Monthly Archives: July 2013

Faux Resolution

Posted on July 19, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Every once in a while a writing principle that’s entirely new to me shakes my hand and says hello. When this happens, I feel energized and excited because I have a new tool to add to my writing arsenal. Recently, … Continue reading →

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Writing Resource

Posted on July 18, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

As we develop our craft and also begin to seek out audiences for our work via traditional or digital publishing routes, we need all the help we can get. Any resource that supports our endeavors may be worth exploring. One … Continue reading →

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Spirited Storytellers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Words matter: Every once in a while, I’m reminded of just how powerful stories are and how compelled people are to capture them, both for themselves and in order to share them with others. No wonder this impulse is as … Continue reading →

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Timely Tipster

Posted on July 16, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Fan flash: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg is one of my favorite books on the storyteller’s craft. My copy is well-thumbed and marked up and I often turn to it for inspiration when penning my posts.Natalie has a … Continue reading →

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New Award

Posted on July 13, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Every once in a while a new writing award comes along that recognizes the importance of focusing creativity and emotion on a theme of universal dimensions. This is surely true of the Christopher Doheny Award, which is supported by Audible, … Continue reading →

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Water Lapping

Posted on July 12, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Why would we write if we’d already heard what we want to hear?” James Richardson There is something so lovely about being read to, isn’t there? As tiny babes, this is one of the ways we enter the magical land … Continue reading →

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Books Ahoy!

Posted on July 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Cicero The Good News department: Everywhere these days there seem to be signs that books are not just surviving, but thriving. Watchung Booksellers, my favorite local bookstore appears to … Continue reading →

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Rough Riders

Posted on July 10, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Tour de France, the amazing and grueling three-week bicycle race across France. This is the 100th year of the Tour and since Alex is a competitive cyclist, we’re huge fans. The Tour is considered the most demanding sports event in … Continue reading →

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Book Detailing

Posted on July 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Every once in a while, I pass by a place near my house with a sign that advertises car detailing. I never knew what this meant exactly until someone told me that it basically involves putting the finishing touches on … Continue reading →

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Book Mates

Posted on July 8, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Amazing, isn’t it, where inspiration can come from? Just recently, I read a book in a completely different time period and genre from the YA novel that I’m writing — in many ways they couldn’t have been more different. And … Continue reading →

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