Category Archives: Writing Tips

Confessions of a Pantser Turned Plantser: Nothing is Wasted, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

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 →

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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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Dealing with Doubt: A List of Writerly Reassurance, by Jeanne M. Curtin

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

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 →

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Second Career Writer, Part 2: Revising Life, by Kristen C. Strocchia

Posted on March 17, 2017 by

While my Time Ferrets Anonymous post championed making the most of every moment for moving a writing career forward, there’s something to be said for revising life. While it’s generally a New Year tradition to make positive changes, why not … Continue reading →

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