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Analyze First Lines to Write Openings Your Readers Love

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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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5 Ways to Engage All 5 Senses Without Overwhelming Readers

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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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Choose a Powerful Foundation for Your Story

Lynette Burrows — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:10:00 +0000

When choosing a particular point of view an author must consider more than which character will tell the story. Author Lynette M. Burrows explains.

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A Complete Guide to Revising Your Novel: Part Two

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Part two of this deep dive into improving your editing process on your first or 100th novel. Learn to analyze your story by identifying it's parts.

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A Complete Guide to Revising Your Novel: Part One

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Revising your first or your one hundredth novel can be a challenge. Learn or improve your editing process with this deep dive.

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How to Write Irresistible Character Relationships

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The most loved books have more than great characters, they have compelling relationships. How to write irresistible relationships is complicated but doable.

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The Torment and Bliss of the Crappy First Draft

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Writing is hard but it shouldn’t always be hard. Yeah, you're told a writer suffers and the first draft is crappy. Turn those negatives into positives.

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Beguile Your Readers with Tension, Suspense, and Conflict

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Tension, suspense, and conflict are often confused or underused by writers. Learn to use them in your stories and captivate your readers.

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How to Escape Imposter Syndrome in Your Writing Life

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

There’s lots written saying imposter syndrome (I.S.) is normal. But I.S. is a devious invader. Learn ways to overcome the syndrome.

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A Powerful Plot Point is a Strategy for a Successful Story

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Lynette M Burrows discusses the universal parts of story structure and how you can adapt and fuse the most important parts for captivating storytelling.

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