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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Indie Author

2019 Writing Intentions

Well, it’s *almost* another new year. Can you believe how fast 2018 went? I felt like I accomplished a lot and went through several life changes. Even… Read more “2019 Writing Intentions”

December 30, 2018 by Sara

The Art of Surprise

I love surprises. I like unexpected twists in stories, random acts of kindness (okay, who doesn’t?) and I love surprise parties! Surprise parties seem to be the… Read more “The Art of Surprise”

November 14, 2018 by Sara

Writing and Distractions

This is another post in my “Writing and _____” series in which I examine an issue or a stereotype that pervades the world of writers. Today, I’d… Read more “Writing and Distractions”

October 30, 2018 by Sara

Diving into Research

With Nightwind sitting with my beta readers, I’ve turned my attention fully to the research phase for Into the Sweetbitter Sea, my next project. This new novel… Read more “Diving into Research”

October 23, 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

About that Back of Book Copy…

Getting a novel written is a huge milestone. But, there are at least a dozen additional steps that an indie author has to undertake before they can… Read more “About that Back of Book Copy…”

September 25, 2018 by Sara

Toeing that History/Fiction Line

Right now, NightWind is with my first beta reader. As I sit and wait for feedback, I find myself in the middle of a period of reading,… Read more “Toeing that History/Fiction Line”

September 18, 2018 by Sara

Writing and Working Full-Time

This is the second post of a short series I’ve decided to do periodically over the next couple of months called “Writing & ______.” In the series,… Read more “Writing and Working Full-Time”

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 by Sara

Color Your World Building

In thinking about writing and creating new worlds, it’s always useful to consider our own world and your own culture to assist you in deciding what is… Read more “Color Your World Building”

July 4, 2018July 5, 2018 by Sara

Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue

Writing believable dialogue has always been one of the hardest things to do as a fiction writer. For someone for whom conversation in the real world is… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue”

June 19, 2018June 5, 2018 by Sara

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