Author Blog | Sarah Kate Ishii | Fantasy Author

Apr 23 min read

Chasing Imperfection: Confessions of a Fantasy Author

As a fantasy author, the pursuit of perfection can be paralysing. Embrace imperfection to grow your creativity and share your work.

Mar 289 min read

Beth and the River Spirit

A fantasy short story about a young girl who becomes friends with a river spirit. Will they find the lost magical item?

Mar 2710 min read

The Memory Café

What if tea let you see memories? A soft cozy fantasy short story. Something personal.

Mar 263 min read

Life of a Writer: a Book Update

A book update on my current WIPs, and the typical life of a writer with multiple book projects going on at once!

Mar 264 min read

3 Basic Self-Editing Tips for New Writers (Part 1)

Learn 3 essential self-editing tips for new writers. Discover how to take breaks, trim down your writing, and use chunking to edit.

Mar 253 min read

Celebrating the first birthday of Dynasty Codes: Origin Curse! (An author’s life)

Celebrating the first year of Dynasty Codes: Origin Curse and diving into the author's life - a journey of writing, publishing, and balance.

Mar 224 min read

Exploring Kiyohimé: Writing Fantasy Worlds with Mythology and Fantasy Creatures

Discover how you can use mythology and fantasy creatures in writing fantasy worlds. This is how Kiyohimé inspired the character Yoshiko.

Mar 191 min read

How to Start Writing (a 10-minute daily writing habit)

Discover how to start writing with a 10-minute daily habit. Overcome overwhelm and self-doubt. Start small, stay consistent, and write.

Feb 263 min read

No Free Lunch in Writing: Navigating Book Editing and Seeking Writing Advice

There's no such thing as a book edit. At least, if you respect your work and an editor's skills and experience, there shouldn't be.

Feb 222 min read

"Only in our dreams are we free …"

“Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages.” — Terry Pratchett, Wyrd Sisters

Feb 211 min read

Exciting Milestone: Origin Curse's Third Print Run Finishes!

Exciting news! Origin Curse's third print run is complete! Live the immersive world of Dynasty Codes now. #FantasyBooks #BookSeries

Feb 201 min read

"Did you need to do a creative writing course to write a book?"

If you want to write, write.