Monthly Archives: June 2011

E-book Entrepreneur

Posted on June 18, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

When my sister Steph and a friend sent me the same New York Times article on the same day, I knew something was up. Called “Storyseller,” it’s about Amanda Hocking, a young woman in her late twenties who’s become a … Continue reading →

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Four Horses

Posted on June 17, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Anonymous I just read a revealing parable about four horses that I want to share with you. It’s taken from a wonderful book called Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki, … Continue reading →

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Daydream Believers

Posted on June 16, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Why are some people more successful than others at what they do? David McClelland, a Harvard University professor, spent years studying this question. One of his major findings: successful people focus on self-chosen goals with personal meaning to them — … Continue reading →

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Story Glory

Posted on June 15, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

There are stories everywhere, just waiting to be plucked out of the air. We can find them on the street, in newspaper articles, on line, in our own ramblings and ruminations. Some of the best ones seem to fall in … Continue reading →

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Energetic Endings

Posted on June 14, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“The perfect ending should take the reader slightly by surprise and yet seem exactly right to him…. It is like the curtain line in a theatrical comedy. We are in the middle of a scene (we think) when suddenly one … Continue reading →

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First Efforts

Posted on June 13, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere. Start by getting something — anything — down on paper. A friend of mine says that the first draft is the down draft — you just … Continue reading →

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Time In

Posted on June 11, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of feeble minds.” Henry David Thoreau Right now, if I were sticking to my writing plan, I’d be spending a few hours today revising my YA novel, along with the rest of the work … Continue reading →

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Revise, Release

Posted on June 10, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Everything you release frees you.” The heat today was very intense. I managed to walk my dog Ryder just before the sky opened up and a torrential downpour swept the streets cooling the air. The thunder and lightning scared Ryder, … Continue reading →

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Washable Wisdom

Posted on June 9, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

There was a party just down the street from our house this weekend. I was outside working on my lawn (and believe me, it needs work!), listening to some great music and a rockin’ DJ. Later, while walking Ryder, I … Continue reading →

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Cherished Sister

Posted on June 8, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Today is my sister Stephanie’s birthday. Alex and I are hopping the train to celebrate with her and I am looking forward to giving her a big birthday hug and hoisting a glass in her honor. She is precious to … Continue reading →

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