Monthly Archives: January 2012

Old News

Posted on January 19, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Fascinating, isn’t it, how what’s old becomes new again — and how writers and artists help fuel this never-ending cycle? Right now, there is a surge of in films set from World War I to the forties. And a number … Continue reading →

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Solo Spirits

Posted on January 18, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Without great solitude, no serious work is possible.” Picasso “I’m going to give you some advice that might be hard to take. That advice is: Work alone…” Steve Wozniak, Apple Computer inventor Here’s an upcoming book I’m eager to read: … Continue reading →

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Leadership Lessons

Posted on January 17, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

With all the ink being spilled about the upcoming presidential election, it’s not surprising that leadership qualities are sparking lots of attention. Allen Guelzo, the author of Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, wrote a pithy article about the traits we should … Continue reading →

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Edwardian Enthusiasts

Posted on January 15, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“If You’re Mad for ‘Downton,’ Publishers Have Reading List” — spying this headline on the front page of The New York Times, I knew I had to read on. The story is all about the boost that the PBS series … Continue reading →

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Helping Hand

Posted on January 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

My head is spinning! Little wonder, since I just spent about five hours with Linda, my dear friend and eagle-eyed reader. We went over her notations on my YA novel page by page and boy am I glad we did. … Continue reading →

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Free Writing

Posted on January 12, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Inspired to dip in to The Right to Write by Julia Cameron, I found a description of a tool I’ve often used that you might find helpful and enjoyable to work with as well. Julia refers to it as “guided … Continue reading →

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Free Writing

Posted on January 12, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Inspired to dip in to The Right to Write by Julia Cameron, I found a description of a tool I’ve often used that you might find helpful and enjoyable to work with as well. Julia refers to it as “guided … Continue reading →

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Break Through

Posted on January 11, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” Napoleon Hill Isn’t it amazing how you can work and work on something, straining to get it right, and then suddenly, out of the blue, when you least … Continue reading →

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Success Story

Posted on January 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Discovered on Publisher’s Web Site, Aspiring Author Signs Book Deal.” Now there’s an attention-grabbing headline! Thanks to my dear friend CJ, I can pass along the scoop. Just a few weeks after Kerry Shafer uploaded writing samples on Bookcountry.com, a … Continue reading →

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Success Story

Posted on January 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Discovered on Publisher’s Web Site, Aspiring Author Signs Book Deal.” Now there’s an attention-grabbing headline! Thanks to my dear friend CJ, I can pass along the scoop. Just a few weeks after Kerry Shafer uploaded writing samples on Bookcountry.com, a … Continue reading →

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