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  • Behind the Novel: Inspiration for My Current Work in Progress

    Behind the Novel: Inspiration for My Current Work in Progress

    On my Instagram account (@sarahbaylorwrites) I started a series sharing inspiration behind my writing, especially my current work in progress. I decided that on my blog, I would do this as well, but I would dive a little bit more deeper into the themes and the inspiration behind my current story. When I started planning Read more

  • January Reading Wrap Up 2024

    January Reading Wrap Up 2024

    This year my goal is to read 30 books. Honestly, this has been a goal of mine for a few years now, but I haven’t reached it quite yet. So, I figured the best way to keep myself accountable is to share the books I’ve read each month! I also hope this inspires and encourages Read more

  • Intentionality

    Intentionality

    2024 started in a really weird way for me. As the clock counted down toward midnight, I found myself sitting on an uncomfortable airplane chair, surrounded by half asleep strangers. I was traveling back to Virginia after a week with my family in California. Even without the countdown, fireworks, and cheers to ring in 2024, Read more

  • Writing Update #2 and Mini-Devo

    Writing Update #2 and Mini-Devo

    Hello, everyone! It has been…too long…since I last posted an update! Just about one month after I posted my last entry, I sent my completed (91,000 words) manuscript to my editor on September 21st. Then, on October 30th, I received the notes back from my editor! There’s a lot to work on and honestly, it Read more

  • Writing Update #1

    Writing Update #1

    I sat down at my desk, an empty Microsoft Word document illuminating my face while the blinking cursor held my gaze. A blank page, a fresh start. I had a story I wanted to write, but I didn’t know where to begin.  My history with writing sometimes feels like it started with furious typing just Read more

  • Faith Journey – Part 2

    Faith Journey – Part 2

    Hi, everyone! Here is part two of my Faith Journey/testimony. If you haven’t read part one yet, please check it out!  I also just want to issue the reminder that everyone’s Faith Journey’s will look different and that is totally okay! I hope that my story encourages and blesses you. As always, please feel free Read more