Monthly Archives: October 2010

Fail Forward

Posted on October 19, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” Samuel Beckett Fail forward — that’s what my friend CJ says a friend used to tell her. It’s a helpful piece of advice; I try to remember it … Continue reading →

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Claiming Creativity

Posted on October 16, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“I do not seek. I find.” Pablo Picasso Something to ponder: At one time, studies were conducted to discover if there were any genetic or environmental characteristics that could be linked to creativity. Researchers looked at a host of factors, … Continue reading →

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Aim Higher

Posted on October 15, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.” Abraham Lincoln As a kid, I loved reading biographies of famous people I admired — and still do. One of the things … Continue reading →

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Perfect Spy

Posted on October 14, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

He’s been called the “granddaddy of the modern spy novel” and he’s spent 50 years mastering his genre always in search of what he calls “the big truth.” At 81, John le Carre’ has just released Our Kind of Traitor … Continue reading →

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Book Look

Posted on October 13, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

The Social Network may be heating up movie screens and generating lots of ink, but guess what? Books are big news as well! Glancing through The New York Times and USA Today this morning, I was struck by how many … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on October 12, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’m generally a very happy guy, because I’m doing what I want.” Stephen Cannell With all the angst surrounding writing, it’s always refreshing to come across writers who really love what they do. Stephen Cannell, the incredibly versatile screenwriter and … Continue reading →

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More Life

Posted on October 11, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Feel-good stories about writing projects rescued from disaster  are always inspiring. Here’s a great one to encourage and embolden you: Back in 1998, two ambitious twenty-somethings, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, teamed up to write a short musical theatre piece … Continue reading →

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Acting Out

Posted on October 10, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

As a grown woman, Kate, one of the daughters of Charles Dickens, recalled watching her father as he worked. When he was engrossed in one of his novels and in the throes of writing, he would speak the lines of … Continue reading →

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Greenland Beckons

Posted on October 10, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Enjoy your journey to Greenland.” Judith Lindbergh I haven’t ever been to Greenland, but I’ll be going soon. I won’t be flying, I’ll be traveling by ship – a Viking vessel, to be exact. Stormy seas are sure to engulf … Continue reading →

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Chance Encounters

Posted on October 7, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Serendipity: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” Lovely word, isn’t it? Wonderful, the way it slides and dips, then rises again. Sometimes as writers, we are surprised and awed by entrancingly helpful … Continue reading →

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