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Sarah Leonard
- Jul 16, 2018
- 7 min
"Crazy Rich Asians" Book Review
Author: Kevin Kwan Genre: Adult Romance/Humor Rating: 5/5 Crazy Rich Asians makes Jeff Bezos’ finances laughable. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a little bit. That man’s net worth is $112 billion. He just chooses not to drop it on dresses worth more than my house and rooms practically made of gold. But who does? That’s right, folks: crazy rich Asians. Written by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians is funny, culturally informative, and makes these people look so rich it could only be
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Sarah Leonard
- Jun 13, 2018
- 5 min
10 Steps to Conquering BookCon
BookCon: The time of year in New York City when bookworms flock to the birds’ nest in hopes of them taking a bite. And what are those birds, exactly? Authors and publishers. And what do we get? Many of them, and we get many books too. Whether you’re going to BookCon to get signatures or to binge collect all the novels your unwheeled backpack can carry (wheels weren’t allowed this year), here’s what you’ll need to remember when navigating the chaos. 1. Sign up for author signi
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Sarah Leonard
- May 23, 2018
- 9 min
Futurescapes Workshop
Sometimes, in high school, you have your rebellious phase. You meet Bo. Damn, Bo is fine, but he’s bad for you. You start wearing heavy eyeliner and black lipstick, piercings everywhere, when just a week ago you said you despised nose rings. Still, you date Bo. You try and get into the things he’s into—graffiti your school’s library, teepee the principal’s house. But, in reality, Bo is not the guy for you. Yet, you won’t admit it. So, you and your parents have a serious talk.
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Sarah Leonard
- Nov 12, 2017
- 9 min
Creating 3-Dimensional Characters
Plot is, perhaps, one of the most important parts of a novel. But, what drives that plot? What gives it substance, conflict, and the sweet breath of life that keeps readers addicted? Character. However, a novel can only make those characters addictive if they are believable, if they are 3-dimensional. You should be able to imagine your character sitting next to you or having a drink with you at a bar. When first starting a novel, I recommend creating characters using internal
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