Monthly Archives: May 2015

“Unfinished Chapters”

Posted on May 18, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Whenever I see an opportunity for getting into print that I feel might be of interest to my KWD community, I’m always happy to pass it on. Just recently, on the wonderful site, Where Writers Win, I came across an … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on May 16, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

A lovely, tenderhearted blossom: For winter’s rains and ruins are over, And all the season of snows and sins; The days dividing lover and lover, The light that loses, the night that wins; And time remembered is grief forgotten, And … Continue reading →

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Looking, Seeing

Posted on May 15, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

A gifted dharma teacher I know recently made an eye-opening comment about the difference between “looking” and “seeing.” Here’s how I’d describe the two: When we “look” at something, we take it in with intention and focus, often screening out … Continue reading →

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Shy Success

Posted on May 14, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it. Success is shy. It won’t come out while you’re watching.” Tennessee Williams “Success is shy” — this intriguing idea prompted me to search my author quotes for other thoughts … Continue reading →

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Brain Powered

Posted on May 13, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow! I just read a really helpful report from the CenterforBrainHealth.org with some great advice on sustaining and boosting our creativity and productivity by pursuing a healthy-brain lifestyle. It’s so encouraging to hear more and more about how flexible and … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Dialogue

Posted on May 12, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Whether we’re crafting a short story, novel or play, one of the most powerful — and trickiest tools — in our kit bag is dialogue. Dynamic dialogue makes a story sizzle and gives it forward momentum; lackluster dialogue limps along. … Continue reading →

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One Eyelid

Posted on May 11, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” Benjamin Disraeli … With a new week ahead, some of us may be facing some challenging moments in our writing. We may be wrestling with a thorny plot point or hitting a … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

A beautiful bouquet of words for all the wonderful mothers we love and who love us: “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” Abraham Lincoln “Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher … Continue reading →

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Publishing Package

Posted on May 8, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Feeling lucky? Have a book that you would love to write and see published? If so, then you might want to check out an upcoming contest I was just alerted to. It’s being sponsored by a trio of reputable resources: … Continue reading →

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Platform Building

Posted on May 7, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Your platform is something you can figuratively stand on to be ‘visible.’ It has to be big enough so you stand out, strong enough to hold you up, and functional enough to be there, but not in the way.” Ethel … Continue reading →

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