You Matter to Me Day: Oct. 7
Posted by lindamartinandersen on October 6, 2013
“You Matter to Me Day: Oct. 7” by Linda Martin Andersen
“A Writer’s Playground”–A place to find wordplay, writing, and monthly calendar activities for kids and those young at heart.
Writing Tip for Character Charts: Add What Matters
Writers, what are you writing right now? Have you hit that sagging middle? Need an inspiration for a poem? Why not add an action, scene, or dialog that shows what matters to your characters.
If you are creating character charts, be sure to include what matters to each person. What matters more? What matters the most?
If you need to know just the opposite, try on this expression: I don’t give a flip!… About what? What do you care even less about? What do you care the least about?
What expression or mantra would a character choose to show what matters? What words would show that he does not care? These expressions show voice. Add them to your Character Chart. Show them in your writing.
What expression(s) do you use personally to show what does and does not matter? Would you be willing to share them? If so, include these in the comment section below.
Check the links here for more thoughts about what matters.
Matter Quotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/matter.html
These quotes do not all include “you matter.”
12 Most Powerful Ways to Let People Know They Matter:
http://12most.com/2011/08/23/12most-important-ways-people-matter/ by Angela Maiers. She shares tips you’ll want to remember such as, “Do sweat the small stuff.” Read to discover what she means. “Begin and end your sentences with ‘you.'” Here’s an example: “I believe in you.”
A Video–Who Would be in Yours?
You Matter to Me–a 2010 You Tube video. Who would be in Yours? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZQf77E1b_A Have you ever created your own video? Maybe you’d like to design one for those who matter to you.
You Matter to Me Logo:
Smiles replace two letters in the logo featured here that says, “You Matter to Me.” Guess which letters are replaced by smiles. Check to see if you are correct. http://www.cafepress.com/youmattertomeday “World Smile Day” is followed by “You Matter to Me Day.” The two go hand in hand, as you can tell from the logo.
Thanks for visiting “A Writer’s Playground.” Leave a comment if you’d like. You matter to me. Come again soon. Bring a friend.
Please note: Children 13 and under are not allowed to leave comments. It’s against the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. (COPPA) See: http://www.coppa.org/coppa.htm
Copyright © 2013 Linda Martin Andersen
Joan Y. Edwards said
Dear Linda,
You are right. We should tell people how much they mean to us.
I admire you, Linda Martin Andersen. You give me many reasons to celebrate our friendship. You are there to encourage me. You help me reach my dreams. Thank you.
lindamartinandersen said
Hi Joan,
Thanks for telling me that I matter to you. You matter very much to me too. I call on you for so much and I lean on your shoulder for support and encouragement. Thank goodness for friendship. You are welcome for any sunshine I bring into your life. I’m thankful for the abundant rays that light my life too.
Kathleen said
Your Blog makes me smile! Your friendship and writing mentorship matter to me!
lindamartinandersen said
Hi Kathy,
My ears are so happy to hear that my blog makes you smile. I’m happy that I’ve gotten to know you and we’ve become friends. You and your writing matter to me! I believe in your message. I hope others get to read it soon!
maureen@wartski.org said
Definitely a much needed post, Linda! I always remember the quote: “People may not remember what you say to them, but they always remember how you made them feel.” And… you matter to me, too!
lindamartinandersen said
Maureen,
That quote’s so true. We can all name someone who means so much to us because he/she showed us that we mattered.
Thanks for saying that I matter to you. You matter to me! You are a great support and encourager. I’m so glad to be your friend. I’m very blessed!
Thanks for visiting often.
foresterartist said
Linda, this blog matters to me!
lindamartinandersen said
Thanks so much, Tim. What a really nice thing to say. I really like what you and Mary post too. You both matter to me!
foresterartist said
😀
Tracy Campbell said
You do matter, Linda. 🙂
lindamartinandersen said
Thanks Tracy. Life is so much richer because I have meet people like you. Better still, because we’ve become friends. You definitely matter to me.
Tracy Campbell said
Dido. 🙂