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Blue Robinson: The Master of Sailor Interviews

Posted onNovember 18, 2021November 8, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Writerly advice from a fellow yachting scribe Read More …

CategoriesSailing, WritingTagsBlue Robinson, Carol Newman Cronin, Seahorse Magazine

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Unexpected Interview: 3 Life Lessons

Posted onNovember 11, 2021November 3, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

The other side of the interview experience teaches three life lessons. Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Chris Szepessy, Windcheck Magazine

Eight Bells: Laurie Ann Cronin

Posted onNovember 4, 2021October 26, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin9 Comments

Remembering one of the kindest people I ever met Read More …

CategoriesBooks, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Laurie Ann Cronin

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Rubbing Elbows with Sailing Excellence

Posted onOctober 28, 2021October 19, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A celebration of sailing accomplishments reminded me of what really matters. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SailingTagsCarl Buchan, Carol Newman Cronin, excellence, National Sailing Hall of Fame

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Input Needed: Vote for Your Favorite Character

Posted onOctober 21, 2021October 12, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

Which character do you want to follow into their fictional future? Vote now. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation IslandTagsCarol Newman Cronin, characters, Ferry to Cooperation Island, writing

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Dawn Riley: Setting the Standard

Posted onOctober 14, 2021March 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Another profile for Seahorse taught me what makes this impressive woman tick. Read More …

CategoriesProfile, Sailboat RacingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Dawn Riley, Seahorse Magazine

What’s in a Novel Synopsis?

Posted onOctober 7, 2021October 5, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Psst, I’ve got a secret—I wrote a synopsis, long before I had to! Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, novel writing, outline, pantser, synopsis

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4 Tips for a Terrific Team

Posted onSeptember 30, 2021September 28, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

11 years of international sailing and traveling with Kim Couranz has taught me a lot about how to be (and appreciate) a strong teammate. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Kim Couranz, Snipe, Snipe Western Hemispheres, teamwork

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Voice: I Know It When I See It

Posted onSeptember 23, 2021September 7, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Who is telling the story? It matters. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Ferry to Cooperation Island, narrative voice, writing

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Cuttyhunk Cruise, Meet Overactive Imagination

Posted onSeptember 9, 2021September 7, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

An overnight to a real island proved quite relaxing, to both sides of my brain. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Cooperation Island, Cuttyhunk Island, inspiration

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