Author Archives: karinwritesdangerously

I have always been a good editor of my own work. I’ve tried to teach my writing friends that there are two arts: number one, getting a thing  done; and then, the second great art is learning how to cut it so you … Continue reading →

Character — it’s one of the cornerstones of spinning a good yarn. In Since character is key, whether you’re writing a novel, short story, film script, some reflections by seasoned writers: “Writers aren’t people exactly. Or, if they’re any good, … Continue reading →

“Writers are people for whom writing is more difficult than itis for other people.”Thomas Mann I was sitting in a café at a book event when one of the authors who was reading shared this quote. What a great statement … Continue reading →

“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”Jack London As an author, you may not have the opportunity right now to devote your days to writing and courting your muse. Well, you’re not alone. … Continue reading →

Indian Summer From gold to grayOur mild sweet dayOf Indian summer fades too soon;But tenderlyAbove the seaHangs, white and calm, the hunter’smoon. In its pale fireThe village spireShow’s like the zodiac’s spectral lance;The painted wallsWhereon it falls,Transfigured stand in marble … Continue reading →

Remember Remember me when I am gone away,Gone far away into the silent land;When you can no more hold me by the hand,Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.Remember me when no more, day by day,You tell me … Continue reading →

“We’ve all been aware of the five senses since childhood, but so often they’re not used to their full potential in fiction. We all tend to include the easy and obvious ones — what your character sees and touches. But … Continue reading →

The role of a writer is not to say what we can all say, but whatwe are unable to say.”Anais Nin Finding our voice is all about finding the courage to write dangerously, to speak out from our hearts onto … Continue reading →

We’ve all been there: Hit those moments in our writing when we feel confused and upended, agitated and frustrated. When moments like this happen, we can plunge into them with both feet and find ourselves in hot water creatively — … Continue reading →

Kahlil Gibran said that “work is love made visible,” surely a beautiful thought to take with us as we enjoy this Labor Day weekend. And to help us make the most of each day’s labor, let’s keep in mind Kahlil’s … Continue reading →