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By Savanna Roberts Posted on Mar 13, 2019February 25, 2019

Don’t Be Sorry, Be Better: On Themes in Writing

Themes in writing is one of the hardest things to convey well. And that, I believe, is due to one reason: themes tend to come off as preachy…

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Here are the closeups of two of Villager’s character bookmarks! Vivianna is my main character, and Nex is my temperamental prince. The artist is Azaria Durant @hermajestymj and she did such a phenomenal job! 😍 _ #writingcommunity #amwriting #author #authorlife #youngadult #yafiction #fiction #scifi #dystopian #fantasy #yaromance #romance #contemporary #bookworm #booklover #booklove #bookish #bibliophile #stories #ya #yaauthor #yaauthorlife #writinglife #aspiringauthors #booksbysr #bookmarks #Villager #QuelmirianDuology

Warning: my cursive is messy and one of my m’s has an extra line (sorry, mom 😂). • • Recently I’ve been reading many business, indie publishing, and self-marketing books. I’ve been filled with new ideas. I’ve been challenged to go outside my comfort zone. But at the end of the day, doubt crept in. “Nobody will take me seriously.” “I’m too young to try this.” “What if people reject me?” • • When dealing with doubt, I turned to the creatives to see how they deal with it. Some listen to uplifting podcasts or have a Pump-Up music playlist. Others go to therapy or have a group they can discuss their doubts in. Yet others write out their why — why they chose their creative path. And yet others write down positive affirmations to tell themselves when they feel stuck. I used to think I didn’t need any of those, but with God continuing to push me out of my comfort zone, I realized I needed something to remind me that I am strong. In the picture are my positive affirmations. • • What are some positive affirmations you need to tell yourself today? • • #writingcommunity #amwriting #author #authorlife #youngadult #yafiction #fiction #scifi #dystopian #fantasy #yaromance #romance #contemporary #bookworm #booklover #booklove #bookish #bibliophile #stories #ya #yaauthor #yaauthorlife #writinglife #aspiringauthors #booksbysr #marketing #positiveaffirmations #optimistic #comfortzone #newbeginnings

In today’s blog post, I share an interview with indie author Annie Pavese! Annie wrote So Sang the Dawn, a HUGE novel that has captured the hearts of many. It’s one of my most anticipated reads on my TBR list this year! And Annie is such a sweet person. ❤️ If you’re interested in checking out the interview, click the link in my bio or head to my website! _ #booksbysr #writerscommunity #author #authorlife #youngadult #yafiction #fiction #bookworm #booklover #booklove #bookish #bibliophile #blog #blogger #bookreviews #blogging #newpost #Author #interview #authorinterview #SoSangtheDawn #indie #indieauthor #indiebook #tbr #anticipatedread

#AdventuresinParkCity: Babysitting two very athletic kids means I get to travel all over Park City with them. This trip led me to soccer tryouts at a park that’s in a little valley surrounded on all sides by mountains. While spring/summer is continuing to try to gain a clutch on this part of the US, you can still see little bits of snow on the mountain peaks. While watching the soccer tryouts commence, a storm began to move over the mountains, the clouds flickering every now and again with electricity. The tryouts continued, the participants hoping the storm would simply pass on by. But then it happened — my favorite part just before a storm hits. The temperature abruptly dropped, the wind picked up, and a crack of thunder echoed through the valley. A thrill rushed through me, causing me to shiver in anticipation. The kiddos were disappointed because the soccer tryouts were postponed until the weather passed. I was reminded of God’s beauty and power. There’s just something about a storm in the mountains. 💕 • • #booksbysr #babysitter #babysitter #writer #explorer #adventurer #adventuresinbabysitting #soccer #ParkCity #Utah #storm #thunderstorm #clouds #outdoors #mountains #Godspower #Godsgoodness #Christian #Christianity #reflection

Villager pre-orders are now open!!! If you order between today and June 16th (next Sunday), you will receive a signed paperback copy of Villager as well as 6 character bookmarks! Price is $13.50, but that includes shipping and $1 from each proceed going to World Vision. 💕 Check out the link in my bio if you’re interested, or simply go to the Bookstore tab on my website (booksbysr.com)! _ #writingcommunity #amwriting #author #authorlife #youngadult #yafiction #fiction #scifi #dystopian #fantasy #yaromance #romance #contemporary #bookworm #booklover #booklove #bookish #bibliophile #stories #ya #yaauthor #yaauthorlife #writinglife #aspiringauthors #booksbysr #Villager #QuelmirianDuology #preorder #bookmarks

In today’s blog post, I review The Wicked King by Holly Black! The Folk of the Air trilogy is fast becoming one of my favorites, and I can’t wait for The Queen of Nothing to come out! If you’re interested, click the link in my bio or head over to my website! _ If you’ve read The Cruel Prince and/or The Wicked King, who is your favorite character? 😏 _ #booksbysr #writerscommunity #author #authorlife #youngadult #yafiction #fiction #bookworm #booklover #booklove #bookish #bibliophile #blog #blogger #bookreviews #blogging #newpost #TheWickedKing #TheCruelPrince #TheFolkoftheAir #HollyBlack #Cardan #Jude #mythoughts #Taryn #Locke #trilogy

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