Monthly Archives: June 2012

Mental Toughness

Posted on June 6, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Mental toughness: this is a quality we need a generous dose of as writers. Every day we have to motivate ourselves, overcome the urge to procrastinate, face down rejection, and keep moving forward. How can we boost our ability to … Continue reading →

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Be Brave

Posted on June 5, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

I love writers, not just for their talent and ability to inspire and inform, but because they love writing and because most of them are incredibly generous about sharing advice. Just about any writer you can think of — alive … Continue reading →

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Oprah Ole’

Posted on June 4, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbors, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.” Voltaire Publishers and bookstores everywhere are rejoicing: Oprah is back … Continue reading →

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Lost Moments

Posted on June 2, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Broken bicycles, old busted chains With rusted handle bars, out in the rain.” Broken Bicycles by Tom Waits When I saw that Michael Gabriele, author of The Golden Age of Bicycles Racing in New Jersey, was signing books at my … Continue reading →

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Story Secrets

Posted on June 1, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s a comment from my wonderful friend and mentor, Rob Gilbert: “My stories tell me how to tell them better. When you tell a story over and over again, it’s almost like the story tells you, ‘No, no, this way!’ … Continue reading →

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