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Rising Stars is a new addition to Moondance, created for and
dedicated to aspiring writers. In this introductory letter to the viewers,
Rising Stars editor, Wendi L. Cali, explains how and why this division of
Moondance is being established. In addition to the introduction to Rising
Stars, aspiring writers of all ages are welcomed and invited to help
customize Rising Stars to their needs. Welcome to Rising Stars...........
A collection of literary terms compiled by the Rising Stars
staff for the benefit and ease of beginning writers. These words and definitions are
the foundation for a writer's vocabulary. Understanding these terms and
being able to use them enables a writer to better understand responses to
their work, which is vital in revising a piece as well as improving general
writing skills.
Aspiring writers are hard workers. ÊMain goals vary from a desire to
gain notoriety through publication to build a portfolio, or simply to explore
ourselves. Whatever the drive behind it, entering contests for writers is
often a popular avenue. However, contests for writers are not always on the
up and up. In this Edition of Moondance, learn the "Top Ten Things to Know
About Contest Scams for Writers".

In this prolific poem, Angela Tourond-Hrechanyk
describes soaring Heaven bound, wing tip to wing tip, in the spirit
of togetherness.
Elizabeth Stewart shares her poetic memory box, filled with hopes,
dreams, and potential.

Pride is an all-consuming, all empowering, unbelievable gift, according to high school student,
Melissa Benscoter, in her enthusiastic essay, "Proud to Be Proud".
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