Tag Archives: Pride and Prejudice

“Jane Doe”

Posted on November 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”                                      Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love Pride and Prejudice! Amazing Jane … Continue reading →

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Vote Note

Posted on October 15, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Sharpen your pencils and shake the cobwebs from your brain so you can clear the mental mist and find the literary lights that have guided your writing path! The deadline is fast approaching to cast your votes along with other … Continue reading →

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Spirited Storyselling

Posted on October 19, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

        “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.        “However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his … Continue reading →

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More Adventurous

Posted on April 5, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“What is the most important lesson you’ve learned about writing?” “Capaciousness. Sorry to use such an awkward word. I’ve learned not to steer by the lights merely of my own tastes, preferences, desires, and predilections. Things I have the strongest … Continue reading →

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Shelf Help

Posted on April 8, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Cicero “The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbors, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property … Continue reading →

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Story Turns

Posted on October 7, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Some rules of the road in writing are worth paying attention to and one of them related to plotting says that in order to keep a reader’s interest from flagging, a story should “turn” every four to six pages. A … Continue reading →

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Faux Resolution

Posted on July 19, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Every once in a while a writing principle that’s entirely new to me shakes my hand and says hello. When this happens, I feel energized and excited because I have a new tool to add to my writing arsenal. Recently, … Continue reading →

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