Sarah Turner
Sarah K. Turner's writing has been published in the Utne Reader and Event magazine, where she was a winner of their 2006 annual Creative Non Fiction contest. She has read her work at the Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival, and at other readings throughout Vancouver.
Sarah was a member of the Writer's Studio at Simon Fraser University in 2006, where she took part in intensive manuscript critiquing sessions with a workshop group and mentor Wayde Compton. One of her short stories was published in the program's anthology, emerge.
She has taken courses in writing for magazines, short fiction, legal issues in writing, manuscript critique, manuscript development and poetry.
Sarah is currently living in Vancouver and learning how to balance writing and motherhood. She is patiently working on a collection of short stories during naptimes.
Latest Articles
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Where Writers Write
If you are suffering from writer's block, try changing your writing location. Some places stimulate the mind while others soothe the senses.
May 15, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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Self-Promotion Tips for Writers
In this economy, writers are increasingly required to do their own self-promotion work. Impress publishers by bringing your own audience with you.
Apr 30, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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Revising Strategies for Fiction and Non-Fiction
Revising your writing before sending it out to editors is essential. Start with general revision and move on to specifics like language, dialogue and punctuation.
Apr 9, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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Spring Writing Prompts
Writing exercises can help train and expand the writing mind. Here are some easy spring writing prompts to get you started.
Mar 20, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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Tax Tips for Writers
It's almost tax time again, and even poorly paid writers have to pay taxes. Claim writing income and keep track of writing expenses to lower your taxes this year.
Mar 12, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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Interview With Writer Kim Bannerman
Hugo-nominated sci-fi/horror writer Kim Bannerman shares details of her writing routine. She also gives good advice for new writers.
Mar 10, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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How To Make a Stick Horse
What little kid doesn't want a pony? Here, with little more than a sock and a piece of dowel, you can create a stick horse that your toddler will love.
Mar 3, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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Famous Quotes About Writing
These writing quotes provide hope and guidance for struggling writers. Find advice and words of wisdom in these quotes from the masters like Chekov, Atwood and Twain.
Mar 3, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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The Google Book Search Settlement
In 2004, Google began a massive book digitization project. A settlement has been reached to provide compensation to copyright holders. What does this mean for writers?
Feb 13, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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Submitting Your Novel to Publishers
Publishers have huge slush piles and hundreds of hopeful novelists hoping to be discovered. Help your novel manuscript stand out - in a good way.
Jan 27, 2009
- Sarah Turner
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