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Official account for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of SCBWI.
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/epa
🎨Larissa Brown webinar—humor as a storytelling superpower in picture book illustration💡turn strong story moments into comedy gold!🎨dummies, GN, cover art, portfolio critiques available
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
#portfoliofeedback
#illustrationcritique
#kidlitbookcover
#larissapaints
#scbwievent
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💬SCBWI CA SanFrancisco South
@scbwisf.bsky.social
is hosting a webinar for authors & translators: Kidlit across cultures w/ editor María Correa
@penguinkids.bsky.social
⚡July 10 signup
www.scbwi.org/events/ca-sf...
#bilingualkidsbooks
#authortranslator
#scbwievent
#picturebookwebinar
#booktranslator
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Sometimes coming up with the title seems like the hardest part! Check out CJ's comic on the blog.
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Self-Doubt Book, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Sometimes writing the title can feel harder than writing the manuscript. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-James Bolognese-Wa…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/self-doubt-book-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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💬Shout out to SCBWI New Mexico's next craft webinar on novel revision⚡with Meg Eden Kuyatt July 7⚡sign up for 1 webinar or purchase recordings of the whole series
www.scbwi.org/regions/newm...
#scbwievent
#novelrevision
#writingwebinar
#amrevising
@medenkuyatt.bsky.social
@scbwi-nm.bsky.social
5 days ago
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Kidlit illustrators and writers, have you ever considered doing a residency? Read more about it in this month's Illustration Illuminated blog article:
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📣You can still join us live online for Narrative Arc in Picture Books with
@jessicawhippl17.bsky.social
⚡Tonight is the final session in our FREE 3-webinar series made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America⚡1 registration=3 free webinars
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
8 days ago
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Kristen C. Strocchia
14 days ago
Next up! A webinar with the fabuous
@jrbarr.bsky.social
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and have to do any research for your story, you do not want to miss this. Registration is FREE. Upcoming Events
kcstrocchia.com/upcoming-eve...
#WriterSky
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Upcoming Events
For more information about the events that I will be either hosting or co-hosting this year, click on the links below. June 15, 2026 SCBWI Eastern PA – Zoom June 16, 2026 SCBWI Eastern PA …
https://kcstrocchia.com/upcoming-events/
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Thrilled to share THUNDER AND MERCY! Female spies, a 1970s Philadelphia setting, and a surprise Revolutionary mystery, all woven through middle-grade friendship and belonging. Published by Astra/Calkins Creek with gorgeous cover art by
@csneal.bsky.social
. Coming July 2026. Pre-orders are open!
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Learn about the road to IP publishing in this interview with SCBWI member Charles Orgboon III
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/c...
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💬Who's revising this summer? SCBWI Texas: Austin region presents July 12 Bootcamp⚡Tackling editor letter, AD feedback, plot revision, critiques and more! 6 top publishing professionals
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-b...
#artdirectorfeedback
#editorfeedback
#scbwievent
#writingbootcamp
10 days ago
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💬Happy to shout out SCBWI Montana workshop—Traditional? Indie? Hybrid? 📍Map your road to publication with Janet S Fox
@janetsfox.bsky.social
⚡June 18
www.scbwi.org/events/Monta..
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#scbwi
#SCBWIEVENT
#hybridpublishing
#indieauthor
#publishingadvice
#writingwebinar
10 days ago
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Meet
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! Jessica will be presenting a picture book webinar with us on 6/16 as part of our FREE 3-part professional development webinar series this month. Find out all about it in this interview by
@berrietr.bsky.social
!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/11/a...
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A Café Chat with Author Jessica Whipple by Berrie Torgan-Randall
Berrie Torgan-Randall interviews author Jessica Whipple in advance of her webinar titled Which Way to Go?—Using Traditional Narrative Arc and Gentle Arc to Lead Readers Through a Picture Book, on J…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/11/a-cafe-chat-with-author-jessica-whipple-by-berrie-torgan-randall/
12 days ago
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💬Heads up! SCBWI Canada West
@scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
presents a unique webinar on Hi-Lo manuscripts!⚡Don't know what that is? This is for you!
www.scbwi.org/events/canad...
Writing how-tos, tips, publisher info, & more—Sept 15, 7MDT (9pmET) + replay
#amwriting
#querying
#hilobooks
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13 days ago
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Register this week to join us LIVE ONLINE for our free 3-webinar Professional Development Series✏️🎨📖1️⃣registration/3️⃣webinars⚡crits available
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
June 8—Picture Stories June 15—MG&YA Research June 16—PB Arcs
@jrbarr.bsky.social
@scbwi.bsky.social
@jessicawhippl17.bsky.social
23 days ago
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💬SCBWI Utah/S. Idaho presents Critique-a-Palooza online event!✏️Welcome writers, illustrators, come one come all! Pro feedback June 1–20
www.scbwi.org/events/usi-c...
#writingcritique
#onlinecritique
#scbwievent
#portfoliocritique
23 days ago
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💬SCBWI San Francisco/South presents a webinar for anyone interested in self-publishing!✏️Publishing tips from Ariane Erickson—June 8
www.scbwi.org/events/CA-Sa...
@scbwisf.bsky.social
@norse-gael.bsky.social
#scbwievent
#selfpublishingtips
#selfpublishing101
23 days ago
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It's time for Member News! See what's happening with our Eastern PA members this month!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/m...
@stephlupohenson.bsky.social
@annelambelet.bsky.social
@lryanstorms.bsky.social
@jrbarr.bsky.social
@sarahclaxton.bsky.social
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We're getting excited for our Eastern PA SCBWI FREE professional development series next month! Meet one of our presenters, Patricia Kreiser, and find out how to register for the webinars in this interview by
@joanneroberts.bsky.social
on the blog.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/05/29/a...
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Deadlines! We can conquer them! Check out CJ's comic on the blog today.
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Triumph Over an Adversary, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
What a victorious feeling to conquer a deadline! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-James Bolognese-Warrington is an illu…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/triumph-over-an-adversary-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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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.
@jrbarr.bsky.social
@andreadenish.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/a...
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A Café 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 Café Chat w…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/a-cafe-chat-with-historical-fiction-author-jennifer-robin-barr-by-andrea-denish/
about 2 months ago
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Great news from our members this month! Check it out!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/m...
@brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social
@jessyoonwrites.bsky.social
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
@berrietr.bsky.social
@lauraparnum.bsky.social
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Those unfinished projects have a way of haunting you! Check out CJ's comic on the blog!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/h...
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Haunted by a Neglected Project, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Sometimes it’s out of sight, out of mind. But more often than not, you’ll find that unfinished manuscript you’ve stopped making time for lurking in the background. Look for comics…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/haunted-by-a-neglected-project-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
2 months ago
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Show us your library joy! To celebrate National Library Week, tell us what brings you joy at your library—and check out (😂) the American Library Assoc site for downloads and more
www.ala.org/conferencese...
#libraryjoy
#ala
#nationallibraryweek
#mychalthreets
#supportyourlibrary
#authorsforlibraries
2 months ago
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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 Illuminated—April 2026
Illustration Illuminated is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to children’s book illustrators. It will address aspects of…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/illustration-illuminated-april-2026/
2 months ago
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April 20 is the last day to sign up for the SCBWI Eastern Pennsylvania in-person retreat held at Boyds Mills🐻Pocono & the 3 Bears Friday through Sunday (or Saturday only tickets available)🐻keynote Maryn Arreguín🐻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...
@annelambelet.bsky.social
@jessyoonwrites.bsky.social
@mattphelandraws.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Kristine Ada Carter
3 months ago
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 Winners Announced
Twice a year we change the banner on our website, blog, and social media to feature illustrators in our region. Thank you to all who submitted banner entries this year! Our new …
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/2026-banner-challenge-winners-announced/
3 months ago
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📣Join us for 10 Game-Changing Things Authors and Illustrators Should Know with our guest, literary agent Lilly Ghahremani of Full Circle Literary💡Behind the scenes, Best practices, Industry secrets, the AI debate, and more—April 13 webinar 7pm ET💡
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
#publishingsecrets
3 months ago
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💬SCBWI Nevada region is hosting a webinar!—connect with yourself to connect with your audience!⚡April 11 with SUzanne Morgan Williams
www.scbwi.org/events/nevad...
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@bonniekelso.bsky.social
@sarah-picturebook.bsky.social
#scbwievent
#writingwebinar
#picturebookheart
#writingemotion
#kidlit
3 months ago
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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-Warrington is a…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/20/mid-project-blues-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
3 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 Illuminated—March 2026
“You Have a Better Chance of Getting Published if You’re an Author-Illustrator,” by Robyn H. Stone Illustration Illuminated is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. Thi…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/illustration-illuminated-march-2026/
3 months ago
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Meet Maryn Arreguín who will be our keynote speaker and Art Director at our Pocono Retreat in April! Berrie chats with Maryn today on the blog!
@berrietr.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/a...
3 months ago
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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
@christiemegill.bsky.social
and the webinar in this interview by
@berrietr.bsky.social
.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/c...
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Café 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 Café Chat with L…
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...
4 months ago
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It's time for Member News! See what our Eastern PA SCBWI members shared with us this month!
@mattphelandraws.bsky.social
@dianawallachauthor.bsky.social
@berrietr.bsky.social
@rshifman.bsky.social
@jessyoonwrites.bsky.social
@krisrashid.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/m...
4 months ago
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Considering joining Pocono and the Three Bears Annual Spring Retreat? 🐻🐻🐻 Critiques are still open💺💺💺 Full-weekend or 1-Day tickets can be purchased on the event website🛏️🛏️🛏️ Register soon for the retreat that's JUST RIGHT for you!🥣🥣🥣
www.scbwi.org/events/pocon...
#scbwievent
#poconoretreat2026
4 months ago
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Still time to signup—ILLUSTRATOR STYLE webinar with Charlie Mylie
www.charliemylie.com
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4 months ago
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💬SCBWI San Diego is hosting MAYFEST—May 23⚡Agent or editor panels⚡keynote⚡portfolio showcase⚡and more... registration opens tomorrow
www.scbwi.org/events/san-d...
@scbwisandiego.bsky.social
#SCBWIevnet
#virtualconference
#amquerying
#writersconference
#portfolioshowcase
#manuscriptcritique
4 months ago
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💬SCBWI Indiana is hosting a PLOTTING webinar for MG & YA creators—featuring AMAZING faculty: Janice Hardy, Karly Dizon, Matt Phipps, and Kelsey Murphy!⚡March 7 10AM ET⚡https://www.scbwi.org/events/tricking-your-brain-into-plotting-for-mg-ya
#middlegrade
#ya
#scbwievent
@scbwiindiana.bsky.social
4 months ago
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💬SCBWI Eastern NY is hosting a webinar with Helen Jonsen: Telling your AUTHOR STORY—How to promote yourself for interviews, bios, grants, & more! ⚡February 28⚡
www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...
#authorbio
#SCBWIevent
#authorwebinar
#selfpromotion
#authorbranding
#illustratorbranding
@scbwi.bsky.social
4 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.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/s...
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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-Warrington is an illustrator/graphic …
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/seasonal-haiku-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
4 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...
#kidlit
#amquerying
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SCBWI Eastern PA
Heather Stigall
4 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:
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/i...
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Illustration Illuminated—February 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 childre…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/illustration-illuminated-february-2026/
4 months ago
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💬SCBWI Rocky Mt is hosting an exciting series of webinars: Expository NF, Slowing your process, Creative breakthrough, & Dialogue with Kidlit superstars⚡Feb, Mar, Apr—but hurry! 1st event is 2/19⚡
www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
#kidlitwebinar
#publishingwebinar
#scbwievent
5 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...
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
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A Café 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 Retreat on April 24-26, 2026, at…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/a-cafe-chat-with-editor-alyza-liu-by-heather-stigall/
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💬SCBWI MI is hosting a dazzling series of webinars from Feb to April⚡But hurry! Registration closes February 9 and the first webinar is this week⚡Level Up & Sign Up for 1 or all 4 at
www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
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@scbwi-mi.bsky.social
#scbwievent
#publishingwebinarseries
#kidlitart
#amquerying
5 months ago
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💬SCBWI Austin presents their self-publishing webinar with the author of the Sophie Washington series, Tonya Ellis!⚡Feb. 21 Take your manuscript from computer screen to bookshelf📚
@scbwi.bsky.social
#selfpublishing
#kidlit
#scbwievent
@tonyaellisbooks.bsky.social
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...
5 months ago
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Coming up next from SCBWI East PA— 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
5 months ago
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