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Sci-Fi and Fantasy First Lines That Will Give You Chills

This image reads: First Lines a monthly series for readers and writers. The background image is a small corner of a planet in a dark blue field with stars ane redish-pink nebula, overlaying the space scene are the faint hands of a clock.

In October, many Americans celebrate all things spooky. So if you like stories that raise a chill bump or two & aren’t necessarily about ghosts, take a look.

Published October 6, 2025
Categorized as Dystopian, Fantasy, First Lines, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, quotes

What False Comfort Zone Are You In?

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Lynette M. Burrows explores what false comfort zones are and steps you can take to push out the walls of your false comfort zone.

Published July 14, 2025
Categorized as Creativity, Inspiration and Motivation, Self-care Tagged creativity, false comfort zone, Lynette M. Burrows, psychology, quotes

Turn On the Romance of June with First Lines

Celebrating weddings and romance and relationships with first lines from romances in the spec fic subgenres. And bonus! More romance and LBGTQ+ first lines.

Published June 2, 2025
Categorized as First Lines, Reading, Science Fiction Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, quotes, reading, Romance

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

Being Creative When the S#$t Hits the Fan

If you’re struggling to be creative during this time of uncertainty, remember you aren’t powerless. Regain your creativity with these tips.

Published February 10, 2025
Categorized as Creativity, Health, Inspiration and Motivation, Self-care Tagged Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, quotes

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