Creative products are undervalued by customers and creators. This writer takes a look at the numerous invisible costs and decides creativity is worth the cost.
Tag: Lynette M. Burrows
First Lines from Stories of Hope & Disaster for Earth Day
First lines, a monthly series shares select first lines from novels. These titles in the broad category climate fiction were selected with Earth Day in mind.
The Surprising Benefits of Silence And Why Creatives Need It
We treat silence like punishment. But what if that fear is costing you your health, your creativity, and your peace? It’s time to learn the science of silence.
Develop a Page-Turning Plot with Character-First, Part II
Part two discusses the need for careful consideration of story stakes, overall pacing, and why words matter with examples of how word choices affect pace.
The Not Yet Forgotten Madame Carteaux
You didn’t learn about Madame Carteaux in your history classes, did you? More than a hair stylist, she wasn’t a superwoman, she was an everyday hero.