Monthly Archives: August 2013

Lost Voice

Posted on August 20, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“It was about eleven o’clock in the morning, mid October, with the sun shining and a look of hard wet rain in the clearness of the foothills. I was wearing my powder-blue suit with dark blue shirt, tie and display … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on August 19, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Whatever we’re writing, it never hurts to go for visual appeal and immediacy. That’s why I was excited when I came across an article on the super-helpful marketing site Where Writers Win by a young writer named Alex Strike who … Continue reading →

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Our Stories

Posted on August 17, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’m a cautionary tale that doesn’t have a bad ending.” Michael J. Fox I love the way that our boy Michael views his life as a story — one that could have ended badly, but didn’t. Like the rest of … Continue reading →

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A Gift

Posted on August 16, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

What a joy! Once again, I had the pleasure of listening to a wonderful array of poems read aloud by an intrepid group of poetry lovers who forsook green grass and balmy breezes on a lovely, shimmering summer’s eve to … Continue reading →

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Being Open

Posted on August 15, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel.” Piet Mondrian “Our ego wants to say, ‘I am writing and cannot be interrupted and pulled away from my thoughts.’ The actual artistic reality, the experience of artists … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on August 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is a sweet, wonderful reward.” “It is not necessary that you leave the house. Remain at your table and listen. Do not even listen, only wait. Do not even wait, be wholly still and alone. The world will present … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Words

Posted on August 13, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“If I could fasten the mind of the reader upon words so firmly that he would forget words and be conscious only of his response, I felt that I would be in sight of knowing how to write narrative. I … Continue reading →

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Wise Words

Posted on August 12, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Guy Clark, a songwriter whose ballads have been made famous by country music legends like Johnny Cash and Ricky Skaggs may be 71, but he’s still going strong. He just released a new album called, “My Favorite Picture of You” … Continue reading →

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Stories Everywhere

Posted on August 10, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The universe is made of stories, not atoms.” Muriel Rukeyser I love Muriel’s words of wisdom! They popped into my mind when I came across this headline in The New York Times: “Telling Stories, Selling Beauty.” This feature in the … Continue reading →

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September Contests

Posted on August 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Entering a contest can be a smart move for many reasons. First and foremost, you might win it, which will be fantastic and give you a boost in the literary community. Second, having a contest deadline can be incredibly useful … Continue reading →

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