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Writer vs the World

Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Art

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

Practice Makes Perfect

One of the biggest conundrums faced by research scientists is finishing a way to study the abstract concept of creativity. It’s seems that in one small way,… Read more “Practice Makes Perfect”

January 29, 2019 by Sara

Remembering What Matters

In life, it’s easy to get caught up in the crap. It’s easy to be drawn off course. In a world where you are pulled in several… Read more “Remembering What Matters”

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by Sara

Symbolism and Themes in Writing

When you read or discuss a book in a classroom setting or even with a friend or family member, inevitably you will find yourself talking about the… Read more “Symbolism and Themes in Writing”

October 1, 2018October 3, 2018 by Sara

Writing and Self-Doubt

This is another post in my “Writing and _________” series in which I discuss issues that come with writing or stereotypes that come to mind when people… Read more “Writing and Self-Doubt”

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 by Sara

Where Inspiration Lives

Where does inspiration come from? How do we become inspired? What does it mean to be a creative person? I’ve been thinking about all of these questions… Read more “Where Inspiration Lives”

August 21, 2018 by Sara

Writing and Depression

This is the first of a short series I’d like to roll out periodically over the next few weeks called “Writing and _________.” In this series, I… Read more “Writing and Depression”

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 by Sara

Chasing Inspiration

Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. A song playing in the background. A phrase someone says. A photograph. A story you read. Pretty much everything… Read more “Chasing Inspiration”

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 by Sara

Writers and Ghostly Encounters

When I was in college as a creative writing student, I had a professor who claimed that you could not call yourself a legitimate writer until you… Read more “Writers and Ghostly Encounters”

January 30, 2014 by Sara

Understanding the Creative Mindset

I am considered a creative, a writer. My job title is “Writer” and I tell people that I am a writer. It’s how I identify with the… Read more “Understanding the Creative Mindset”

March 23, 2013March 23, 2013 by Sara

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