Tag Archives: writing process,

Roller Coaster

Posted on August 14, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“Of some new ferment at work in him Nick Lansing himself was equally aware. He was a better judge of the book he was trying to writing than either Suzy or Strefford; he knew its weaknesses, its treacheries, its tendency … Continue reading →

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Writing System

Posted on April 11, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Hearing an author explore craft and her writing process – what a gift! That’s why it was a thrill to take a jaunt with my Write Group buddies Carl and Deirdre to hear Elizabeth George speak at the Free Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Crafting Stories

Posted on April 27, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’ve often thought that the oldest thing we have is the story: people gathering around the fire…eventually these turned into myths and legends. To me all of this comes out of the most human of activities: sharing our experiences with … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk

Posted on June 9, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Every once in a while, I treat myself to a copy of the Sunday Financial Times: It often devotes several pages to book reviews and its author interviews are lively and entertaining. In the latest issue (June 7/June 8 2014) … Continue reading →

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Breaking Rhythm

Posted on January 25, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you find a rhythm in your writing. You get into a groove and begin to make some real progress in a direction that seems to feel right. Everything seems to be perking along. And then, somehow … Continue reading →

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What Works

Posted on September 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Writers love hearing about writing process. Whenever you get two writers together or go to a panel or talk about writing, questions about process always come up. Not surprisingly, we’re all trying to crack the code, to figure out the … Continue reading →

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Write Constantly

Posted on August 22, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

I know, I know. There’s so much advice out there about writing: the handbooks, magazines, conferences, Web sites! You could easily spend all your time reading about writing instead of writing. Consider the magazines alone: Poets & Writers, The Writer, … Continue reading →

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Being Open

Posted on August 15, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel.” Piet Mondrian “Our ego wants to say, ‘I am writing and cannot be interrupted and pulled away from my thoughts.’ The actual artistic reality, the experience of artists … Continue reading →

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Shaping Stories

Posted on February 4, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I can’t wait to get out my notebook in the morning, and to start. I always begin the day by working on poetry. I love that moment, when I first open the blank page, and when I begin to hear … Continue reading →

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Every Day

Posted on November 4, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Blue Skies,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “God Bless America” — in his many decades of creativity, the great Irving Berlin wrote the music and lyrics to dozens of beloved and bedazzling classics like these. Over … Continue reading →

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