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Those Spiders are There for a Reason

spider purple webYou’ll find plenty to keep you up at night in Ink Wolf’s latest addition to Guardians in the Window: spiders and wasps; explosions and flammable dust. Thanks for sharing, Ink Wolf. I can’t wait to read what happens next.

Awesome New Story

spiderRead Guardians in the Window, submitted by Ink Wolf, and I guarantee you that you will never, ever look at spiders the same way again.

The Ninjaz in Neve’s Mind

ninjaNeve’s Ninjaz are at it again in Chapter 4 of The Secret Life of Ninjaz, where “evil is brewing.” But don’t worry – there’s still plenty of craziness and zaniness among the Ninjaz.

You Have to Read These

readingFollow the links to read four new submissions from Neve.

Halo – A new and powerful story about fallen angels and evil forces.

Snowflakes – Are we like snowflakes? See why Neve thinks so.

The Secret Life of Ninjaz – Part 2 of Chapter 2 includes a poll for you to answer.

Night Terrors – Sad, beautiful, hopeful.

Enjoy! And remember to comment!

The Ninjaz are Back

ninjaIn the beginning of Chapter 2 of The Secret Life of Ninjaz, Neve describes where the story’s heading like this:

“Hey dudes, the Ninjaz are back and this time they are pointlessly rabbiting on about what they like to do in their suspiciously long spare time, and Steve is lecturing Luke and Mark in the delicate subject of pasta bakes while Mark is trying to learn to play badminton. Enjoy.”

Sound hilarious? It is! Follow the link to see what happens.

More than One Narrator

groupIf you’d like to read a fun example of a young writer using more than one narrator to tell a story, go to Elsy’s K.M.A. It’s funny, it’s entertaining, it’s exciting. And she’s done an excellent job of changing voice and perspective when she switches narrators. You’ll learn a lot from this one!

More Great Writing, More Great Stories

penguin-with-booksAre you looking for some fantasy? Magic? Mystery? Great characters and exciting situations? I hope so because you’ve just found it, all right here and all thanks to Elsy, who’s apparently just as busy writing as Neve. Impressive and inspiring. I’m so glad you’ve all found the site and continue to share your writing and imaginations here.

So let’s get to it. Here’s some brief descriptions and the links to Elsy’s latest submissions:

In Chapter 7 of St. Charles Academy, the girls get their dorm assignments. Click the link to find out why Savannah is not happy about hers.

Read Chapter 9 of Marked Five and meet the new character who might change everything.

Then check out Elsy’s newest story, K.M.A., to see how she sets up an interesting, surprising situation in just a few words of dialogue and a great ending line that’s guaranteed to make you want more.

Building Characters, Setting Moods & Adding to Group Projects

kid at computer cuteThis clip art is what I imagine Neve looks like when she’s writing – I have no idea what she really looks like but I’m betting she attacks her computer like this. She’s been busy!

If you love/need/have to write, chances are you have characters talking in your head all the time. I think most writers do. Today, Neve has shared several characters that fill her mind and you’ll be glad she did. Because they’re hilarious. For a good time and a good laugh, check out The Secret Life of Ninjaz. And please, do Neve and me a favor by leaving a comment. I love the way she’s telling this story and I’d love to know what you think. I’m sure Neve would love to know, too. She’d also like you to answer a poll on which character you like best. Follow the link and you’ll find the poll.

If you’re in the mood for something scary, check out The Hellcreature, also submitted by Neve. It amazes me that Neve submitted such completely different stories with completely different tones on the same day. The Ninjaz will make you laugh; the Hellcreature will make you shiver. That’s the power of words, y’all!

And if that isn’t enough, Neve also added to the Humor Group Project by answering what IT is.

Thanks, Neve, for giving us so many great things to read today!

It’s been awhile…

purplepheonixPurplepheonix, one of the very first to share his stories on All Write with Me, showed up yesterday to continue the first Adventure story in Group Projects.

Welcome back, Purplepheonix. I’m happy to see/read you here.

Add to the Adventure

TeamworkAnonymous started a new adventure under Group Projects~Stories. Click on Adventure #3, read the beginning, then decide what happens next. Remember, anyone can continue group projects stories. I think it should be you.

Marked Five, Now What? and an Idea for the Writing Contest

Elsy cranks up the trouble and mystery in two of her ongoing stories.

In Chapter 8 of Marked Five, we learn why being one of the chosen isn’t necessarily a good thing.

In the next installment of Now What? the ghost who’s been stuck haunting Kia’s room has found an unexpected way out.

suggestion_box2For the writing contest, Elsy suggested adding a requirement for the entries. For example, all entries could have the same theme or start with the same sentence or include the same character. I think this is a great idea. Let me know what you think.

Welcome New Writer & More Annavava

welcome_green_1Please help me welcome our newest writer, Bunnie, by reading and commenting on her story, The Wind. I’m so glad you found us, Bunnie. I love your story and can’t wait to find out what happens next.

Mikaela posted Chapter Three of Annavava. Follow the link for lots of magical surprises.

Ghostly

ghostRead the latest submission of Elsy’s Now What? to find out who else lives in Kia’s new house. Go on. You’re going to love it!

First a Story, Now a Play!

bookMikaela has adapted her story, The Twilight Hero, into a play. I’m excited that she’s sharing both versions on All Write with Me because this is a great opportunity to see the differences in formatting.

Read the story version here and the play version herestage

Writing plays can be challenging because you have to let your audience know everything they need to know through your characters’ dialogue and actions. I think Mikaela has done a fantastic job. Let her know what you think by leaving her a comment.

Looking for Something Good to Read?

fireIn Chapter Two of Trilogy, Elsy reveals some startling facts about her characters.

More Academy

quotation marksYay! Elsy continued St. Charles Academy with Chapter 6, “Enforced Bonding.” This chapter is a great example of using dialogue to make readers love your characters. It also reveals new and surprising information.

The Trilogy Begins

mystery storyElsy shared Chapter 1 of her Trilogy. I’m sure you’ll love the characters in this story and there’s plenty of unanswered questions to keep you reading more. My favorite part is the way she ended the chapter with a few words of dialogue that sum up what happened while also deepening the mystery and creating concern for her main character.

New Story and More Sword

If you’re looking for an action-packed story, follow the link to The Twilight Hero. Mikaela starts this story with a serious bang. There’s also death, destruction and some blood so if you’re not into that sort of thing, you may want to skip this one.

swordShe’s also submitted Chapter 6 of The Magic Sword of Trestia.

Infinity and Auras

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As Neve continues Infinity, we learn a little more about Adreada’s tragic past.

In Elsy’s Auras, the gang finds a mysterious warning waiting for them at Rainbow’s End.

 

Marked Five and a Poll

In Chapter 7 of Elsy’s Marked Five, Mr. Wickener shares surprising news about the groups’ powers.

reader pollElsy wants to know which power you prefer. Let her know what you think by responding to her poll at the end of the chapter.

Two New Stories, Two Additions, and a Verse for Group Poetry

writing girlNeve started a new story, Infinity, by setting up her main character with this awesomely mysterious message: “And yet, one single star will change the course of history forever.”

She also continued Hunger (well-written, entertaining and exciting, but also frightening and gruesome, so you should skip this if stories give you nightmares) and added another verse to the group poem, Unicorn. As always, Neve’s beautifully descriptive language is sure to paint detailed images inside your mind.

Elsy started another great story called Now What? filled with characters you’ll love right from the start. She also continued Marcia with Chapter 3: Laughter and Tears. This story always makes me laugh but this time it also warmed my heart. Looks like Marcia has a bigger heart than she cares to admit and is starting to care about James and Lera.

Fantasy, a Request, and a New Poll

Elsy shared Chapter 6 of her ongoing fantasy, Marked Five. Follow the link to see which member of the group has gained the most control of his or her special powers.

birthday-partyElsy would also like to do something special on All Write with Me to celebrate the site’s birthday, which is February 4. If you have any ideas for what we could do, comment below or reply to Elsy’s original comment here (you’ll have to scroll down to find it – look for the date: May 20).

Trista and Mikaela created a new poll for their story, War of the Two Worlds. Follow the link to read the story and cast your vote.

Welcome New Writer

welcomeTrista, a new writer on the site, teamed up with Mikaela to write the entertaining ongoing story, War of the Two Worlds. In this first chapter, you’ll meet Daniel, a 16-year-old boy, and Fyre, a sprite from another planet who has some awesome powers.

Welcome, Trista. I’m happy you’re here. Mikaela, I’m glad you found a writing partner and that you’re sharing your story on the site. I’m looking forward to whatever happens next. You both have great imaginations!

Trilogy and More Marcia

readingToday I get to share the beginning of the site’s first trilogy, written by Elsy. She hasn’t decided on a title yet, so for now, you’ll find it by following the link, Trilogy.

Trilogies are three separate stories that all work together to tell another, overall story. Each of the three stories solves one or more of the problems that are in the way of solving the biggest problem, which isn’t solved until the end of the trilogy. Think of it as smaller stories inside one bigger story. It takes a lot of planning but I’m confident Elsy can do it!

She’s also written Chapter Two of Marcia, where you’ll get the first hint of what’s going on with this winged, magic-filled character.

Poor Kitty

catSee how Ink Wolf uses rhythm to help paint the picture of what happens to this poor cat in Down the Stairs.