Tag Archives: children’s book writers
One or the Other, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks One or the Other In any discussions about creativity, there is one overriding myth that refuses to go away. In fact, it is so ingrained in our collective consciousness, that it is blindly … Continue reading
He Said, She Said . . . , by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks He Said, She Said . . . A fourth grader in the rear of the auditorium raised her hand and asked, “What inspires you to write for children?” I thought for a moment … Continue reading
Announcing the 2021 Eastern PA SCBWI Let’s Connect Mentorship Program
We need one another We need support We need connection We need community We are honored to announce the Eastern PA SCBWI LET’S CONNECT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. This multi-month, one-on-one mentorship program begins formally this April 2021 and ends in September 2021 … Continue reading
Posted in mentorship, Uncategorized, Workshops, Writer's/Illustrator's Toolbox, writing craft
Tagged Author Illustrators, Children's book authors, children's book illustrators, children's book writers, eastern PA scbwi, Eastern PA SCBWI mentorship program, SCBWI, SCBWI mentorship program, SCBWI programs, writing mentor, writing mentorship program
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The Alien in Your Head, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks The Alien in Your Head Alien. It was one of the scariest creatures in the history of science fiction movies (winning the Academy Award for best visual effects). Released in 1979, this classic … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Write Angles
Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, children's book writers, creativity, eastern PA scbwi, editing, editorial alien, Revision, SCBWI, Write Angles, writing advice, Writing For Children
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Eastern PA Webinar—Focus Your New Year Writing Goals: Books that Transcend, with Melanie Castillo
UPCOMING WEBINAR Focus Your New Year Writing Goals: Books that Transcend Thursday, January 7, 2021 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST Editor and agent wishlists often include books that surprise them and put a fresh twist on something tried and true. But as … Continue reading
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Tagged books that transcend, children's book webinar, Children's book authors, children's book writers, children's books, eastern PA scbwi, Melanie Castillo, SCBWI, SCBWI webinar, SCBWI. Events, webinar, Writing For Children
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Writer = Oak, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Writer = Oak “Money grows on the tree of persistence.” —Japanese proverb Two weeks ago, my wife and I journeyed to Pymatuning State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania to spend a week camping amidst … Continue reading
The Need for Underrepresented Creators with #OwnVoices/#LivedExperience, by Laura Parnum
The Need for Underrepresented Creators with #OwnVoices/#LivedExperience* Diverse Books and #OwnVoices/#LivedExperience are not part of a trend in children’s book publishing. They are part of a movement. The children’s book community is recognizing that young readers need more opportunities to … Continue reading
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Tagged #LivedExperience, #ownvoices, children's book creators, children's book illustrators, children's book writers, children's books, Children's Literature, underrepresented artists, underrepresented creators, underrepresented illustrators, underrepresented writers, We Need Diverse Books
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Upcoming Webinar with Critiques Available – A New Perspective: Revision as a Collaborative Experience, with Meg Eden
WEBINAR A New Perspective: Revision as a Collaborative Experience with Meg Eden Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Once we’ve written our story, it can seem like our ideas and messages should be clear to our readers. … Continue reading
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Tagged children's book webinar, Children's book authors, children's book writers, children's books, Critiques, eastern PA scbwi, Eastern PA SCBWI events, manuscript revision, Meg Eden, SCBWI, webinar
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Register for the Eight & Under Webinar Series
Eight & Under Webinar Series Are you a writer for picture books or chapter books for children ages eight and under? Then this webinar series is for you! Many people enjoyed our recent webinar “The Start, The Art, the Hearth … Continue reading
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Tagged Beth Ferry, chapter books, Cheryl Eissing, children's book pacing, children's book promotion, children's book publishing, children's book writers, children's books, Christopher Brown, eastern PA scbwi, eight & under webinar series, picture book pacing, picture book pagination, Picture Books, Rachel Orr, revising, SCBWI, SCBWI webinar, SCBWI. Events, webinar, Writing For Children
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Passion and Awe, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Passion and Awe I stood on the brink, a palette of colors splayed before me like a surrealistic painting. It was just before 6:00 a.m., and I was alone—lost in a vision unlike … Continue reading
