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Writer vs the World

Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Author: Sara

Sara Kincaid was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up loving to read and write and spent a lot of her childhood dreaming up stories and imagining new worlds. She wrote her first novel-length work during her junior year of high school. Sara chose to continue studying the craft of writing and majored in creative writing and then pursued a master’s degree in literature. As a professional writer, Sara specializes in storytelling. She currently works for a local nonprofit and shares the stories of people supported by the organization, as well as the donors who make that work possible. In her spare time, Sara reads stories from every category and follows her own characters into new worlds, genres and experiences. Her writing spans literary fiction, historical fiction—with a thread of magical realism—and fantasy/speculative fiction.

The Indie Author’s Book Cover

Going through the self-publishing process brings up a lot of questions from people who love to read but aren’t necessarily writers themselves. They want to know how… Read more “The Indie Author’s Book Cover”

March 1, 2017 by Sara

Back Cover Copy Reveal!

Well, I’ve finally done it! The back cover copy for Withered World is complete. I’m feeling pretty good about it too. This strange little book is a… Read more “Back Cover Copy Reveal!”

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 by Sara

Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes

As I have mentioned before, deleting sections of hard-won scenes and chapters is tough. It’s more than tough. It’s on par with self-flagellation. So, to help counter… Read more “Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes”

February 8, 2017 by Sara

Enrich your Fiction: Letters

Last week I mentioned that I was considering cutting the first 20,000 words of Withered World. This week I’m standing by that revelation and following through on… Read more “Enrich your Fiction: Letters”

February 2, 2017February 4, 2017 by Sara

Knowing When to Cut

One of my former creative writing professors was an avid fan of the cutting draft. He would write an entire novel and then cut the thing down… Read more “Knowing When to Cut”

January 27, 2017January 30, 2017 by Sara

Poe’s Birthday Party

Perhaps the best part of January (because let’s face it, January is pretty abysmal in the Midwest), is the birth of one deceased author, Edgar Allan Poe… Read more “Poe’s Birthday Party”

January 18, 2017 by Sara

5 Tips for Enriching Your Fiction

When writing a story, there are so many things to keep track of. From the eye color of your main characters, to their family history and the… Read more “5 Tips for Enriching Your Fiction”

January 12, 2017July 20, 2017 by Sara

A Whole New Year

Happy New Year! When the dial ticks forward another inch and we enter a new year, everyone seems to go into a resolution frenzy. Everywhere you look,… Read more “A Whole New Year”

January 4, 2017 by Sara

The Accidental Expert

In thinking about my education path and how I came to Gothic literature, I’ve decided that I am an accidental expert. And as I’ve talked to other… Read more “The Accidental Expert”

December 22, 2016 by Sara

First Draft Victory Lap

Well, after many months of work and 98,601 words later, I have a first draft of Withered World! I’m about two months late, but better late than… Read more “First Draft Victory Lap”

December 14, 2016 by Sara

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