First Lines is a series of blog articles posted on around the first of the month. Do these first lines tickle your imagination?
Tag: Lynette M. Burrows
The First Woman in US Law Enforcement
Over time, history changes from unknown to known. Why? Time blurs memories, newspapers sensationalize stories, and sometimes the facts are blurry. And so it is with the story of the first female in US law enforcement, Undersheriff, Constance Kopp.
You Need Permission to Have Fun
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, our creative side often takes a back seat. How do you balance it all?
Mining the Good Out of a Stormy Night
On Friday I began drafting an article I planned to use as today’s blog. About 3:00 p.m. , a storm disrupted my plans.
13 Tips to Create Irresistible Stories with Powerful Pacing
Varying the intensity and speed of your story is a powerful skill. It’s a delicate balance between too fast and too slow. Here are 13 ways you can control the pacing of your story.