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A Powerful Plot Point is a Strategy for a Successful Story

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A story that endures for years, has structure. That’s why story structure is important. Start with it or edit with it in mind. Learn to make it work for you.

Published October 26, 2026
Categorized as How To's, Writing Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, plot points, story structure, writing craft, writing fiction

Creativity and You Don’t Have to be Perfect

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If you are afraid to start or if you’re a creative who is afraid you aren’t good enough, this is for you. Learn why it’s a lie & how to retrain your brain.

Published October 19, 2026
Categorized as Creativity, Inspiration and Motivation Tagged Excellence not perfection, how-to, Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, quotes

6 Big Reasons to Honor Indigenous People’s Day

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We honor the Indigenous people of the United States for many reasons big and small. Here are six large categories that will help you explore more reasons.

Published October 12, 2026
Categorized as History, Holidays, Strong Women Tagged history, indigenous people, indigenous women, Lynette M. Burrows

A History of the Frightening & Fun Traditions of Halloween

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For fun, I wrote a brief recap of the history of Celtic, Roman, European, Catholic and Native American influences on how we observe Halloween today.

Published October 5, 2026
Categorized as First Lines, Holidays, Science Fiction Tagged All Saints' Day, Lynette M. Burrows, monsters, reading

Monsters, Aliens, & Horror Stories to Celebrate Spooky Season

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This post is part of a monthly series that offers the first paragraphs of science fiction and fantasy titles. The stories in these books celebrate Halloween.

Published October 5, 2026
Categorized as Fantasy, First Lines, Holidays, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, monsters

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