Monthly Archives: May 2018

Contest Alert

Posted on May 18, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Whenever I see a promising new contest, I like to share information about it. For any of us who might have work that we want to step out, submitting to a contest by the deadline can be a great way … Continue reading →

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Going Green

Posted on May 17, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”   John Muir I haven’t been mountain climbing much these days, but I have been walking a lot. Whenever I can, I take a short walk in the morning, just to recharge and … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on May 16, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“In your reading, find books to improve your color sense, your sense of shape and size in the world. Why not learn about the senses of smell and hearing? Your characters must sometimes use their noses and ears and they … Continue reading →

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Different Drummers

Posted on May 15, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“This world is but canvas to our imaginations.” Henry David Thoreau As soon as I read these bold words, I was inspired to share more of this exuberant, inventive writer’s work with you. Many of these words of wisdom are … Continue reading →

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Contest Alert

Posted on May 14, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Do you have a manuscript on hand that you polished until it sparkles? One you’d love to get in front of editors and publishers? Then you might want to fine-tune and submit it to the Writer’s Digest 87th Annual Writing … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

A beautiful bouquet of words full of hope and love: “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” Abraham Lincoln “Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on May 12, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The Coin Sara Teasdale Into my heart’s treasury I slipped a coin That time cannot take Nor a thief purloin — Oh, better than the minting Of a gold-crowned king Is the safe-kept memory Of a lovely thing.

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Flash Forward

Posted on May 11, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Notice the small things. The rewards are inversely proportional.”     Anonymous “Brevity is the soul of lingerie.”     Dorothy Parker Flash fiction is a “hot” genre and some of you may have wholeheartedly embraced it. If so, check out this contest! The … Continue reading →

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Copperfield Counsels

Posted on May 10, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

David Copperfield is considered by many to be the greatest magician and illusionist of all time. He is certainly a legend among his peers. Copperfield’s television specials have won 21 of a total Emmys and 38 nominations. Best known for … Continue reading →

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Systems Save

Posted on May 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

I am a big believer in systems – as a freelance writer, I’ve developed many of them to keep myself focused and grounded. When they work and I work them, they tend to become second nature and I can rely … Continue reading →

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