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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Category: Writing

World building with mythology

I love a good creation myth. Don’t you? It’s one of the things that makes Fantasy great and also gives a story a truly robust feel. Even… Read more “World building with mythology”

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 by Sara

The Role of Magic in Speculative Fiction Worlds

Are you familiar with the theory that there are only 7 basic plots and every story can be connected back to one of those basic premises? Man… Read more “The Role of Magic in Speculative Fiction Worlds”

August 22, 2020August 23, 2020 by Sara

Hitting that Restart Button

It’s funny how a new idea hits you. I’ve been in that start-stop-start-stop space for over a year. No great ideas. Nothing that really gets me excited… Read more “Hitting that Restart Button”

August 15, 2020August 17, 2020 by Sara

The YOU in Your Characters

Is it true that there is something of yourself in your writing? In your characters? Don’t worry, I’m not going to get deep into literary critical theory… Read more “The YOU in Your Characters”

August 1, 2020 by Sara

Game Over: Killing off Your Characters

How do you separate a good writer from a great writer? Is it their writing style? Their voice? The seamless nature of their storytelling? These are all… Read more “Game Over: Killing off Your Characters”

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 by Sara

A Tribute to Carlos Ruiz Zafon

You may have read that the amazing author and word artist Carlos Ruiz Zafon passed away last week. Zafon’s writing has touched millions and he has been… Read more “A Tribute to Carlos Ruiz Zafon”

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 by Sara

Lessons Shared and Lessons Learned

Greetings, writing friends! I’m sorry for my absence the last few weeks. As we all know, the world has been a crazy place and with so many… Read more “Lessons Shared and Lessons Learned”

June 13, 2020 by Sara

Alternative Forms of Communication and Storytelling

There are so many ways to have a conversation. From in-person to texting, over the phone or even the old instant message route. In the world of… Read more “Alternative Forms of Communication and Storytelling”

May 16, 2020 by Sara

On Writing and Creating Something from Nothing

To a writer, the blank page and the blinking cursor can be things of nightmares. Like those three little anticipatory dots in a text, they say so… Read more “On Writing and Creating Something from Nothing”

May 9, 2020May 10, 2020 by Sara

Enrich Your Fiction: Lies Your Characters Tell Themselves

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to develop and flesh out your characters. There are dozens of tips and tricks, some showy, some not so… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Lies Your Characters Tell Themselves”

May 2, 2020January 4, 2022 by Sara

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