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Sarah Armstrong

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Sarah was a journalist with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation before writing three novels, Salt Rain , which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award, 'His Other House' and 'Promise'. Her first novel for kids, 'Big Magic' was a CBCA Notable Book. Its sequel is 'Magic Awry'. 'Run' is shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year and 'The Wave' is coming August 2026. http://www.sarah-armstrong ...more

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Sarah Armstrong Since having a child, I haven't struggled with writer's block like I used to. If I am feeling a bit directionless in my writing, I will freewrite abou…moreSince having a child, I haven't struggled with writer's block like I used to. If I am feeling a bit directionless in my writing, I will freewrite about my character's back story (eg. what they remember from primary school, first kiss, most memorable Christmas) and particularly about what they want. Digging down into a character's desire is a sure fire way to get me out of any writing doldrums. (less)
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Sarah Armstrong Having the luxury of sitting quietly and playing with words until they convey what I intend. The quiet, solitary business of writing is a wonderful an…moreHaving the luxury of sitting quietly and playing with words until they convey what I intend. The quiet, solitary business of writing is a wonderful antidote to the busy-ness and mayhem of family life. (less)
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Average rating: 3.74 · 1,360 ratings · 210 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors
Promise
3.71 avg rating — 495 ratings — published 2016 — 10 editions
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His Other House
3.49 avg rating — 410 ratings — published 2015 — 7 editions
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Run
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Big Magic
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Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer: Renegade Timeline Officer
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