Author Archives: karinwritesdangerously

“Will to win and keep on willing, and you will possess a power that is as real as a cannonball. You can’t see it. You can’t lay your hands on it. You can barely describe it. But it will make … Continue reading →

“I have spent most of the day putting in a comma and the rest of the day taking it out.” Oscar Wilde Is it kosher to begin a sentence with a conjunction? There was a time when the answer was … Continue reading →

In honor of National Poetry Month, one of my favorite poems, which always makes me think of spring: Daffodils by William Wordsworth I wander’d lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o’er vales and hills,When all at once, I saw … Continue reading →

“Poetry is the music of the soul.” Voltaire April showers bring May flowers, surely something joyous and uplifting to celebrate. The month of April also offers another delight: National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world. Coast to … Continue reading →

Luck is tenacity of purpose.”Ralph Waldo Emerson “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”Seneca Luck, simply defined as “good fortune,” is something we can all use more of, now and always. Let’s remember this: We are already lucky! As authors … Continue reading →

« The best writing is rewriting. »E.B. White I came across some revision tips from an editor at at major publisher: Be brave — It takes as much courage to undertake a full revision as it does to get your story down on … Continue reading →

Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. William Wordsworth Today, April 7, is William Wordsworth’s birthday; the beloved Romantic poet was born in 1770. I always think of him wandering among green and growing fields and flowers. Since … Continue reading →

« What greater wisdom can there be than kindness? » Jean Jacques Rousseau Some time ago, I was scrolling through my emails when one headlined  “Productivity Tips,” caught my eye. Since I wasn’t feeling productive, I decided to check out the video … Continue reading →

For those of you celebrating Easter – Happy Easter — have a joyous holiday!! And for those of you celebrating Passover – Happy Pesach! Here’s a lovely poem by A.E. Houseman from A Shropshire Lad: Loveliest of trees, the cherry nowIs … Continue reading →

« Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. »Washington Irving « Magic is always pushing and drawing and making things out of nothing. »The Secret Garden, Frances Hodson Burnett Amazing story department: When Bishop Curry, an 11-year old boy from Texas, learned about the … Continue reading →