Monthly Archives: February 2013

Being Patient

Posted on February 16, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” St. Francis de Sales “Never think that … Continue reading →

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Slow Progress

Posted on February 15, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

The last few weeks have been frustrating: I seem to be moving through the revisions of my novel at a snail’s pace. I’m not sure why: like most situations, it’s probably a combination of things. First, I’ve hit some thorny … Continue reading →

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Cliche’ Hunters

Posted on February 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Adam was the only man who, when he said a good thing, knew that nobody had said it before him.” Mark Twain I’d have to plead to the charge of guilty when it comes to using some pretty outworn phrases … Continue reading →

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Literary Lights

Posted on February 13, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I know the first line and the last line. I know nothing about what’s in between. I like the mystery of it.” Amy Hempel “I don’t want to know too much, but I have to find the characters I can … Continue reading →

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Amping Up

Posted on February 12, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

We all know that writing demands a lot of mental energy and emotional stamina. Anything we can do to keep ourselves energized and stave off fatigue can help increase our creativity and productivity. Here are a few simple ideas gathered … Continue reading →

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Serious Daring

Posted on February 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“What one story may have pointed out to me is of no avail in the writing of another. But “avail” is not what I want; freedom ahead is what each story promises — beginning anew. And all the while, as … Continue reading →

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Helpful Exchanges

Posted on February 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Over the holidays, I received a festive paperweight brightly colored in green, red, and yellow. Captured within it was a cheerful airborne lady who holds a banner aloft that says, “good fairies are everywhere.” How true this is! Among the … Continue reading →

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Keep Writing

Posted on February 8, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The desire to write grows with writing.” Desiderius Erasmus I’m always excited when I come across writing advice that seems helpful — anything we can all take advantage to keep ourselves up and running. Recently, I came across a site … Continue reading →

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Undefeated, unconquered

Posted on February 7, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under … Continue reading →

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Immersion Conversion

Posted on February 6, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

While driving home from Vermont, Alex and I were talking about some of the courses he and his friends had taken at Middlebury. Though he’s a history major, he dipped into the riches of English literature as well. As you … Continue reading →

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