Tag Archives: On Writing

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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Visualizing Details

Posted on June 7, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“For me, good description usually consists of a few well-chosen details that will stand for everything else. In most cases, these details will be the first ones that come to mind. Certainly, they will do for a start. If you … Continue reading →

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Perfect Conditions

Posted on December 27, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“In truth I’ve found that any day’s routine interruptions and distractions don’t much hurt a work in progress and may actually help it in some ways. It is, after all, the dab of grit seeping into the oyster’s shell that … Continue reading →

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Adverb Axing

Posted on April 26, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

In the classic writing guide, The Elements of Style, the last chapter is devoted to developing strong, sinewy writing and offers a number of valuable tips for aspiring authors. “Cautionary hint” number 4 advises “write with nouns and verbs.” The … Continue reading →

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Draft Dough

Posted on March 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing fiction, especially a long work of fiction, can be a difficult, lonely job; it’s like crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a bathtub. There’s plenty of opportunity for self-doubt.” Stephen King Every once in a while, I pull out Stephen … Continue reading →

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“Rewrite Formula”

Posted on December 12, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Don’t you just love it when you come across a piece of writing advice that’s really specific and has some practical application to exactly what you’re working on? This just happened to me. I was wandering through Stephen King’s handbook … Continue reading →

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Happy Camper

Posted on November 16, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“This stuff (writing) keeps you young. They let us guys go out and be designated kids for everybody else, and we get to make stuff up and live on the playground. The challenge is to be an adult at least … Continue reading →

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Staying Fresh

Posted on May 24, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is at its best — always, always, always — when it is a kind of inspired play for the writer. I can write in cold blood if I have to, but I like it best when it’s fresh and … Continue reading →

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Two Things

Posted on September 2, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” Stephen King Full disclosure: “I’ve seen the movies Misery (most of it, anyway) and The Green Mile, which … Continue reading →

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