Tag Archives: children’s book writers
Eyes, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Eyes In October I had cataract surgery—first the right eye and then, two weeks later, the left eye. Part of the procedure involved the placement of a new lens inside each eye in … Continue reading
Dedication, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Dedication Tubby, our cat of eighteen years, passed away on August 22, 2019. Tubby was my constant writing companion. Each morning at 5:30, he’d wait for me by the bedroom door. As soon … Continue reading
The Storyboard Renaissance: A Graphic Novel Approach to Storyboarding, by Kristen C. Strocchia
Are you ready to take your manuscript to the next level? Would advice from the professionals be helpful to your process? Or maybe you’re ready to submit but worried that you’ve missed something. Even if you haven’t started storyboarding yet, … Continue reading
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
Posted in General, Uncategorized
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
6 Comments
#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
2 Comments
