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Writing Life

Posted on April 14, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Every now and then I turn up gems on line, and this is one. It’s by Neil Gaiman, a British author who writes short fiction, novels, and films. I love its honesty about the writing life: “Some writers need a … Continue reading →

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Tough Love

Posted on October 13, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Wanting to be a writer and having F. Scott Fitzgerald as your dad must have been a tough row to hoe. But that’s exactly what happened to Scottie Fitzgerald. When she felt a bit discouraged about a story she’d penned … Continue reading →

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Absolute Freedom

Posted on June 12, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

In writing my Dahl Delivers post, I came across so many delicious Roald Dahl quotes, I just had to share them with you. I hope you find something inspiring and helpful: “A person is a fool to become a writer. … Continue reading →

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Chasing Miles

Posted on February 27, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

It was a frosty evening outside, but there was plenty of heat and light at a freewheeling performance and audience give-back by poet and actor reg e gaines. Hearing reg isn’t just inspiring, it’s energizing: words and ideas tumble around … Continue reading →

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Fresh Beginning

Posted on March 3, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Every minute is a new opportunity. Each time the clock ticks, you have the chance to start over. Post-It Note in my office Just now, sitting at my computer, this little note scrawled in red ink and stuck on a … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Odyssey

Posted on February 11, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

He was born in West Virginia, where his forbears were once slaves. His mother died when he was a little boy and the children in his family were scattered in different directions by the tragedy. He was taken in by … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Pumpernickel

Posted on January 8, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

In our apartment, the dining room was my father’s office. In it was a big black desk anchored like a ship in a small ocean of papers and books. My dad was a writer back then and that was where … Continue reading →

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This Day

Posted on September 3, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

As summer fades into the brisk, bracing days of autumn, I always find myself thinking of new beginnings. Perhaps it’s that old, familiar remembered sense of school starting: the new pencils, new notebooks, new books. All this makes me approach … Continue reading →

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Summoning Worlds

Posted on April 9, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The deepest secret in our heart of hearts is that we are writing because we love the world.” Natalie Goldberg In her wonderful guide, The Right to Write, Julia Cameron has a chapter simply titled “Happiness.” In it she shares … Continue reading →

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Write Now

Posted on February 3, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you want something, go get it. Period! The Pursuit of Happyness Just recently I came across an essay that many people have found to be life-changing. It’s called, “On The Shortness of Life.” It was written by Seneca, a … Continue reading →

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