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Theme Reveal: Exclamation Points - A to Z Challenge


Theme Reveal

As a writer, I tend to avoid the exclamation point, as a matter of style and form. My theme for the Blogging from A to Z  April (2015) Challenge however, re-images and embraces it. Each day, I will blog about points of wonder, joy, excitement, celebration and yes, things that deserve an exclamation point.

During the month of April, join me for uplifting, inspirational Exclamation Point blog posts.


Back Story

What is the A to Z April Challenge, you may be asking, if you're  new to this blog? Each year bloggers are asked to dig deep into their reservoir of ideas, challenging themselves to blog in a marathon event. The challenge is three fold.

(1) We are asked to blog every day, apart from Sunday for the month of April.
(2) The posts must progress alphabetically.
(3) We are encouraged to visit and comment on between 5 and 10 participating blogger's blogs per day.




Gratitude

Many people go behind the scenes of making this project a success. It is the brainchild of Arlee Bird. We, who have participated, applaud him for bringing us together and inspiring us to dig deeper. I'm sure first-timer's will do the same. He has also enlisted the help of numerous creative and insightful people to help make this event a success. Thanks to all of you in advance.

Readers and bloggers can learn more and find out who else is participating by going to: Blogging from A to Z Challenge Website


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  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    I love exclamation points and smileys :)

    Rose @ BohemianNERD

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    1. Stephanie BirdMarch 24, 2015 at 9:59 AM

      I like them a lot in texts. Thanks for stopping in Rose.

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  2. Chrys FeyMarch 23, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    I LOVE exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll be tuning in to read your posts. :)

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  3. Tasha Duncan-DrakeMarch 23, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Yay for the exclamation mark! :) It is much over used by a few and hence much maligned, but oh, so useful when used properly.
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)

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  4. Deborah WeberMarch 23, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Excellent! :-) I look forward to following your posts.

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  5. Susan ScottMarch 24, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    So pleased you'll be doing the A-Z Stephanie! Love the gratitude graphic!

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    1. Stephanie BirdMarch 24, 2015 at 10:01 AM

      Likewise. I'll see you during it. Love your A to Z theme. Will stop by your blog soon with my comments.

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  6. A Tarkabarka HölgyMarch 25, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I love this idea :) I have always been weary of exclamation points as a writer...

    @TarkabarkaHolgy from
    Multicolored Diary - Epics from A to Z
    MopDog - The crazy thing about Hungarians...

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    1. Stephanie BirdMarch 26, 2015 at 7:12 AM

      Me too. Let's hope my re-imagined use of exclamation points works during the A to Z challenge.

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  7. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Ohhhh I like this! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

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    1. Stephanie BirdMarch 26, 2015 at 7:13 AM

      Well, as a pantser (flies by the seat of her pants) I can't wait to see what I come up with either. LOL.

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  8. Nilanjana BoseMarch 26, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    Very creative! Like the reveal pic and the theme both, they certainly deserve exclamation points.
    Best wishes for a great A-Z,
    Nilanjana.
    Madly-in-Verse

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 26, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I'm a big fan of the exclamation point! Yes, and an avid over-user. Your theme sounds uplifting and fun.

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  10. Stephanie BirdMarch 26, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Alex, thanks. I feel encouraged. I will take the challenge day-by-day, as it all depends on where I find joy and wonder and how that correlates with the alphabet. I have to be in the moment.

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  11. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    I'm looking forward to reading your posts this month. When I saw your topic, I was reminded of a post I just wrote in January about exclamation points. (http://tinyurl.com/kc9q23e) I like the way you have repurposed this punctuation mark and look forward to things that you find worthy of an exclamation point this month!

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