Tag Archives: Michael Chabon

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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Writerly Advice

Posted on September 26, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

A gathering of writerly advice to speed us on our way today:” “A good story is one that ends with the acquisition of knowledge.”   Toni Morrison “It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them … Continue reading →

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Game Plan

Posted on August 23, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The secret of becoming a writer is to write, write, and keep on writing.” Ken MacLeod “Nothing will work unless you do.” Maya Angelou William Styron called writing “my tortoise-like art” and pursued a strict writing pattern: He rose at … Continue reading →

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Daily Rhythms

Posted on February 11, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Here’s something I just learned: Franz Kafka, surely one of the most inventive writers of the 20th century, was actually a lawyer. He spent … Continue reading →

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Dangerously Distracted

Posted on September 29, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Research is incredibly pleasurable and seductive and you have to be on your guard against it. It’s very easy to use it as an excuse not to write.” Michael Chabon Michael should know: he’s the author of a number of … Continue reading →

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