Monthly Archives: July 2014

Worth Defending

Posted on July 4, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Happy July 4th! In honor of Independence Day, wisdom from our Founding Fathers: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all … Continue reading →

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Rewriting Rag

Posted on July 3, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Revision” is like “wrestling with a demon,” from which “there is no escape, for almost anyone can write; only writers know how to rewrite. It is this ability alone that turns the amateur into a professional.” William C. Knott, The … Continue reading →

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Writing Blogs

Posted on July 2, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Where Writers Win (wherewriterswin.com) is a terrific resource on marketing for writers. Each of its online newsletters is packed with helpful information and there are additional resources available for members of its “The Winners Circle.” program. A recent issue featured … Continue reading →

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By Hand

Posted on July 1, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

William Least Heat Moon (don’t you just love that name?!), the author of the classic, Blue Highways, writes his first draft in pencil so he won’t be too invested in and his second draft with a pen. He writes by … Continue reading →

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