Tag Archives: EPASCBWI

Announcing New Roles for the Eastern PA SCBWI Regional Team

Posted on September 27, 2019 by EasternPennPoints

Some changes are coming to our Eastern PA SCBWI regional team. But don’t worry, no one is going away for good. We’re just shifting our roles. This is good news because it means we’ve got some exciting plans and initiatives … Continue reading →

Posted in Member News, Uncategorized | Tagged Alison Green Myers, Berrie Torgan-Randall, eastern PA regional team, eastern PA scbwi, Eastern PA SCBWI regional team, EPASCBWI, heather pierce stigall, Laura Parnum, Lindsay Bandy, Rona Shirdan, SCBWI, virginia law manning | 6 Comments

The Value of Critique Groups, by Mark Magro

Posted on October 9, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

Writing is not a team sport. Really, if I had to give an analogy, I would say writing is like starting an epic solo hike. You pack your gear and tools, all ready to go, with dreams of how wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in critique groups, Getting Down to Business | Tagged critique groups, editing skills, EPASCBWI, getting writing feedback, Jolly Fish Press, Mark Magro, networking, SCBWI, Surfacing, writing advice, writing tips | 3 Comments

Read This! by Lori Ann Palma

Posted on July 15, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven When Theodore Finch first speaks to Violet Markey, a girl he barely knows, it’s on top of their high school bell tower, where they are both contemplating suicide. As they help each … Continue reading →

Posted in A Creative Life, Beach Reads Recommendations | Tagged all the bright places, EPASCBWI, jennifer niven, lori ann palma, SCBWI, unreliable narrators, writing advice, writing dual perspectives, writing for teens, writing for young adults, writing tips, ya fiction, YA literature, young adult fiction | 3 Comments

Illustrators, Read This! by Ashley Lucas

Posted on July 13, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

‘I Just Like to Make Things’ by Lilla Rogers Image Credit : Amazon.Com By far my favorite book to read when I’m seeking some inspiration and guidance as an illustrator is I Just Like to Make Things by Lilla Rogers. The book … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach Reads Recommendations | Tagged Art, art tips, Artists, Ashley Lucas, Author Illustrators, EPASCBWI, I Just Like to Make Things, Illustrators, Lady Lucas, Lilla Rogers, SCBWI, the queen of cute characters | 2 Comments

Killing Off Your Two-Headed Monsters, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on May 25, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

Writing is brave work, especially when it comes to the tricky badlands of your personal business. When a real-life person inspires a fictional character, we sensitive writers are often afraid that the subject of our inspiration will recognize him/herself. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Fiction | Tagged anne lamott, bird by bird, character creation, Characterization, emily dickinson, EPASCBWI, inspiration, Lindsay Bandy, novel writing, real fiction, SCBWI, tell all the truth but tell it slant, translating life into fiction, writing advice, writing fiction, young adult fiction | 5 Comments

A Cafe Chat with Editor Laura Whitaker, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on April 26, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

This weekend, we are delighted to host the fabulous editor Laura Whitaker! We’re lucky enough to have her as a faculty member for our upcoming Pocono Retreat. (It’s DAYS away, people! Hooray!) Here comes Laura… Lindsay: Hi there, Laura, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews | Tagged Ash, Children's book editors, children's books, EPASCBWI, I'll Give You the Sun, Jandy Nelson, KidLit, Laura Whitaker, Lindsay Bandy, Malinda Lo, Meg Cabot, middle grade novels, Pegasus, Penguin and Pinecone, Picture Books, Pocono Retreat, Princess Diaries, Robin McKinley, Royal Wedding, Salina Yoon, SCBWI, ya fiction, YA novels | 4 Comments

Five Tips for Writing Realistic Dialogue in Young Adult Fiction, by Lori Ann Palma

Posted on March 13, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

Most writers will tell you that good fiction is all about the show, not about the tell. Dialogue is one of the most important “showing” tools in a writer’s toolbox, but when it comes to writing exciting and believable dialogue … Continue reading →

Posted in Genre Specifics | Tagged Authors, contemporary Young adult fiction, divergent, EPASCBWI, lori ann palma, SCBWI, show don't tell, the atlantic, the fault in our stars, Tips for writing dialogue in YA, Write Tips, writers, Writing Dialogue, young adult fiction | 8 Comments

Time to Doodle & Sketch : Which Podcasts do you Love?? by Ashley Lucas

Posted on March 9, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

First off, I would like to say that I really enjoyed taking a peek at all the wonderful art and writing talent on this blog during February. It was so fun to see, and a real treat to be part … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Artists, Ashley Lucas, Authors, creatively happy, creativity, eastern PA scbwi, EPASCBWI, Illustrators, KidLit, Lady Lucas, michael o'neal, podcast, podcasts for creatives, resources for authors and illustrators, SCBWI, scbwi conversations, solopreneur hour | 9 Comments

MARCH ACROSS PA EVENT: SPRING INTO WRITING

Posted on January 30, 2015 by EasternPennPoints

Eastern PA SCBWI is bursting with energy and excitement. Our members are dying for more events throughout the year, and so we introduce MARCH ACROSS PA. WE START OUR “MARCH ACROSS PA” INAUGURAL SEASON FEBRUARY 22nd WITH THE LANCASTER STORY CIRCLE … Continue reading →

Posted in A Creative Life, Education, Events | Tagged BucksMont Critique Group, debbie dadey, EPASCBWI, Eric Bell, Jean Ladden, JoAnn Alburger, Kay Winters, Kim Briggs, March Across PA, Marie Lamba, Moland House, PA Writing Events, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, Tamara Gureghian, Wendy Greenley, Writing Events, writing tips | Comments Off