I'm not really a plot writer - I'm more interested in the characters and sort of small events that propel the story forward. Sara Zarr charactereventforward Change image and share on social
I do have a little bit more confidence in - or at least familiarity with - my process. For example, when it feels like it's going badly or that I'm lost, I know I'll eventually find my way because I've been through it before. But writing itself is still hard. Sara Zarr badlybiteconfidence share on social
I always felt that church is where I'm going to find my community and people to live my life with. Sara Zarr churchcommunityfelt Change image and share on social
I don't like to do too much psychological research because it might turn a character into a patchwork. Sara Zarr characterpatchworkpsychological Change image and share on social
We write in ways that, we generally hope, reflect real life, or at least look familiar to humans. And in life, recurring themes are a recurring theme. We never quite conquer a pet vice or a relationship pattern or a communication habit. We're haunted by our particular demons. Sara Zarr communicationconquerdemon share on social
When a young reader tells you that they'd never finished a book outside of school until they read yours, or that they really needed to hear something that one of your characters says or thinks... that's just rewarding and humbling. Sara Zarr bookcharacterfinish share on social
I'm always in a place that is sincere but conflicted about different things that come with being a Christian and being an active, churchgoing Christian. Sara Zarr activechristianchurchgo Change image and share on social
My first job is to write the characters as full and authentic people as well as I can. Sara Zarr authenticcharacterfull Change image and share on social
One of my favorite authors is Robert Cormier. He was a devout Catholic and a very nice man, which might not be the impression you get from reading his books. Sara Zarr authorbookcatholic Change image and share on social
Everyone has an identity crisis when they are 16 or 17 years old. Sara Zarr crisisidentityyear Change image and share on social