Monthly Archives: July 2014

Igniting Inertia

Posted on July 31, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Igniting inertia” — sounds confusing and contradictory, doesn’t it? By definition, something inert is: 1) lacking in the power to move; 2) very slow to move or act: sluggish; 3) deficient in active properties. Considering all this, any plan to … Continue reading →

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Building Characters

Posted on July 30, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“When it’s possible to ‘think inside someone else’s head,’ we know we’ve succeeded in breathing life into a fictional person. Once this happens, we can stand back. The character can control his fate.” “But like dreams, there’s an endless supply … Continue reading →

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Rookie Mistakes

Posted on July 29, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s something none of us want to do: make a “rookie mistake.” That’s how a top athlete recently described a meltdown he had: He forgot to load up on carbs prior to a tough day and ran out of gas. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Contests

Posted on July 28, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Every month, there are a whole new set of competitions available to both new and established writers. One of the best sources of online information is WritersMarket.com, which lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on July 26, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Here is something lovely to inspire us as we rest and rejuvenate ourselves: Native American Prayer I walk with beauty before me. I walk with beauty behind me. I walk with beauty above me. I walk with beauty below me. … Continue reading →

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Entertainment Value

Posted on July 25, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“When I tell aspiring writers that they should think of themselves as part entertainers, they don’t like to hear it — the word smacks of carnivals and jugglers and clowns. But to succeed you must make your piece jump out … Continue reading →

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Thomas Triumphs

Posted on July 24, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

When I think of someone who triumphed over tremendous odds, Thomas Edison often springs to mind. Over the course of his career he held 1093 patents in his name (see Truth Teller).While many of these were collaborative inventions, there can … Continue reading →

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Out There

Posted on July 23, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“You have to be in it to win it.” Lottery tag line I love watching the Tour de France, not just because of all the gorgeous French countryside floating through my TV screen, but because of all the drama and … Continue reading →

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Cloud Crafting

Posted on July 22, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Not long ago, someone I know quoted a passage by a writer in which he talked about how transforming it was to think of whatever he was working on in terms of clouds, not bricks. What a liberating idea! Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Think Big

Posted on July 21, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“The most important writing has a philosophical dimension. Consider the fundamental philosophical questions: What is real? What is good or important? How should I live? Aren’t these the questions behind truly great writing?” Roger S. Gottlieb Not surprisingly, our boy … Continue reading →

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