Tag Archives: Books

Website Update August 26, 2009

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Sarah Beach

At long last, I’ve managed to do some updating on the ScribblerWorks website!  Whew! First off, there’s the new front page, with a picture of myself gracing it (a photo that doesn’t even alarm me!).  I seem to have screwed … Continue reading →

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Enthusiasm For Storytelling

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I occasionally coach other writers, especially those taking beginning steps. One of my rules of thumb is that if the person has a passion for story, they can eventually learn the craft — if they are … Continue reading →

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The Education of a Writer

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Sarah Beach

Over on LiveJournal, I’ve posted five posts about my undergraduate course of study. Part 1 covers my Freshman year. Part 2 goes into my Sophomore year. Part 3 gets into a tumultulous Junior year. Part 4 winds up my Senior … Continue reading →

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Fictive Non-Fiction

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) So yesterday, I went to the monthly gathering of the Alameda Writers Group (held at the Glendale Library). Their speaker was addressing how to strategize and plan one’s career plans for the year. It was something … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Physical Object

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) It’s something I talk about when telling friends about how to get comic book editors’ attention: write a letter and mail it snail mail. The physical object has power – a physical letter with your signature … Continue reading →

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Books are wonderful

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Sarah Beach

So, Saturday, I once again ventured into the LA Times Festival of Books. On one of the warmest days we’ve had in Southern California in a while. With my usual luck, I managed to park in the furthest west parking … Continue reading →

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Books, books, books!

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Sarah Beach

This coming weekend on the UCLA campus is the annual LA Times Festival of Books. In past years, I’d take note that it was happening, but I wouldn’t haul myself over there to check it out (it’s FREE — well, … Continue reading →

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Bothersome Synchronicity

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I’ve been planning for a long time to do my own version of the Lady Godiva legend. About five years or so, at least. I’d originally planned to make it a screenplay. But since it’s a … Continue reading →

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Manga Shakespeare

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) Okay, so there was the banner ad on LiveJournal for Cliff’s Notes Manga Shakespeare. And me, loving good ole Shakes, just had to click and see what it was about. Heh. I checked out the 8 … Continue reading →

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Adventures On the Road

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) Actually, I’ve arrived at my destination – Houston. I’ve returned here to work with my siblings at closing up Mom’s affairs and household. Should be an interesting week. I drove from L.A. Because I figured I’d … Continue reading →

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