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The Lost Weapon: Unveiling the Epic Conclusion
Wow, it's been a while since my last post, but I promise I've been off the grid for a good reason! You see, I've been immersed in the...

Sarah Tidball
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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A Rollercoaster of Emotions: Killing Off Characters
Happy Bank Holiday weekend fellow readers and writers! I recently come across an interesting meme that made me chuckle, and then got me...

Sarah Tidball
Aug 26, 20233 min read
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World Building in Sci-Fi Novels: Crafting Engaging Realms while avoiding common pitfalls
Science fiction novels have the incredible power to transport readers to uncharted territories and immerse them in worlds beyond their...

Sarah Tidball
Jul 29, 20233 min read
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Aliens: The Sequel That Conquered the Stars
Following a recent movie marathon which included the epic movie, ‘Aliens’, today I want to reach out to my fellow movie aficionados and...

Sarah Tidball
Jul 8, 20232 min read
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When Dreams Inspire: Unveiling the Mysterious Origins of My Storylines
As an author, one of the questions I frequently get asked is: "Where do you get your ideas from?" The truth is, I consider myself...

Sarah Tidball
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Blake's 7 Heaven
I've discussed in previous blogs the influence shows like Star Trek TNG and Firefly had on me, but where did my passion of Sci Fi all...

Sarah Tidball
May 14, 20232 min read
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Creating an immersive vision - Show don't tell
As a writer, it's easy to fall into the trap of telling instead of showing. While we may have a clear vision of the story in our heads,...

Sarah Tidball
May 6, 20232 min read
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May the 4th be with you all
Happy STAR WARS DAY, fellow Sci Fi enthusiasts! As you know, I have something of a soft spot for the galaxy far, far away, so I couldn't...

Sarah Tidball
May 4, 20231 min read
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Firefly: the most efficient series in the galaxy
In my last post, I talked about how Star Trek had helped shape my general love of Sci Fi when I was younger. Today, I'm going to talk...

Sarah Tidball
May 1, 20232 min read
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Picard: Make it so!
** SPOILER ALERT ** When I sat down to watch the final episode of Star Trek: Picard recently, I couldn't help but feel a wave of...

Sarah Tidball
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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Why I write Sci Fi
Sci-fi is my favourite genre to write in because it allows me to unleash my imagination and explore the possibilities of the unknown. The...

Sarah Tidball
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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Planner or Pantser?
When it comes to writing a novel, there are two schools of thought: planning it all out in advance, or writing by the seat of your pants...

Sarah Tidball
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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