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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Storytelling

The impact of COVID-19 and 2020 on contemporary storytelling

If 2020 hasn’t been wild enough, have you ever thought about what it will be like for authors who are writing stories SET in 2020 (in full or part) in the future?

November 29, 2020November 29, 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

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

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

Words and Pictures

We all know the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But, is it really? I’ve always struggled with the idea of a picture substituting for… Read more “Words and Pictures”

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 by Sara

Kintsugi, storytelling and life

Are you familiar with the concept of “kintsugi”? It’s an ancient Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery. Through an elaborate process involving lacquer and powdered gold, the… Read more “Kintsugi, storytelling and life”

January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by Sara

Character Development: Children and Animals

Is there any storytelling device or character type that you try to avoid? What is it about that individual or thing that bothers you or what makes… Read more “Character Development: Children and Animals”

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 by Sara

Old friends, old flames and storytelling

What did you feel like when you graduated high school? Were you relieved? Were you living in a small town and ready to escape to the big… Read more “Old friends, old flames and storytelling”

October 26, 2019October 26, 2019 by Sara

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