Monthly Archives: August 2014

Something Wonderful

Posted on August 30, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

As we move into the days of leaves and harvest, let us take a few moments to ponder the nature of our livelihood as scribes and storytellers: It is a sacred calling. Kahlil Gibran said that “work is love made … Continue reading →

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Simple Strategy

Posted on August 29, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“What do you think about when you strike out?” “I’m thinking about the next home run.” Babe Ruth A Babe Ruth story: It’s the summer of 1927, on a beautiful afternoon at Philly stadium is packed with more than thirty … Continue reading →

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Slow Motion

Posted on August 28, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Does this ever happen to you? Your day never quite seems to get going and when it does, everything happens in slow motion? Though you had the best of intentions, your creative motor never quite shifts into gear? You’re tempted … Continue reading →

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Breaking Free

Posted on August 27, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the joys of garage sale browsing: coming across a book that you’ve been wanting to read or thinking about reading and picking it up for a song. That’s exactly what how I came to have a door stopper … Continue reading →

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Then Again

Posted on August 26, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“To be a writer is to sit down at one’s desk in the chill portion of every day, and to write; not waiting for the little jet of the blue flame of genius to start from the breastbone—just plain going … Continue reading →

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Show Up

Posted on August 25, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Isabel Allende’s debut novel, The House of the Spirits, started as a letter written to her dying grandfather and was published when she was 40. Some 30 years later, she has sold more than 56 million books, which have been … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 23, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

As we relax and restore ourselves, here is a lovely passage from Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows to delight and refresh us all: “He thought his happiness was complete when, as he meandered aimlessly along, suddenly he stood … Continue reading →

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Chunk It

Posted on August 22, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” Robin Williams Whatever you’re working on, you may have hit a rough patch or you may be about to pass into one. When you land in one … Continue reading →

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Fast Drafting

Posted on August 21, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“To write something, you have to risk making a fool of yourself.” Anne Rice “All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath.” F. Scott Fitzgerald This November, tens of thousands of people around the world will take … Continue reading →

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Grub Street

Posted on August 20, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Creative writing explores and documents the human condition and creates meaning in the lives of those who practice it. We believe the act of writing can change both ourselves and the world.” Grub Street, statement of philosophy Grub Street is … Continue reading →

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