Monthly Archives: June 2016

Having Fun

Posted on June 6, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes, you need to mix it up a bit — write something that gives you a break from a big project you’ve been working on. Just recently, the title of a story and a new character popped into my head. … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on June 4, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

This sweet poem has such a summery,  magical feeling, doesn’t it? The Flowers by Robert Louis Stevenson All the names I know from nurse: Gardener’s garters, Shepherd’s purse, Bachelor’s buttons, Lady’s smock, And the Lady Hollyhock. Fairy places, fairy things, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pitch

Posted on June 3, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein Pitching isn’t a walk in the park. Coming up with a short, snappy few sentences to capture a whole novel is a little like emptying the ocean with a spoon. Where … Continue reading →

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Self-publishing Contest

Posted on June 2, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Whatever your genre and theme, there are more and more avenues available to gain exposure and recognition for your self-published book. One of best-established and most reputable competitions is the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. It’s open to books in … Continue reading →

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Smooth Sailing

Posted on June 1, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Easy reading is damned hard writing.”   Nathaniel Hawthorne As writers devoted to craft, one of our primary jobs is to make the reading experience as satisfying as possible. We’ve all hit our share of jarring moments in our reading life: … Continue reading →

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