Category Archives: Writing Mentors

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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Enlivening Emily

Posted on July 30, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Today, July 30, is the divine Emily Bronte’s birthday. What a gift she is to the world — her fire, her compassion, her poetry, and the sublime and stormy Wuthering Heights! Gems from Emily to enliven us all: “Whatever our … Continue reading →

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Plotting Pointers

Posted on July 28, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“A story that has nothing but action and plot is a pretty poor affair; and some great stories have neither. To my mind, plot is merely one way of telling a story, by connecting the happenings tightly; usually through causal … Continue reading →

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Wise Whispers

Posted on April 14, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com Today, I felt inspired to take a peek at a gathering of writers’ quotes I enjoy. When I did, I found myself uplifted, so I thought I’d share some of them with you: … Continue reading →

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The Key

Posted on March 11, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com Words of wisdom from a commencement address at Emerson College by award-winning filmmaker, SpikeLee: “I think that amongst young people today, this being the age of instant gratification, everybody wants it now. Young … Continue reading →

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Nixing Naysayers

Posted on October 30, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’d literally been told I wasn’t pop-star material.” Sir Elton John When my dear friend and gifted writer, Linda, quoted this line from Me, Elton John’s autobiography, we both had a good laugh. Needless to say, the naysayer Elton encountered … Continue reading →

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Louisa Uplifts

Posted on October 14, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

“I will make a battering-ram of my head and make a way through this rough-and-tumble world.”   What a declaration of intent for a writer! Making a “battering-ram” doesn’t sound all that dainty and domestic does it? Yet the writer who … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Words

Posted on October 1, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

As we launch into our writing today, here are some words of wisdom from established writers to embolden us and give our words wings: “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” “Let … Continue reading →

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