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13 Tips to Create Irresistible Stories with Powerful Pacing

against an ombre dark blue to purple background there's white text that reads "In Every Story There is a time to be followed by a cartoon image of a rabbit running so fast he's created a cloud behind him with the word fast above him, then additional tex treads and a time to be followed by the image of a turtle sweating and running and above him is the word slow.

Varying the intensity and speed of your storytelling is a delicate balance between too fast and too slow. Learn how you can control the pacing of your story.

Published June 23, 2025
Categorized as How To's, Writing Tagged how-to, Lynette M. Burrows, pacing in fiction, writing craft, writing fiction

How To Build a Reading Toolkit for Your Writing Toolbox

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Lynette M. Burrows shows how to turn your reading time into a way to improve your writing. Read more to learn why and how to build your reader’s toolbox.

Published March 24, 2025
Categorized as How To's, Writing Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, quotes, reading, reading toolbox, writer's toolbox

You Ought to Be Able to Focus

I find it difficult to focus these days. Do you? Read on for why your focus sucks and how you can improve your focus on writing and creativity.

Published February 24, 2025
Categorized as Creativity, Empowerment, How To's, Self-care, Writing Tagged focus techniques, Lynette M. Burrows

Secrets Behind a Character’s Wound

This how-to article identifies what to avoid when creating a character with a wound and how fear makes the wound and character relatable.

Published December 16, 2024
Categorized as How To's, Writing Tagged creating great characters, emotional wounds, how-to, Lynette M. Burrows, writing fiction

No More Banging Your Head Against Waning Inspiration

If your inspiration wanes, don’t despair. Spur your inspiration rather than just soldiering on or giving up. Be prepared. Keep this list of things to try.

Published November 18, 2024
Categorized as Creativity, How To's, Inspiration and Motivation, Writing Tagged how-to, Lynette M. Burrows, writing fiction

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