Tag Archives: children’s book illustrators

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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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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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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The Importance of a Critique Group, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington

This month’s comic is in appreciation of critique groups and critique partners. We are immensely grateful for those extra eyes on our work to help point out plotholes, shine the light on inconsistencies, or offer amazing insights and suggestions. Look … Continue reading

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Lunch with Friends, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington

Isn’t it fun catching up with old friends for lunch? Sometimes the conversations can take an interesting turn! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington on the third Friday of each month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Lunch with Friends Christopher-James … Continue reading

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A Cafe Chat with Literary Agent Rachel Orr, by Kristen Strocchia

Next month we’ve got a fun webinar for all those animal lovers out there! “Yakkity Yak: Animal Protagonists in Picture Books” will be led by literary agent Rachel Orr of Prospect Agency on February 7 at 7:00 p.m. To gear … Continue reading

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2022 Banner Challenge Winners Announced

We recently held our third annual illustration challenge for new banners to grace the top of our website, blog, and our social media profile backgrounds. Our banner changes every six months on November 30 and May 31. Eastern PA illustrators … Continue reading

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Announcing the 2022 Eastern PA SCBWI Banner Challenge

Eastern PA SCBWI is updating our web page and we need a new banner! The banner will grace the top of our region’s SCBWI page, blog, and social media backgrounds. We’re inviting all current Eastern PA SCBWI members to submit their design … Continue reading

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Call for Blog Submissions: Personal Journeys!

We Want to Hear from YOU! The EasternPennPoints blog is always open to submissions from our members. If you’d like to share a part of your writing or illustrating journey online, we’re happy to feature it on our blog and … Continue reading

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A Cafe Chat with Book Designer Taylor Abatiell, by Berrie Torgan-Randall

We are getting very excited for our upcoming Virtual Illustrator Day on October 9, 2021. This year we are focusing on nonfiction and biography. There is still time to register, and we are still accepting applications for our scholarships (application … Continue reading

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