Tag Archives: Revision
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
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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 SCBWI Webinar: The Start, the Art, the Heart of Revision, with Beth Ferry
Webinar: The Start, the Art, the Heart of Revision, with Beth Ferry Eastern PA SCBWI is excited to embark on a series of webinars just for picture book and chapter book writers. Our first webinar in this series is “The … Continue reading
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Tagged Beth Ferry, children's book writers, children's books, eastern PA scbwi, Picture Books, Revision, revision strategies, revision tips, SCBWI, SCBWI webinar, SCBWI. Events, webinar
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The Truth About Revising, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Dear Readers: During the COVID-19 crisis, I hope you are practicing social distancing, self-isolation, and specific directives from the CDC and other medical professionals. It is certain that “we are all in this … Continue reading
A Cafe Chat with Acquisitions and Managing Editor Kathleen Merz, by Laura Parnum
While many establishments are currently closed for business during the coronavirus pandemic, we are fortunate to be able to keep our VIRTUAL cafe open. I recently invited Eerdmans editor Kathleen Merz to join us at the Eastern Penn Points Café … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 Pocono Retreat, acquisitions editor, eastern PA scbwi, Eerdmans, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, Kathleen Merz, managing editor, Nile Crossing, online conference, Pocono Retreat, Revision, SCBWI, SCBWI. Events, The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, virtual conference
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The Storyboard Renaissance: Whole Manuscript Showcase—Preparing Your Storyboard, Part 4, by Kristen C. Strocchia
Hopefully, storyboarding along with this blog series has led to some helpful revising. I know it has for me. However, in the process, my original one-sticky-note-per-plot-beat has multiplied with extended information and/or notes to myself. And the setting backdrop picture … Continue reading
A Café Chat with Editor Eileen Robinson, by Heather Pierce Stigall
Eastern PA SCBWI’s very own critique group coordinator and meet & greet coordinator, Heather Pierce Stigall, recently caught up with editor and publisher Eileen Robinson here at the café. We are so excited to have Eileen on our faculty for … Continue reading
A Cafe Chat with Nonfiction Author Anthony D. Fredericks, by Lindsay Bandy
We have an exciting new monthly feature for you here at Eastern Penn Points! Award-winning author and educator Anthony Fredericks will be sharing wisdom and insights with us in a new monthly column called Navigating Nonfiction, so I invited him to … Continue reading
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Tagged and the green grass grew all around, animals living in redwoods, Anthony D. Fredericks, Author School visits, beaches, California, children's author, children's books, connecting with readers, finding ideas for writing, first year teachers, getting ideas, key to success, Librarians, Lindsay Bandy, nonfiction for kids, pedagogy, reading specialists, redwood forest, Revision, School Visits, tall tall tree, teachers, the waves washed up all around, Tony Fredericks, william purkey, writing for classrooms, writing for kids, writing for the curriculum
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The Lasagna Writer’s Journey, by Kristen C. Strocchia
Ever made a lasagna? Satisfyingly warm layers of noodles, sauce and assorted cheeses. But no matter how deep the dish, every layer is the same as the one before. As I’ve reflected on my writing journey … Continue reading
A Cafe Chat with Adam Lehrhaupt, by Lindsay Bandy
This chilly Halloween morning, we welcome author Adam Lehrhaupt to the cafe! Adam spoke at Fall Philly recently, he’s got new books on the way, and he’s basically just fun to hang out with. So, he’s here to talk books … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Lehrhaupt, chicken in space, collaboration in picture books, Fall Philly, i don't draw i color, i will not eat you, illustrator notes, Lindsay Bandy, matt forsythe, picture book authors, please open this book, Revision, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, scott magoon, shahar kober, Warning: Do Not Open This Book, working with illustrators, writing picture books
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