Tag Archives: Mark Twain

Timely Tips

Posted on September 2, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Along with consistent practice, getting expert advice from seasoned writers is one of the keys to honing our craft: a few pithy words on the writing process may be the only spark we need to push us to the next … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose

Posted on October 9, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

As you launch into your projects today, here’s a cornucopia of wisdom gathered from young and old to ignite you enthusiasm: “I believe a leaf of grass is no less the journey-work of the stars.”                                              Walt Whitman “Nothing in life … Continue reading →

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Revision Pitfalls

Posted on July 27, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“A successful book is not made of what is in it, but what is left out of it.”    Mark Twain Revision is not a walk in the park for most of us — it’s a necessary stage on the road … Continue reading →

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Mark Motivates

Posted on March 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Not long ago, I read that a very successful writer who’s published  more than 40 books begins each writing day by reading passages from Mark Twain’s classic,  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He does it just to get in touch … Continue reading →

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Wizardly Wordplay

Posted on November 2, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — ’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.” Mark Twain Mark Twain had a simple rule for writing: “Use the right word … Continue reading →

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Everywhere, Inspiration!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

While wandering hither and yon recently, I’ve happened upon a cornucopia of wonderful thoughts and sayings I wanted to share to uplift and energize us all: From local shops in Montclair, New Jersey and Middlebury, Vermont: “Play is the highest … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on January 16, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Just heard this and loved it so much, I wanted to share it with you: Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that makes you smile.                                       Mark Twain … Continue reading →

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Four Pens

Posted on June 19, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“But have the courage to write whatever your dream is for yourself.” May Sarton Pens, pencils, paperclips — I love the humbler tools of our trade. Along with my computer, I have several manual typewriters that I dust off and … Continue reading →

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Place Power

Posted on March 13, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Fiction depends on its life for place.” “Fiction is properly at work in the here and now.” Eudora Welty “The work of a novelist is making fake biography.” Philip Roth “If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 4, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

As we relax and recharge, some inspiring words to carry us forward: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail … Continue reading →

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