Monthly Archives: August 2011

Discouraging Words

Posted on August 18, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Oh, give me a home where the Buffalo roam Where the Deer and the Antelope play; Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, And the sky is not cloudy all day.” Home on the Range Where oh where is this … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Words

Posted on August 17, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own and you know what you know. You are the guy who will decide where you’ll … Continue reading →

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Solid Gold

Posted on August 16, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Graham Greene, the legendary English novelist once said in a famous interview that ‘Character is plot.’ This is the best advice I ever got as a novelist. When I sit down to write a book, I try to tell a … Continue reading →

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Write Forward

Posted on August 15, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon, I put it back again.” Oscar Wilde Know the feeling? I certainly do! You know what I mean: … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready

Posted on August 13, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as if nothing is a miracle, and the other is as if everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein “Getting ready to get ready.” That’s how my friend and mentor … Continue reading →

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Give In

Posted on August 12, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“The point is, I can’t tell you how to succeed. But I can tell you how not to. Give in to the shame of being rejected and put your manuscript — or painting, song, voice, dance moves, [insert passion here] … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s Key

Posted on August 11, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“When I launched myself into this book, I wrote it in a way I’ve never written anything before. I wrote it with my guts and my heart.” Tatiana de Rosnay Just about the only thing better than a great book … Continue reading →

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Well-chosen Words

Posted on August 10, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Before you speak, ask yourself: is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence?” Shirdi Sai Baba The Buddha had a lot to say about right speech and communication. He believed that words had … Continue reading →

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Staying Connected

Posted on August 9, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

I just saw a wonderful documentary called Sholem aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness. It traces the life and work of the great humorist, who’s been called “The Yiddish Mark Twain.” His short stories inspired the fabulous musical and film Fiddler … Continue reading →

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Stress Relievers

Posted on August 8, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Working at your computer for long stretches and pushing yourself mentally to meet your writing goals can be tiring — and sometimes stressful. Sometimes there just isn’t as much variety and energizing activity in our workday as there could or … Continue reading →

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