An author’s journey can be long and torturous. Writing and publishing Lynette M. Burrows’s debut novel, My Soul to Keep, was only one stop on the road.
Category: My Writing Journey
Blog posts by me, author Lynette M. Burrows, about lessons learned, joys of discovery and inspiration, and the emotional roller coaster that is my writing journey
Writing Is Easy–Until It’s Hard
Writing looks easy. We all learn to write essays about what I did this summer at an early age. And writing is easy–until it’s hard. The hard work comes when you desire to create a compelling story. This is the story of one way to learn to create a compelling story. Many people instruct wanna-be-writers… Continue reading Writing Is Easy–Until It’s Hard
August in Review
August wasn’t like any other August. Kansas weather was wacky. There was the solar eclipse, a visiting writer, a wet basement—twice, and a family crisis.
July in Review
Wow, another month is gone. I’ve been working hard trying to increase my productivity in writing and ALL THE THINGS that must be done. So, for the first time, I’m sharing my progress, or lack thereof, with you. Let’s look at July in review. WRITING July was not my best nor my worst month. I… Continue reading July in Review
Writing the Hard Stuff
Writing the hard stuff doesn’t mean what you think it does. The most difficult stuff to write comes from our deepest, darkest shadows, memories, and fear.