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Tag: Writing

How to write a novel you want to read

May 19, 2015May 4, 2018 Sara Thorn 0 Comment Writing Editing, First draft, Revision, Writing
The magic of books

Want to write a novel you love, but you’re stuck somewhere on the way? Check out this post.

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Writing is like reading, only better

April 28, 2015May 2, 2018 Sara Thorn 1 Comment Writing books, Writing
Fox writing

You know when you find that perfect book, the one where the characters resonate with you, the plot is fascinating, the themes are just up

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Temple of rats

November 8, 2014May 8, 2018 Sara Thorn 0 Comment Pawns of Zier, Possession Desert, Research, Writing
Desert

Note: “Possession” was the working title for Pawns of Zier. I’m gobbling up anything desert-related lately as I’m soaking up atmosphere and inspiration for Possession,

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When something’s got to give

November 4, 2014August 3, 2015 Sara Thorn 5 Comments Writing Balance, Writing
Balance

Lately, I’ve been kind of quiet online. Or maybe it’d be more accurate to say I seemed to have fallen off the face of the

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When writing is like parachuting

September 2, 2014May 8, 2018 Sara Thorn 0 Comment Pawns of Zier, Possession, Writing First draft, Pantser, Writing
Creepy eye

Note: “Possession” was the working title for Pawns of Zier. I’m a pantser, or organic writer, which means I throw myself into each new book

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Magic systems–fun and headache

August 26, 2014May 8, 2018 Sara Thorn 2 Comments Fantasy, Pawns of Zier, Possession, Writing Fantasy, Worldbuilding, Writing
Magic fire

Note: “Possession” was the working title for Pawns of Zier. A friend of mine always says, whenever you invent a magic system, give it to

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From jungle to desert to windswept island

August 5, 2014May 8, 2018 Sara Thorn 1 Comment Fantasy, Pawns of Zier, Possession Setting, Worldbuilding, Writing
Jungle

Note: “Possession” was the working title for Pawns of Zier. I’m at the early idea-stage for my latest project, a fantasy novel I’ve given the

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A hands-on answer to where ideas come from

July 16, 2014July 24, 2014 Sara Thorn 2 Comments Writing Developing ideas, Writing

Writers often get the question where their ideas come from, and the answers are often myriad–and vague. That’s typically not because we want to be

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The worst writing advice I ever received

May 20, 2014July 24, 2014 Sara Thorn 2 Comments Before and After the Wedding, Reading and Books Writing, Writing advice

If you’ve ever thought about writing and intrepidly googled writing advice, chances are you got a whole lot of hits. Writing seems to be a

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Why reading is creative

May 6, 2014July 24, 2014 Sara Thorn 1 Comment Before and After the Wedding, Reading and Books books, Creativity, reading, Writing
The magic of books

I think everyone can agree that writing is a creative endeavor, but so, I think, is reading. That’s because the book only comes alive inside

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