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Writer’s Block (Don’t Fall for It!), by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks I don’t get “writer’s block!” Never have, never will. Why? Because I believe writer’s block is a personal exemption—a “get-out-of-jail-free” card. It’s an all-too-common fallback; a walled defense against discipline; and … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, children's books, children's nonfiction, EPA SCBWI, inspiration for writers, KidLit, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction, nonfiction picture books, SCBWI, tall tall tree, writer's block, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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Where Do You Get Your Ideas? Part 3, by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Getting new and exciting ideas for writing children’s books—particularly nonfiction—is a constant challenge. In both the August and September columns we looked at some common sources for ideas and how those … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, book ideas, children's books, inspiration, KidLit, nonfiction picture books, SCBWI, tall tall tree, where to get ideas, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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A Cafe Chat with Hilda Eunice Burgos and the Lancaster Avenue Writers’ Group, by Laura Parnum
The Lancaster Avenue Writers’ Group is a middle grade and young adult SCBWI-affiliated critique group that I belong to. Today I’ve invited some of our other members here to the Eastern Penn Points Café for a very special occasion. One … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Beth Sisson, Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle, Authors, authors of color, book launch, children's book world, Dominican American literature, Dominican American Voices, eastern PA scbwi, EPA SCBWI, Hilda Eunice Burgos, interview, KidLit, Latinx literature, Latinx voices, Laura Parnum, Lee & Low, middle grade fiction, new releases, New Visions Award contest, own voices, SCBWI, Susan North, Tu Books
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A Cafe Chat with Quirk Books Editor Rick Chillot, by Laura Parnum
I was recently able to chat with Rick Chillot, editor at Quirk Books in Philadelphia. Rick will be presenting at YA/MG Day in November, and he’ll also be doing critiques, so be sure to sign up here. Laura: Hello, Rick. … Continue reading
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Tagged Critiques, eastern PA scbwi, editors, faculty, Interviews, Laura Parnum, League of Regrettable Sidekicks, League of Regrettable Superheroes, League of Regrettable Supervillains, middle grade fiction, Nick and Tesla series, pitching tips, Quirk Books, Rick Chillot, SCBWI, scbwi eastern pa, SCBWI. Events, teen fiction, William Shakespeare's Star Wars, ya fiction
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Where Do You Get Your Ideas? Part 2, by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks You may recall that in last month’s edition of this column we talked about where to discover ideas for children’s books. I shared some of my own inspirational sources including my … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, book ideas, In One Tidepool, inspiration, KidLit, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction picture books, SCBWI, where to get ideas, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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A Cafe Chat with Abbey Lee Nash, by Laura Parnum
I am getting very excited for YA/MG day, which will be held on November 3 in Lancaster, PA. I was able to speak with YA author Abbey Lee Nash, one of the faculty members for this event, at the Eastern … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbey Lee Nash, Authors, faculty, Interviews, Laura Parnum, lifeline, SCBWI, scbwi eastern pa, SCBWI. Events, teen fiction, writing, writing advice, ya fiction
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A Fond Farewell from Kim Briggs
Dear Eastern PA SCBWI members, Hi! This weekend EasternPennPoints announced that I’ve stepped down as Co-Regional Advisor of the Eastern PA chapter of SCBWI. Over the past four years, the chapter has grown significantly both in terms of active members … Continue reading
