Monthly Archives: October 2014

Savory Suggestion

Posted on October 31, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Here are four exciting benefits of attending a writer’s conference: 1) the energy of other people is infectious and you’re likely to get an enlivening boost of adrenalin; 2) it can remotivate you and rekindle your love for the page; … Continue reading →

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Creative Connections

Posted on October 30, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Robert Louis Stevenson came up with the plot for the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde during a dream. Paul McCartney discovered the tune foe his hit song “Yesterday” in a dream. Mary Shelley’s dream at Lord Byron’s … Continue reading →

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Slow Writing

Posted on October 29, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“In our rush-rush world, if we allow ourselves to slow down our lives and our writing process, we’ll discover that we’ll connect — or reconnect — with our most profound work.” Louise DeSalvo, The Art of Slow Writing Slow cooking … Continue reading →

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Idea Generator

Posted on October 28, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“There comes a time in every novel — actually, there are many, but for me the most serious one usually comes about 120 pages into the first draft — when you realize you’re on a fool’s errand; it was delusional … Continue reading →

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Screenwriter Alert

Posted on October 27, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

It’s amazing how many different programs exist for writers — ferreting them out isn’t always easy, but they often offer exciting opportunities for developing craft and building industry connections. One example: The Emerging Writers Fellowship sponsored by Universal Pictures. The … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 25, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

As we give ourselves the gift of time to nourish and restore our creativity, I share with you some wisdom from the Dalai Lama, a beacon of light and love in a world needing more of both: The Dalai Lama’s … Continue reading →

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World-changing Stories

Posted on October 24, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“I write to find out what I’m thinking. I write to find out who I am. I write to understand things.” “The world changed for me through the power of storytelling.” “Are our stories only little products of entertainment to … Continue reading →

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Thirty Days

Posted on October 23, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Thirty days and nights of literary abandon! No plot? No problem!” NaNoWriMo As we head into November, I thought I’d give anyone who has been noodling around a novel project a heads up: National Novel Writing Month (also known as … Continue reading →

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Painted Moon

Posted on October 22, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“If I Could Paint the Moon Black is a gripping and illuminating story from the first page, when Soviet cattle cars roll into Vaivara, a town in Estonia without cows. It is a story of childhood, but no ordinary childhood, … Continue reading →

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Of Service

Posted on October 20, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” Mother Teresa “There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.” Bernard Meltzer One of the deeply … Continue reading →

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