Monthly Archives: October 2016

Spirited Storyselling

Posted on October 19, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

        “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.        “However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his … Continue reading →

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Filter Free

Posted on October 18, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“As a fiction writer you will often be working through ‘some observing consciousness.’ Yet when you… ask readers to step back and observe the observer — to look at rather than through the character — you start to tell-not-show and … Continue reading →

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Book Blessed

Posted on October 17, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Post 1997 Book Blessed Have you every enjoyed one of those golden periods when The Law of Attraction seems to be brings you all kinds of treasures to enrich your writing? Gifts have dropped into my lap at different moments … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 15, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I came across this beautiful meditation in my beloved mother Dorothy’s book, One Thousand Beautiful Things. Read it aloud — it’s entrancing: Autumn Sunset by Henry David Thoreau The sun sets on some retired meadow, where no house is visible, … Continue reading →

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Media Mastery

Posted on October 13, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Maybe you’re an established author looking to build your online presence, or maybe you’re an aspiring writer interested in creating a fan base as you prepare for publication. No matter where you are in your writing journey, we have a … Continue reading →

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Sail On

Posted on October 12, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it — but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.” Oliver Wendell Holmes Since today, October 12, is the traditional Columbus Day, a nautical theme seemed apt. … Continue reading →

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Indie Ingenuity

Posted on October 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Indie Author Day proved to be a rousing success across the country. One of the highlight events hosted by the Montclair Public Library was a program on independent publishing featuring Amy Edelman, the founder of IndieReader.com, and Ed Charlton, Director … Continue reading →

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Everywhere, Inspiration!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

While wandering hither and yon recently, I’ve happened upon a cornucopia of wonderful thoughts and sayings I wanted to share to uplift and energize us all: From local shops in Montclair, New Jersey and Middlebury, Vermont: “Play is the highest … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 8, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I chanced upon this touching poem — thoughts to ponder: On Children Your children are not your children, They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself; They come through you but not from you, And though they … Continue reading →

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With Heart

Posted on October 7, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“If we do our job correctly, the reader will feel what we feel. If we cry, they will cry. If we laugh, they will laugh. If we get our hearts on the page, the reader’s heart will link with ours.” … Continue reading →

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