Writers in the Storm

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Author: Lynette Burrows

Analyze First Lines to Write Openings Your Readers Love 

Crafting the best first line for your story can be a challenge. Learn how to analyze your favorite published first lines in order to improve your own.

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How to Write Stories That Matter to You and Your Readers

Tired of conflicting writing advice? Here's what every guru misses: authentic writing isn't autobiography—it's emotional truth that connects us all.

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5 Ways to Engage All 5 Senses Without Overwhelming Readers

Don’t make your readers pine for more sensory details or drown in too many. Learn strategic sensory integration and hit the sweet spot in your writing.

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Emotional Awareness Is Your Most Powerful Writing Tool 

Knowing what you feel, the best emotion words to use, and the ability to be vulnerable, can turn your emotions into a writing superpower.

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What I've Learned Disrupting Book Marketing Venue by Venue

This follow-up post gives tips and lessons Lynette M. Burrows learned since December about how to sell books at in-person events.

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