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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Life

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 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

Moving as a Dynamic Plot Point

What makes a house (or apartment, loft or some other domicile) into a home? Is it the people you come home to? The memories you make there?… Read more “Moving as a Dynamic Plot Point”

February 13, 2018 by Sara

When Life Gets in the Way of Writing

Life seems to get crazy at the most inconvenient times. But that’s, well, life, right? So how do you get back on track with your writing when… Read more “When Life Gets in the Way of Writing”

January 28, 2018January 28, 2018 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

Remembering our Language Roots

There is an endless array of words in the world to describe even the most miniscule of nuances. You only need a certain number of words in… Read more “Remembering our Language Roots”

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 by Sara

Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life

Who gets to decide what words are removed from our vocabulary? The makers of dictionaries, apparently. Recently, I was emailed an article published in The Guardian about… Read more “Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life”

January 30, 2015February 4, 2015 by Sara

Thoughts on History Inspired by My Discovery of Alan Turing

The issue of school and how children are taught is something we see regularly in the headlines. I don’t have any children and I wasn’t educated in… Read more “Thoughts on History Inspired by My Discovery of Alan Turing”

January 22, 2015 by Sara

From Writing to the Art of Lettering

As a writer, I have always been a bit obsessed with words. More than a writer, I frequently call myself a “word person.” If I were to… Read more “From Writing to the Art of Lettering”

September 21, 2014 by Sara

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