Monthly Archives: August 2011

Letter Ladder

Posted on August 30, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Every morning a bit of inspiration called “Bright Moment” (www.brightmoment.com) pops into my email — and no matter what I’m doing, I take a moment to read it. These pithy 1-paragraph insights from a great motivational coach named Ed Smith … Continue reading →

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Writing Process

Posted on August 29, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

What is it about a successful writer’s process that fascinates us so much? I guess there’s something about learning the nuts-and-bolts of how they work that seems to hold the key to improving our own performance on the page. Mostly, … Continue reading →

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Feeling Upended

Posted on August 27, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

While I’d love to say that this was a totally productive day, it was less than stellar. Yes, taking a break from your regular writing strategy can offer benefits (see Hobgoblin Alert), but there’s a downside to interrupting your work … Continue reading →

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Hobgoblin Alert

Posted on August 26, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” Oscar Wilde “Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” How I love this … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Day

Posted on August 25, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“May all your days be wonderful!” Stan What a wonderful day! Alex and I hopped on a bus into the city and joined my darling sister Stephanie and her husband Luis for a ride around Manhattan in a lovely 1920s-style … Continue reading →

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Winning Weaknesses

Posted on August 24, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Three Fingers” Mahoney was a pitcher with the Chicago Cubs. Injured in an accident when he was a little boy, he lost two of the fingers on one of his hands. To compensate, he had to figure out how to … Continue reading →

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Crawford Counsels

Posted on August 23, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

There’s no denying it: I’m not a huge Joan Crawford fan: there’s something brittle about her that I don’t care for much. But I admire her moxie, especially after seeing a show that traced her career. She started out life … Continue reading →

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Rut Relief

Posted on August 22, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“When I’m working, I’m always monitoring my momentum, always asking ‘Is this piece moving forward or staying in place? Am I in a rut or a groove?’ A rut is when you’re spinning your wheels and staying in place; the … Continue reading →

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Book Talk

Posted on August 20, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

When you’re immersed in the world of books, one thing really leads to another. You never know where you’ll end up — and that’s fun, isn’t it? I just had a chat with my marvelous friend Mardi. She’s coming up … Continue reading →

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Courteous Critiquing

Posted on August 19, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Right now in my cozy little office I have three different pieces of writing that I’ve been asked to take a look at. One is by my talented young neighbor, Maggie; another is by an acquaintance; and the third piece … Continue reading →

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