Monthly Archives: March 2012

Worth Knowing

Posted on March 20, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

A great story: Albert Einstein was being interviewed by a reporter, who avidly took notes. When the interview was completed, the reporter asked if he could follow up with a phone call if he had any further questions. Einstein graciously … Continue reading →

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Sweet Spot

Posted on March 19, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“You are in an ecstatic state to such a point that you feel as though you almost don’t exist. I have experienced this time and time again. My hand seems devoid of myself, and I have nothing to do with … Continue reading →

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Once More

Posted on March 17, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Why is it that we can be so entranced with what we write at one point in time and so confident in its value — and then begin to wonder whether any of it is worthwhile or even matters? I’ve … Continue reading →

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Helping Hand

Posted on March 15, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“A kind word is like a Spring day.” Russian Proverb For me, one of the most rewarding things about being a writer is finding ways to put my way with words in service to others. Do you feel that way … Continue reading →

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Character References

Posted on March 14, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“A story is a narrative description of a character struggling to solve a problem. Nothing more than that. And nothing less.” Ben Bova, The Craft of Writing Science Fiction “Your job is to take the reader on a journey that … Continue reading →

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Draft Dough

Posted on March 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing fiction, especially a long work of fiction, can be a difficult, lonely job; it’s like crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a bathtub. There’s plenty of opportunity for self-doubt.” Stephen King Every once in a while, I pull out Stephen … Continue reading →

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Door Openers

Posted on March 12, 2012 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 Here’s a wonderful story about how the idea for Nike came … Continue reading →

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15 Minutes

Posted on March 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” Stephen King When a woman who had lost more than 100 pounds was asked what she did when she felt like taking a pass on an exercise session, here’s what she … Continue reading →

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Hanging On

Posted on March 9, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up, for that is just the place and time when the tide will … Continue reading →

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One Person

Posted on March 8, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over and whispers, “Grow, Grow.” The Talmud Here is a wonderful story that Fannie Flagg, the author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, told about Samuel Vaughan, the … Continue reading →

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