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Sarah
January 25, 2018
writing

The Past Is Never Far: How to Use Backstory Effectively in Your Story

Sarah
January 25, 2018
writing
The Past Is Never Far: How to Use Backstory Effectively in Your Story

How does backstory affect character development, and how can you use it to create depth and interest in your characters? 

Tagged: backstory, writing

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Sarah
January 11, 2018
advice, writing, tips

What Do I Do With My NaNo Story Now?

Sarah
January 11, 2018
advice, writing, tips
What Do I Do With My NaNo Story Now?

Dust off that NaNo story - it's time to look at it with clear eyes and see what it can teach you about your writing. 

Tagged: nanowrimo, writing, mindset

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Sarah
December 21, 2017

New Year's Resolutions for Writers

Sarah
December 21, 2017
New Year's Resolutions for Writers

How to make the most of your writerly new year's resolutions

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Sarah
December 15, 2017
tips, writing

The Problem with Head Hopping

Sarah
December 15, 2017
tips, writing
The Problem with Head Hopping

How head hopping is different from changing narrative perspective, and how to avoid it.

Tagged: writing, tips, head hopping

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Sarah
December 7, 2017
austenesque, gifts

Last-minute gifts for Jane Austen fans

Sarah
December 7, 2017
austenesque, gifts
Last-minute gifts for Jane Austen fans

Lots of fun, quick gift ideas for the Janeite in your life.

Tagged: gifts, holidays, jane austen

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Sarah
December 1, 2017
austenesque, editing, jaff, new adult, techniques, writing

Choosing Your Narrative Point of View

Sarah
December 1, 2017
austenesque, editing, jaff, new adult, techniques, writing
Choosing Your Narrative Point of View

Determining the narrative point of view for your story depends on a lot of factors. 

Tagged: writing, jaff, jane austen, audrey ryan

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Sarah
November 24, 2017
romance, reading

Romance as Self-Care

Sarah
November 24, 2017
romance, reading
Romance as Self-Care

Why romance is the best way to treat yourself to some TLC.

Tagged: romance, selfcare, anxiety, health

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Sarah
November 17, 2017
romance, writing

All Art Is Political

Sarah
November 17, 2017
romance, writing
All Art Is Political

Why you can't avoid politics if you're a writer.

Tagged: politics, feminism, romance, art

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Sarah
November 10, 2017
tips, writing

Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

Sarah
November 10, 2017
tips, writing
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

How rhythm helped my kid learn to read and how it can make your writing more readable.

Tagged: writing, technical

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Sarah
November 2, 2017
gifts, books

Gift Guide for Book Nerds

Sarah
November 2, 2017
gifts, books
Gift Guide for Book Nerds

Gifts of all sorts to please any book geek on your list.

Tagged: gifts, holidays, books, art

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