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Tag Archives: children’s book writers
The Need to Read, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks WELCOME: What was formerly known as the “Navigating Nonfiction” column for this blog has now been transformed into the “Write Angles” column. Our intent is to offer readers a wider range of topics and … Continue reading
How Can SCBWI Help You?, by Laura Parnum
Many times, when members of the kid lit community are asked to give advice to aspiring children’s book authors and illustrators, one of the top recommendations is to join SCBWI. If you’re following this blog, you’ve probably already done that. … Continue reading
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Tagged Author Illustrators, Authors, Children's book authors, children's book illustrators, children's book writers, children's books, Children's Literature, critique groups, critique swap, eastern PA scbwi, Eastern PA SCBWI events, EPA critique swap group, events, Fall Philly, Illustrator Day, Illustrators, KidLit, Laura Parnum, Maryland/Delaware/West Virginia SCBWI, Meet & Greet, New Jersey SCBWI, New York SCBWI, Pocono Retreat, Richard Peck, SCBWI, SCBWI masterclass, SCBWI podcast, SCBWI resources, SCBWI The Book, SCBWI volunteers, SCBWI webinars, SCBWI. Events, The Book: Essential Guide to Publishing for Children, Tomie dePaola, volunteers, Western PA SCBWI, writers
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#Vacation: Summer Sunflowers, by Lynne Dempsey
Summer Sunflowers By Lynne Dempsey Lynne made a deal with a teenage family member. If they did something outside their comfort zone, she would, too. They held up their end of the bargain. So, here is Lynne’s illustration. A … Continue reading
#Vacation: “Beach Walking,” a Poem by Chrissa Pedersen
Beach Walking By Chrissa Pedersen I’ve forgotten how, To walk on the beach. Finding that line Where the sand is firm, But not so hard it hurts my feet. Sand—fresh washed by the sea. “I agree,” I say to no … Continue reading
Posted in #Vacation, Blog Themes, Uncategorized, Wrtiting Prompts
Tagged Beach Walking, children's book writers, children's books, Chrissa Pederson, eastern PA scbwi, illustration prompts, inspiration, KidLit, poems, poetry, SCBWI, summer, summer starters, vacation, writer, writing prompts
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#Vacation: “Redwood Giant!,” a Poem by Lily Erlic
Redwood Giant! By Lily Erlic Redwood Giant! Your trunk is like a red-necked dinosaur, Stretch, stretch to touch the sky, What does your canopy say? Whispers to the clouds, no doubt, Secrets in the sky, Your droplets fall to my face, … Continue reading
The Storyboard Renaissance: Whole Manuscript Showcase, by Kristen C. Strocchia
We’ve probably all walked away from a critique thinking, “If (agent/editor) could just see the whole story, then . . .” maybe they would fall in love or, at least, maybe they could better advise the opening or diagnose why … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Storyboard Renaissance, Uncategorized
Tagged character, character development, children's book writers, children's books, critique, eastern PA scbwi, kid lit, Kristen C. Strocchia, manuscript, manuscript critique, mentor, novels, peer critiques, plot development, plot structure, plotting, SCBWI, SCBWI. Events, storyboard, Storyboard Renaissance, workshop, workshops, writers, Writing workshops
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#LoveMadeVisible: Puppy Love, by Ann Magee
Puppy Love By Ann Magee elbow nudge, wet nose, sad brown eyes catch mine blink understanding Ann Magee is a poet and a children’s author who lives in New Jersey. She’s an educator, volunteer, mom to three teenagers, and … Continue reading
