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

Back at it & on a roll

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.

More writing by young author team

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.

More great writing!

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!

New novel started

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!

 

Writing and Story Updates

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.

Write on!

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!

Two new submissions

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!

Update on the Purple Pheonix’s ongoing story

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!

Got information? Get your characters talking!

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.

An ongoing story

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.

Doing the right thing

In her new story, Faith C. shares how she conquered her fear and did The Right Thing. I’m proud of you, Faith!

New story in Share your work

Read “Combine Fire” here. Allen C. wrote this story based on a truly scary, real-life event. Thanks for sharing, Allen. I’m so relieved no one got hurt!

Curious about Spiderman?

 

Find out about Spiderman here. Written by Allen C.

Learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder’s house

This summer, Faith C. visited Laura Ingalls Wilder’s childhood home.  Read what it was like here.

Cool off!

If the summer’s heat is beating you up, read Allen’s latest post, “Blizzard of 1880.” This review of The Long Winter will help you remember that yes, summer is the best season, no matter how hot it gets!

Want to make a point? Write a persuasive essay.

If you’d like to explain how you feel about something or if you want to convince others to feel the same way, try writing a persuasive essay.  First, make sure readers understand your point by stating your opinion right away. Then use related information or facts to support why you feel this way.

To see a well-organized persuasive essay, check out “My Vote“. Allen C. tells us what he would have done in the very first sentence. He uses the rest of the essay to explain why he would have done it.

Get inspired!

Need some writing inspiration? Head to the library and grab an armload of books. You’ll be more eager to write your own story after you’ve read a great book. Not only that, but you’ll become a better writer just by reading.

(Don’t you wish everything could be that simple? Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn how to dive, or skate, or fly a plane just by watching someone else?)

If you find a book you’d like to recommend to the rest of us, write a review and post it under Share your work. Read Faith’s review of Little House on the Prairie here and Allen’s review of On the Banks of Plum Creek here. Both books were written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Thanks for the reviews, Allen and Faith.

New in Share your work

Find out some fascinating facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Posted by Faith C.

The same, but different

When a story first enters your head, try to write down everything that occurs to you, even if you have to scribble. Stories and the ideas behind them can be very slippery and come and go very fast. You want to capture everything you can before you forget (especially if you’re in a noisy room). It won’t be perfect, but that’s okay. You can always go back and polish it after you get it down on paper.

That’s what Allen C. and his mom did in the story, “The Same, but Different.” The first version is what writers call the rough draft and it’s how the story first occurred to Allen. The second version shows the changes Allen made to the story after he discussed it with his mom. See if you can spot the changes and figure out why he decided to make them. Do you agree with the changes? Let us know by leaving a reply under Allen’s story.

Thanks to Allen and his mom for sharing both versions. It’s a cool look into the many changes a story usually goes through before readers ever see it.

Puppies and wolves

Want to read about lots of puppies making lots of trouble? Read Arielle’s The Tale of Ten Puppies. It made me laugh. It also made me glad they don’t live in my house!

Also, the Purple Phoenix created a great wolf character. He’s looking for suggestions for the perfect name. Look in the “comments” under the first blue welcome box on this page to see his description of the wolf and to give him your suggestions.

More additions and congratulations!

I just found out Nichole T. from Mrs. Smith’s class won an honorable mention in the WQPT/PBS writing contest – awesome job, Nichole!

Faith’s brother, Allen, won second place for 1st grade – WOOT!

Faith and Allen have agreed to share their winning stories here. You can find them here and here.

Excellent job Nichole, Faith and Allen and thanks for sharing!

New story in Share your work

Faith posted a well-written story about Osama bin Laden. It’s called “A Date to Remember.” You can find it under Share your work or click on the title to jump to it now. Feel free to comment on what Faith has to say and how you feel about yesterday’s events.

New story in Share your work

The Purple Pheonix is working on a fantasy novel and has shared some of it with us in Share your work. It’s loaded with action and adventure. Follow the above link to check it out. Don’t forget to leave The Purple Pheonix a comment while you’re there.

Another post in Share your work

WOOT! Faith has added our second story. It’s about the Titanic and it’s called “Separated.” Check it out!