Monthly Archives: August 2019

Let’s launch this Labor Day Weekend early with a lovely meditation on work. Kahlil Gibran said that “work is love made visible,”and to help us make the most of each day’s labor, let’s keep in mind his powerful poem “On … Continue reading →

“Regular writing on a novel is absolutely essential. The plot and characters may be well established in your mind. But it is a constant battle to ensure that they are not swamped with other, personal preoccupations.” Joan Aiken, The Way … Continue reading →

“I may not be there yet, but I’m closer than I was yesterday.”   Author Unknown Everyone talks about perseverance – stick-to-it-iveness – continuing steadily on in spite of difficulties or obstacles. But how do you actually apply this vital quality … Continue reading →

From Write Away: One Novelist’s Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life by Elizabeth George, the New York Times bestselling author of twenty novels and counting: “Here’s what I tell my students on the first day when I teach one … Continue reading →

Drum roll, lease! And now, to intrigue and inspire us, here’s a list of the 10 top best-selling novels of all time – at least according to counting experts at The Guardian and The New York Times: #1   Don Quixote … Continue reading →

The Wild, the Free With flowing tail and flying mane, Wide nostrils never stretched by pain, Mouths bloodless to the bit or rein, And feet that iron never shod, And flanks unscarred by spur or rod, A thousand horses, the … Continue reading →

Once again, self-published books are in the spotlight: Writer’s Digest is sponsoring its Annual Self-Published EBook Awards. A heads up — final submissions are due on September 1, 2019: One Grand Prize winner will receive: $5,000 in cash A feature … Continue reading →

“Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.” Basil King Continuing our commitment theme: When I decided to start Karin Writes Dangerously, the whole concept was a bit vague for me; but my muse was upon me and … Continue reading →

“The moment you commit and quit holding back, all sorts of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance will rise to help you. The simple act of commitment is a powerful magnet for help.” Napoleon Hill Here’s my handy Compact Oxford’s … Continue reading →

“What impedes you, empowers you.” Wow! What action-provoking words these are — packed with can-do dynamite!, I As soon as I heard them, I knew they were meant for me and wanted to share them, too. Just savor the promise … Continue reading →