March was a great month for film! Two weeks ago, I watched A Wrinkle in Time. Last weekend, we trekked back to the theater to catch the… Read more “Pop Art and Ready Player One”
Author: Sara
Book vs Film: I Pick the Story
There’s a lot of talk out there about book versus film. People crave the chance to see their favorite stories turned into movies, but then turn around… Read more “Book vs Film: I Pick the Story”
“I Need Some Space”: Taking a Break from Your Writing
Have you ever walked away from a writing project for a while? Did you ever go back? If you did, what did you find when you returned?… Read more ““I Need Some Space”: Taking a Break from Your Writing”
Antihero vs Unlikable Hero
Hello, friends! Today I’m excited to share that I’m writing to you from my completed writing room! We’re getting settled in our new place and I finally… Read more “Antihero vs Unlikable Hero”
Considering Character Identity
Do your characters ever feel like an extension of yourself? Mine certainly do, if nothing more than the heroines are typically people who I aspire to be, possessing the bravery to stand up for what they believe in and for others.
But what about characters that are very different from you? Race, or the lack of diversity in stories, has been a topic of particular note in recent years. But what about gender and sexuality?
Characters Classified: Segmenting Populations in Your Writing
Why do we classify and categorize things and why has this practice seeped into the way we present our characters in certain types of stories? It all comes back to how we’re wired.
Moving as a Dynamic Plot Point
What makes a house (or apartment, loft or some other domicile) into a home? Is it the people you come home to? The memories you make there?… Read more “Moving as a Dynamic Plot Point”
My Professional Hat
This week, you can learn a little bit more about my professional career over on Dear English Major! If you’re so inclined, please go check it out… Read more “My Professional Hat”
Are Mistaken Identities Still Viable Plots?
In today’s world, I am still surprised that people commit crimes. I know that not everyone gets away with it, but realistically speaking, there are so many… Read more “Are Mistaken Identities Still Viable Plots?”
When Life Gets in the Way of Writing
Life seems to get crazy at the most inconvenient times. But that’s, well, life, right? So how do you get back on track with your writing when… Read more “When Life Gets in the Way of Writing”