Monthly Archives: April 2012

Voice Lessons

Posted on April 18, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank Reading these lovely words made me think of the beautiful Anne, which led me to search for my copy of The … Continue reading →

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Polishing Silver

Posted on April 17, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

When I read a veteran editor’s comment about the pleasure he experienced in editing a manuscript that had been beautifully prepared by its author, his words struck a chord with me. The editor said that putting the finishing touches on … Continue reading →

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Form Fitting

Posted on April 16, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” Gustave Flaubert Discovering what we believe — the ideas and wisdom that we want to share through our writing — is no easy feat. And discovering the most … Continue reading →

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Ever-replenishing Springs

Posted on April 14, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.” C.S. Lewis It’s been a beautiful day and I’ve had a touch of Spring fever, plus, I miss Ryder and I’m feeling a … Continue reading →

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Ripening Writers

Posted on April 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” George Eliot When I heard someone say that the noted economist peter Drucker wrote half of his 39 books after the age of 65, it prompted me to … Continue reading →

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Today’s Story

Posted on April 12, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Willy Loman is all of us.” Joyce Carol Oates How amazing to see an article called, “’Salesman’ tells today’s story” not in the entertainment section of USA Today, but in the “Money” section! According to writer Adam Shell, the “Message … Continue reading →

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Breaking Through

Posted on April 11, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Studying the writing trajectory of successful writers can be fun and also profitable from a lessons learned point of view. Some writers, like Dickens, score a major success early on in their careers and keep flying high, like a shooting … Continue reading →

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Discovering Anew

Posted on April 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

It was a beautiful spring day today, made even more pleasant by a catch-up literary lunch I was treated to by my lovely friend Chris. We hadn’t chatted for a while because we would usually catch up on our daily … Continue reading →

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Summoning Worlds

Posted on April 9, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The deepest secret in our heart of hearts is that we are writing because we love the world.” Natalie Goldberg In her wonderful guide, The Right to Write, Julia Cameron has a chapter simply titled “Happiness.” In it she shares … Continue reading →

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Feeling Grateful

Posted on April 7, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

In this time of joy, hope, and renewal, it is my pleasure to share with you a symphony of words — a lovely poem by Sara Teasdale: BARTER Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves … Continue reading →

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