Tag Archives: fruitful writing techniques

Awesomely Authorial

Posted on March 15, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Lucky to be Awesome” T-shirt slogan I’m still struggling with the time change, but I’m not totally confused: I know that St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, which is coming up, but not here yet. Still, this Saturday, I went … Continue reading →

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Contest Alert

Posted on March 7, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“I read your issues like clockwork! I’m a literary agent, and there’s such a great cast of emerging writers on this site that I’m always checking in to see if there’s anyone who might be looking for representation for longer … Continue reading →

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Focusing Techniques

Posted on March 2, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

The ability to pay attention to our writing for sustained periods of time is key to making steady progress on projects, improving our craft, and gaining access to “the zone” where time is suspended and our words seems to be … Continue reading →

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Let’s Simplify

Posted on February 29, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” Hans Hofmann, Artist Right above my desk I have a sign with the word “Simplify” carved into it. Every once in a while, I glance … Continue reading →

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List Technique

Posted on February 1, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

There are scads of digital organizational and writing tools floating around on the Internet, all designed to make us more efficient and hopefully, creative. To be honest, I haven’t explored many of these: Being a paper-and-pen writer, I’ve been happy … Continue reading →

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Radiant Rhetoric

Posted on January 21, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Not surprisingly, Martin Luther King’s amazing “I Have A Dream” speech is still making news. Writer’s Relief, a favorite site of mine, analyzed the speech from a literary angle by identifying eight rhetorical techniques it employs so masterfully and which … Continue reading →

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Mr. Bluebrid

Posted on January 18, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Zippety do dah, zippety yay, My, oh, my, what a wonderful day. Plenty of sunshine comin’ my way. Zippety do dah, zippety yay. Mr. Bluebird’s on my shoulder, It’s the truth, it’s actual Everything is satisfactual. Zippety do dah, zippety … Continue reading →

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Social Network

Posted on January 15, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The work itself will teach you.” Old Estonian Proverb No, this isn’t about that movie by Alan Sorkin about Mark Zuckerberg, though it is about Facebook. And Twitter. And social media. Actually it’s about a Write Group session with Stacey … Continue reading →

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Reframing Rocks

Posted on January 6, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Reframing — what a helpful tool! Whether you are struggling with a tough writing patch or feeling helpless and defeated about submitting your novel or story to agents and editors, reframing can set you on the path to success. Reframing … Continue reading →

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Every Day

Posted on January 5, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Every day is a fresh beginning Every morn is the world made new. Here is a beautiful hope for me. And a … Continue reading →

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