Tag Archives: fruitful writing techniques

Merry Amusement

Posted on May 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”   Plato (Play-toh!) Playing around. I know, I know! As writers, we’re supposed to be all serious and angsty, excitable and sensitive, hard-working … Continue reading →

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Just Write!

Posted on April 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you want to be a writer, write.”   Epictetus If you want to be a dancer, dance. If you want to be a singer, sing. If you want to be enthusiastic, act enthusiastic. Act the way you want to become … Continue reading →

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“Best Advantage”

Posted on March 20, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage.”   Jawaharlal Nehru That word “efficiency” has a cold, mechanistic ring to it, doesn’t it? It sounds at odds with the idea of inspiration … Continue reading →

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Two Techniques

Posted on February 8, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

You know the feeling you have when you’re reading a riveting story and you can see the setting in your mind’s eye and the characters come alive: You can see what they’re doing and feel what they’re feeling. You forget … Continue reading →

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Writing Toolbox

Posted on February 2, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“I want to suggest that to write to your best abilities, it be hooves you to construct your own toolbox and then build up enough muscle so you can carry it with you. Then, instead of looking at a hard … Continue reading →

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Sue Snafu

Posted on January 11, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

A tale of almost-woe: Yesterday’s post, “Susan Soars,” almost didn’t make it to you. Through a sudden glitch on WordPress (which I love, love – so easy to use!), it mysteriously disappeared into cyberspace. Luckily, my wonderful husband David, who’s … Continue reading →

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Just Today

Posted on January 4, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“The future depends on what you do today.”   Mahatma Gandhi “If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.”           Buddhist saying Having a “big picture” in mind, an … Continue reading →

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Writing Strategy

Posted on January 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’” Alfred Lord Tennyson “It is never too late to start doing your New Year’s Resolutions. Just because you didn’t start them on January 1, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Simplicity Soars

Posted on December 22, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.”   Frederic Chopin As soon as I read this, I knew I … Continue reading →

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Savvy Strategies

Posted on November 7, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Desire + Support + Deadline = Success Practical writing tips are a gift that keeps on giving and at a recent workshop called, “This Year, I’ll Win,” Kryce Swenson had plenty to share. Sponsored by my library and the Write … Continue reading →

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