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Write What You Know. NO!, by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on September 16, 2020 by EasternPennPoints

A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Write What You Know. NO! There’s a rule that’s bandied around at writing conferences, via online courses, and in most of the books on writing technique. The phrase is used so often that … Continue reading →

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Imagine That! by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on October 17, 2019 by EasternPennPoints

A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Imagine That! Last December, our son, his wife, and their 17-month-old daughter (Amelia) journeyed from Colorado to visit us for about a week. Since they were limited in regards to the number of … Continue reading →

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Is Self-Publishing For You? (Part 2), by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on July 17, 2019 by EasternPennPoints

Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Last month we addressed some of the positive aspects of self-publishing your children’s book (you can check it out here). This month’s column will examine some of the “negatives.” Let’s take … Continue reading →

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Fermentation Time, by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on January 17, 2019 by EasternPennPoints

Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Let’s assume you’re making preparations for a weekend party. Lots of your friends are coming over and you want to be sure you have some great food and their favorite beverages. So, you drive … Continue reading →

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The Right Verb, by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on December 18, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Question: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? Answer: A synonym roll. Let’s take a look at the following passage: Cheetahs can run very fast. They can run much faster than … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block (Don’t Fall for It!), by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on November 16, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

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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Where Do You Get Your Ideas? Part 3, by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on October 16, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

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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The “WOW! Factor, by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on April 16, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks I absolutely love traveling to schools around the country to share the joys of authorship with kids. Like many visiting writers, I am well prepared to answer the four most frequently … Continue reading →

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Navigating Nonfiction: A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on March 19, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Dear Colleagues: Welcome to “Navigating Nonfiction!” In this new monthly column we’ll explore the strategies and techniques that can have a positive influence on your writing career. We’ll look at the … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat with Nonfiction Author Anthony D. Fredericks, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on March 5, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

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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