Monthly Archives: October 2011

Finishing Up

Posted on October 6, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

At lunch the other day, I was telling my friend Betsy that I decided to put my playwrighting class on hold in order to focus on finishing my YA novel. “I have a tough time completing things,” I added. Betsy … Continue reading →

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Pitchapalooza Alert

Posted on October 5, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry are seasoned pros when it comes to writing and cofounders of The Book Doctors, a company dedicated to helping authors get their books published. They are also the creators of Pitchapalooza, a mobile American … Continue reading →

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Word Lovers

Posted on October 4, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the great pleasures of the writing life is hearing authors you adore speak about their work. I recently chanced upon a story by Annabel Candy, a word lover, writer, and coach from Down Under (www.getinthehotspot.com), in which she … Continue reading →

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Focus, Focus

Posted on October 3, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“The shorter way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time.” Amadeus Mozart Mozart knew his music, but he also knew a lot about creativity. Creativity thrives on concentration, not distraction. We all know this … Continue reading →

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Helpful Exchange

Posted on October 1, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Among the gifts of travel I relish the most are chance encounters with creative souls who generously share their enthusiasms with me. In the small inn where we stayed in Vermont recently, I woke up early and went to the … Continue reading →

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