Monthly Archives: August 2014

Wayfaring Words

Posted on August 19, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“And do you think,” said the first swallow, “that the other call is not for us too, in its due season? The call of the lush meadow-grass, wet orchards, warm, insect-haunted ponds, of browsing cattle, of hay-making, and all the … Continue reading →

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Re-commiting Ourselves

Posted on August 18, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“…the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.” William Hutchison Murray When we’re working on a long-term project, it’s easy to get bogged down and to lose our way. Sometimes we even lose touch with the original creative … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 16, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Here. to inspire us all as we relax and recharge, is a thoughtful meditation on the power of the written word. I found it in my cherished copy of One Thousand Beautiful Things, which came to me from my beloved … Continue reading →

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Be Kind

Posted on August 15, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle.” Plato “What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?” George Eliot “Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on.” Henry Burton Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Revision Recipe

Posted on August 14, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

I know, I know: Rewriting is probably not your favorite pastime. It can be so much more fun to dwell in the golden land of first-blush prose, where everything seems possible. Doing the nitty-gritty work of fine-tuning your words can … Continue reading →

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Clear Writing

Posted on August 13, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Modern English, especially written English, is full of bad habits which spread by imitation and which can be avoided if one is willing to take the necessary trouble. If one gets rid of these habits one can think more clearly…” … Continue reading →

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Useful Tool

Posted on August 12, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Marilyn Monroe once said, ‘I wasn’t the prettiest. I wasn’t the most talented. I simply wanted it more than anyone else.’ And I sometimes think that I’m just one of the people who comes here every day and does it, … Continue reading →

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September Submissions

Posted on August 11, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

As we move toward the fall, if you’ve been working on projects over the summer, you may want to consider polishing and submitting them to an upcoming contest. Here are a sampling of events with September deadlines from WritersMarket.com, which … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 9, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Billy Collins is a witty and vibrant poet with a wide following. Here, he shares some wisdom with us all: “And the corollary to carpe diem — a vein that runs deeply through the rock of poetry — is gratitude, … Continue reading →

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Secret Sauce

Posted on August 8, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“The difference between ORDINARY and EXTRAORDINARY is that little extra.” Jimmy Johnson “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot “The difference between ‘try’ and ‘triumph’ is a little … Continue reading →

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