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Category Archives: Writing Tips
Avoiding Cliché Characters In YA Fiction, by Lori Ann Palma
When writers develop characters, we most often begin with an idea—a sort of shapeless blob that becomes more distinct as we write a first draft or do a pre-writing character study. Over time, they grow physical characteristics and a personality, … Continue reading
Confessions of a Pantser Turned Plantser: Nothing is Wasted, by Lindsay Bandy
This post by Lindsay originally appeared on the blog in September 2015. Sitting in my college creative writing class, I absorbed the words of my pony-tailed professor: “Nobody knows exactly where they’re going when they sit down to write a … Continue reading
Posted in writing craft, Writing Tips
Tagged Albert Einstein, plot and structure, plot development, Sandy Asher, Writing is Right!
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Five Tips for Writing Realistic Dialogue in Young Adult Fiction, by Lori Ann Palma
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
Last Writer Standing, by Lindsay Bandy
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
Posted in Writer's/Illustrator's Toolbox, writing craft, Writing Tips
Tagged inspiration, Last Comic Standing, Lindsay Bandy, writing
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Practical Advice: Getting Beyond the Middle of a Draft, by Lori Ann Palma
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
Posted in Practical Advice, writing craft, Writing Tips
Tagged lori ann palma, rough draft, writing advice, writing fiction
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“A Method for the Madness” & Silent Auction Announcement, by Virginia Law Manning, EPA Critique Group Organizer
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
Posted in critique groups, Pocono Retreat, writing craft, Writing Tips
Tagged critique groups, Picture Books, virginia law manning
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Dealing with Doubt: A List of Writerly Reassurance, by Jeanne M. Curtin
I was sitting at my desk, ready to write, when an unwelcome visitor, Doubt, barged in. The longer Doubt stays, the bigger and louder that visitor grows. So, I managed to push Doubt out the door by coming up with this list of Writer Club clues. A … Continue reading
Posted in Writer's/Illustrator's Toolbox, Writing Tips
Tagged Brave, Jeanne M. Curtin, overcoming doubt
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