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Nov 26, 20203 min read
Meeting the Sorceress: The Sorceress and her Apprentice Part 1
The boy pictured an old, grumpy wizard with odds and ends stuck in a charred beard. But, who will actually be teaching him magic?
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Nov 24, 20205 min read
Why is my debut book as a fantasy author a children's picture book?
As a fantasy author, I decided to make my debut book a children's picture book to spread a love of reading ...
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Nov 21, 20202 min read
Book Review: Honeycakes: Counting All My Blessings
It's important to teach gratitude to young children to give them a strong start in life. See how Medea Kalantar does that in her new book!
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Nov 14, 20207 min read
How to plan a story with a strong plot structure
When you plan a story, it's important to give it a good plot structure and timeline. Here's some great writing tips to build a strong plot.
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Nov 9, 20206 min read
8 reading tips for parents to encourage children’s reading
I used to be a teacher. I thought I could encourage children's reading and help them grow a love of books. This is what I learned ...
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Oct 25, 20205 min read
Storytelling in history: the human condition: and how you can use it to survive and thrive.
I do one of the oldest jobs in the world: there’s a strong line of storytelling in history; is it a part of the human condition?
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Sep 2, 20204 min read
I followed this author quote to improve my writing
"Either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing."--Benjamin Franklin. So I moved to Japan to gain life experience.
Sarah Kate Ishii
Apr 28, 20203 min read
Life lessons from The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware: A Medium Post
Learn from the experiences of those who came before you. This book will certainly give you great advice from our elders.
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Apr 19, 20204 min read
The Lives Within Books: The Sorceress and her Apprentice Part 2
"A thousand worlds live in this room. Do you know how this could be so?"
The young lad shuffled awkwardly on his feet and replied...
Sarah Kate Ishii
Apr 18, 20203 min read
Set cues for success
Affordance to set a great reading habit: put a bookcase pride of place in your living room. You'll find you read much more!
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Apr 23, 20192 min read
Coffee Break Thoughts: Fragility of Reality- Featuring Mt. Fuji!
I’m fortunate. I work in an office in Yokohama, Japan, so high that it has an incredible view of the city. And, not just that. If I look...
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Apr 4, 20191 min read
Colour: A Writing Prompt
Here is a writing prompt to test your creativity and build writing skill. In 25 words, describe one of the colours that you are wearing....
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