Monthly Archives: December 2020

Wordy Writing

Posted on December 4, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Don’t use words too big for the subject. Don’t say ‘infinitely’ when you mean ‘very.’ Otherwise you’ll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.” C.S. Lewis Wordy writing — we’ve all been guilty of … Continue reading →

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Writerly Wisdom

Posted on December 3, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Writerly words of wisdom I wanted to share with you today: “Let each day’s work absorb your entire energies, and satisfy your widest ambition.”         William Osler “As we approach an experience that should be fun, we should remain open to … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Sound

Posted on December 2, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: A young writer was interviewing a symphony orchestra conductor from Eastern Europe. The conductor had just been released from years in isolation in a prison because of his political view. The reporter asked the maestro a series of … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Placed

Posted on December 1, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“In truth, I’ve found that routine interruptions and distractions don’t much hurt a work in progress and may actually help it in some ways. It is, after all, the dab of grit seeping into the oyster’s shell that makes the … Continue reading →

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