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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Technology

Crossing Mediums: Stories Reinvented

People used to say that television rots your brain. I’ve never believed this to be true. But, watching a story play out as opposed to envisioning it… Read more “Crossing Mediums: Stories Reinvented”

August 8, 2020August 8, 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

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

Are Mistaken Identities Still Viable Plots?

In today’s world, I am still surprised that people commit crimes. I know that not everyone gets away with it, but realistically speaking, there are so many… Read more “Are Mistaken Identities Still Viable Plots?”

February 2, 2018February 8, 2018 by Sara

World Building with Pinterest

There’s so much going on in the world right now that has made it difficult to focus on writing. Instead of  finishing my first draft of Withered… Read more “World Building with Pinterest”

November 18, 2016 by Sara

Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans

There is nothing I love more than when literature is used to make a blatant comment about something going on in society. Studying history through the lens… Read more “Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans”

November 2, 2016November 2, 2016 by Sara

Technology in Modern Storywriting

When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”

October 19, 2016 by Sara

Harry Potter and the History of Moving Pictures

You know how technologies in Sci-Fi stories sometimes eventually become reality? It’s a really neat thing when it happens and people don’t often realize that it was… Read more “Harry Potter and the History of Moving Pictures”

March 22, 2016March 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

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