Monthly Archives: August 2015

Fresh Seeing

Posted on August 31, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Try to be one of the people on whom nothing is lost.” Henry James, from his essay “The Art of Fiction.” Habit blinds us all: We fall into familiar byways without even noticing that it happens and begin to look … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 29, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

A sprinkling of Ralph Waldo Emerson to enrich and enliven your day: “Waves are inspiring not because they rise and fall, but because each time the fall they never fail to rise again.” “What I must do is all that … Continue reading →

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Easy Riding

Posted on August 28, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein We’ve all had those moments when we feel like our muse is on vacation and our creative juices just aren’t flowing. What to do, what to do? As my friend and mentor … Continue reading →

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Savvy Submitting

Posted on August 27, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“As an editor, it’s a thrill for me to read a piece of writing that grabs me in the first paragraph, carries me along, and moves me in some way – whether to tears, laughter, or amazement that someone could … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Journey

Posted on August 26, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“What distinguishes a book is not what happens but the style. The characterization and the setting — all of this comes through the style.” Tracy O’Neill Hearing writers reflect on their journeys is always inspiring and instructive. And when the … Continue reading →

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Affirming Creativity

Posted on August 25, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Writing can be a joyful pursuit — and it often is. But we all have down times when our words aren’t flowing as freely as we’d like or when we feel stuck. When this happens, we can take inspiration from … Continue reading →

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Timeless Story

Posted on August 24, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow! I just saw an anniversary celebration of the musical Les Mis on PBS — amazing. The performances were stunning and the full orchestra set the stage of fire. And the songs — by turns quiet and stormy, uplifting and … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 22, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

This winsome poem comes to us via my fellow author, editor, and poetry enthusiast Toby Stein, who shared it with my wonderful Poetry Study Group, which had a rollickingly fine time at our latest get-together: God Says Yes To Me … Continue reading →

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Take One

Posted on August 21, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” Archilochus, 700 BC. Just the other day I was chatting with a young friend who’s an actor. He was telling me that he and a close friend are … Continue reading →

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Work Freely

Posted on August 20, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Brenda Ueland was an independent, highly successful writer who authored a classic called, If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit. What a marvelous, magical title! From all I’ve read about her, Brenda was a true … Continue reading →

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