Monthly Archives: December 2013

Inspired Gifts

Posted on December 7, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

‘Take a Moment to Replenish with the Written Word’ “As we head into the upcoming, very busy holiday season, as booksellers we like to remind ourselves why we first stepped into a bookstore. We are lovers of stories. We are … Continue reading →

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Child’s Play

Posted on December 6, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“One should never creep when one feels the impulse to soar.” Helen Keller Sometimes we get so caught up in our work that we forget that the best work often comes when we’re playful. Curiosity, playfulness, fun, and slowing down … Continue reading →

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True Pros

Posted on December 5, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’m not a writer, I’m a rewriter.” Kenn Davis Now, to be honest, I’ve never read anything by our boy Kenn, but I do know that he wrote a dozen or so mysteries, so he has some books under his … Continue reading →

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Risk Taking

Posted on December 4, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot “To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure. But risk must be taken, because the greatest hazard … Continue reading →

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Mental Toughness

Posted on December 3, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

There’s a lot that we as writers can learn from the sports arena, especially when it comes to understanding that writing is an endurance activity — one that takes both physical and mental toughness to excel in. When someone asked … Continue reading →

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Recharging Recipe

Posted on December 2, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

As we head into the holidays, it’s easy to let ourselves get overwhelmed and fatigued. And yet, we need to feel strong and focused to accomplish what we want to with our writing. In short, we need energy. The word … Continue reading →

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