Monthly Archives: October 2013

Healing Words

Posted on October 19, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s something wonderful on the word front: the healing professions are slowly but surely drawing on the power of stories, poems, and the craft of writing not only to help patients, but to nurture the humanity and humility of health-care … Continue reading →

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Waffle Irons

Posted on October 18, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Back in the early ’70s, University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman was searching for a design for a new kind of track shoe for his star runners. Legend has it that one morning while he was mulling ideas for … Continue reading →

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Aim High

Posted on October 17, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Expect the best; convert problems into opportunities; be dissatisfied with the status quo; focus on where you want to go, instead of where you’re coming from; and most importantly, decide to be happy, knowing that it’s an attitude, a habit … Continue reading →

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Moving Mountains

Posted on October 16, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I believe life is constantly testing us for our level of commitment, and life’s greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve. This level of resolve can move mountains, but it must … Continue reading →

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High Anxiety

Posted on October 15, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize.” Robert Hughes, author and art critic “Don’t permit fear of failure to prevent effort.” John Wooden, college basketball coach I … Continue reading →

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Miniature Masterpieces

Posted on October 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Terry Teachout is the drama critic of The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), but he’s also a huge music buff and author of Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington, Pops: A life of Louis Armstrong, and Satchmo at the Waldorf, a … Continue reading →

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Storytelling Fest

Posted on October 12, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The universe is made of stories, not atoms.” Muriel Rukeyser Spoken like a writer! We storytellers tell the tales that bind wounds, open hearts, and keep the earth spinning on its axis. And one of the things that keeps us … Continue reading →

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Energy Shot

Posted on October 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes our energy flags and we need a boost: a shot of adrenalin-fueled, dangerous, and even explosive writing to get our creative juices flowing again. When you find yourself at low tide on the energy front, here’s my advice: Go … Continue reading →

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Rapturous Reviews

Posted on October 10, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Well, I have to admit that today was a bit of a slow day — actually a low day. I was rebounding from an agent’s email: while she was encouraging and offered some suggestions, she took a pass on my … Continue reading →

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Every Sentence

Posted on October 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“A writer is someone for whom writing is harder than it is for other people.” Thomas Mann How refreshing and encouraging it is when an accomplished writer — someone who’s widely admired for his or her craft and dedication — … Continue reading →

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