Monthly Archives: November 2016

Creative Nonfiction

Posted on November 17, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

With the surge in popularity of nonfiction books, even in children’s literature, it’s not surprising to see that creative nonfiction — also known as narrative nonfiction — is gaining traction as a genre. Writer’s Relief, a well-established submissions service, gathered … Continue reading →

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“And Write”

Posted on November 16, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

My friend and mentor Dr. Rob Gilbert’s amazing Success Hotline (973.743.4690) is a constant source of motivation for me in writing this blog. In fact, it’s his stories and daily hotline that actually inspired me to launch KWD. Just the … Continue reading →

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Book Therapy

Posted on November 15, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Inhabiting a novel can be transformative in a way that using a self-help book isn’t….[A truly great novel] gets into your subconscious and actually can change your very psyche from within.” Ella Berthoud, bibliotherapist at the School of Life in … Continue reading →

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Bracing Branches

Posted on November 14, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Along the western coast of the United States, there are huge groves of red cedars. They grow tall and lovely and appear to be very strong. But their roots are shallow. When one falls, others often follow. Do you know … Continue reading →

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Heroic Tales

Posted on November 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

In honor of Veterans Day, a lovely meditation on heroism: American Hero by Mary West Jorgensen “Our history is studded with heroic names. These names compose a world roster from which almost every nation may choose one and say: He … Continue reading →

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Possible Dreamers

Posted on November 10, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“You have to believe in yourself when no one else believes in you.” Sugar Ray Leonard “It’s so important to believe in yourself. Believe that you can do it, under any circumstances. Because if you believe you can, then you … Continue reading →

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“Stormy Present”

Posted on November 9, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

What American president has a better way with words than the immortal Abraham Lincoln? Here are some of his timeless, well-crafted reflections to inspire us all: “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” “My dream is of a place and … Continue reading →

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Captains Courageous

Posted on November 8, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” From Invictus, a poem by William Ernest Henley “Courage is the first of all human virtues because it makes all others possible.” Aristotle Both in life … Continue reading →

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Extra Miling

Posted on November 7, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

A short story: One day his conservatory teacher, Nicolay Rubenstein, gave a young Tchaikovsky’s composition class an assignment to write out variations on a given theme. Emphasizing that he wanted his students to deliver as many as possible, Rubenstein expected … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on November 5, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Autumn Chant Now the autumn shudders In the rose’s root. Far and wide the ladders Lean among the fruit. Now the autumn clambers Up the trellised frame, And the rose remembers The dust from which it came. Brighter than the … Continue reading →

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