Monthly Archives: April 2015

Want Power

Posted on April 7, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Finding the motivation to keep writing can be tough — especially when we’re working on a long-term project that requires a steady dose of stick-to-it-iveness. Anything that can help us sustain the mental energy and emotional stamina we need is … Continue reading →

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Poetic Power

Posted on April 6, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Poetry is language at its most distilled and most powerful.” Rita Dove April showers bring May flowers, surely something joyous and uplifting to celebrate. The month of April also offers another delight: National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 4, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

For those of you celebrating Easter – have a joyous day! And for those of you celebrating Passover – Happy Pesach! Here’s a lovely poem by A.E. Houseman from A Shropshire Lad to light your way: Loveliest of trees, the … Continue reading →

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Misty Motivates

Posted on April 3, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Dancers have to keep studying, practicing, and striving until the day they retire.” Misty Copeland, Life in Motion What a delight! To my right, a teenage girl clutching a shiny new book and to my left, an adorable little bundle … Continue reading →

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Self-editing Strategy

Posted on April 2, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Getting a project down on paper, whether it’s a novel, short story, play or film script, is always daunting. But once we’ve mapped out a rough draft, we face a second challenge: Figuring out how to reshape and revise what … Continue reading →

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Trigger Words

Posted on April 1, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

As writers, we all know that words matter. And when it comes to our own inner dialogue and self-talk, we can all use a boost. That’s why a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience caught my eye.* In the … Continue reading →

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