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Enticing Readers

There are no dull subjects. There are only dull writers.”H.L. Mencken “My task, which I am trying to achieve, is, by the power of thewritten word to make you hear, to make you feel — it is before all,to make … Continue reading

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“Miraculous Powers”

Thoughts from When Life Throws You a Curve Ball, Hit It by Criswell Freeman: “Take a moment to consider the miracle of the human brain — the most complicated creation on earth. Composed of trillions of separate yet interconnected cells, … Continue reading

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Believe It

“If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it, even If I did not have the ability in the beginning.” Mahatma … Continue reading

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Best Step

“To fail is a natural consequence of trying, To succeed takes time and prolonged effort in the face of unfriendly odds. To think it will be any other way, no matter what you do, is to invite yourself to be … Continue reading

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Babe Emboldens

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” Babe Ruth An interviewer once posed the following question to the immortal Bambino: “Babe, what do you do when you get in a … Continue reading

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Energy Enliveners

Please help KWD grow by sharing: https://karinwritesdangerously.com/ As we hit the end of the week, our attention can flag and makie it harder to focus. Here are a few simple tips to help you stay more alert and upbeat all … Continue reading

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“Being Joyful”

“Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.” … Continue reading

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Good Sign

From one of my all-time favorite writing guides, The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield: “Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. “Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to … Continue reading

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Refreshing Rain

Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing. Wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating. There is no such thing as bad weather, Only different kinds of good weather. John Ruskin “Rain, rain, go away/ Come again another day.” Like a kid … Continue reading

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Having Fun

“The best climber in the world is the one who’s having the most fun.”   Alex Lowe, mountain climber “Do what makes your soul happy.”   Sandwich Sign, The Local Cafe Are we having fun yet? It’s easy to forget in the … Continue reading

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