Tag Archives: Benjamin Franklin

Sweet Adversity

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.”   Fortune cookie saying As we all cope with many changes and challenges, the musings gathered here may help us remember that difficulties nourish our hidden strengths: “Difficult … Continue reading

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Bravo, Benjamin!

Whenever writing seems a thorny, tough proposition, turning for inspiration and motivation from fellow travelers can be a wise move. With this in mind, I picked up a slim, handsome volume, Quotations of Benjamin Franklin, peeking from a book pile, … Continue reading

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Something Wonderful

Happy July 4th weekend! In honor of Independence Day, wisdom for us to ponder from our Founding Fathers about an America worth defending: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; … Continue reading

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Franklin Fascinates

Benjamin Franklin surely ranks as one of the most amazing self-made American success stories and his Autobiography is one of the first how-to guides ever written. Ben was not only self-made, he was also self-taught: He ignited his Yankee ingenuity … Continue reading

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Worth Defending

Happy July 4th! In honor of Independence Day, wisdom from our Founding Fathers: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all … Continue reading

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Persistence Pays

Right now, I’m wrestling with a thorny section of my YA novel — revision decisions! I’m struggling, but I’m fighting through it. As I move pieces around and push my story forward inch by inch, I’m in need of a … Continue reading

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Writers’ Workplaces

“The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes.” Agatha Christie Whatever works, works. When it comes to putting pen to paper or fingers to keys, finding the right place to work can be challenging. Some … Continue reading

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Worth Defending

Happy July 4th! In honor of Independence Day, wisdom from our Founding Fathers: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all … Continue reading

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Worth Defending

Happy July 4th! In honor of Independence Day, wisdom from our Founding Fathers: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all … Continue reading

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