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Success Abounding

Posted on May 31, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“PROCEED AS IF SUCCESS IS INEVITABLE.”   Anonymous Strolling down a busy hometown street on a sunny day just this weekend, I came across a mug with the these words emblazoned on it in a shop window. They were printed in … Continue reading →

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Wooing Innovation

Posted on May 26, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

” The power of thought is the magic of the mind.” Lord Byron Innovation is an appealing idea –we all want to be creative and original. But how do we get there? The traditional model of innovation used in business … Continue reading →

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Daring Believers

Posted on May 25, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance. Bruce Barton, advertising executive Circumstances surround us and batter our defenses. External events or actions taken by other people so … Continue reading →

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Semicolon Savvy

Posted on May 20, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you’ve been to college.”   Kurt Vonnegut Kurt is more than curt when it comes to semicolons — and he’s not alone. For some reason, … Continue reading →

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Helping Hands

Posted on May 13, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Back in the days when he was an ambitious young printer eager to get ahead, Ben Franklin masterminded and launched what’s reputed to be America’s first lending library in his hometown of Philadelphia. Libraries have come a long way since … Continue reading →

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Rhythmic Writing

Posted on May 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Poet, playwright, Grand Slam Champ, and teacher extraordinaire reg e gaines is in love with words and his enthusiasm is infectious.  Spending an evening with him at a Write Group workshop is always great fun, equal parts inspiring and challenging. … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Dialogue

Posted on May 5, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

In plays and in many novels and short fiction, dialogue serves as the beating heart of a story. It’s little wonder then, that there’s a lot discussion both in print and on line about how to write compelling dialogue and … Continue reading →

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One Question

Posted on May 4, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I don’t know about you, but I’m easily distracted. Maybe it’s my Piscean nature — symbolized by two fishes swimming in opposite directions — but staying focused and on track isn’t always easy for me, even when I have a … Continue reading →

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Energized, Enlivened

Posted on April 13, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

As we all know, writing burns up a lot of brain cells. Since it’s important for us to keep our focus and concentration throughout the day, I’m always on the lookout for easy energy boosters that we can incorporate into … Continue reading →

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Refilling Creatively

Posted on April 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

When I finish a book, I feel empty, depleted; feel I have nothing left, and will never write another book. Then I set about filling up again–reading, listening to music, going back to poetry, cooking, gardening, clearing my desk, writing … Continue reading →

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