Tag Archives: overcoming writer’s block

Pump Priming

Posted on January 16, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge.” *
 Napoleon Hill
 We’ve all been there: Our energy and motivation seem to be flagging and our writing starts sagging: We need a boost — something to get our … Continue reading →

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Timed Writing

Posted on June 2, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

In my quest to help both myself and you get to the next level, I am constantly on the lookout for writing ideas and techniques that people have used successfully. One source I’ve found very helpful is copyblogger.com. While it … Continue reading →

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Two Phases

Posted on April 18, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Wonderful, isn’t it, when something resurfaces in your life that’s really helpful to in your writing? That happened to me recently, when I came across a guide called Free Yourself to Write by Joan Minninger. It’s actually available on Amazon … Continue reading →

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Out There

Posted on April 14, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“If we let ourselves notice, writing feels collaborative. It is a dance between reality and us as an observer. This is true even in writing fiction. Just like the Sacred Mountain outside my window exists and is real, the whatever … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Puzzles

Posted on April 6, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Feisty, irreverent writers are fun: Hearing them share their tips and trials can be so helpful and encouraging! That’s why I got a big boost when I went to hear Dorothea Benton Frank speak about her writing career. She was … Continue reading →

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The Wall

Posted on January 28, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

In The Right to Write, a wonderful and helpful guide to harvesting the joys of the writing life, Julia Cameron describes what she calls “The Wall.” This is a point where a project that seems to be humming along and … Continue reading →

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Hemingway Helps

Posted on November 29, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Do not worry. You have always written before and you will write now. All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” Ernest Hemingway Our boy Ernie was a guy who know … Continue reading →

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Clutch Hitting

Posted on November 17, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

We all encounter situations in our writing life when we find ourselves under lots of pressure. We may be facing a looming deadline, coping with a creative logjam or embroiled in a revision that isn’t going well. At times like … Continue reading →

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Summoning Beauty

Posted on October 1, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Do you really know why you’re called to do something you love? Deep down, it’s a mystery.” Junot Diaz Sometimes the universe sends you a gift: it just falls into your lap. Don’t you just love it when that happens? … Continue reading →

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Writing Ruts

Posted on September 30, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” Gail Sheehy It’s easy to get stuck in a writing rut. Now a rut is not the quite same as writer’s block. When you hit a … Continue reading →

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