Monthly Archives: July 2018

Only Connect!

Posted on July 19, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Building a writer’s platform can seem daunting, but listen to Ethel Lee-Miller and it sounds doable — and even fun. For Ethel, a platform is all about connecting with people and sharing your love of writing and stories with them. … Continue reading →

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Bravo, Benjamin!

Posted on July 18, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Whenever writing seems a thorny, tough proposition, turning for inspiration and motivation from fellow travelers can be a wise move. With this in mind, I picked up a slim, handsome volume, Quotations of Benjamin Franklin, peeking from a book pile, … Continue reading →

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Chopping Wood

Posted on July 17, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business.”   T. S. Eliot “Do or do not. There is no try.”   Yoda An oft-told Zen story: A student, newly arrived at a monastery asked the master, “What … Continue reading →

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“Stories Stick”

Posted on July 16, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Once upon a time…” Ah, now I’ve grabbed your attention! That’s what stories do: they capture us — and, if we do our job well, they entrance us. “Stories stick” – I love this phrase. I heard it on Dr. … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on July 14, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The Swing How do you like to go up in a swing Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over the wall, Till … Continue reading →

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Book Nook

Posted on July 13, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Over the last couple of years, we’ve had an ongoing conversation about how we can best provide the resources of the book world to our community. Writers are, of course, part of our community. Though we can’t hire every writer … Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on July 12, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep on running.”   Author Unknown What comfort and relief flow from these words as I read them! They seem written just for me. With family and friends’ events, … Continue reading →

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Award Alert

Posted on July 11, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Peter K. Hixson (1947-2007) was a much-beloved client of Writer’s Relief. In his writing, he was never afraid to tackle important issues, but he also had a lyrical and playful outlook. With funding from Peter’s estate, additional contributions from family … Continue reading →

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Grateful Grace

Posted on July 10, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“You say grace before meals. Alright. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before I open a book, and grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, … Continue reading →

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Concentration Loop

Posted on July 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.”   Samuel Johnson “Life begets life. Energy creates energy.”   Sarah Bernhardt So true! Just this week I was immersed … Continue reading →

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