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“I felt that yes, I needed to write this book and that the process of writing it would be transformative, would itself transform into something... Something I needed.”

Han Kang, The White Book

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Hands in Pockets on JSTOR

On a quiet evening in January 2002 I set
off from Norwich to look for the grave of my late professor, W. G. Sebald, at St. Andrews churchyard in Framingham Earl, a journey that would take me
southeast through the Norfolk countryside. Settled behind the wheel of my rented Fiat I headed for the open road, but darkness fell suddenly, as if it had been stealthily waiting for me, and my hopes of getting there
while it was still light-or getting there at all-fell along with it.
The Guardian •

I love Paris in the summertime

The choices for visitors to the city in summer are almost limitless. For those who enjoy lying around getting red-hot, there are the Paris-Plages from mid-July to mid-August, when stretches of the river Seine between the Pont Neuf and the Pont de Sully, and the Bassin de la Villette are transformed into oases of sun and sand. But for blue sky and balmy blooms, I prefer to take a leisurely stroll on the two-and-a-half mile Promenade Plantée, which runs from the Bastille, along a former railway vi...
The Guardian •

The traveller

Dean's camera follows Hamburger as he goes about his business. Maybe he's in his study, reading something, with the smoke curling over his shoulder. We sneak up behind him. The sound of his exhalations and the smacking of his lips are so poignant we can almost taste the tobacco burning his throat. Or we're peering through the glass of his bedroom door: there's his arm tuning the wireless, the mattress sinking down as he retires, then that same arm on the pillow, raised above his head. Dean forces us to reflect on the blanks, gaps, skips and pauses in time: moments pass by us without our being aware.
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Interview: Javier Marías

Javier Marías has at least one ghost at his back when he writes, for in the plaza outside his apartment in Madrid, François I of France was once held captive in the Torre de Los Lujanes. As we sit in his front room, its pealing bells remind me of Orson Welles's Chimes at Midnight, which is based on Shakespeare's Falstaff plays and known to be one of Marías's favourite films. In fact, the title of his latest novel comes from Henry IV - Your Face Tomorrow - and the first part, Fever and Spear, is...

My Services

    • Ghostwriting:
      Turn your big idea or life story into a book or standout article that’s uniquely you—zero filler, all impact.
    • Developmental Editing:
      Transform rough drafts into page-turners. From structure to style, I pinpoint what sells and what sings.
    • Manuscript Coaching:
      Start-to-finish strategy, momentum, and tough-love accountability. Your project, amplified.
    • Cultural, Art, & Wellness Writing:
      Fresh takes on culture, creativity, and well-being for discerning publications and brands.

About Me

I’m Sarah Emily Miano: award-winning author, manuscript coach, and creative catalyst. With novels, essays, and features in marquee outlets like The Guardian and The Times, I cut through the noise to help ideas and stories leap off the page. I thrive on crafting bold narratives, elevating voices, and turning client visions into books that spark conversation. My global work with writers, editors, and thought leaders keeps my approach sharp, original, and attuned to the now.

How I work

  • Author-level partnership—insider insights, sharp instincts, zero ego.
  • Candid, collaborative process. Expect energy, vision, and honest feedback—always in service of your goals.
  • Style chameleon: I get your voice, your audience, what makes you stand out.
  • Confidential, strategic, and fiercely committed to quality.