In the world of professional writing, the editing process is devoid of emotion. It’s just business – so they tell us. One of the first lessons I… Read more “On Editing and Emotions”
Author: Sara
World Building with Pinterest
There’s so much going on in the world right now that has made it difficult to focus on writing. Instead of finishing my first draft of Withered… Read more “World Building with Pinterest”
From These Ashes: Election 2016
I am truly heartbroken at the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. I believed that our country had made forward progress. I had a lot of hope… Read more “From These Ashes: Election 2016”
Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans
There is nothing I love more than when literature is used to make a blatant comment about something going on in society. Studying history through the lens… Read more “Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans”
Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit
Sorry, this post has nothing to do with Halloween or candy. Instead, I have some great tidbits for your writer’s tool belt. We have this great thing… Read more “Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit”
Technology in Modern Storywriting
When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”
I <3 Old Books
I ❤ old books and I cannot lie… I just got back to Kansas City on Wednesday night from a whirlwind trip to D.C. visiting my sister,… Read more “I ❤ Old Books”
A Writer’s Workout
As someone who aspires to be dedicated to the craft of writing, I find that it is all too easy to get off track. Something interrupts my… Read more “A Writer’s Workout”
#BannedBooksWeek
Happy #BannedBooksWeek fair readers! I thought I’d pause briefly in the midst of my creative writing tips and literary analysis to pay tribute to this important awareness… Read more “#BannedBooksWeek”
In and Out of Time
Due to my literature studies background, I love looking back and analyzing trends in the field. Some of you might recall my Monster Culture Series that I… Read more “In and Out of Time”