Monthly Archives: October 2013

Primordial Soup

Posted on October 8, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes advice that’s worth sharing simply because it’s so direct and accessible comes my way. I just read a brief interview with Eddie Schneider, Vice President and active agent at the JABberwocky Literary Agency, “the world’s leading agency for fantasy … Continue reading →

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Story Turns

Posted on October 7, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Some rules of the road in writing are worth paying attention to and one of them related to plotting says that in order to keep a reader’s interest from flagging, a story should “turn” every four to six pages. A … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains

Posted on October 5, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

For me, it’s always inspiring to read about an artist in any field who’s stretching out of his or her comfort zone in order to push the boundaries of creativity. Just recently, I came across an article about The Last … Continue reading →

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Assured Voice

Posted on October 4, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I wanted to see my name on the cover of a book. If you’re name is in the Library of Congress, you’re immortal.” “Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around you, but your dream will … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Workplaces

Posted on October 3, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes.” Agatha Christie Whatever works, works. When it comes to putting pen to paper or fingers to keys, finding the right place to work can be challenging. Some … Continue reading →

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Three Strikes

Posted on October 2, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” Katherine Hepburn Three strikes and you’re out — in baseball, that’s the rule. But in life, you have to keep swinging and often it takes a lot more than … Continue reading →

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Early Efforts

Posted on October 1, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

While it’s very instructive to analyze the mature and fully envisioned works of a master stylist and storyteller, gaining a glimpse into their early, sometimes painfully earnest, literary efforts can be equally valuable. I was reminded of this when some … Continue reading →

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