Lynne's Blog
As a science center director in a former life, my job was to show our audiences how science works, not simply to tell them. The Aha! moments made the experience real for the thousands of kids, adults, and young adults that visited. When they left, there was a good chance they would remember the scientific concept behind the hands-on exhibit.
Writing is much the same. Writers need that Aha! encounter to grow and nourish their ideas into a final piece of work. That’s what this blog is all about. It’s about MY “minds-on” adventure with words — one I enjoy sharing with readers. Whether it’s about the research aspect, the craft of writing itself, or the emotional roller coaster of putting myself out there in the public eye . . . my blog is me. Pure and simple.
I welcome your thoughts and hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.
Conflict: A Crucial Element to a Story
Conflict is a crucial element in a story.
“Foodie” Lit
Foodie Lit or how food fits into the story.
Turn the Page
Turn the page. Chapter endings are as important as beginnings.
History Has its Own Language
History has its own language.
The Triangle Factory Fire: 107 Years Later
The Triangle Factory Fire: 107 Years Later
Foiled by Technology
Foiled by Technology. Getting Away With Murder is Not So Simple.
How Much Slang is Too Much?
How Much Slang is Too Much?
Making Fun of the English Language
Making fun of the English language.
Travel Will Make You a Better Writer.
Travel Will Make You a Better Writer
How Do You Like Your Mysteries?
How do you like your mysteries? Warm and cozy? Or gritty and dark?