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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: World Building

World building with mythology

I love a good creation myth. Don’t you? It’s one of the things that makes Fantasy great and also gives a story a truly robust feel. Even… Read more “World building with mythology”

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 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

The YOU in Your Characters

Is it true that there is something of yourself in your writing? In your characters? Don’t worry, I’m not going to get deep into literary critical theory… Read more “The YOU in Your Characters”

August 1, 2020 by Sara

My February Poetry Writing Challenge

National Poetry Month isn’t until April and NaNoWriMo is in November. But, I’ve been searching for some small, yet still rich, writing I can do to get… Read more “My February Poetry Writing Challenge”

February 1, 2020February 1, 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

Author Encounters – Madeline Miller

This week, I was lucky enough to attend an author event with the inspiring Madeline Miller, author of Circe and The Song of Achilles! I’d read these books… Read more “Author Encounters – Madeline Miller”

September 21, 2019 by Sara

Inspiration in the Flint Hills

This week, work took me to central Kansas for a project. I spent six hours in a car by myself, driving through the wide fields, the Flint… Read more “Inspiration in the Flint Hills”

September 14, 2019 by Sara

World Building and Big Cities/Small Communities

Hello writing friends! I hope you are well on this last day of August. I don’t know about you, but I can already tell that the northern… Read more “World Building and Big Cities/Small Communities”

August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by Sara

Naming and Renaming

In less than 100 days I will become someone new (well, sort of). I’ll be getting married. I’ve mentioned my upcoming nuptials a couple of times on… Read more “Naming and Renaming”

August 3, 2019 by Sara

Where do characters come from?

How often do you get these questions: What is it like for you when a new character pops into existence in your head? How does it work?… Read more “Where do characters come from?”

July 13, 2019 by Sara

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