We recently connected with Sara Kil and have shared our conversation below.

Sara, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?

My friend Jen has been editing my stories for quite a while now. She is not part of the industry but is creative. I appreciate how she improves my story while maintaining my voice without trying to modify it. You need another pair of eyes to check your work. I use the writing tools available, but I still need help editing. When you find someone who can edit, you find gold.

The kindest thing she did was edit my testimony. We went back and forth with the editing process. We worked on the story for a while to meet the word count and make it clear and concise. While working on my article, she said I made twenty revisions. I didn’t realize it was that much. The story was deeply emotional for me. I was trying to get it published in one of the magazines. She advised me to send it to as many publications as I could. You never know who it may help, so I did just that. It was one of the most intentional stories I have written so far, and afterwards, I had to take a rest. However, it was worth it. Without her support and motivation, I’m not sure how I would have managed to do it. It was one of the nicest things anybody has ever done for me. I cherish the friendship.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I used to volunteer for the Fashioned blog, which is a magazine as well. I volunteered for my first fashion show at COVID; it was called GLAUDI by Johana Hernandez in Beverly Hills. It was my first taste of the fashion world.

I never planned on being in the industry, it just happened. Sometimes, you don’t choose it, it chooses you. I value my faith in God, and I give all praise to him. God puts people in your path for a purpose so you can do something bigger than yourself. We were born to be creative!

I’m a freelance writer. I write about nonfiction inspirational content. I value my faith and like crafting stories that inspire hope and light. I enjoy writing about individuals who surmounted challenges and turned adversity into opportunity, shedding light on their circumstances and raising awareness of their humanitarian causes.

In the past I volunteered for a fashion magazine, and I wrote for their blog. I volunteered for my first fashion show during COVID. It was Glaudi by Johana Hernandez Drive-Thru Fashion Show in Beverly Hills. It was my first taste of the fashion world.

A few years ago, I met the editor of the Fullerton Observer newspaper at an art event at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton. After I informed her that I was a writer, she gave me the chance to contribute to the Fullerton Observer. I attended fashion shows and other kinds of events and wrote about them. I wrote about pop culture, fashion, music, food, festivals, and interviews. I met lots of cool people, and I’m thankful for the opportunities I had.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

I’m satisfied when my client is happy with my work. As long as the person you’re writing about likes your work, that’s what matters to me. Writing can be thankless sometimes because you don’t get an immediate reaction. When people say they enjoyed my story in person or through social media, I’m happy to hear that. I’ve had people cry over my stories, and that touched my heart. I put a lot of effort into crafting each story I write, trying to make it unique and intentional.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Even though I’m happy and smiling, things didn’t get off to a good start for me. I’m not going to let my past dictate my future. I have endured suffering. Because I can relate to suffering, my writing is sincere. My work reflects my empathy and compassion for other people’s emotions. I write about faith, hope, and love because of this. It’s also therapeutic for me.

I can tell when someone has a good story because I can feel it. Most of the time, I’m correct. You don’t know what someone has gone through, so be kind!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/sara.kil?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarakil249?mibextid=b06tZ0
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-kil-91b369157

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Photo Credit: James Giovanni Pan Publications: Street Motivation Style LA Model: Megan Moorefield Interview: King Cali Luciano Müller