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A Visit with “Mrs. Claiborne’s Ghost,” by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks A Visit with “Mrs. Claiborne’s Ghost” I’m going to begin this month’s column by giving you a homework assignment. I’d like to invite you to read a story—a most compelling story—and then, when you … Continue reading
Eastern PA SCBWI Webinar Series: The Foundations of Story, with Eric K. Taylor
WEBINAR SERIES The Foundations of Story February 1, February 15, and March 1, 20217:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Join us for one or all three! This webinar series is not to be missed for all children’s authors. Monday, February … Continue reading
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Two Upcoming Eastern PA Webinars: Crafting Picture Books and Crafting Novels, with Emma Dryden
Upcoming Webinars Crafting Picture Books & Crafting Novels: Tips & Tools (and a Trick or Two!) February 11, 2021 and March 25, 20217:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Join us for one or both! February 11, 2021 – Crafting Picture … Continue reading
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Tagged crafting novels, crafting picture books, drydenbks LLC, eastern PA scbwi, Eastern PA SCBWI events, Eastern PA SCBWI webinar, editorial consultation, Emma Dryden, kidlit novel writing workshop, publishing consultation, SCBWI webinars, writing craft, writing craft webinar, writing craft workshop
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New Webinar with Critiques Available: Storyboarding for Novelists with Sarah Aronson
New Webinar: Storyboarding for Novelists A new way to look at your story and reimagine your next draft Thursday, September 10, 2020, 7:00 p.m. EST $15 for SCBWI members, $25 for nonmembers Join Sarah Aronson for an interactive lecture … Continue reading
Imagine That! by Anthony D. Fredericks
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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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, Authors, book ideas, Children's book authors, children's books, Children's Literature, eastern PA scbwi, imagination, KidLit, SCBWI, tall tall tree, Write Angles, writing, writing craft
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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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The “WOW! Factor, by Anthony D. Fredericks
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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Character Primer: Which Hatched First—The Character or The Plot? by Kristen C. Strocchia
Character development is a classic question of which hatched first—the character or the plot? Or—if you’re like me—then the title almost always springs to mind first, spurring the development of both. Sometimes my title ideas inspire a setting and a … Continue reading
Teaching to Learn Craft, by Kristen C. Strocchia
If we’re going to discuss craft, then we need to honestly look in the tool box. What do you see? Words, yes. But what do you notice about those words? Well, if you’re a language teacher like I am, you’ll … Continue reading
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Writer Beware: The Horizons of Writing Craft, by Kristen C. Strocchia
Since language and culture are living, breathing and actively changing, the literature they produce—and therefore our craft as writers—change with them. What’s trending now, is not what trended a hundred years ago or what will be trending a hundred years … Continue reading
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