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Fermentation Time, by Anthony D. Fredericks
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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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, KidLit, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction, nonfiction picture books, tall tall tree, writing, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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The Right Verb, by Anthony D. Fredericks
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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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, KidLit, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction, nonfiction picture books, tall tall tree, Verbs, Writer's Toolbox, writing, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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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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A Cafe Chat with Jennie K. Brown, by Laura Parnum
For our final installment of interviews in preparation for YA/MG Day, I got to speak with the awesome middle-grade author, Jennie K. Brown. You can still register for YA/MG Day, but time is running out if you want to sign … Continue reading
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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The Biggest Mistake You’ll Ever Make! by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Every so often, a friend will hand me a children’s book manuscript and ask if I would look at it and offer an honest review. I’m always delighted to do so. … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, inspiration, KidLit, madeleine l'engle, Navigating Nonfiction, Reading Like a Writer, SCBWI, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published, writing craft
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Me Vs. The Imposter, by Rae E.
Every. Single. Day. Is a STRUGGLE. My opponent? The imposter. Picture this. You’re sitting at your desk writing your favorite scene. The characters are arguing, the angst is real and completely tear worthy in its performance. Suddenly, you worry there … Continue reading
A Book Birthday Cafe Chat with Abbey Lee Nash, by Lindsay Bandy
Today is a busy day for Abbey Nash, but she’s taken a few minutes out of her BOOK BIRTHDAY (!) to chat with US at the Cafe! LIFELINE is Abbey’s first novel, and it’s been creating lots of buzz….it received … Continue reading
What’s the FORCE Behind Your Work? Part 3, by Team EPA SCBWI
One with the Force by Kim Briggs Co-Regional Advisor “I’m one with the Force. The Force is with me,” Chirrut Imwe chants repeatedly while he and Baze Malbus protect Jin and Cassian from enemy forces at the remains of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, believing in yourself, Eastern PA, imposter syndrome, Kim Briggs, Pocono Retreat, SCBWI, Star Wars, the force, writing advice, Writing Life, writing tips
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