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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Words

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

The Devil’s in the Details

I love description. I love beautiful words and sentences and I feel that they bring a particular texture or quality to my writing that is unique to… Read more “The Devil’s in the Details”

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 by Sara

Language and Numbers: What the Zipf!?

Well, I was a little lost coming up with ideas for a post this week, but luckily the winds of fate, or the internet, have a funny… Read more “Language and Numbers: What the Zipf!?”

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 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

Happy vs. Merry: A Christmas Greeting Face-Off

Holiday greetings are pretty standard across the board. Happy Birthday. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Holidays. But then you get to Christmas. To wish someone well at Christmas, some… Read more “Happy vs. Merry: A Christmas Greeting Face-Off”

December 12, 2013 by Sara

Lost in Translation?: On Reading Foreign Works in Your Native Tongue

When you study literature, they often tell you that you should not read texts in translation. It is best to read them in their original language because… Read more “Lost in Translation?: On Reading Foreign Works in Your Native Tongue”

October 11, 2013October 11, 2013 by Sara

On Language and the Promiscuous Woman

One of my “dreams” as a writer involves emulating Hemingway. If this surprises you, you either know me personally or already know that there’s not much about… Read more “On Language and the Promiscuous Woman”

September 13, 2013September 13, 2013 by Sara

5 Cringe-Worthy Words that Should *Totally* Bite the Dust

Are there words out there that just make you cringe? They either reflect another human’s idiocy or inflict feelings of disgust just because of what they are.… Read more “5 Cringe-Worthy Words that Should *Totally* Bite the Dust”

September 6, 2013September 6, 2013 by Sara

Which Are You Really: Distinctifying the Geek/Nerd Classification in Modern Society 

Which are you, a geek or a nerd? Have you ever thought about the difference? Personally, this is not something I had ever considered  until I ran… Read more “Which Are You Really: Distinctifying the Geek/Nerd Classification in Modern Society “

June 15, 2013June 16, 2013 by Sara

Definition versus Reality: A Thorough Word Examination

This may sound a little crazy, but, for me, word choices in writing and in everyday life are decisions of paramount importance. Words have a far deeper… Read more “Definition versus Reality: A Thorough Word Examination”

January 20, 2013 by Sara

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