Hello, and welcome to the Young Writers Lounge! Grab a cup of tea, pull up an easy chair, and make yourself comfortable. Our names are Kylie and Ashley. We started this blog because we both like to write, and we knew that other kids & teens liked to as well. Our goal in this blog is that you would be encouraged and perhaps improve in your writing. Each week we shall have a writing assignment, that will be fun, and hopefully challenging. We hope you will join us here! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:49:00 -0500 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:49:00 -0500 Hey everyone, We wanted to let you know that we're going to take a break from posting assignments, since both of us and all the participants are so busy. We will probably start up again next summer. In the meantime, please go check out what we've been working on, Kids of Faith. Kylie is the editor, and Ashley is a contributor. To read the past issues and the upcoming fall issue, go HERE. Also, you can find us blogging more regularly at our main blogs, Ashley ~ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/01charger Kylie ~ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Narniagirl Keep on writing! Kylie & Ashley http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/608689/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:49:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/608689/ We're extending Writing Challenge #4 another week, since we have had no participants besides ourselves. We hope you will participate! Thanks, http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/597895/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:11:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/597895/ We have created a new blog for our writings... Please check it out! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ourscribbles/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/596698/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:47:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/596698/ Hey everyone, Thanks to everyone who participated in the last writing challenge. All of the submissions were extraordinary! Please check out all of these unique assignments ... Amy ~ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/mystoryblog/591063/ Kylie ~ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Narniagirl/592875/ *Ashley could not participate this time because she was at a writing conference.* Writing Challenge #4: Write a Psalm Your assignment this week is to write a psalm like the ones in the Bible, dedicated to God and how great he is. It could be about his power, or his mercies. Look in your Bible for inspiration, and perhaps try to encompass your favorite qualities about God in the Psalm. Please post your completed assignment on your blog and post a comment with the link. There isn't a deadline this time, but the assignment will run a week. We will both have our writing up later in the week. Have fun participating! Please remember to leave a comment, so we know that you posted. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/593872/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:43:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/593872/ Hey everyone, Thanks to everyone who participated in the last writing challenge. All of the submissions were extraordinary! Please check out all of these unique assignments ... Bluejane ~ "The Frame" Ashley ~ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/01charger/588082/ Kylie ~ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Narniagirl/589229/ Writing Challenge #3: How to Make... Your assignment this week is to write step-by-step instructions on how to make your favorite food. You're trying to tell someone how to make it, but they don't know much about cooking. The point is to be very descriptive, and as clear as you can in your directions. This is an exercise in communication! Please post your completed assignment on your blog and post a comment with the link. The deadline is: 10:00 PM EST, Saturday, September 13, 2008 We will both have our writing up later in the week. Have fun participating! Please remember to leave a comment, so we know that you posted. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/591049/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:40:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/591049/ Hey there~ We've decided to stop posting Lane & Lizzie, because it is going to be really hard to write about it, since we've never been there. However, Kylie might continue writing it, so if you are interested in having the parts e-mailed to you, please let us know. We do have the second part written, if you'd at least like to read that. Thanks,   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/589267/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:06:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/589267/ Hello all -- We wanted to let you know that we've made a mailing list that will update you every time we post. If you would like us to add you, please send us your e-mail address in a PM. Check out our latest writing challenge!! CLICK HERE http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/587715/ Tue, 9 Sep 2008 20:35:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/587715/ Hey everyone, Thanks to everyone who participated in the last writing challenge. All of the submissions were outstanding! Please check out all of these unique poems: CrochetCrazy ~ Fall/Winter BookLover ~ Winter 01Charger ~ Spring Narniagirl ~ Spring Writer4Him ~ Fall Bluejane ~ All Four Seasons! MrsDrPepper23 ~ Fall LifeofFaith ~ Winter Here is your next assignment....... Writing Challenge #2: Sentence Starter Your assignment this week is to take a base sentence and continue it into a story. You can make it however long that you would like, and you may do whatever you would like in the story, just as long as the sentence is anywhere in the story. Here is the sentence: "Oh my goodness! What are you doing here?" Please post your completed story on your blog, then post a comment with the link to it, so we know where to find it.  The deadline is: 10:00 PM EST, Saturday, September 13, 2008 We will both have our versions of the story up later in the week. Have fun participating! Please remember to sign the Mr. Linky so we know that you posted. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/585639/ Sun, 7 Sep 2008 14:54:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/585639/ Hey everyone, We have started a story that we're going to be posting a little bit of each week. It is about two missionary kids, Lane & Lizzie. We will be alternating writing every two parts, and Ashley will cover Lane's parts, and Kylie will do Lizzie's. So here is the first part. We hope you enjoy it, and please tell us your thoughts! 'Lane & Lizzie' - Chapter 1, Part 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 ~ Part 1 From Lizzie's perspective.... I nervously gazed out the tiny airplane window, anxious to catch my first glimpse of exotic Brazil. It was to be my new home, and I was both excited and apprehensive to see it. "Hey, Liz, what're you worried about?" My 15-year-old brother and best friend Lane said, playfully. He must've picked up on my stress. I tried to play along, but the nervous feeling wouldn't go away. I forced a smile, but my tears threatened to spill over. Lane turned serious. "It IS really bothering you, isn't it?" I nodded, knowing I must look absolutely pitiful. "I'm definitely looking forward to this new adventure...but... it's just that I'm going to miss home--old home-- in Florida so much!" Now a tear did come, and it slowly slid down my cheek. "I know how you feel," Lane admitted. I wasn't surprised, but I did wonder why he hadn't told me sooner. "You know... I was going to miss my friends, and of course the skate park. And all my favorite things about Florida. But I realized I was taking the most important stuff with me--You, Mom, and Dad." Lane smiled, and I couldn't help smiling back. "At least we have each other," I said, feeling better already. "Yep, at least we have each other," Lane repeated, brushing my tears away. "You know what else?" Lane said, after a few minutes. "We have God on our side, too. Just because we're in another country, doesn't mean he doesn't see us or love us." I nodded. I had known that, but it felt good to hear it again. Then there was silence. As Brazil seemed reluctant to show itself, although we were almost there, I fingered the bundle of papers I had held the whole trip. They were printed-out e-mails from Mom and Dad, who had gone on ahead to Brazil before us, to get settled. Although I had wanted to go as a family, it just seemed to work better this way. So Lane and I had stayed behind at an aunt's house, waiting for the moment when we could finally see Mom and Dad again. I opened the first email we'd received from Mom and Dad, and started to read it for the tenth time on this trip. May 28 Dear Lane and Lizzie,     How are you both? We think of you often, and can't wait until you're ready to join us.     We just arrived in Brazil three days ago. since then, we've been very busy trying to get things ready for you to come live here. We think you'll like it. There is lots of room for you to run around. There are many children & teens here, and everytime we see one we always think of you. The launguage is different, but pretty easy to catch onto, and we think that you two quick learners will have it down in no time.     We found a small house, just inside of Rio de Janeiro that seems just perfect for us. It's small, but we can make do. It's just on the edge, so close enough for you to go exploring with us in the rain forests, but still close enough to civilization. =)     We also got to meet the Brazilian pastor and his wife--Pastor Juan and Maria Hernandez. They are very nice people that will be a joy to work with.     We really feel like this is where God's called us, more and more each day. It's a great big adventure, but we're so glad to have you along with us. We love you and miss you very much.     Stay out of trouble!! =)     Love,     Mom & Dad It was now August. Mom and Dad had sent many more e-mails describing the incredible new world of Brazil. I read each and every one again, and my excitement increased with each word I read. Maybe this won't be so bad after all! I thought and smiled to myself. I couldn't wait to see Mom and Dad again--it had been far too long. "Lizzie, look!" Lane's urgent tone brought me back to the present. "Oooh," I gasped. Lane was pointing out the window at our first glance of Brazil. It seemed to be a beautiful country. There were dense rainforests and busy cities alike. "Oh... wow!" Lane exclaimed. I turned to him excitedly. "Just think, Lane! This is just the surface. There's so much more to explore!" Lane grabbed my hand in his caring, brotherly way. "We'll do it together," he said. "Together," I whispered. TO BE CONTINUED.... Check back next week to hear more about Lizzie and Lane in Part 2! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/582426/ Wed, 3 Sep 2008 22:13:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/582426/ Hello all, It's time for your first writing challenge! Writing Challenge #1: Seasonal Poems Your assignment is to write a poem about your favorite season. You can use whatever poetry style you wish, and it can be as long as you want. Try to use descriptive adjectives to describe exactly what you like about that season. Please post your poem on your blog, then post a comment with the link to it, so we know where to find it.  The deadline is: 10:00 PM EST, Saturday, September 6, 2008 We will both have our poems up later in the week. Have fun participating! PLEASE remember to post a comment with the link to your post so we know where to find it -- Thanks! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/581060/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:56:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/581060/