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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.
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Inspiring Music for Writers

April 22, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

It is customary for a writer to have a playlist for music as they work. But what if you've run out of new songs? Here are six artists that will get your creative juices flowing!

Ramblings

Time to Rhyme (Or, Is It…?)

April 20, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Is it necessary to follow the conventional rules of poetry? Does a poem always need to rhyme? What is poetry anyway? Find all this and more during National Poetry Month's special post!

Tips and Tricks

Time Management for Student Novelists

April 15, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

How in the world does a student find time for all their studies and writing a novel? Here, you'll find tips for organization so you can manage your time and finish your masterpiece, just in time for graduation!

Ramblings

Side Characters Are the Cheese

April 14, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What does it mean to be a "side character enthusiast?" What's so awesome about side characters anyway? Boy, am I glad that (I imagined) you asked!

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On the Page, Cont’d

April 8, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

From dictionaries to writing craft books, having literary resources is essential for every writer. Here are four more of my most helpful recommendations!

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