Tag Archives: persistence and writing

Getting There

Posted on April 27, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Just keep going. You’re on the right track. You’re going to find it.” Directions from a helpful stranger Brooklyn is not one of my usual haunts. But one balmy evening not long ago, I hopped on the subway and found … Continue reading →

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Persistence Pays

Posted on November 4, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Right now, I’m wrestling with a thorny section of my YA novel — revision decisions! I’m struggling, but I’m fighting through it. As I move pieces around and push my story forward inch by inch, I’m in need of a … Continue reading →

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Useful Tool

Posted on August 12, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Marilyn Monroe once said, ‘I wasn’t the prettiest. I wasn’t the most talented. I simply wanted it more than anyone else.’ And I sometimes think that I’m just one of the people who comes here every day and does it, … Continue reading →

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Crack, Refocus

Posted on July 17, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Persistence wins all races.” Tour de France veteran “Crack, refocus. Crack, refocus.” That’s how seasoned Tour de France rider Chris Horner characterized what it’s like in the “peleton” — the main field of riders — on a hard day in … Continue reading →

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Energizing Evening

Posted on April 24, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

If you’re feeling a bit low on energy and your writing is drifting instead of driving forward, here’s one antidote: Get thee to a book party! There’s nothing like being among your own — like-minded readers and writers — to … Continue reading →

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What Counts

Posted on March 13, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“I see the notion of talent as quite irrelevant. I see instead perseverance, application, industry, assiduity, will, will, will, desire, desire, desire.” Gordon Lish, editor of Raymond Carver A show-stopper of a quote, isn’t it? When I came across this … Continue reading →

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The Bus

Posted on January 28, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“I realized early on that success was tied to not giving up. Most people in this business gave up and went on to other things. If you simply didn’t give up, you would outlast the people who came on the … Continue reading →

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Little Gifts

Posted on June 21, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over and whispers, ‘Grow, Grow.’” The Talmud Sometimes when you’re working on a project for a long time, you can lose sight of what you’re trying to accomplish. You can feel … Continue reading →

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Long Shots

Posted on June 19, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Never, never, never give up.” Winston Churchill What an amazing story! After eight races and six defeats, a two-year old colt named Palace Malice (what a moniker!) recently won the Belmont Stakes. And he did it on the heels of … Continue reading →

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Fall-apart Stage

Posted on June 8, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength or a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” Vince Lombardi Well, I knew it was going to happen at some point during this … Continue reading →

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