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Immersion Diversion

Posted on July 23, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

A mini-vacation — sometimes in the midst of an intensive push forward on a project, you need to take a break; the trick is to give yourself a breather without losing momentum. I’ve learned that, for me, the best way … Continue reading →

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Powerful Magnet

Posted on July 16, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The moment you commit and quit holding back, all sorts of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance will rise to help you. The simple act of commitment is a powerful magnet for help.” Napoleon Hill Here’s my handy Compact Oxford’s … Continue reading →

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Happily Obsessive

Posted on July 13, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

There’s something obsessive about being a writer — something that only another writer can understand. It’s that need to chase after just the right word; to revise and fix and improve; to craft a world out of no more than … Continue reading →

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Rolling Along

Posted on June 25, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Merrily, we roll along, roll along, roll along. Merrily, we roll along…” Sometimes, it just happens — you have one of those days or even several days, where everything just seems to fall into place. You’re alert and attuned to … Continue reading →

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Dahl Delivers

Posted on June 11, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“A little magic can take you a long way.” “Don’t gobblefunk around with words.” “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” Roald Dahl One of the delights of writing my children’s novel has been the … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up

Posted on June 4, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

When you’ve been working on a major writing project — one that’s consumed significant amounts of time and energy — it’s very easy to shift into overdrive and begin overwriting. I know, because there have been several times during the … Continue reading →

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Journal Juice

Posted on May 29, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” Gustave Flaubert Just recently a wise friend and mentor shared an interesting experience: She decided to go through some of her old journals and pull out any snippets … Continue reading →

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Proven Process

Posted on May 28, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

We all know about goal setting and driving toward results: It’s the way of the winner according to many self-help guides and productivity gurus. Whether we want to eat healthier, exercise more, or finish that novel we’ve been laboring over, … Continue reading →

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Productivity Boosters

Posted on May 20, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Albert Einstein is believed to have invented the theory of relativity while riding his bicycle. Evidence is mounting that taking breaks from mental activity boosts productivity and creativity. The reverse is also true: Skipping breaks can create fatigue and stress. … Continue reading →

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Looking, Seeing

Posted on May 15, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

A gifted dharma teacher I know recently made an eye-opening comment about the difference between “looking” and “seeing.” Here’s how I’d describe the two: When we “look” at something, we take it in with intention and focus, often screening out … Continue reading →

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