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Author: Rachel Sandell

Rachel Sandell is a writer and editor from Washington State, where rainy days necessitate long books, hot chocolate, and plenty of magic. Though she specializes in speculative fiction and harbors a love for the dark and enchanting, she also dabbles in poetry and is the archive project coordinator for Fireweed: Poetry of Oregon. She is an MFA graduate from the Rainier Writing Workshop, and her short stories have appeared in SORTES magazine, Night Picnic Press, and Leading Edge magazine.
Book Talk, Special Guest, Tips and Tricks

The Love Interest Trap – Nancy O’Toole Merservier

July 30, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Special guest Nancy O'Toole Merservier, author of the Red and Black superhero series, explains the one annoying trope nearly every superhero story falls prey to.

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July 2019 Reads

July 28, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What amazing books has July provided this time? These three recommendations are absolutely worth a read.

My Writing, Ramblings

The Memories I Touch

July 20, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Memories. Nostalgia. A little hand holding mine. This week's poem is personal, but hopefully it's relatable too.

Writers' Resource

The Scribe Source

July 16, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Sometimes a writer needs an extra eye on their manuscript. The Scribe Source team is here to help you take a step back and see your material through the bird's eye view.

Ramblings, Tips and Tricks

I Wrote the Wrong Protagonist???

July 13, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What happens when a beta reader thinks a side character should be the protagonist? How much advice from readers should you implement in revisions?

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