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A Cafe Chat with Literary Agent Leslie Zampetti, by Laura Parnum
Part 3 in our Query Grind webinar series is coming up on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time with literary agent Leslie Zampetti of Dunham Literary. What do agents and editors mean by “voice”? Leslie will break it down … Continue reading
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Tagged agent intervew, children's book webinar, children's books, eastern PA scbwi, interview, KidLit, Laura Parnum, Leslie Zampetti, literary agent, query grind, query letters, SCBWI, SCBWI webinar, voice, webinar
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Voice in Nonfiction – Part 2, by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Last month we talked about creating your voice in nonfiction. I shared with you some powerful ways to build communication bridges with your readers—principally by reading your writing aloud. This month … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, children's books, developing voice, eastern PA scbwi, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction, nonfiction picture books, Pocono Retreat, Pocono Retreat 2019, SCBWI, voice, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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Voice in Nonfiction – Part 1, by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks There is a potent secret to good nonfiction writing! It’s called voice. Voice is that element in writing that connects the author with the reader. It’s a bond, a trust, and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, children's books, I am the desert, KidLit, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction, nonfiction children's books, nonfiction picture books, SCBWI, voice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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A Cafe Chat with Sourcebooks Editor Kate Prosswimmer, by Lindsay Bandy
I’m so happy to introduce Kate Prosswimmer, our faculty editor for this year’s Pocono Retreat at the Highlights Foundation, May 4-6! Even though the manuscript critique deadline has passed, there is still room for you at the retreat. So sip … Continue reading
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Critiquing Voice, By Virginia Law Manning
Editors and agents often say the number one thing they are looking for when reading manuscripts is a distinct and fresh voice. But, what is voice? In her book VOICE LESSONS, Nancy Dean describes voice as the “fingerprint of a … Continue reading
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Tagged critique groups, critiquing voice, detail, diction, EPA SCBWI, imagery, KidLit, nancy dean, SCBWI, syntax, tone, virginia law manning, voice, voice lessons
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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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