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Something Comes

Posted on February 24, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Inspiration usually comes during work, not before it.” Madeleine L’Engle Here’s something amazing: You can sit down to write and feel that you have nothing to say and decide that you’ll just say anything in order to have something to … Continue reading →

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Spidey Surprises

Posted on July 7, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes powerhouse creative ideas have the humblest beginnings. Spiderman, one of the world’s most iconic fictional characters, didn’t spring full blown from writer Stan Lee’s head; he crawled into Stan’s office on four legs. After years of churning out popular … Continue reading →

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Paradise Road

Posted on March 23, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“She spoke of writing poetry as being on ‘the road to paradise.’” Interview with the poet Ruth stone The writer Elizabeth Gilbert tells a story about Ruth Stone which the poet shared with her: As [Stone] was growing up in … Continue reading →

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Lunch Break

Posted on July 6, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Accidental inspiration — it’s something we writers all cherish and long for. An overheard phrase, a few lines in a footnote, a piece of music, a fleeting image, an old childhood tale, a chance conversation — anything and everything can … Continue reading →

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Game Changers

Posted on September 14, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow! I just finished watching the final game of the U.S. Open. Fantastic! I’m not generally a tennis fan, but my sister Stephanie and her husband Luis love to watch. This time around, Steph’s enthusiasm was infectious and I tuned … Continue reading →

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