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Official account for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of SCBWI.
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/epa
Meet Jennifer Robin Barr! Jennifer will be presenting a webinar with us on 6/15 as part of our FREE professional development series made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America.
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A CafƩ Chat with Historical Fiction Author Jennifer Robin Barr by Andrea Denish
Andrea Denish interviews author Jennifer Robin Barr in advance of her webinar titled Research Methods for Writing Authentic Middle Grade & YA Historical Fiction, on June 15, 2026. A CafĆ© Chat wā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/a-cafe-chat-with-historical-fiction-author-jennifer-robin-barr-by-andrea-denish/
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Great news from our members this month! Check it out!
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Those unfinished projects have a way of haunting you! Check out CJ's comic on the blog!
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Haunted by a Neglected Project, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Sometimes itās out of sight, out of mind. But more often than not, youāll find that unfinished manuscript youāve stopped making time for lurking in the background. Look for comicsā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/haunted-by-a-neglected-project-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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Show us your library joy! To celebrate National Library Week, tell us what brings you joy at your libraryāand check out (š) the American Library Assoc site for downloads and more
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#libraryjoy
#ala
#nationallibraryweek
#mychalthreets
#supportyourlibrary
#authorsforlibraries
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This month's Illustration Illuminated article gives us a peek into graphic novel pacing. Check it out!
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Illustration IlluminatedāApril 2026
Illustration Illuminated is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to childrenās book illustrators. It will address aspects ofā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/illustration-illuminated-april-2026/
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April 20 is the last day to sign up for the SCBWI Eastern Pennsylvania in-person retreat held at Boyds Millsš»Pocono & the 3 Bears Friday through Sunday (or Saturday only tickets available)š»keynote Maryn ArreguĆnš»free illustration challenge, book signings, themed dinner, pitch and portfolio showcase
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It's time for the March 2026 edition of Member News! Check it out here:
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/31/m...
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Kristine Ada Carter
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Love the way this article explores how to make sure characters with anxiety have agency. Might also be good advice for how to create agency in my own life journey.
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Congratulations to our Banner Challenge winners, Rebecca Chester and Giorisell Stankiewicz-Soto! Read all about it on the blog:
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2026 Banner Challenge WinnersĀ Announced
Twice a year we change the banner on ourĀ website,Ā blog, andĀ social mediaĀ to feature illustrators in our region. Thank you to all who submitted banner entries this year! Our new ā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/2026-banner-challenge-winners-announced/
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š£Join us for 10 Game-Changing Things Authors and Illustrators Should Know with our guest, literary agent Lilly Ghahremani of Full Circle Literaryš”Behind the scenes, Best practices, Industry secrets, the AI debate, and moreāApril 13 webinar 7pm ETš”
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š¬SCBWI Nevada region is hosting a webinar!āconnect with yourself to connect with your audience!ā”April 11 with SUzanne Morgan Williams
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@sarah-picturebook.bsky.social
#scbwievent
#writingwebinar
#picturebookheart
#writingemotion
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Ever get bogged down by a project? We love our work, but sometimes too much of one thing can wear us down!
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Mid-Project Blues, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Oh to be in the murky middle of a project! Sigh⦠Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-James Bolognese-WarringtonĀ is aā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/20/mid-project-blues-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
about 2 months ago
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In this month's edition of Illustration Illuminated, Robyn talks about the rise of the author-illustrator in the publishing industry.
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Illustration IlluminatedāMarch 2026
āYou Have a Better Chance of Getting Published if Youāre an Author-Illustrator,ā by Robyn H. Stone Illustration Illuminated is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. Thiā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/illustration-illuminated-march-2026/
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Meet Maryn ArreguĆn who will be our keynote speaker and Art Director at our Pocono Retreat in April! Berrie chats with Maryn today on the blog!
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Meet literary agent Christie Megill, who will be presenting a webinar with us in May on "Mastering the Dual Role of Being an Author-Illustrator." More about
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CafƩ Chat with Literary Agent Christie Megill, by Berrie Torgan-Randall
Berrie Torgan-Randall interviews agent Christie Megill of The CAT Agency in advance of her webinar titled Mastering the Dual Role of Being an Author-Illustrator, on May 21, 2026. A CafĆ© Chat with Lā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/cafe-chat-with-literary-agent-christie-megill-by-berrie-torgan-randall/
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Meet literary agent Lilly Ghahremani! Lilly will be presenting a webinar with us on 10 Game-Changing Things Authors and Illustrators Should Know on April 13!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a...
2 months ago
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It's time for Member News! See what our Eastern PA SCBWI members shared with us this month!
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@rshifman.bsky.social
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@krisrashid.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/m...
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Considering joining Pocono and the Three Bears Annual Spring Retreat? š»š»š» Critiques are still openšŗšŗšŗ Full-weekend or 1-Day tickets can be purchased on the event websitešļøšļøšļø Register soon for the retreat that's JUST RIGHT for you!š„£š„£š„£
www.scbwi.org/events/pocon...
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2 months ago
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Still time to signupāILLUSTRATOR STYLE webinar with Charlie Mylie
www.charliemylie.com
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š¬SCBWI San Diego is hosting MAYFESTāMay 23ā”Agent or editor panelsā”keynoteā”portfolio showcaseā”and more... registration opens tomorrow
www.scbwi.org/events/san-d...
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#SCBWIevnet
#virtualconference
#amquerying
#writersconference
#portfolioshowcase
#manuscriptcritique
2 months ago
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š¬SCBWI Indiana is hosting a PLOTTING webinar for MG & YA creatorsāfeaturing AMAZING faculty: Janice Hardy, Karly Dizon, Matt Phipps, and Kelsey Murphy!ā”March 7 10AM ETā”https://www.scbwi.org/events/tricking-your-brain-into-plotting-for-mg-ya
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2 months ago
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š¬SCBWI Eastern NY is hosting a webinar with Helen Jonsen: Telling your AUTHOR STORYāHow to promote yourself for interviews, bios, grants, & more! ā”February 28ā”
www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...
#authorbio
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2 months ago
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Here's to hoping for warmer weather soon, no matter what that groundhog says! Check out CJ's comic this month on our blog.
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Seasonal Haiku, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Are you anticipating spring too? Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-James Bolognese-WarringtonĀ is an illustrator/graphic ā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/seasonal-haiku-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
3 months ago
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Meet editor Sally Morgridge. Sally will be presenting a webinar on How to Handle an R&R next month. Check it out!
@smorgridge.bsky.social
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/a...
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3 months ago
I'm looking forward to our annual spring conference! Here's my interview with one of the faculty that will be speaking:
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In this month's Illustration Illuminated column, we're talking about MG and YA book covers! Check it out here:
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Illustration IlluminatedāFebruary 2026
Judge a Book by Its Cover, by Robyn H. Stone Illustration Illuminated is a new monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to childreā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/illustration-illuminated-february-2026/
3 months ago
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š¬SCBWI Rocky Mt is hosting an exciting series of webinars: Expository NF, Slowing your process, Creative breakthrough, & Dialogue with Kidlit superstarsā”Feb, Mar, Aprābut hurry! 1st event is 2/19ā”
www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
#kidlitwebinar
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3 months ago
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Meet Simon & Schuster editor Alyza Liu! Alyza will be joining us at our spring retreat in the Poconos. Early bird registration ends Monday, February 9. After that, prices increase, so don't wait!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/a...
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A CafƩ Chat with Editor Alyza Liu, by Heather Stigall
Heather Stigall interviews editor Alyza Liu of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, by Heather Stigall, in advance of the Eastern PA SCBWI 2026 Pocono RetreatĀ on April 24-26, 2026, atā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/a-cafe-chat-with-editor-alyza-liu-by-heather-stigall/
3 months ago
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š¬SCBWI MI is hosting a dazzling series of webinars from Feb to Aprilā”But hurry! Registration closes February 9 and the first webinar is this weekā”Level Up & Sign Up for 1 or all 4 at
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3 months ago
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š¬SCBWI Austin presents their self-publishing webinar with the author of the Sophie Washington series, Tonya Ellis!ā”Feb. 21 Take your manuscript from computer screen to bookshelfš
@scbwi.bsky.social
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#kidlit
#scbwievent
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3 months ago
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Coming up next from SCBWI East PAā Critique Openings... Register for written critiques with Eric Bell PB, MG, YA, synopsis, or query submissions due February 10
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
#scbwievent
#manuscriptcritique
#writtencritique
#picturebookcritique
#novelfeedback
3 months ago
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š£Join SCBWI Kansas_Missouri region for their hybrid event for illustratorsāanalysis & practical tips on ART STYLE: myths & truthsā”Feb 28ā”Join live or online, replay available
#scbwievent
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#portfolioadvice
#artstyle
#kidlitart
#SCBWIKSMO
www.scbwi.org/events/style...
3 months ago
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š£Join our friends at SCBWI Central/Coastal CA(Cencal) for a Feb 17 self-publishing webinar with Darcy Pattisonā”
www.scbwi.org/events/bring...
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3 months ago
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It's time for Member News! Check out the exciting news from our Eastern PA members this month on the blog. And don't forget to send us your news to share!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/m...
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3 months ago
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š£Our friends at SCBWI NY Metro invite you to Storytelling With Color Theory with Narrative Art Award winner
@jenbetton.bsky.social
Feb 26 ā”
#illustrationwebinar
#colorpalette
#portfolioadvice
#illustrationtips
#kidlitart
www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
Don't miss this great event for a great price!!
3 months ago
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š£Take a look at this PAL event about Early Chapter books with the amazing Katie Carella, editorial dir. Scholasticā”hosted by
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3 months ago
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š£Our friends in the Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands region have posted an event! Check out their
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webinar!ā”Can't wait to hear from lit agent John Baker
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#scbwiwebinar
#writinghorror
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www.scbwi.org/events/explo...
3 months ago
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š„Last day to register for Submission Shine 2026 is š„January 31stš„āsign up now and receive Querying webinar free with registrationš„ portfolioshttps://www.scbwi.org/events/eastern-pa-online-critique-intensive-submission-shine-2026
#submissionshine
#agentcritique
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3 months ago
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Getting feedback on your work is an important part of the processāeven when it's something you don't want to hear. Check out CJ's comic this month on the EasternPennPoints blog.
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Issues in Character Design, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Getting fresh eyes on your work can help it become apparent when a character isnāt reading as clearly as you thought. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the Easā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/23/issues-in-character-design-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
4 months ago
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We're thrilled to be able to bring agent Jennie Dunham, founder of Dunham Literary, to our Pocono Retreat! Find out more about Jennie and our spring retreat in this interview by Robyn on our blog.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/a...
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easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/a...
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A Cafe Chat with Literary Agent Vicky Weber, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews literary agent Vicky Weber of Creative Media Agency in advance of the Eastern PA SCBWIĀ Submission Shine 2026 Online Critique IntensiveĀ on February 19-21, 2026. A CafĆ© Chat wiā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/a-cafe-chat-with-literary-agent-vicky-weber-by-robyn-stone/
4 months ago
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We're getting pumped for our annual Pocono Retreat! Meet lit agent Anjanette Barr
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in this interview by
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and find out how to meet her in person at the retreat!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/a...
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In the Illustration Illuminated column on the blog today, Robyn highlights Eastern PA SCBWI's efforts in equity and inclusion.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/i...
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Illustration IlluminatedāJanuary 2026
Making Room for All Voices: HowĀ Eastern PAĀ SCBWIĀ Fosters Equity and Inclusion, by Robyn H. Stone As we begin a new year, it feels especially important to reflect on how SCBWIāand our Eastern Pennsyā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/illustration-illuminated-january-2026/
4 months ago
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Meet literary agent Carter Hasegawa, who will be joining us next month for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! Check out the interview with Carter on our blog.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/c...
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4 months ago
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šComing up Monday, January 5, 2026ā š 9:30 am ET Wake-Up & Write-In and š”join us at 7 pm for a FREE webinar: Arting When Able with Eric BellāļøSign up on our events page
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4 months ago
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Stories are made every day! Welcome the winter season, and check out the latest comic from CJ on the blog.
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Three-Act Structure, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
A wintry real life example of the three-act story structure, inspired by the first snow of the season! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. ā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/three-act-structure-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
5 months ago
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Meet literary agent Jennie Kendrick, one of the faculty offering critiques for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! The deadline to register and submit materials is coming up: January 2!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/c...
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CafƩ Chat with Literary Agent Jennie Kendrick, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews literary agent Jennie Kendrick of Red Fox Literary Agency, in advance of the Eastern PA Submission Shine 2026 Online Critique Intensive on February 19-21, 2026. CafĆ© Chat witā¦
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/cafe-chat-with-literary-agent-jennie-kendrick-by-robyn-stone/
5 months ago
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Hurry!! š²Last day to submit a scholarship application for Pocono & the Three Bears Annual Retreat at the Highlights Foundation is FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025!! š²www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships
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5 months ago
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reposted by
SCBWI Eastern PA
5 months ago
Join us for our January Virtual Illustration Critique Session on January 22. Any SCBWI member is welcome to join! The February critique will be in-person in the CincinnatiāDayton area (TBA). Please fill out the interest form to receive info.
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ā”Lay the groundwork for your 2026 publishing goals!ā” Eric Bell talks alternate approaches to write-every-day, working within your ability/disability with kindness using his "5 Things" methodāStart the new year Write!ā”
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#writingadvice
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