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Coaxing Creativity

Posted on September 28, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Many of us may be a far cry from the days when a newborn in the house made sleep a distant memory, but we all have times when we hit a low-energy pocket in our writing or feel stalled. In … Continue reading →

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Outside Influences

Posted on August 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.”    Henry David Thoreau When the weather’s balmy, I really enjoy sitting on my porch and writing. If it’s quiet (a challenge in suburban New Jersey!), I find that being among green, rustling … Continue reading →

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Igniting Inspiration

Posted on August 2, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

I’m a winter baby, and as we enter the dog days of summer, I can feel myself slowing down and getting a bit sluggish, so any simple ideas I can find to give keep myself alert and open to new … Continue reading →

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Brain Gainers

Posted on June 28, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Our brains are not only amazing, they’re resilient. With a dose of effort and intention, we can actually make them work more productively. As the Center for Brain Health puts it, “Here  are five scientifically proven tips we have discovered … Continue reading →

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Boosting Creativity

Posted on October 26, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”   Albert Einstein Creativity is boundless and every artistic discipline has something to share with us as writers. There’s so much that we can learn about playfulness and pushing past our comfort zones. In a story … Continue reading →

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Rumi Ruminates

Posted on November 23, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, theologian, and Sufi mystic. He’s has called described the “most popular poet” and the “best selling poet” in the United States. His work has been translated in many languages around the world. I … Continue reading →

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Easy Riding

Posted on August 28, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein We’ve all had those moments when we feel like our muse is on vacation and our creative juices just aren’t flowing. What to do, what to do? As my friend and mentor … Continue reading →

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Coaxing Creativity

Posted on December 2, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Great advice from a seasoned pro is always welcome. I just came across some helpful techniques in Writer’s Digest online from Sally Koslow, a former editor-in-chief of McCall’s. She’s also the author of several nonfiction books and four novels, most … Continue reading →

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Childish Ways

Posted on September 4, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“It took me four years to learn how to paint like Raphael. It took me a lifetime to learn how to paint like a child.” Pablo Picasso When I heard this quote, it blew my socks off and I knew … Continue reading →

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Six C’s

Posted on May 30, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Commitment. Confidence. Consistency. In a recent Success Hotline message (973.743.4690), my friend and mentor Rob Gilbert talked about these three C’s as the building blocks of a successful endeavor. Let’s explore their meaning to us as writers: Commitment: In my … Continue reading →

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