Monthly Archives: August 2012

Beating Resistance

Posted on August 20, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“There never was a moment, and never will be, when we are without the power to alter our destiny. This second, we can turn the tables on Resistance. This second, we can sit down and do our work.” Steve Pressfield, … Continue reading →

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War Horse

Posted on August 18, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Thanks to a wonderful gift from my husband David, I had the pleasure of enjoying a fabulous night of theater. My stage treat: War Horse. To watch life-sized puppets mimicking the movements of horses with subtle yet natural grace was … Continue reading →

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Used Up

Posted on August 17, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Imagination is like a muscle. I found out that the more I wrote, the bigger it got.” Philip José Farmer “I want to be thoroughly used up when I die for the harder I work the more I live.” George … Continue reading →

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Feedback Feast

Posted on August 16, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

I’m the first to admit that searching for an agent is no walk in the park. It’s demanding and sometimes, frankly, it’s also dispiriting. Sending out unsolicited query letters is like cold calling in sales: turn downs are part of … Continue reading →

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Fired Up

Posted on August 15, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s what happens to Michael Phelps, the gold-medal swimmer, when he runs into an obstacle: He doesn’t get discouraged, he gets “fired up.” Turns out, he’s onto something. In his new book, Rebounders: How to Pivot from Setback to Success, … Continue reading →

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Word Magic

Posted on August 14, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Turn your dreams into reality by taking matters into your own hands.” Henriette Anne Klauser For some reason, today I pulled off from my shelf a book that I really need to revisit called Write It Down, Make It Happen. … Continue reading →

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Lively Lit

Posted on August 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

How much ink has been spilled talking about the book’s demise in the digital age? Oceans of it, I’m sure. And yet there’s still more to be said — none of it more hopeful and heartening than an essay called … Continue reading →

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Hard Days

Posted on August 11, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Hard days are the best — that’s where champions are made.” Gabby Douglas “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.” Abraham Lincoln Hard days — we’ve all had their … Continue reading →

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Stay Simple

Posted on August 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Music can make a difference. There is a global nature to music, which has the potential to bring all people together. Music is truly an international language, and I hope to contribute by widening communication as much as I can.” … Continue reading →

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Working Smart

Posted on August 9, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Victoria Colligan, author of Dream It, Launch It, Live It is the CEO of Ladies Who Launch, a growing enterprise that supports women entrepreneurs. Over the years, she’s found that some of the most successful people she’s met share certain … Continue reading →

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