2018 Community Leaders

Sep 27

Young Writers Project is proud to share with you the Community Leaders of this site, youngwritersproject.org.

These artists have been selected because of the energy and effort they put into this community, the quality of their work, the quality and quantity of their commenting and their expertise. We also look at the number of Community Points these users have. Most are long-time members. While we don't identify them by their real names, many of you may, by this time, know who they are and where they come from, but even if you don't know that, you know their work. They hail from around the U.S. and beyond.

You will find these leaders are active commenters, they select work for publication or for the front page, create challenges and some even actively work on special projects, online workshops and on site improvements. We are very lucky to have them. And do check out their work and give them some shine, too!

This is a rolling list. We add to it as more of you work more deeply and grow into leaders. And, yes, when some of these guys leave high school, we shift them into mentor status. HOWEVER, we encourage them to stay, to continue to post their work and to mentor others in the true sense of the word. Here is the list:

15hensandarooster
Abby_Simmons
AboutToSnap
Adelle M. Brunstad
angelaweasley
Anna P.
Astrobot314
avery.sigrid
CreativeMe519
DanGregory
Della
Dramatic456
Drift
écrivain
eyesofIris
Fiona Ella
Firegirl03
glu.gun
Graceth Harleli
Hazel C.
H20.hollym
Hope_for_the_future
Icarus Blackmore
Ink Scribe
jbird18
JuliaR
Julietted
Kitkat
lia.chien
love to write
Lunablue42
Maddi Clair
Maisie N
mythicalquill
Nightheart
Oceania
pianolady
Pomp
Quella
rory.carrara
semacdonald
Seldom
Sidney B.
SilverGoose
sophie.d
Thenbenhappened
fangsy

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NOTE: Hi, this is the raw text of posts made between April 17 and April 21 that were "lost" when YWP's server had to be rebuilt. We're very sorry for the intrusion and inconvenience. This was not a YWP problem but a problem with the company we are, for the moment, using to host our sites.We asked them to supply us with the body text of all of those posts. IF YOU POSTED SOMETHING please do a "find" on the full version of this post for your username and copy and paste it into a new post.IF YOU do that, or if you repost because you had a copy on your computer, PLEASE ADVISE US in the comments on the right. We will over this week re-post all the work, but it would be great if you can help.THANKS!geoff (gg)P.S. Unfortunately we had to delete all uploaded files because of the nature of the problem on the server. -- gg*************************** 26. row ****************************************************** 27. row ***************************title: Of Stars and Streetlamps body: The universe is upside down.The lights of the city, so bright, so dazzling,are below me as I float across the breeze.The galaxy lies beneath, not overhead.Above, the inky blackness reigns,dripping down between the buildings,running through the streets,engulfing all but the brightest of lights.Some of these lights twinkle, some stand still,and some zoom past, hurrying off to nowhere,like comets or shooting stars.I make no wish.I have nothing to wish for.I’m in no hurry.I have nowhere to be.A speck of lightholds no office hours,needs no days off,has no strict schedule,no schedule at all.Unlike this city,I am calm.Unlike this city,I am quiet.All sounds are distant.They echo within me,yet leave no lasting effect.I am free, floating on the breeze,my thoughts mirroring its easy flow.I look down at the twinkling lights beneath,and the empty heavens above.The stars were plucked from the sky,and dropped inside the streetlamps.The balance has been shifted.The universe is upside down. author: mythicalquill author_uid: 3657*************************** 28. row ***************************title: 2018 Community Leadersbody: Young Writers Project is proud to share with you the Community Leaders of this site, youngwritersproject.org.These artists have been selected because of the energy and effort they put into this community, the quality of their work, the quality and quantity of their commenting and their expertise. We also look at the number of Community Points these users have. Most are long-time members. While we don't identify them by their real names, many of you may, by this time, know who they are and where they come from, but even if you don't know that, you know their work. They hail from around the U.S. and beyond.You will find these leaders are active commenters, they select work for publication or for the front page, create challenges and some even actively work on special projects, online workshops and on site improvements. We are very lucky to have them. And do check out their work and give them some shine, too!This is a rolling list. We add to it as more of you work more deeply and grow into leaders. And, yes, when some of these guys leave high school, we shift them into mentor status. HOWEVER, we encourage them to stay, to continue to post their work and to mentor others in the true sense of the word. Here is the list: 15hensandaroosterAbby_SimmonsAboutToSnapAdelle M. BrunstadangelaweasleyAnna P.Astrobot314avery.sigridCreativeMe519DanGregoryDellaDramatic456DriftécrivaineyesofIrisfangsyFiona EllaFiregirl03glu.gunGraceth HarleliHazel C.H20.hollymHope_for_the_futureIcarus BlackmoreIcestormInk Scribejbird18JuliaRJuliettedKitkatlia.chienlove to writeLunablue42Maddi ClairMaisie NmythicalquillNightheartOceaniapianoladyPompQuellarory.carrarasemacdonaldSeldomSidney B.SilverGoosesophie.dThenbenhappened author: gg author_uid: 2*************************** 29. row ***************************title: All the Little Lights body: All the little lights, twinkling in the city,and I am only one.I swirl through what seems like a million galaxies,but I am only a speck in one.My colors,they bend and bring joy,they reflect upon all who see them,but I am only one.I make this world a little brighter,but I am only one. I have been places and seenthings that you could only ever dream of,but I am only one.I can tell you stories through thousands of centuries,of lives lost, of souls healed,of knowledge earned and knowledge lost,of joy and anger and sadness,of love and hate,wisdom and foolishness,great things and small ones,summer days and winter nights,the stars and the sun,yet I am only one.Reflect upon that.I am only one,one speck of light in the middle of billions of other ones.The world can be a beautiful placeif you would only stopand listen to the light.#sos17 author: Nightheart author_uid: 4201*************************** 30. row ***************************title: Voices for Change May 11, 2018 Event body: Young Writers Project, Muslim Girls Making Change (MGMC) & Friends are proud to present Voices for Change, a youth conference and slam poetry celebration of identity and voice with special guest artist Amir Sulaiman, renowned Muslim slam poet.Friday, May 11, 4-9 pmContois Auditorium, Burlington City HallBurlington, VTFree and open to all (some material might not be suitable for children under 13). Find out more at youngwritersproject.org.DETAILS:Opening Artists: Muslim Girls Making Change (MGMC) Youth Speak Out: Forum on IdentityFree Buffet DinnerWriting and Performance Workshop with Amir Sulaiman (Check out this workshop on YouTube)Open Mic, open to allAmir Sulaiman Performance (8-9 pm)Free and open to all! (Some material might not be suitable for children under 13.)About Amir Sulaiman: Amir Sulaiman is a poet, recording artist, activist and newly appointed Harvard Fellow, born in Rochester, New York. His poems cross subjects of love, tragedy as well as what it means to reconcile humanity with the unprecedented trials of modernity. He has performed his works across the US as well as many other countries including England, Belgium, Senegal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Australia, Iran and the Netherlands, and continues to tour world-wide. His recently published book of poetry, "Love, Gnosis & Other Suicide Attempts" met with critical acclaim, in addition to his latest album "The Opening," the third in a unique trilogy project, following "The Meccan Openings" (2011) and "The Medinan Openings" (2012). Amir was first introduced to a National audience in 2005 when he was featured for two seasons on Russell Simmons' groundbreaking series Def Poetry Jam on HBO. author: the crow author_uid: 1*************************** 31. row ***************************title: Big Eye body: Big eye,bright eye,seeing everything.Big eye,bright eye,little thing in a big city.Big eye,bright eye,night and day on watch.Such a big world comparedto a little speck of light,but a little speck can always have a big eye.The tops of skyscraperslook like huge blocks to this little speck.The people down belowlook like tiny toys to this speck.Little speck,big world,big city,big eye,seeing everything. author: happy_smiley author_uid: 5073*************************** 32. row ***************************title: State of Union body: How do you feel about the way things are going in America right now? What ticks you off? What encourages you?Vermont High School Students, you have a special incentive: Sen. Bernie Sanders invites you to write a 250-500 word essay focusing on what you believe are the major challenges facing the nation and how to solve them. Go to www.sanders.senate.gov/stateoftheunion to submit your essay. The deadline is Jan. 10, 2018. Read more

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semacdonald

Sep 27, 2017

i cant wait to see what the coming year has offer!!! thanks geoff!
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gg

Sep 27, 2017

Well, one thing we have to offer is you! ... I will be announcing next week some online workshops. ... Take the survey if you can, that'll help me decide what to open up... https://youngwritersproject.org/survey17 ..

thanks for all that you do!

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Madison C

Sep 27, 2017

Congratulations all! Thank you for all that you do for the community, me, and others. It really does make a change and difference. Keep doing what you're doing. You all are amazing!

Either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin
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ayden Aldrich

Sep 28, 2017

do you know how i can become a leader

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gg

Oct 02, 2017

Yes, we at YWP choose the Community Leaders based on what we see, over time, in terms of energy and participation and growth. Also, Community Leaders send us recommendations on users they think should be leaders. Thanks for asking!

gg

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ayden Aldrich

Oct 04, 2017

np ,also what are commutiy points for and what do they do

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gg

Oct 04, 2017

Hi Ayden, The community points figure into how someone gains a larger role on the site, that is the ability to do more things. A Community Leader is the highest accolade for posts, comments and posting of images and sound. That entitles the users to help make selections for publication, create challenges and resources, decide what content gets "Recommended" or considered for Daily Reads.
gg

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gg

Oct 03, 2017

Hazel C., congrats on being named our newest Community Leader!

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Hazel.C.

Oct 03, 2017

Thank you, gg! I'm honored to hopefully play a more active part in this amazing community, though I'm still learning about it and the roles of leaders. Thank you so much to all the leaders who have helped me improve my writing with their helpful, encouraging comments. And of course to you and all the others behind YWP, it's a wonderful site you have here :)

~Hazel
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Reid

Oct 12, 2017

Welcome, fangsy, to Community Leaders!
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Pomp

Oct 24, 2017

Woah I just found this post, not sure if it's new or if I've just been blind this whole time.
I'm graduating from high school this May, and I just... holy cow. 4 or 5 years on this website has affected me so much. I'm scared to grow up, but much less scared knowing I'll still be able to be here.

Warning: Bound to suddenly start talking about Lego, cartoons, cats, fandoms, books, Europe, minerals, chemistry, the unfair way red-heads are treated, and Potatoes.
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