Tag Archives: Revision process

Fast Paced

Posted on October 13, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Rev your engines — it’s almost NaNoWriMo time again! From November 1 through 11:59 on November 30th writers of all persuasions — plotters and pantsers alike — are committing to writing 50,000 words or getting within striking distance of completing … Continue reading →

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Sweet Adversity

Posted on August 22, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“You are not judged by the  number of times you fail, but by the number of times you succeed. And the number of times you succeed is directly related to the number of times you fail and keep on going.”   … Continue reading →

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Music Maestro

Posted on January 30, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Let yourself fail. The idea that you have to be perfect on the first go is ridiculous. You never ask a musician to play a concerto the first time out — they have to rehearse and rehearse. It’s the same … Continue reading →

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Taking Time

Posted on August 3, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Just this evening, I was sitting on my wonderful friend Katie’s porch enjoying a beautiful breeze and some Friday good cheer. We chatted away and covered the waterfront; one of the things we talked about was how some things simply … Continue reading →

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Book Detailing

Posted on July 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Every once in a while, I pass by a place near my house with a sign that advertises car detailing. I never knew what this meant exactly until someone told me that it basically involves putting the finishing touches on … Continue reading →

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Cliche’ Hunters

Posted on February 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Adam was the only man who, when he said a good thing, knew that nobody had said it before him.” Mark Twain I’d have to plead to the charge of guilty when it comes to using some pretty outworn phrases … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on October 17, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“It’s a delicious thing to write. To be no longer yourself but to move in an entire universe of your own creating.” Gustave Flaubert How true this is! Writing fiction is delicious. It can also be seductive — so much … Continue reading →

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Plunging On

Posted on September 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Don’t tear up the page and start over again when you write a bad line — try to write your way out of it. Make mistakes and plunge on…Writing is a means of discovery, always.” Garrison Keillor “I have rewritten … Continue reading →

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Revise, Release

Posted on June 10, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Everything you release frees you.” The heat today was very intense. I managed to walk my dog Ryder just before the sky opened up and a torrential downpour swept the streets cooling the air. The thunder and lightning scared Ryder, … Continue reading →

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Still Writing

Posted on April 27, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

A fantastic evening just floated to me on a soft summer breeze. Thanks to Nancy, my wonderful friend and writing group buddy, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by Toni Morrison. A triple threat, she’s won a Pulitzer, … Continue reading →

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