Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Before

Posted on May 18, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I have made this letter longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter.” Blaise Pascal My wonderful friend and writing buddy Nancy and I were enjoying an evening of music and a little lit chat in … Continue reading →

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Editing Tips

Posted on May 17, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Always use an editor. You are blind to your own mistakes.” Seasoned editor’s comment Truer words were never spoken! Over and over again, I’ve learned how easy it is to let errors, typos, plot and character inconsistencies, cliches, and repetitive … Continue reading →

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Distracting Day

Posted on May 16, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Evil is whatever distracts.” “Writing is a sweet, wonderful reward.” Franz Kafka How ironic! And how the Muses must be laughing! After just penning a post about daily writing practice, I had one of those frustrating days where nothing went … Continue reading →

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Each Day

Posted on May 15, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us. The Muse takes note of our dedication. She approves. We have earned favor in her sight. When we sit down and work, we become like a … Continue reading →

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Failure Frees

Posted on May 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I was the biggest failure I knew.” JK Rowling Pondering her past, this is how Jo Rowling described herself in a 2008 Harvard commencement speech. Seven years after graduating from a university where she had studied classics, her marriage was … Continue reading →

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Adventure Awaits

Posted on May 13, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Exploring Europe with Hermoine’s wits, Harry’s curiosity, and Ron’s budget.” Karen and Ryan, Harry Potter enthusiasts/obsessives Little did I know when I penned my last post, “Rowling Ruminates” and tagged it, that it would catch the eagle eyes of Karen … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

A beautiful bouquet of words for all the wonderful mothers we love and who love us: “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” Abraham Lincoln “Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher … Continue reading →

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Rowling Ruminates

Posted on May 10, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

JK Rowling probably ranks as the most successful writer ever to pen a book: Her Harry Potter series, which she spent 17 years writing, has sold 450 million copies in 76 languages and A Casual Vacancy, her foray into adult … Continue reading →

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Revision Passes

Posted on May 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Whatever writing project you’re working on, at some point you’ll face the need to revise and polish your work. If the project is short, then the revision process is likely to be intense and relatively quick. But if you’re tackling … Continue reading →

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Teddy Triumphs

Posted on May 8, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

The Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man … Continue reading →

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