Monthly Archives: July 2011

Screenwriting Scoop

Posted on July 19, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

A great movie has tons of drama and excitement — and a skilled scriptwriter knows precisely how to pace and parcel clues and climaxes to keep viewers rivetted to their seats. Just think of one of Hitchcock’s thrillers and how … Continue reading →

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Be Bold

Posted on July 18, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Freedom lies in being bold.” Robert Frost Some time this week, I’m going to face a decision in my writing about whether to play it small or do something big and bold. It seems likely that you’ll be facing that … Continue reading →

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Become Yourself

Posted on July 16, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’m not the next anyone. I’m the first Maria Sharapova.” Maria Sharapova “Become yourself” is an inspiring slogan I once saw emblazoned on a bus. While it was touting the benefits of a college degree, it seems like the perfect … Continue reading →

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Story Songs

Posted on July 15, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Tonight, thanks to my dear friend, Teresa, I had the pleasure of sitting under a full moon and bright stars on a beautiful summer evening and listening to that classic group of songbirds, the Shirelles. What an evening! the moon … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on July 14, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes, when you find yourself a bit stuck, it can be really helpful to see how a very successful writer you admire handled the same challenge you’re facing. This makes sense for a number of reasons. First, there’s the very … Continue reading →

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Hanging Tough

Posted on July 13, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Having a cyclist in our family — my son Alex is out at a race as I write this — means that we are huge fans of the Tour de France. It’s a three day pain fest — emotionally, mentally, … Continue reading →

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Turnaround Strategy

Posted on July 12, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Ever have one of those really discouraging days where nothing seems to go right? You know the kind I mean — a day of false starts and distractions, where you just can’t seem to get into your writing rhythm? I … Continue reading →

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Rescuing Ibsen

Posted on July 11, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow! More than 100 years after his death, a neglected drama of the master playwright Henrik Ibsen is finally making its debut! It’s been rescued from the dramatic dustbin, streamlined, and launched on the London stage. This feat has been … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Boy

Posted on July 9, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

We just celebrated Alex’s 21st birthday this July 8th — amazing but true! We had a little family gathering for him — lunch at a cozy bistro with huge arched windows, a long wooden table, and savory paninis, pastas, and … Continue reading →

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Warming Up

Posted on July 8, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Singers practice their scales every day and musicians do five-finger exercises. Athletes have warm-up routines that stretch their muscles and loosen their limbs. What about us? Can we writers benefit from warm-up rituals as well — some way of approaching … Continue reading →

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