Monthly Archives: April 2015

Jazzed Journey

Posted on April 30, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Morris’s first novel since 2004 puts her many gifts to use in a story of creativity, music, resilience, and love in Prohibition-era Chicago.” Publishers Weekly review of The Jazz Palace by Mary Morris The Jazz Palace is garnering rave reviews … Continue reading →

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Writing Angels

Posted on April 29, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

I have no idea why, but I woke up with the birds today. Who knows, maybe I have birds on the brain because I’m revising a scene in my children’s novel when my heroine encounters some hawk chicks. In any … Continue reading →

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Start Moving!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The chemistry of the body is inseparable from the chemistry of the brain. Movement can stimulate anyone. I can’t say enough about the connection between body and mind; when you stimulate your body, your brain comes alive in ways you … Continue reading →

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Getting There

Posted on April 27, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Just keep going. You’re on the right track. You’re going to find it.” Directions from a helpful stranger Brooklyn is not one of my usual haunts. But one balmy evening not long ago, I hopped on the subway and found … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 25, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

As we enjoy the lovely balmy weather, a soft poem like the sound of spring rain to refresh us all: Dirt Farmer by Arden Anthony He finds beauty among these simple things; The path a plow makes n the rich, … Continue reading →

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Insider Insights

Posted on April 24, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

It’s always a pleasure to spend time among book lovers and a recent industry insider panel called “How to Publish Your Book” hosted by the Medill Club of NYU definitely delivered. The guests, all graduates of Northwestern University, spanned the … Continue reading →

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Writing Contest

Posted on April 23, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

The Writer’s Digest Annual Competition is still going strong after more than 80 years and it’s fast approaching: The early bird deadline is May 4. To give anyone who might want to enter a jump start on getting their work … Continue reading →

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Becoming Luckier

Posted on April 22, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Luck is tenacity of purpose.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Seneca Writing about helping luck along (see Journey Wisely) prompted me to ponder its presence in our writing lives. Luck, simply defined as “good … Continue reading →

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Be (Re)writers

Posted on April 21, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The best writing is rewriting.” E.B. White “So You Want to Be a Re(writer): How to Revise Your Work” — since I’m in the middle of a major revision of my historical fantasy for kids, this workshop given by Anica … Continue reading →

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Journey Wisely

Posted on April 20, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“We are alive, we have time to tell stories. This is an incredible, beautiful luxury, though it’s hard to do.” “Be different, be smart, be the future, accept the torch that’s been passed down to you.” Porochista Khakpour One-day writing … Continue reading →

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