Monthly Archives: November 2015

“The End”

Posted on November 16, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Take time to work and rework your ending until it’s not just solid, but rather it’s the best single part of your story. Your readers — and your story — deserve no less.” Ryan G. Van Cleave “It ain’t over … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on November 14, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, theologian, and mystic. His work has been translated in many languages and continues to inspire seekers everywhere: Oh soul, you worry too much. You have seen your own strength. You have seen your own … Continue reading →

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Short Short

Posted on November 13, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Have a fresh, exciting story that’s longer than a flash fiction piece, but shorter than a long short story? A story that weighs in at 1,500 words or less? If so, then you might want to pull it from your … Continue reading →

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Five Factors

Posted on November 12, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Thomas Edison is widely considered the world’s greatest inventor. He brought enormous energy and discipline to all his endeavors. When he spoke about his success, he said, “The most important factors of inventions can be described in a few words: … Continue reading →

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Limbo Rock

Posted on November 11, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every limbo boy and girl All around the limbo world Gonna do the limbo rock All around the limbo clock.” As soon as I typed the word “limbo,” this song popped into my head. Guess I’m doing the limbo rock. … Continue reading →

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Staying Strong

Posted on November 10, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.” Sarah Bernhardt Peak performance matters: To do our best work, we need to feel our best. Creating a healthy lifestyle is one of the best … Continue reading →

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Sparkling Speech

Posted on November 9, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Post 1749 Sparkling Speech The great Alfred Hitchcock once said that a good story is “life with the dull parts taken out.” This holds true for dialogue as well. Sparkling, spot-on speech advances your plot and reveals more about your … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on November 7, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

In celebration of the balmy and beautiful autumn we’re having: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus “Every leaf speaks bliss to me fluttering from the autumn tree.” Emily Bronte “If I were a … Continue reading →

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Style Search

Posted on November 6, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Jack Spratt could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean, but betwixt them both, they licked the platter clean!” “I got a sense of the power of restraint from Hemingway, which is the smallest way to put it, … Continue reading →

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Bond Reboots

Posted on November 5, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Any one actor can play Hamlet and it will be an exciting and different take, but Hamlet will still survive. One feels that way about Bond.” Sam Mendes, Spectre director Bond. James Bond. We have a stack of old Bond … Continue reading →

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