Monthly Archives: June 2015

Ruth’s Remedy

Posted on June 18, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Cultivate a little [of] the don’t-care habit; don’t worry about what other people may think. This will endear you to others and make you liked and loved all the more.” Dr. Louis E. Bisch A fascinating fact: Brother Gilbert, who … Continue reading →

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Mindset Management

Posted on June 17, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti Who’s better equipped than a professional race car driver to help us write dangerously? Just recently, I read an interview with Frankie Montecalvo, a racer who’s rapidly gaining … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Contests

Posted on June 16, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Just to keep you in the publishing loop and pique your interest, here are some upcoming contests you may want to consider entering: North Street Book Prize: For self-published books in Mainstream/Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction; Creative Nonfiction. Three top winners … Continue reading →

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Green Light

Posted on June 15, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s one pastime that’s always a pleasure for me: Hunting for new tools and approaches we can all fruitfully use to improve our writing. My search just turned up approach that sounds playful as well as productive — a winning … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on June 13, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Something about this poem made me think of warm summer nights and velvet moons: A Boy, A Lake, A Sun My little boy, the vast, still lake, And the big low sun Keep each other company Now the day is … Continue reading →

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Absolute Freedom

Posted on June 12, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

In writing my Dahl Delivers post, I came across so many delicious Roald Dahl quotes, I just had to share them with you. I hope you find something inspiring and helpful: “A person is a fool to become a writer. … Continue reading →

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Dahl Delivers

Posted on June 11, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“A little magic can take you a long way.” “Don’t gobblefunk around with words.” “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” Roald Dahl One of the delights of writing my children’s novel has been the … Continue reading →

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eBook Journey

Posted on June 9, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Publish a book, change the world!” Ally Nathaniel Writing success stories are always inspiring: they remind us that no matter how tough the publishing field is, there are opportunities to thrive and grow. Ally Nathaniel is a case in point. … Continue reading →

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Transcendental Gumshoe

Posted on June 8, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the things that I absolutely adore about writers is how endlessly inventive they are. They are proof positive of the boundless power of the imagination. One of the many ways in which this expresses itself is their incredible … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on June 6, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

As soon as this came my way, I knew I wanted to share it. David Ogilvy would have hired this fellow in a heartbeat! I especially love the last line: “Be a scribe! Your body will be sleek, your hand … Continue reading →

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