Monthly Archives: March 2013

Blushing Bookcase

Posted on March 30, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

There is all sorts of evidence that reading aloud to kids from the time they’re babies and encouraging them to read makes a huge difference in school — and that kids who read well also spell well and write well, … Continue reading →

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Poetic Pointers

Posted on March 29, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I don’t will a poem into being. I unravel it.” Dana Gioia Dana Gioia is the award-winning author of several collections of poetry. He also spearheaded “Poetry Out Loud,” a national competition that involved nearly half a million high-schoolers. In … Continue reading →

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Creativity Boosters

Posted on March 28, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

There’s nothing more fun than having fun while you’re writing. Enjoyment not only boosts our feel-good endorphins, it also enhances our creativity. Here are a few easy-to-use little tricks you can pull out of your kit bag on days when … Continue reading →

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Love Letters

Posted on March 27, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“A kind word is like a spring day.” Russian Proverb “This is my letter to the world That never wrote to me.” Emily Dickinson What a simple, yet powerful idea: In a world where we are overwhelmed and obsessed with … Continue reading →

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Airborne Ideas

Posted on March 26, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Have you ever noticed how ideas sometimes seem to fly around the ether, planting themselves in many different minds at the same time? This is the thought that popped into my own project-packed head when I read in The Wall … Continue reading →

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Adorable Advice

Posted on March 25, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“In a marriage, both partners continue to grow. The best thing you can offer is your unconditional support and acceptance, wrapped in love for the person who shares your life.” Love, Cutie Barbara “Cutie” Cooper is a star on YouTube, … Continue reading →

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Tone Deaf

Posted on March 23, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen a lot of filmed versions of books lately: The Life of Pi is one, and two versions of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I also recently saw an old film of … Continue reading →

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Author Adventure

Posted on March 22, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” Celia Thaxter I’m a little bushed today, because I had a very exciting evening last night. I didn’t go to the theater or to see a film or to a friend’s … Continue reading →

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Awards Alert

Posted on March 21, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

There are more and more competitions cropping up for self-published books, which I think is a promising development. It’s a way for independent authors to gain both book recognition and sometimes even bucks. It’s also a way to have industry … Continue reading →

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Masterly Musings

Posted on March 20, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Human nature is not black and white but black and grey.” Graham Greene My reading group just came together to discuss Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene. What a fantastic book — and what a fantastic writer! Alex took … Continue reading →

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