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Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell
Sara Mitchell is a Chicago-based writer with a background in film, theatre, and hospitality. Her debut essay, “Red Dirt Road, a Crumple Zone,” began while she was in the Master of Fine Arts in Writing program at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and was completed while in residency at The Vermont Studio Center. Her work often explores themes of Americana, shaped by her experiences as a critical observer and participant. “Red Dirt Road, a Crumple Zone” is her first published work, showcasing her emerging voice in nonfiction.


Crumple Zone: What Car Crashes Reveal About Human Hubris and Fragility

Sara Mitchell Explores Risk, Racing and a Shared Father-Daughter Legacy of Survival
January 3, 2025  By Sara Mitchell
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