Monthly Archives: May 2016

May 6

Posted on May 6, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful will win.” “The reason sport is attractive to many of the general public is that it’s filled with reversals. What you think may happen doesn’t happen. A champion … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Dialogue

Posted on May 5, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

In plays and in many novels and short fiction, dialogue serves as the beating heart of a story. It’s little wonder then, that there’s a lot discussion both in print and on line about how to write compelling dialogue and … Continue reading →

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One Question

Posted on May 4, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I don’t know about you, but I’m easily distracted. Maybe it’s my Piscean nature — symbolized by two fishes swimming in opposite directions — but staying focused and on track isn’t always easy for me, even when I have a … Continue reading →

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Mental Weightlifting

Posted on May 3, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Training hard and lifting heavy are all important, but belief in your own ability [is what] makes you … a champion.” “Weightlifting is 50 percent mental and 30 percent technique. Power is only 20 percent, but everybody has it reversed.” … Continue reading →

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Four Stages

Posted on May 2, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Part of the fun of having a runaway personal library is dipping into random piles and finding a book filled with helpful writing ideas. Writers at Work, a collection of Paris Review interviews, is chock full of writing tips. In … Continue reading →

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