Monthly Archives: August 2012

Finding Balance

Posted on August 8, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the things I enjoy most on the writing front is hearing other authors talk about their work — how their stories are born, how their characters grow and come to fruition, and how their writing process unfolds. There’s … Continue reading →

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Soothing Stress

Posted on August 7, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“A relaxed mind is a creative mind.” This Yogi Tea bag saying really strikes home with me, because I know that when I’m feeling loose and relaxed, my mind is freer to roam and come up with exciting ideas. That’s … Continue reading →

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Juicy Adjectives

Posted on August 6, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of sharing my experiences as a writer at a “Career Day” in an elementary school (see Young Writers). There, an adorable little boy asked me whether I used “juicy adjectives” in my … Continue reading →

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Inner Critic

Posted on August 4, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

We all know that voice well: the little one in our head that says we’re not good enough, experienced enough, clever enough to do what we want to do. It’s our Inner Critic — and this is one critter that … Continue reading →

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Goal Post

Posted on August 3, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Dan O’Brien, 1996 Olympic gold medalist and U.S. record-holder in the decathlon, said “records are made to be broken.” How true this is! My friend and mentor Rob Gilbert told a great story on his Success Hotline (973.743.4690) recently in … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Change

Posted on August 2, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

As writers, we know that creating good habits can be one of the keys to our success. But building new ways of doing things into our day isn’t easy. Wanting to make changes isn’t enough. How can we transform our … Continue reading →

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Happy Writers

Posted on August 1, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“All that I hope to say in books, all that I ever hope to say, is that I love the world.” EB White “I think of myself as an enormously lucky person. I get to tell stories for a living.” … Continue reading →

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