Welcome!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Here at All Write with Me, kids get tips from a children’s author, share their writing online and gain confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

Teachers & Parents –
This site is an effective instructional tool for writing in the classroom and at home. Learn more here.
Fulfill the Common Core Reading Standards for Literature by discussing Swept Up, my middle-grade light fantasy, with your class. Learn more about the Common Core Discussion Guides for Grades 4-6 here.  They’re free, easy to use, and guaranteed to save you time!

Kids –
Get started by clicking here.
To see what we’ve been doing lately, scroll through the posts below.

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Teachers & Parents – your opinions (and needs) matter!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Would you be more apt to use this site if it also addressed other types of writing – such as narrative essay, informational, instructional, persuasive?

Please let me know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post or by emailing me at dianeowens@allwritewithme.com.

Thank you!

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I love to hear from you

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Leave me a message by selecting “Comments” at the bottom of this box.

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New historical fiction

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Anonymous posted a historical story set in 1775, about a girl named Amelia. Using excellent details, similes and metaphors, this writer makes it easy to feel what Amelia is going through. This is my favorite one: “Father and William would stay at home with me, and the war would be like a pesky fly outside closed windows.” Follow the link to read the rest. Thanks for sharing, Anonymous.

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More great poetry

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

I’m so glad Kaden B. is sharing his poetry here. I really like the rhythm in Welcome to Spring and the message in Just Love Who They Are. Both poems are excellent examples of lyrical expression. Be sure to check them out!

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New submission

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Check out Elizabeth B’s report, Terriers and Other Dogs. It’s a great example of an opening paragraph that not only relates to the intended readers, but also lets readers know what to expect from the report. Well done, Elizabeth.

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Welcome Elizabeth & Kaden

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

I’m happy to welcome two new writers to All Write with Me – Elizabeth B., 7th grade, and her brother Kaden B., age 10.

Elizabeth submitted Champions in Friendship, a great story about the value of friends, and Dolphins, an oral report filled with fascinating facts on these intelligent creatures.

Kaden submitted a well-written poem about changing weather, Rainbow.

Follow the links to read their submissions. Then feel free to welcome them to the site by leaving them a comment.

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When you can’t come up with a story idea…

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

What if I told you there’s this mega-huge library that not only has every book ever written but every story idea ever imagined? What if I told you I’ll take you there and let you stay as long as you like? What story would you choose? Who and what would the story be about? Where would it happen? How would it start? How would it end?

Of course you already know I can’t really take you there because a place like that doesn’t really exist. And that story you imagined? It probably doesn’t exist either. But it could…. if you write it. 

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Encourage a Young Writer Day

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Ah, it’s finally here – April 10, Encourage a Young Writer Day, my favorite holiday!

I’m so glad you’re here. Take a look around and explore, explore, explore. If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Finding a new way to an old problem

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

What do you do if the characters in your story speak a different language than your readers? What do you do if that language is intermixed with your readers’ language? And what do you do if the foreign language doesn’t even really exist?

See The Purple Pheonix’s creative and efficient way of handling this situation in his newly revised Fantasy Novel.

Great solution, Purple Pheonix!

 

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Milestone

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

The Purple Pheonix is now on Chapter 7 of The Group!

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Back at it & on a roll

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Yesterday, The Purple Pheonix and The Blue Dragon resurrected The Pokémon Story. Today, The Purple Pheonix has submitted his latest installment of The Group. Yep, definitely on a roll! Not only are the words flowing, but both stories are really cranking up the tension.

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More writing by young author team

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

young writer teamThe Purple Pheonix and The Blue Dragon are once again writing together. Read their latest addition to The Pokémon Story. I’m pretty sure one of their characters is about to get into some big-time trouble.

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Encourage a Young Writer Day

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Encourage a Young Writer DayIf you’re looking for something to do on Encourage a Young Writer Day on Tuesday, April 10th, you’ve come to the right place!

Teachers and parents, make sure to check out the Educators Page at facebook.com/allwritewithme too. (It’s got a brand-new look.)

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F*R*E*E for a week

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Celebrating E-Book Week, March 4-10, 2012

From March 4-10, you can download my middle-grade book, Swept Up, at no cost. At all.

When I heard about this event, I had to participate because I love e-reading and I hope you do, too! To get your free e-book, go here  then enter RE100 into the coupon code box which will appear after you select “add to cart”.

Oh, and when you finish reading the book, I’d love to hear what you think of it. Thanks and happy reading!

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Just released – Common Core Discussion Guides – get yours now

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Teachers, have you been wading through the Common Core reading standards? Tired  yet? Then stop. I’ve already done it for you.

Here’s the result – grade-specific reading/discussion guides for my middle-grade light fantasy, Swept Up. These free guides are tailored to the Common Core and were developed in collaboration with certified classroom teachers. Every comp question, discussion starter, and independent/small group activity includes a list of the specific standards addressed, so you’ll know at a glance which standards you’ve fulfilled. Includes plenty of vocab, too. Click here to learn more and download your free grade-specific guide.

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More great writing!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I’m happy to say The Purple Pheonix has conquered his writer’s block. Click on the titles to read the latest additions to The Group and The Pokémon Story (which he is now writing alone).

Glad you’re back, Purple Pheonix. Please tell the Blue Dragon I hope to see him again some day!

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More fun with words

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

A hard-boiled egg is…..

hard to beat.

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New novel started

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Read the beginning of another continuing story, Fantasy Novel (Revised), submitted by The Purple Pheonix. Click on the link now or look under Share your work. Remember to come back often to read his latest updates!

 

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Writing and Story Updates

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

writing and story updatesThe Purple Pheonix and the Blue Dragon have teamed up to launch a new story, The Pokémon Story, in Share your work.

The Blue Dragon has added to the ongoing science fiction story in Group projects. Read it here. (Remember to scroll down.) If you’d like to add to the story, select the “reply” link under the Blue Dragon’s addition.

The Purple Pheonix is now on Chapter 5 of The Group. Impressive!

Happy reading and don’t forget to comment! I’m sure they’d love to hear your opinions.

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Write on!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

The Purple Pheonix is on Chapter 3 of The Group and has written 1,280 words! Follow this ongoing adventure by clicking on the link. (Go ahead. I know you’ll like it.)

He’s also started a science fiction story in Group projects. Anyone can jump in and add to stories posted there. Click here and scroll down to read what he’s written. You can continue where he left off by selecting the small “reply” under his beginning dialogue. For complete instructions on how to add to Group projects, click here.

Excellent work, Purple Pheonix. Write on!

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Two new submissions

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

The Purple Pheonix has written more of The Group AND he’s written a poem, entitled Schools of Magic (the Gathering). This is the site’s very first poem and it’s awesome!

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Update on the Purple Pheonix’s ongoing story

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

WOOT! The Purple Pheonix has finished Chapter 1. Like all good chapter endings, it makes you want to read Chapter 2 (which is hopefully coming soon, right, Purple Pheonix?) He’s also decided on the title, The Group. He’s been working hard and often, so follow the link and leave him a comment!

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Got information? Get your characters talking!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Dialogue, in my opinion, is the quickest and most entertaining way to give readers background information about your characters. The Purple Pheonix used this technique to let readers know how smart his main character is. Click on Purple Pheonix’s Story to see how he did it.

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An ongoing story

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

The Purple Pheonix is working on a long story that he’ll be posting under Share your work. Since he doesn’t have a title yet, you can get to the story here: Purple Pheonix’s Story. He plans to add installments every two or three days, so come back often to see what happens next.

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Fun with words….

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Get ready to I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.

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