Monthly Archives: August 2014

Authorly Advice

Posted on August 7, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

What’s more exciting than receiving a cornucopia of wisdom from widely admired writers? Recent, Flavorwire rounded up sage advice dispensed by 30 authors to newly minted college grads at their commencements. Here are a handful of inspiring thoughts to energize … Continue reading →

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Ernest Encourages

Posted on August 6, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

This year marks the 115th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s birth. The number of writers he has influenced is legion. To celebrate his continuing legacy, Writer’s Digest recently gathered some of his pearls of wisdom on craft. Here are some pithy … Continue reading →

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Writing Through

Posted on August 5, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Fight through it” — this is an inspirational saying that my friend and mentor Dr. Rob Gilbert often invokes on his Success Hotline (973.743.4690). One morning just recently a version of this tailor-made for us popped into my head: “Write … Continue reading →

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Budding Writer

Posted on August 4, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.” David Viscott What a wonderful surprise! When I opened a note from one of my blog readers and friends, Cathy Trementozzi, … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 2, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Here is a lovely passage from Remembrance of Things Past by Marcel Proust: “I found the whole path throbbing with the fragrance of hawthorn-blossom. The hedge resembled a series of chapels, whose walls were not longer visible under the mountains … Continue reading →

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Good Hands

Posted on August 1, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

After loaning The Secret Garden to my dear friend and reading enthusiast, Linda, I couldn’t resist the urge to dip into it when she returned it to me. I never read this classic as a kid, which makes my discovery … Continue reading →

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