Tag Archives: writing tips

A Café Chat with Agent Susan Hawk, by Kristen Strocchia

Posted on March 22, 2023 by EasternPennPoints

Agent Susan Hawk from Upstart Crow Literary will be joining our SCBWI chapter at the Pocono Remix 2023 retreat this April at the Highlights Foundation. Susan will run a workshop titled Great Openings, provide critiques for those who have signed up, and participate … Continue reading →

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A Café Chat with Author Leah Henderson, by Rona Shirdan

Posted on March 6, 2023 by EasternPennPoints

Author Leah Henderson will be joining our SCBWI chapter at the Pocono Remix 2023 retreat this April at the Highlights Foundation. Leah will run a workshop titled Learn Character, Learn Voice, provide critiques for those who have signed up, give the Saturday keynote … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time, by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on May 18, 2021 by EasternPennPoints

A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks It’s About Time! Not long ago, on my afternoon walk, I was introduced to a friend of a friend. We chatted about the weather, how we were dealing with the pandemic, and the … Continue reading →

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Writer = Oak, by Anthony D. Fredericks

Posted on October 20, 2020 by EasternPennPoints

A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Writer = Oak “Money grows on the tree of persistence.” —Japanese proverb Two weeks ago, my wife and I journeyed to Pymatuning State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania to spend a week camping amidst … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Write Angles | Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, children's book writers, eastern PA scbwi, inspiration, nature, oak tree, persistence, SCBWI, Write Angles, writing, writing advice, writing tips | 4 Comments

The Stalled Story, by Eva Polites

Posted on June 7, 2019 by EasternPennPoints

Writer’s block. Dreaded words for a dreadful condition. Thankfully, there are blog posts, articles, and books devoted to this ailment. The afflicted writer can easily find tips and remedies to deal with this condition and start writing again. For me … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing Tips | Tagged Eva Polites, novel writing, stalled story, work in progress, writer's block, writing advice, writing tips | 4 Comments

What’s the FORCE Behind Your Work? Part 3, by Team EPA SCBWI

Posted on May 2, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

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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What’s the FORCE Behind Your Work? Part 2, by Team EPA SCBWI

Posted on May 1, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

It’s May, it’s Tuesday, the Pocono Retreat is only 3 days away! So let’s keep the ball rolling with our opening night previews. We can’t wait to hear about the FORCE that drives your work on Friday night! Three FORCES … Continue reading →

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Introducing Your Characters to Your Friends, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on July 7, 2017 by EasternPennPoints

July is all about picnics, fireworks, and…CHARACTER! You probably already had your BBQ for Independence Day, but it’s not too late to introduce your characters to your friends. No, I don’t mean you should pull chairs around the campfire and … Continue reading →

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Overcome Writer Burnout By Becoming a Life-Long Learner, by Lori Ann Palma

Posted on September 6, 2016 by EasternPennPoints

September is traditionally a time when school comes back to the forefront of our lives. Whether it be shuffling your own children to the bus, returning to teaching, or settling into a new project, our focus shifts away from summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Uncategorized | Tagged education, feedback, lifelong learner, lori ann palma, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, stress, support, Write Tips, writer burnout, writing advice, writing groups, writing tips | 1 Comment

WE Are the Lucky Ones By Dana Kramaroff

Posted on July 27, 2016 by EasternPennPoints

I am a singing tv competition junkie but I only stick around for the auditions – the “I WANT YOU” turn around chairs, the golden buzzers, those “you are moving onto the next round” proud moments. It is their body’s … Continue reading →

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