Category Archives: writing inspiration

Founding Wisdom

Posted on January 7, 2021 by karinwritesdangerously

As we begin our day, it seems fruitful to turn to our Founding Fathers for wise and inspiring words and guidance: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it … Continue reading →

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Joyful Year!

Posted on January 4, 2021 by karinwritesdangerously

As we enter a New Year fresh with opportunities, may these writerly reflections inspire us and spur us to new heights: “Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’”   Alfred Lord Tennyson “I … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Everywhere!

Posted on December 14, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

As writers, we always have our antennae up and that’s a good thing, because inspiration is all around us, just waiting to be discovered. Just recently, I came across a load of it on a Cornflakes box of all places. … Continue reading →

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Three Ingredients

Posted on December 11, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-ive-ness.”Thomas Edison  Common sense, hard work, and persistence: Edison is a guy who knew a lot about all three of these qualities. He barely went … 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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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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Labor Day

Posted on September 4, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

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 →

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Indies Inspire!

Posted on August 27, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“I love indie bookstores because I love the safe and inclusive spaces that they create for the people in their communities. They’re more than just places to shop. They are community centers that promote and host important events about issues … Continue reading →

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Innocent Eyes

Posted on August 26, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“Try to be one of the people on whom nothing is lost.” Henry James, from “The Art of Fiction.” Habit blinds us all: We fall into familiar byways without even noticing that it and begin to look at the world … Continue reading →

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“The Unheard”

Posted on August 18, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: Back in the 3rd century A.D., King Ts’ao sent his son, Prince T’ai to study under the great master Pan Ku at his temple to learn the art of being a good ruler. Pan Ku sent the young … Continue reading →

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