Category Archives: Writing

To Elve or Not To Elve (Do You Call Them Elves)

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Sarah

I’m being flippant, of course, turning “elf” and “elves” into a verb. But more and more it seems to be a rising issue for fantasy writers as to whether or not one should include them in one’s fantasy world. I … Continue reading →

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Late Night Ideas and Surprise Foreshadowing

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sarah

I had some interesting thoughts on how writers come to include foreshadowing in their works. It isn’t always planned. (Originally posted on Live Journal — Jun. 28th, 2009 at 8:17 AM) Last night, as I was getting ready for bed, I … Continue reading →

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The Story So Far

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Sarah

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I recently completed a chapter of The Ring of Adonel that had a goodly share of exposition (this is chapter 14). Not only that, when I got into the writing, I realized that what on the … Continue reading →

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Re-Entering a Subcreation

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Sarah

(Originally published on LiveJournal) In between doing household chores this weekend, I have been rummaging through various notebooks connected to my fantasy novel (okay — it would be easier just to refer to it by its title: The Ring of Adonel … Continue reading →

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Public Commitment

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Sarah

Originally posted on LiveJournal) Given that I have mastered the art of Procrastination, I’ve really needed to find a way to dislodge inertia. And there’s nothing like having friends nudging and holding one accountable. So I decided to take this … Continue reading →

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