Category Archives: writing craft

Five Tips for Writing Realistic Dialogue in Young Adult Fiction, by Lori Ann Palma

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

In the coming weeks, Lindsay and Lori Ann will be sharing their favorite posts from the past. This post originally appeared in March 2015. Most writers will tell you that good fiction is all about the show, not about the … Continue reading →

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Last Writer Standing, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

In the coming weeks, Lindsay and Lori Ann will be sharing some of their favorite past blog posts. This post by Lindsay originally appeared on the blog in August 2015. What does late-night comedy writing have in common with writing for kids … Continue reading →

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Practical Advice: Getting Beyond the Middle of a Draft, by Lori Ann Palma

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

In my past blog posts for Eastern Penn Points, I’ve talked about fear as an obstacle to writing, and while this struggle is still high on the list of creative troubles, it isn’t the only concern. After attending the recent … Continue reading →

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“A Method for the Madness” & Silent Auction Announcement, by Virginia Law Manning, EPA Critique Group Organizer

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

I’ve read it takes the average author 10 years to get their first book published. TEN years. But, one thing I’ve learned is that you can’t rush it. You have to do your homework. While there are no short cuts, … Continue reading →

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Writerly Advice—Get Involved, by Eva Polites

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Writing is solitary, and after a while, loneliness and doubt may set in and lead to a slump. To overcome this obstacle, I recommend joining a writing group such as our very own SCBWI. As a member, you can get … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Writing Super-Power? by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

Hello and happy holidays to all! I hope you are enjoying the festive madness of the season! There is so much to celebrate this time of year, and we’re happy to extend congratulations to our lovely Co-Blog Coordinator, Lori Ann … Continue reading →

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Teaching to Learn Craft, by Kristen C. Strocchia

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

If we’re going to discuss craft, then we need to honestly look in the tool box. What do you see? Words, yes. But what do you notice about those words? Well, if you’re a language teacher like I am, you’ll … Continue reading →

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