Monthly Archives: July 2016

Why Write?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I came across a wonderful gathering of quotes* about why writers write and offer them as fuel for inspiration: Tennessee Williams:   My work is emotionally autobiographical. It has no relationship to the actual events of my life, but it reflects … Continue reading →

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Getting Stronger

Posted on July 7, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Most all good things come through adversity. There’s a poem that says: ‘Looking back it seems to me, All the grief that had to be Left me when the pain was o’er Stronger than I was before.’ I believe that. … Continue reading →

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Rejection Protection

Posted on July 6, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error … Continue reading →

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July 5th

Posted on July 5, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Just as July 4th ended, the idea to create my own Declaration of Independence as a writer occurred to me. Since I missed the boat on the 4th, I’m going to declare July 5 as my own personal Independence Day. … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on July 2, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Happy July 4th weekend! In honor of Independence Day, wisdom for us to ponder from our Founding Fathers about an America worth defending: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; … Continue reading →

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Stronger Showing

Posted on July 1, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The best style is the style you don’t notice.” “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” W. Somerset Maugham We’ve all been overwhelmed with advice about showing not telling  — and Somerset … Continue reading →

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