Category Archives: General
Donations Needed for our Annual Pocono Retreat Silent Auction, by Erik Ammon
Last year, together, our silent auction raised enough money for two full scholarships for people to come to the Eastern PA SCBWI Annual Pocono Retreat. Thank you so much to everyone who donated and to everyone who bid! Your generosity … Continue reading
SCBWI BookStop: The Facts, by Laura Parnum
Some of you may have heard of SCBWI’s BookStop event, but maybe you’re not sure exactly what it is. BookStop is a promotional event that occurs every year in October and November. Members who have a book published in the current … Continue reading
How Can SCBWI Help You?, by Laura Parnum
Many times, when members of the kid lit community are asked to give advice to aspiring children’s book authors and illustrators, one of the top recommendations is to join SCBWI. If you’re following this blog, you’ve probably already done that. … Continue reading
Writing in Candy Land, by Kristen C. Strocchia
Sometimes the journey to becoming a published author feels a lot like a board game. Complete a manuscript, head straight to Goody Gumdrop Mountain near the end of the board. Join SCBWI, advance one space. Go to a conference, double … Continue reading
Me Vs. The Imposter, by Rae E.
Every. Single. Day. Is a STRUGGLE. My opponent? The imposter. Picture this. You’re sitting at your desk writing your favorite scene. The characters are arguing, the angst is real and completely tear worthy in its performance. Suddenly, you worry there … Continue reading
How I Found the Courage to Write a Novel (And It Does Take Courage!), by Janet McLaughlin
Today, we’re so happy to host author Janet McLaughlin! Janet is the author of the Soul Sight Mysteries series, including Haunted Echo and Fireworks, and a longtime SCBWI member. She’s here today to lend you some inspiration and courage as … Continue reading
Come to the Princeton Children’s Book Festival and SCBWI Meet-N-Greet on Sept. 23, by Virginia Law Manning
Calling all members! I hope you’ll join other writers and illustrators this Saturday 9/23 at the Princeton Children’s Book Festival! The festival is a free and a wonderful opportunity to meet your favorite children’s book creators, including EPA’s own Lauren … Continue reading
Attention, Dj’s! It’s The Summer 2017 EPA SCBWI Playlist! by Lindsay Bandy
Music and inspiration are inseparable for me. Words, sounds, emotion, movement, color, memory, image, rhyme, phrasing, voice, mood….ah yes, my love for music is second only to my love of writing. For every project I’m working on, I have a … Continue reading
PROOF OF LIES Giveaway, Weekend Wrap-Up & More! by Lori Ann Palma
TGIFriday! The last few weeks on Eastern Penn Points have been a whirlwind of magic, giveaways, upcoming events, and amazing interviews! In case you missed any of the action, or want to revisit some of our posts, check out the … Continue reading
New Blog Themes for 2017 and #BelieveInMagic Art and Poetry Show Reminder, by Lori Ann Palma
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope your holiday season has been amazing and magical thus far, and you aren’t drowning under the shopping, baking, decorating, and our first snowfall (!) of the season. We only have a week to go until … Continue reading