Monthly Archives: October 2020

Useful Obstacles

Posted on October 19, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“The only use of an obstacle is to be overcome. All that an obstacle does with brave men is not to frighten them, but to challenge them.”   Woodrow Wilson And brave women, too! I love the idea of an obstacle … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 17, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Where My Books Go All the words that I utter, And all the words that I write, Must spread out their wings untiring, And never rest in their flight, Till they come where your sad, sad heart is, And sing … Continue reading →

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Original Oscar

Posted on October 16, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.”   Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde is a favorite of mine. Perhaps its his amazing range: He could go from 0 to 60 in a heartbeat, from the wicked humor of The Importance of Being … Continue reading →

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Creating Conviction

Posted on October 15, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“One important key to success is self-confidence. And one key to self-confidence is preparation.” Arthur Ashe “Constant repetition carries conviction.” Robert Collier How do we create the conviction we need to keep going when it seems like our writing isn’t … Continue reading →

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Remarkably Rewarding!

Posted on October 14, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Just last week, I received a little fan note from a friend telling me how helpful he’d found my small-business start-up guide, Birthing the Elephant — what a boost his kind words gave me! I’m proud to say that while … Continue reading →

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Bold Navigators

Posted on October 13, 2020 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 October 12, is the traditional Columbus Day, and I somehow missed the boat! Still, … Continue reading →

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Revision Decisions

Posted on October 12, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

When my wonderful friend and writer, Nancy Burke, was speaking recently about her fast-paced newly published novel, Only the Women are Burning (stay tuned!), she made a helpful distinction between editing and revising. As a gifted author and teacher, she’s … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 10, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

A little blast of warm, tropical sunshine: The Caribbean Calling Listen to the kiskadee singing! The bamboo bawling! The humming-bird humming, Sweet and low. Listen to the sea splashing! The black-birds calling, The sound of pick-axe and hoe! Listen to … Continue reading →

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Surpass Yourself

Posted on October 9, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” Aristotle What a bold statement! Let’s unpack it a bit: If quality is not an act, then it’s not something we do and bring to our craft once in a while. … Continue reading →

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Courting Inspiration

Posted on October 8, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“Inspiration usually comes during work, not before it.” Madeleine L’Engle Yes, Virginia, there is a secret to being inspired. People who study great geniuses in the arts quickly come to realize that these people not only work intensely, they also … Continue reading →

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