling left and right. (see the image pointing out where the bottom scrollbar is located).
Get your own copy of The 2023 OFFICIAL MASTER LIST: https://tinyurl.com/3we8aa84 (File, make a copy -- be sure to keep it updated!)
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Theme Reveal is now Closed #AtoZChallenge
Thanks to all those who signed up for the Theme Reveal for the A to Z Challenge!
Saturday, March 11, 2023
A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal Event 2023! #AtoZChallenge
HTML Code for those who use it:
It's that time of the year again, bloggers!
Welcome to the 2023 A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal!
***Note: This is a separate event, for those who want to announce their A to Z theme. You will still have to sign up for the Master List to participate! The Master List opens on March 26th! There will be a post!***
If you are planning to do a theme on your blog in April, this is your chance to share it with all of us!
Step 1: Write a Theme Reveal post and publish it on your blog. Tell us what theme you chose for yourself this year!
Step 2: Fill out this form (link) to sign up! Make sure you put in the direct link to your theme reveal post, not to your blog in general! And don't forget to take a look at our list of Categories!
Step 3: Head over to the list of participants (link), and visit others to see what themes they are doing! If you take a copy now (File> Make a Copy), be sure to come back after sign-ups close to grab the information of the rest of the participants.
Please join the Theme Reveal by March 18th. After that, this form will be closed. The Master List for the challenge will open on March 26th!
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
2023 Calendar #AtoZchallenge
March 12- 18= Theme Reveal
March 26- April 8= 2023 Master List sign-up
May 1-6 = Reflections
May 15= Road Trip
Participant Badge
Change the * height="250" width= "250" * numbers in the code to suit your needs. As long as both numbers match, the image remains square.
The team's theme for the 2023 A to Z Challenge is RESILIENCE.
Our bloggers have adapted to new circumstances, many having persisted through tough times in and outside the blogosphere, and have transformed and revolutionized their blogging skills to be here with us this year. We praise the fortitude it takes to run a successful blog (whatever qualities you consider a success) in 2023 and are grateful for each participant in the
April Blogging from A to Z Challenge.
Our new (anonymous 🥔) graphics person hopes you'll enjoy the image of the resilient tree on the 2023 graphics.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Zip thru Autumn - an #AtoZchallenge Event
The cooler temperatures of Autumn (especially in America) bring about zippered jackets. In some areas, as chlorophyll breaks down, leaves change from green to hues of red, yellow, or brown fall foliage. Bloggers have asked the team for a second, but easier, challenge event during this season. Here it is!
Here are some SUGGESTED prompts.
We propose doing two posts a week for this event.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
#AtoZChallenge News and Updates
Greetings, A to Z Bloggers.
Our graphics person, Anjela, has retired from the team. We thank her for her time and the beautiful 2022 logo.
The team is working on more year-round content to help you blog better and faster, grow the community, and be more connected.
Our "target audience" is, and always has been, bloggers of all ages in all genres worldwide.
We hope to inspire our fellow bloggers to keep blogging regularly and "hopping" to each other's blogs all year. 💻🐇
We hope to bring you more content, insights from the team, and chances to share your own blogging tips with the community. We're here for you year-round, not just in April. We're going to explore ways to expand your blogging audience.
AND WE'RE GIVING YOU A SECOND CHALLENGE!
That's right. You asked for it; you got it. This September and October will have a low-key reverse alphabet challenge. Details coming soon.
What about the regular April A to Z Challenge?
No significant changes. The banners, badges, forms, and sheets will remain. There will still be a Theme Reveal hop, the normal April A to Z Challenge bloghop, and the Road Trip. It's okay if you only want to visit us in March, April, and May for those events. We're just stepping the site up to give you more during the rest of the year.
What's next for the A to Z Team?
We are diligently working behind the scenes to create inspiring blog posts.
Please don't forget that the Road Trip is still going on. We're planning to throw more support to those who signed up! https://tinyurl.com/AZtrip22
We're getting someone else to do graphics. What do you think of the look of this offering?
Square, Round, Social Media, Favicon
- Are you interested in more posts and content from the A to Z Team?
- Would you be interested in contributing a post?
- Are you excited about a second challenge?
- What are your thoughts on this possible graphic set for the A to Z Challenge?
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
#AtoZChallenge Statistics 2022
The Road Trip sign-up will come on May 16.
Here are some views from the last #AZchat
Q5- What posts or content would you like to see on the A to Z site over the next few months, if any?
— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) May 3, 2022
(Reply: #AZchat A5- answer) #atozchallenge pic.twitter.com/FnmYj7PKbj
Countries on the Master List this year:
- USA =100
- UK =24
- India =21
- Australia =12
- Canada = 9
- Denmark =2
- Germany =2
- Ireland =2
- Malaysia =2
- South Africa =2
- Switzerland =2
- Bulgaria
- China
- France
- Hungary
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Peru
- Qatar
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Chart of the most popular categories:
Any challenge winners interested in writing an alphabet worth of writetips?