Author Archives: EasternPennPoints

Member News—May 2023

Member News is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. We want to celebrate our Eastern PA SCBWI members’ good news and help spread the word far and wide. Send us your children’s book–related news—book deals, releases, awards, author or illustrator … Continue reading

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Putting in the Hours, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington

All those hours of creating can sometimes feel like they were wasted if you don’t end up with a product you love at end the day. But take heart – the time you put in is experience gained! Look for … Continue reading

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Eastern PA SCBWI 2023 Mentorship Program

The Eastern PA SCBWI Mentorship Program is back! Read on to find info about the program, our 2023 mentors, and how to apply. Applications are due by June 4th, 2023. Eastern PA SCBWI 2023 Mentorship Program July 2023 – January … Continue reading

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A Café Chat with Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk, by Berrie Torgan-Randall

Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk will be offering a webinar through the Eastern PA SCBWI in June titled Powerful Portfolios. Berrie Torgan-Randall interviewed Dow about her creative process, publishing journey, and illustration tips. A Café Chat with Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk, by Berrie … Continue reading

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Member News—April 2023

Member News is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. We want to celebrate our Eastern PA SCBWI members’ good news and help spread the word far and wide. Send us your children’s book–related news—book deals, releases, awards, author or illustrator … Continue reading

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A Café Chat with Author Meg Eden Kuyatt, by Laura Parnum

Author Meg Eden Kuyatt will be offering a webinar through the Eastern PA SCBWI in May titled Bones and Narrative Energy: The Synopsis as a Roadmap. In preparation, Laura Parnum used the synopsis as a roadmap to guide her virtual … Continue reading

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Querying Journey, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington

There are so many ups and downs on the querying journey. It helps to celebrate those small wins and the fact that you’ve put yourself out there. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington on the third Friday of each month … Continue reading

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Member News—March 2023

Member News is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. We want to celebrate our Eastern PA SCBWI members’ good news and help spread the word far and wide. Send us your children’s book–related news—book deals, releases, awards, author or illustrator … Continue reading

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A Café Chat with Agent Susan Hawk, by Kristen Strocchia

Agent Susan Hawk from Upstart Crow Literary will be joining our SCBWI chapter at the Pocono Remix 2023 retreat this April at the Highlights Foundation. Susan will run a workshop titled Great Openings, provide critiques for those who have signed up, and participate … Continue reading

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Write Down Ideas, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington

Having a light bulb moment is such a great feeling, whether it’s a shiny new idea or a way through a revision. But watch out, because sometimes those ideas can slip away just as easily as they appear if you … Continue reading

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