Gratitude – Paper Palaces Has Reached Over 50 WordPress Followers

This is a note of gratitude for readers of Paper Palaces and Curtis Writes Books.

Thanks!

I’m grateful. My blog, PaperPalacesBlog.com, has gained over 50 WordPress followers. Over the past six months, I’ve connected with many writers on WordPress: book reviewers, travelers, armchair historians, and academics alike.

I want to take this moment to thank you for reading Paper Palaces and Curtis Writes Books. It means a lot to me to connect with you on the topics of reading, writing, and the motivation it takes to do both.

What’s Next?

Posting

I’m happy to say that I’m trying to write at least one solid post a day on Paper Palaces, but this is not yet a promise! Life pulls us in all sorts of directions, and finding the right direction is often fraught with difficulty. I find just having the goal of writing one post a day to be enough!

Books

I’m still working on all my fiction projects, and believe me, it’s hard to manage the time. No matter what, I will keep pushing to write as many books as possible in 2018 and beyond. Maybe I’ll work out a schedule this summer where I complete a writing session and post the day of, or on the very next day with a relevant topic.

More Media

I would really like to do more this summer with both Paper Palaces and Curtis Writes Books, perhaps adding videos and more media in general. Do you have any suggestions?

I am even toying with the idea of a barebones podcast to accompany the content. I’m a beginner at this so I may need your advice and feedback!

Let me know if you have any suggestions! Again, thank you for your support!

-Curtis

Let’s Connect!

Instagram: @CurtisWritesBooks

Facebook: /curtisteichertbooks

Patreon: /CurtisWritesBooks

Twitter: @staghorncrown

WordPress: PaperPalacesBlog.com

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A Bubbling Community of Readers – Why the 7-Day Reading Challenge Works for So Many People

I’m excited about the next seven days. I am rebuilding my reading habit, and I’ve invited other people to do so over Instagram, Twitter, and WordPress.

The 7-Day Reading challenge is attracting a variety of readers, and it is my hope that we will have a reading community that bubbles with enthusiasm.

Over the next week, I urge you to participate in the 7-Day Reading Challenge. Here are the rules:

Read every day for 20 minutes, for seven days.
Post about what you read on Instagram, Twitter, or your blog, using the hashtag #ReadWithCurtis.

Feel free to post this image on your blog or other social media for others to know about the event:

My Role in the Challenge

I am both hosting and participating in this event through my PaperPalacesBlog.com, Instagram, and Twitter. In addition to the two rules outlined above, I have offered tips and guidelines to use throughout the week.

I will post my own responses via Instagram, Twitter, and WordPress, including daily tasks, bonus challenges, polls, and questions for those of you who want a more interaction and more challenge.

You can connect with me via Instagram (@CurtisWritesBooks) and Twitter (@staghorncrown).

Here are the bonus themes for each day at a glance.

You can use them or completely ignore them. This reading challenge works for so many people because of its versatility. Make it your own!

Monday: How did you start your week of reading?
Tuesday: What has gone well so far? What’s next?
Wednesday: What resonates with you from your reading?
Thursday: The Strangest Thing You Have Read
Friday: Connect With Another Reader
Saturday: Binge Read or Taste Books
Sunday: Reconnect with Yourself. How did the challenge go?

Remember to use the hashtag #ReadWithCurtis so we can see what you are reading!

What can I do today?

Since it is the day before the challenge, there is no official prompt. However, if you are moved to write a post, snap a picture of a book, or share an article via Twitter, feel free to start early!

For example, here’s a picture of a stack of books I may choose from this week:

I hope to see you participating!

-Curtis

Do you want your blog or Instagram post featured during this challenge? Add a link back to this page or link to the #ReadWithCurtis guidelines article.

Read all of my 7-Day Challenge Articles here.

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WP Prompt: Bubble

The 7-Day Reading Challenge Starts Soon. Are you in?

Are you in? #ReadWithCurtis

#ReadWithCurtis – 3 Reasons Why You Should Take the 7-Day Reading Challenge

From May 7th – May 14th, you are welcome to participate in a simple reading and posting challenge. If you’re a blogger on WordPress, or a bookworm that loves Instagram and Twitter, you should consider taking the challenge. Start early, on time, or after the official days. Your seven days are up to you. I will post during the official dates on Instagram and WordPress using the hashtag #ReadWithCurtis.

Visit PaperPalacesBlog.com for details on the 7-day Reading Challenge. Daily challenges start on May 7th, 2018.

Reason # 1 – Building or Strengthening a Habit

Participating in the challenge may help you build a consistent reading habit, or at the least, strengthen your current reading habit. By setting aside 20 minutes of reading time a day, you are starting a simple reading habit that can last a lifetime.

Reason # 2 – An Opportunity to Connect

Participating in the challenge will give you the opportunity to connect with other people on what you read. I have invited a few online friends and people in my life to join the challenge, and I hope you do the same. It’s fun to see what people read and share.

Reason # 3 – It’s fun!

Participating in the challenge is simply fun. Whether you are reading articles, a single book, or a variety of texts, you are bound to have fun sharing what you enjoy. Reading is an unbelievably stimulating activity, and sharing what you read, no matter what form, can be a gratifying process.

See the original post about the challenge here on my blog, PaperPalacesBlog.com

-Curtis