Tag Archives: persistence and writing

Shifting Gears

Posted on September 20, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Bruce Springsteen describes writing his new autobiography, Born to Run:* “In 2009, we played the Super Bowl and I wrote a little essay for a website. I felt like I found a good voice to write in with it and … Continue reading →

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Going Beyond

Posted on September 13, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“To be what we are, to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end in life.” Robert Louis Stevenson “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T.S. … Continue reading →

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On Track

Posted on September 8, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Well begun Is half done.” Aristotle “First, once we get started…we perceive the task as much less aversive than we do when we’re avoiding it. Second, even if we don’t finish the task, we have done something, and the next … Continue reading →

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William’s Wisdom

Posted on July 13, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“If a story is in you, it has to come out.” William Faulkner Sometimes I find that a concentrated dose of wit and wisdom from one writer gives me the shot of adrenalin I need to jump start my day. … Continue reading →

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Digging Deeper

Posted on July 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“That’s the difference between a pro and an amateur: They just don’t quit.” Phil Liggett, sports commentator The 2016 Tour de France is in full swing: It’s considered the sports world’s most grueling test of physical endurance — and no … Continue reading →

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Fresh Start

Posted on June 28, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘failure’ isn’t the falling down but the staying down.” Mary Pickford What an uplifting, sunlit field of possibilities these words of wisdom offer us! If … Continue reading →

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Receive Everything

Posted on June 14, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“He makes bold decisions and isn’t afraid of extremes.” Tim Robbins of Jeremy Piven Sitting in a cozy café having a snack, a magazine cover of actor Jeremy Piven caught my eye. The magazine? Cigar Aficionado of all things. I … Continue reading →

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Less Judgmental

Posted on June 7, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” Jean-Jacques Rousseau “17 percent less judgmental” — one morning on my ramblings, I came across a small square yellow placard — like one of those “Baby on Board” signs — … Continue reading →

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Self-publishing Contest

Posted on June 2, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Whatever your genre and theme, there are more and more avenues available to gain exposure and recognition for your self-published book. One of best-established and most reputable competitions is the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. It’s open to books in … Continue reading →

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Success Abounding

Posted on May 31, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“PROCEED AS IF SUCCESS IS INEVITABLE.”   Anonymous Strolling down a busy hometown street on a sunny day just this weekend, I came across a mug with the these words emblazoned on it in a shop window. They were printed in … Continue reading →

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