Tag Archives: persistence and writing

May 6

Posted on May 6, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful will win.” “The reason sport is attractive to many of the general public is that it’s filled with reversals. What you think may happen doesn’t happen. A champion … Continue reading →

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One Question

Posted on May 4, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I don’t know about you, but I’m easily distracted. Maybe it’s my Piscean nature — symbolized by two fishes swimming in opposite directions — but staying focused and on track isn’t always easy for me, even when I have a … Continue reading →

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At Zero

Posted on April 28, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“This is a process that we might call “getting to zero,” when an artist — or anyone, really — digs through all the sap that gets encrusted around a career or relationship and retouches the intrinsic impulse that got him … Continue reading →

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“Authorpreneurial” Advice

Posted on April 15, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

While interviewing small-business owners and experts for my action guide, Birthing the Elephant: The woman’s go-for-it! guide to overcoming the big challenges of launching a business, I learned a lot about passion, persistence, and panache. Time and again, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up

Posted on April 7, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The hardest thing to is to get started, but the really hardest thing is to finish.” Yogi Berra Hall of Famer Yogi knew a thing or two about wrapping things up — whether a baseball game or a life well … Continue reading →

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Self-publishing Contest

Posted on April 6, 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 coming up: the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. The deadline is: … Continue reading →

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Sage Advice

Posted on March 29, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is the hardest, and most joyous, labor I know.  And here is the bonus: It’s also a great way to be fully alive, to soak up life in all its sensuous detail, wonder, mystery, and surprise.” T.A. Barron T.A. … Continue reading →

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Way Finders

Posted on March 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The work itself will teach you.” Old Estonian Proverb I saw these words etched on a stone at an art fair once and I’ve often wished I’d bought it at the time, but no matter, because by now, they are … Continue reading →

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Ten Words

Posted on March 4, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“If it is to be, it is up to me.” A story: Once upon a time, there was a wise man who traveled from village to village giving people sage advice. He was beloved by all, except two men, who … Continue reading →

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Fighting Through

Posted on January 20, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the … Continue reading →

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