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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
Posted in Cafe Chat, Interviews, Uncategorized
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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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
What’s the FORCE Behind Your Work? Part 1, by Team EPA SCBWI
As we started planning this year’s Pocono Mountain Retreat, the opening date– May 4th resonated with us. For those who don’t know Yoda or Luke or Leia or Obi-Wan, the date may not appear as serendipitous. For those who do know STAR WARS, you know May 4th … Continue reading
Attention, Dj’s! It’s The Summer 2017 EPA SCBWI Playlist! by Lindsay Bandy
Music and inspiration are inseparable for me. Words, sounds, emotion, movement, color, memory, image, rhyme, phrasing, voice, mood….ah yes, my love for music is second only to my love of writing. For every project I’m working on, I have a … Continue reading
Posted in General, Uncategorized
Tagged #amwriting, EPA SCBWI, Lindsay Bandy, playlist, writing
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Last Writer Standing, by Lindsay Bandy
In the coming weeks, Lindsay and Lori Ann will be sharing some of their favorite past blog posts. This post by Lindsay originally appeared on the blog in August 2015. What does late-night comedy writing have in common with writing for kids … Continue reading
Posted in Writer's/Illustrator's Toolbox, writing craft, Writing Tips
Tagged inspiration, Last Comic Standing, Lindsay Bandy, writing
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Writerly Advice—Get Involved, by Eva Polites
Writing is solitary, and after a while, loneliness and doubt may set in and lead to a slump. To overcome this obstacle, I recommend joining a writing group such as our very own SCBWI. As a member, you can get … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Advice, Workshops, writing craft
Tagged critique groups, Eva Polites, How Writers Write Fiction, Massive Online Open Courses, MOOC, online courses for writers, SCBWI, The University of Iowa International Writing Program, workshops, writing, writing advice, Writing Resources
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A Newb Hoping To Give a Little/Get a Little (Advice, I Mean), by Joanne Vencius
I’m a newb (a newbie). I’m not new to writing—I have a 20-year career in corporate marketing communications, but the idea of me writing for children is only a little over a year old. One night in my sleep, I … Continue reading
