Monthly Archives: February 2014

Writing Resources

Posted on February 17, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

There’s so much advice out there: about what to write, how to write, how to sell what you write. It can seem overwhelming. But in the small ocean of books about writing, there are some that I’ve found to be … Continue reading →

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Go Hard

Posted on February 15, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Only those who will risk going too far can possible find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot “Go hard or go home” — that’s how a commentator described one Olympic contender’s approach to putting everything on the line … Continue reading →

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Heartwarming Words

Posted on February 14, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Sonnet 116 by the immortal bard: Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O, … Continue reading →

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Inner Fierceness

Posted on February 13, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Julia Mancuso is a laid back kind of gal. She loves to train in Hawaii on the beach, but when it comes to competing, she’s all business. When an interviewer asked the superstar skier how she intended to become the … Continue reading →

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Abraham Advises

Posted on February 12, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Yes, it’s Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Happy birthday, Abe! When I was a kid, it used to be a national holiday. And now it isn’t. Why not? Mmmm… But what I really want to talk about is setbacks. We’ve all had … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Odyssey

Posted on February 11, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

He was born in West Virginia, where his forbears were once slaves. His mother died when he was a little boy and the children in his family were scattered in different directions by the tragedy. He was taken in by … Continue reading →

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Listening Patiently

Posted on February 10, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Before you learn to write well, to trust yourself as a writer, you will have to learn to be patient in the presence of your own thoughts.” Verilyn Klinkenborg Verilyn is a frequent contributor on writing craft at The New … Continue reading →

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Hope Springs

Posted on February 8, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Where’s there’s life, there’s hope.” Terence And where there’s hope, there’s life. “Hope springs eternal” — this is the phrase that sprang to mind as I watched the opening ceremony for the this year’s Winter Olympics. Along with the fabulous … Continue reading →

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Heads Up

Posted on February 7, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

The Writer’s Digest Annual Competition is still going strong after more than 80 years and it’s fast approaching: The early bird deadline is May 5. To give all of us a jump start on getting our work ready, I’m spotlighting … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pitch

Posted on February 6, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

This headline is a misnomer in a way, because there is no such thing as a perfect pitch when it comes to querying an agent. No, that’s not quite right: the perfect pitch letter is the one that compels an … Continue reading →

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