Tag Archives: Sandy Asher

Eastern PA SCBWI 2023 Mentorship Program

The Eastern PA SCBWI Mentorship Program is back! Read on to find info about the program, our 2023 mentors, and how to apply. Applications are due by June 4th, 2023. Eastern PA SCBWI 2023 Mentorship Program July 2023 – January … Continue reading

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Announcing Our 2022 Mentorship Pairs

We’re excited to announce the final pairs in our 2022 Eastern PA SCBWI Mentorship Program, which kicks off later this month! Congratulations to these promising mentees, and thanks to the mentors willing to share their experience, time, and talents.  We’re … Continue reading

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Eastern PA SCBWI 2022 Mentorship Program

Eastern PA SCBWI 2022 Mentorship Program May – October 2022 We are pleased to announce the return of the Eastern PA SCBWI Mentorship Program! Apply for a one-on-one mentorship with one of our region’s published authors or author-illustrators. This one-on-one … Continue reading

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Meet Us In Lititz, PA, for a Children’s and Young Adult Book Fair at Aaron’s Books!

Support our Eastern PA PAL members and an awesome indie book store on Sunday, September 12 from 2-4 p.m. Stroll through beautiful Lititz Springs Park, make a day of it and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many … Continue reading

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Announcing the 2021 EPA SCBWI Mentorship Pairs!

We’re excited to announce the final pairs in our very first EPA SCBWI Mentorship Program, which officially kicks off TODAY! Congratulations to these promising mentees, and thanks to the mentors willing to share their experience, time, and talents. Check out … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Pantser Turned Plantser: Nothing is Wasted, by Lindsay Bandy

This post by Lindsay originally appeared on the blog in September 2015. Sitting in my college creative writing class, I absorbed the words of my pony-tailed professor: “Nobody knows exactly where they’re going when they sit down to write a … Continue reading

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Sign Up For BREAK INTO PUBLISHING!

Just starting out writing for young people and wondering what you’re getting yourself into? Ready to query and anxious for feedback? Been querying for a while and wondering what’s really going on behind closed doors? Well, then you’ll want to Register for … Continue reading

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LET’S CELEBRATE LIBRARIES! By Sandy Asher

In December, 2014, the Lancaster Literary Guild honored me with a two-year appointment as the first Lancaster County Children’s Laureate. There was no job description, other than a general charge to promote literacy and creativity among young people, county-wide.  I … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Pantser Turned Plantser: Nothing is Wasted, by Lindsay Bandy

Sitting in my college creative writing class, I absorbed the words of my pony-tailed professor: “Nobody knows exactly where they’re going when they sit down to write a novel.” 20-year-old me took this to mean that sitting down at my … Continue reading

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Register Today! Grow Your Book From Seed To Sale Event

(image courtesy craftingmom.com) An Eastern PA SCBWI Sponsored Event in Beautiful Southern Lancaster County  Saturday, August 22, 2015 Join Publishing Consultant Elizabeth Law and Lancaster’s Children’s Laureate Sandy Asher at the Quarryville Library Attend Craft Sessions, Listen to First Pages, Receive Query Advice, even have your work professionally critiqued! … Continue reading

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