Monthly Archives: March 2015

Peak Performers

Posted on March 31, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Intrigued by the incredible productivity and cohesion of the team of scientists working on the Apollo 11 mission to reach the moon, Charles Garfield came up with a mission of his own: The young mathematician devoted the next 20 years … Continue reading →

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Writing Mindset

Posted on March 30, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

You can never really tell what will come in handy as a writer or where inspiring ideas that can give us a jolt of energy will come from. A case in point: “4 Principles of the Wrestling Mindset,” a poster … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on March 28, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Rumi is a 13th century poet, theologian, and mystic who is never-endingly inspirational and encouraging. May the wings of his gentle, uplifting spirit brush your own: “You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were … Continue reading →

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Adding Magic

Posted on March 27, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the keys to the astonishing success of the Harry Potter series is the adept way in which J.K. Rowling roots the fantastic realm of wizardy in the real, everyday world peopled by the Dursley family and other “muggles.” … Continue reading →

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Brighter World

Posted on March 26, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The one thing you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.” “Write your story as it … Continue reading →

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Powerful Story

Posted on March 25, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are gone, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.” Carson McCullers “Green wind from the green-gold branches, what is the song you bring? 
 What are all … Continue reading →

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Dawn Wall

Posted on March 24, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary “Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Something amazing: Not long ago, two young climbing partners, Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy … Continue reading →

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Helpful Advice

Posted on March 23, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

WinningWriters.com is a great free site that offers timely resources and updates on a wide range of contests for poets, essayists, novelists, and short story writers. It also sponsors the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction and Essay Contest: • Top … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on March 21, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Inspiring words are everywhere! These come to us by way of an old Celestial Seasonings box of tea, which featured a wonderful quote. I am copying it from the back of the box, which I cut out and saved: Treasure … Continue reading →

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Way Finders

Posted on March 20, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“In writing, forward motion is everything.” Michael Korda We are all wayfarers: fellow travelers on the literary life’s highway. But we’re also way finders: We’re each finding a way to craft our own unique path to the writing life. That’s … Continue reading →

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