Writing Tips … from My Dog
What’s better than the combination of funk, a cute dog, and some useful writing tips? I present to you a video I made on Instagram that got a decent amount of views (in my modest world) and was useful to boot.
New Book Alert! Plus: Behind the Scenes
Everyone has a story worth sharing. And I’ve just had the honor of helping 19 people tell some of the most vulnerable and badass stories out there. (To be genuinely vulnerable is about as badass as it gets, by the way. It is hard, hard work and can change the...
You Are Enough: Believe in Yourself and Your Writing Abilities
You are enough. It’s time to step out from behind your self-limiting stories and share your voice — and you DO have enough writing skill to do it.
Left Brain-Right Brain: The Science of a Good Story
A little understanding of left brain-right brain science can make a huge difference in your writing. Give your reader logic AND emotion for a more powerful and effective story.
Write What Matters: Capture the Ordinary in the midst of Extraordinary
The big things are important but they’re also vague and unmanageable. And they can overwhelm us when we think about writing. It’s nearly impossible to capture the enormity of a pandemic … but you don’t need to. It’s not effective. Your daily details are what this is really about. What can you say about those?
Hello! I'm Karin.
I'm a writer, editor, and story coach who's written professionally for 27 years.
A former print reporter, I combine meticulous research and compelling narrative to tell powerful stories. Everyone has an interesting story to share, and I'm happy to prove it. I live in Connecticut with my son, our two cats, and our dog.