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A Cafe Chat with A.S. King + Book Giveaway! by Lindsay Bandy
Today, the Eastern Penn Points Cafe is delighted to host award-winning author, Amy Sarig (A.S.) King! A.S. King has been called “One of the best Y.A. writers working today” by the New York Times Book Review. King is the author of many … Continue reading
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REVISION PLAYBOOK: AN ABBREVIATED GUIDE by Juliet George
“Rewriting is the essence of writing well—where the game is won or lost.” —William Zinsser You’ve completed a draft. Congratulations! What happens next will make or break your piece. This short list of revision strategies reflects the experience of … Continue reading
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