Monthly Archives: November 2013

Independent Thinkers

Posted on November 18, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Those who wish to sing always find a song.” Swedish Proverb “Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your soul.” Walt Whitman I’m full of admiration for JK Rowling — and not just because of her inspiring rags-to-riches … Continue reading →

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Managing Momentum

Posted on November 16, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Sustaining momentum, both in writing a draft and from a reader’s perspective, is one of the keys to creating energy on the page. How to Write and Sell Historical Fiction by Persia Woolley, a successful trilogy author, offers some helpful … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Yourself

Posted on November 15, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Write with hope.” “Hook them, hold them, keep them interested.” Anthony Horowitz Our boy Tony is a busy fellow. After a bunch of lackluster books with lackluster sales, he came up with a blockbuster YA winner: the Alex Rider series … Continue reading →

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Total Immersion

Posted on November 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the luxuries of being an accomplished writer with a robust following is the opportunity to immerse yourself in a topic that fascinates you — to dive in and get lost in it and happily surrender to your obsession. … Continue reading →

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Wrong On

Posted on November 13, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Of the 200 light bulbs that didn’t work, every failure told me something that I was able to incorporate into the next attempt.” Thomas Edison Fail, fail again, fail better.” Samuel Beckett “If we don’t get lost, we’ll never find … Continue reading →

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Task Masters

Posted on November 12, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

For me, getting organized can be a catch-as-catch-can kind of affair. That’s why I’m always looking for practical tips to help me get more out of my time. Just today, I came across some advice from The Hallowell Center, which … Continue reading →

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Magical Afternoon

Posted on November 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

When I saw that Random House was hosting a live event with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, a beautifully written YA crossover book, I knew I wanted to be there. I didn’t have a ticket, but I trusted … Continue reading →

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Good Weather

Posted on November 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing. Wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating. There is no such thing as bad weather, Only different kinds of good weather. John Ruskin What a cheerful attitude! Reading this, it strikes me that thinking … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Times

Posted on November 8, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Frustrated…or fascinated: Those are the two main choices we have when we come up against a problem –so sayeth my good friend and mentor, Rob Gilbert (check out his Success Hotline, 973.743.4690). From where I sit, Rob’s right on target. … Continue reading →

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Falling, Rising

Posted on November 7, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes a story just grabs you and pulls you by the heartstrings. I just watched a film version of William Inge’s haunting play, Come Back, Little Sheba. Id never seen it before and the cast is wonderful: Shirley Booth won … Continue reading →

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