Tag Archives: Thornton Wilder

Five Books

Posted on February 2, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

When a call went out from my Write Group buddies for five books that I really enjoyed and wanted to recommend for a group reading list, I decided to jot down a quick selection. Off the top of my head, … Continue reading →

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Bridge Blues

Posted on November 27, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Let’s face it, writing can be a roller-coaster ride. One day you’re up, another you’re down. One day things are going well, the next you’re plunged in a writing rut so deep you think you’ll never get out. Sound familiar? … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Words

Posted on August 13, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“If I could fasten the mind of the reader upon words so firmly that he would forget words and be conscious only of his response, I felt that I would be in sight of knowing how to write narrative. I … Continue reading →

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Other Minds

Posted on January 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s something wonderful: how other writers and book lovers can illuminate a work of art for you — adding to your pleasure and understanding of it. The book club that some of my writing buddies have started to read and … Continue reading →

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The Bridge

Posted on December 31, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“She had never brought courage to either life or love. Her eyes ransacked her heart.” From The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder “Easy reading is damned heard writing.” Nathaniel Hawthorne Everyone has favorite books that they return … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Influences

Posted on December 22, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“What was any art but a mould in which to imprison for a moment the shining elusive element which is life itself – life hurrying past us and running away, too strong to stop, too sweet to lose.” Willa Cather … Continue reading →

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Science Experiments

Posted on July 24, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Having just sent off an oddball short story of mine to my writing group, I started thinking about the pros and cons of playing around with different sorts of writing. There seem to be two schools of thought on this: … Continue reading →

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Recycling Rag

Posted on November 30, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s a fascinating story that may encourage you to dust off a project of your own that’s been languishing. It’s inspired by a movie I just caught on TV based on a play called “The Matchmaker.” Written by Thornton Wilder, … Continue reading →

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Simple Eloquence

Posted on November 22, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“The simpler you say it, the more eloquent it is.” August Wilson Asked one day if he enjoyed a talented pianist’s technique, Thornton Wilder answered that his command of the piano was impressive, “But,” he added, “I don’t enjoy his … Continue reading →

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Overreach Yourself

Posted on November 14, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T.S. Eliot Wow! Here’s something that comes as a big surprise to me: Thornton Wilder, one of my all-time favorite writers, often suffered … Continue reading →

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