Persistence
I’ve said this dozen’s of times and probably will say it a dozen more times, but persistence is the key to getting your work published. You need to be persistent in the early stages. Don’t stop writing, no matter how stuck you feel. Write about being stuck if you have to. Just keep writing. Eventually,…
Read MoreMicro Essay: Seasons
Seasons By Sara Codair The sky blooms with streaks of pink and purple, possibilities of endless nights sitting on the porch serenaded by peepers and crickets. The sky ignites my dreams of rowing and swimming under the blazing the sun. The sky promises romance and inspiration; ice cream and love. I hold his hand on…
Read MoreQuick, Easy and Clean Zucchini Side or Snack Recipe
Its that time of year when my zucchini are producing several fruits a week and there are more tomatoes than I can eat. I cook what I can before they go bad, and share the excess with my friends and neighbors. Today, I want to share a recipe that can be made with all, or…
Read MoreGarden Update
Earlier in the summer, I posted about patience and gardening. The results are finally showing, at least in the garden department. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for some story acceptances too.
Read MoreThoughts on Cursed Child and a Lesson or Two on Character
In spite of all the hype about Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, I didn’t know what to expect when I sat down to read it. Was this going to be one of those instances where the author just couldn’t let go and ruined the series? Was the format going to give me a headache?…
Read MoreMicro Fiction: Garden Wars
This piece of micro fiction has been hiding in various files on my hard drive, but I have finally wrangled it onto the internet were it can be seen by more than just lonly gigabytes. Garden Wars By Sara Codair The garden is city for faeries so small they’re invisible to the naked eye. Scientist would…
Read MoreMaking Money (or not) and Writing
Making Money (or not) and Writing By Sara Codair There are hundreds of literary journals on the Internet. Many of them are carefully curated and beautifully designed. Many of them don’t pay their writers and artists. I like some of these non-paying venues, but always feel conflicted about submitting to them. I do want to…
Read MoreIf I Could Trap Time in a Bubble
I wrote this piece for 100 Word Story’s monthly photo challenge. It didn’t win, but I still like it. If I Could Trap Time in a Bubble By Sara Codair I never appreciated what I had then: A bed to sleep in. Green grass to cool my heels. Food in the pantry, a stove to…
Read MoreFramed by Flash:Eliminate Fluff and Teach Transfer
As the summer rolls on, it gets closer to time when us teachers need to start thinking about the start of the next semester. Here are some thoughts on how to use Flash Fiction and Flash CNF in your classroom. Framed by Flash: Eliminate Fluff and Teach Transfer By Sara Codair Flash fiction and micro…
Read MoreFeedback is a Two-Sided Coin
Every writer needs feedback, and I am not exception. I hunt for it more than my cat hunts for bugs. However, I was recently reminded that I really need to be careful with how I use and respond to it in the same way that Goose needs to realize its okay to hunt flies, but not…
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