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Welcome to Rising Stars

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...........

Literary Terms
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.

Top Ten Things Scams
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".

Poetry
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.

Essays
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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