Martin Jorgensen is a man with a passion for narrative. With a background in writing and IT, he is currently studying to be a teacher and saw a gap in the use of web resources for story writing in the classroom. So, he set up self-funded website Lightning Bug to help young adults engage with story writing , which now attracts 40 to 800 visitors per day. He is hoping to launch “The Digital Narrative” in September this year – a website dedicated to writing using digital media.
“Young adults are growing up younger and faster with more expected of them each day. Understanding how to write a good story is an extremely effective way to express a point of view. Young adults writing stories become empowered; they deserve to be and should be heard.
The quote by Carlos Fuentes ‘writing is a struggle against silence’ comes close to describing my inspiration for creating Lightning Bug and Digital Narrative. Through my study and work in education and professional writing, I’ve developed a strong interest in engaging young adults in story writing. It’s something I believe in as an educator, as a parent, and as writer.”
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I know Martin through his remarkable wife Penni. We met through our involvement in an Australian web community for mothers in 2002. But that’s another story.
Did you just break the two-word title rule? :-o
Ha! I was wondering how long it would take you to notice. Yeah, breaking the rules. I’m rebelling against format. Watch out! :p
Thanks for sharing the info on these resources – fascinating stuff
Joanna