Yay! April is coming! And it’s that time of the year when bloggers from all over the world write posts on their blogs from A to Z all through April, except Sundays.
The A to Z April Challenge started in the year 2010 and I have been participating in this mega blogging event since 2013. This year, it will be my 8th consecutive year of A to Z April Challenge.
I believe, all bloggers should participate in A to Z April Challenge at least once. Why, you may ask. Here are my 5Cs…
- Creativity : A challenge like this helps to spark your creativity and gets the creative juices flowing. It helps to explore and connect with your writing voice. When you write regularly, you hear your voice more clearly.
- Connect : You get to connect with like minded bloggers from all over the world and get to read them on such diverse subjects.
- Courage : Writing and reading everyday needs courage and consistency. And to ace this challenge, you need to have oodles of both.
- Content : Participating in a challenge like A to Z helps in generating a stronger online visibility and builds content too.
- Contentment: The sense of accomplishment on completing a daily creative practice is a real thrill.
I am looking forward to all these 5 Cs this April.
Now, coming to the theme… I did not have a theme for my first A to Z Challenge in 2013. But thereafter, I opted for a theme. My themes for the last 6 years have been:
- 2014 – Marriage from A to Z in 55 Words
- 2015 – Feelings and Emotions from A to Z in 55 Words
- 2016 – Cultivating Happiness from A to Z in 55 Words
- 2017 – Crime Stories from A to Z in 55 Words
- 2018 – Notes from the Road – All about Travel
- 2019 – Food Talks – All about Food
This year my theme for Blogging from A to Z April 2020 Challenge is…
… ALL THINGS BOOKISH.
Yes, this April, I will be talking all about books. Books have been a huge part of my life. It isn’t just a hobby or something to pick when I’m bored but it is a lifestyle… a way of life for me. So all through April, I will be writing about this passion for books, and reading, readerly dilemmas and readerly delights, books I love and books I loathe, bookish confessions and bookish gifts and everything that’s remotely related to books
Celebrate books and reading with me this April. I look forward to seeing you around.
Are you participating in A to Z Challenge 2020? Sign-ups are open till April 5.
Do you have a theme for the month? Check out other Theme Reveals as-well.
And do check out A to Z Challenge to find more details.
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Wish you for a successful 8th year. Looking forward to read your posts.
Thanks a lot, SG! Your support means a lot!!
I agree, all new bloggers should try the challenge at least once. I learned most of what I know about blogging from this challenge 🙂
A bookish challenge, eh? My cup-o-tea!
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Hey Sarah! So good to see you here.
Yeah, a blogging challenge like this one is a great learning experience.
Thanks. Looking forward to learn all about Living the Twenties through your posts. Cheers!
Good morning Shilpa! This sounds quite interesting and fun. I actually never heard of it. Are you going to do it? Then all the best to you and have fun 🙂
Yes, it is a super fun challenge and I love being a part of it. Thank you, Leana!
I’m sure you’ll ace this one too, Shilpa! Enjoy!
Thanks much, Corinne 🙂 Fingers crossed. Haven’t written a single post as yet, though 😛
Quite interesting and fun. Looking forward to your posts Shilpa! Best wishes.
Thank you, Jyoti. Best wishes to you too 🙂
Looking forward to reading about some amazing books! All the best!
Thank you, Mayura. i am looking forward to your posts too 🙂
Books are always an evergreen topic! They make you feel so loved and happy, no? Happy AtoZ.
Yeah, books are ♥. Thanks and happy AtoZ to you too, Suchita 🙂
Oh my goodness! What an epic challenge. I am a newbie at blogging and I am not sure that I have it in me to blog almost every day in April! I love your theme for 2020 as I love books too. Perhaps next year (fingers crossed). Good luck with the challenge. I look forward to reading your posts.
Hahaha! Yes, it is an epic challenge indeed. But it is crazy fun … writing under stress and sometimes it is race against time…flocking at each other’s blog… reading and commenting…. the camaraderie within the community… makes me go for this challenge year after year.
You must participate to experience it all. Thank you so much for your support, Gwen, it means a lot ♥
You are most welcome! Have fun!
This seems interesting and informative..Waiting to read your posts .See you around..
Thank you, Pashmeena. Looking forward to read your posts too 🙂
That’s a wonderful theme. Looking forward to your posts Shilpa. I know of few people as consistent as you. Good luck.
Thank you, Tulika. You are generous. Truly appreciate your support ♥
Shilpa how well have you written your theme reveal post. And I’m intrigued by the crime stories in 55 words…I’m marking this to be read later.
Good luck for the book tour. I will see you around!
Thanks Sonia. Do read the crime stories in 55 words… hope you like them 🙂
Good luck to you too 🙂
Best of luck for A to Z 2020 I know you’ll stand up to the challenge well. Looking forward to your take on various books. I hope to catch few good ones myself out of your list.
Thanks a lot, Richa. See you around 🙂
All the best shilpa, you inspire me. I just signed for the challenge, have not done any post for Theme Reveal. Hoping to write and blog for the whole of April 2020.
Thank you, Genevive. Good luck to you too and am looking forward to read your posts, all through April. Cheers!
Yaayy excellent theme. And you definitely are the best person to write about books. Looking forward to read your posts. I will have to pass the challenge this year. Too many priorities at the moment. I have found so many wonderful bloggers through this challenge. Hopefully will participate next year.
I understand, this is such a challenging time for all of us. Take care and thank you for your kind words! And yes, see you next year for this challenge! Cheers!
I agree with your 5Cs. All great reasons to participate in the challenge. Looking forward to reading your book related posts. Weekends In Maine
Thank you, Karen. Looking forward to your posts too. Cheers!
I have heard about A to Z challenge-but never been a part of it. your theme concept is interesting. Your post has got me thinking- if i should give a try to this year’s April Challenge.
It’s a fantastic experience. Hope you are participating in this year’s challenge, Viyoma!
I look forward to reading you book related posts, you have become my go to source for new books, and as we are likely to have a very quiet summer this year, I will have more time to read
Thanks Jenny for your kind words. Appreciate your support! ♥
Oh wow 8th consecutive year- thats some meticulous planning and perseverance Shilpa, not to mention creativity. I admire your spirit in doing this challenge. I have done it twice and was exhausted each time.
I had thought of it but just couldnt push myself to do it this year either.
All the best with yours and its a very interesting theme- look forward to reading your posts.
Thanks for your kind words, Shalini. Will miss you!
Appreciate your support!
I already know your love for books shilpa and now the entire series on same topic..I am sure it will be super exciting. all the best!
Thanks Surbhi. Looking forward to your posts too. Good luck 🙂
This sounds like such an awesome challenge! I would totally do it if i was still running my personal blog. But between my business blog and client work there just simply is no time.
I understand. This challenge challenges you on many levels and makes your life hectic. But it is an enriching experience which I truly love 🙂
Yes, books are a part pf our life. Your theme may revolve around books but I found it different because it is not only about book review. but about your own journey with books. Looking forward to it.
Thanks Alpana. Appreciate your support!
Sounds interesting.Looking forward to reading your posts.
It’s my favourite theme. I’m not participating (never participated). Looking forward to reading your posts. All the best! 🙂
Thanks Tarang. Appreciate your support! 🙂
Thank you, Sunita!
I love books and all things bookish is an awesome theme for me.
Looking forward to this. Good luck to you 🙂
Do check out if my theme interests you: http://www.rightpurchasing.com/a2zchallenge/
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Thank you for dropping by, Good luck to you too 🙂
I always love your themes and your posts, Shilpa! You add that little extra something that makes your posts stand out. Looking forward to reading them this year too!
All the best!
Thanks for your kind words, Mayuri. Appreciate your support and I am looking forward to know all about Tarot through your posts. Cheers!
I enjoyed participating in the AtoZ challenge in 2015. But after that time never permitted me. I know it’s great for engagement and connecting with new bloggers, but for now, I will settle down for reading all your wonderful posts. All the best, Shilpa. 🙂
Yes, AtoZ is a super fun and enriching experience. Will miss your posts!! Thank you for your wishes, Vinitha! 🙂
This sounds good!
WIsh you the best, Shilpa! Looking forward to your A to Z posts on books.
No, I am not participating this year–just don’t feel like it. 🙁
Thank you, Shilpa. Appreciate your support!
I love books and look forward to seeing which books you write about.
Thanks Morgan. Looking forward to your posts too!
You are participating in the challenge for the 8th consecutive year itself is such a commendable feat. Congratulations Shilpa. With 2020’s A to Z, you would be just one short of a perfect 10!!!
As for this year’s theme, I am sure you will ace it with your unique writing style, of which I am a big fan.
Wishing you a happy 9th A to Z to you.
You are generous and kind, Anagha. Thank you!
Good luck to you too and looking forward to your stack of stories. Cheers!
Wow this seems super awesome! I love books so really looking forward to reading your posts!!
Thanks Ninu. 🙂
Ha A bookish theme! And 8th consecutive year! Wow looking forward to your posts Shilpa
I jumped in at the last moment too
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Glad that you are participating this year too, Namratha! Looking forward to your posts.
Thank you!
I never liked these “challenges”, because I never got time. There were many other challenges in my daily life I had face head-on.
Over the past couple of years, there has been some change in my daily routine allowing me to take part in the A2Z Challenge.
This year too I will be participating. Looking forward to your posts. Hope you will check out my posts too! 🙂
That’s wonderful, Pradeep. Looking forward to your posts! Cheers!
I love to read books – the regular paper variety! Looking forward to your posts Shilpa!
Aha! I like how you specified, regular paper variety 😀
I will be talking about all things bookish. Hope you enjoy reading them. 🙂
Congratulations on your amazing streak. As a bibliophile, I love your choice of theme. All the best for April. 🙂
Thanks Shweta. I am looking forward to your posts too… you have an interesting theme!!
All the best
Thanks Surbhi. Are you participating in this challenge?
A blogging challenge like this one is a great learning experience. I’m also a Hindi blogger. Thanks for this information. It will really helpful.