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by Pekoeblaze (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) Well, since I’m reading a surprisingly creepy vampire novel (“The Hunger” by Whitley...

by Doug Lewars (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) I believe I was in high-school when I first stumbled across a modernistic book that...

by Kelly D. Smith (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) 1. Get out there! Meet people, and don’t be scared to say you are a writer. 2....

by Ruth Ann Nordin (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) Someone recently asked me about writing with emotion. This is really about...

by Ned Hickson (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) Over the years, my wife has gotten used to my (admittedly bad) habit of leaning over...

by Lauren Sapala (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) I started a new novel last week. I had been thinking about the story for at least...

by Jacqui Murray When I started this blog three years and 586 posts ago, I wasn’t sure where to take it. I knew I wanted to connect with...

by Ryan Lanz If you’ve ever heard the phrase “less is more,” then this is the topic to dive into. “As to the adjective: when in doubt,...

by Kyle Massa Protagonist: the character who propels your story forward. Usually the main character. Antagonist: the character who...

As a writer, you’re bound to advertise your book online if you want it to sell well. However, it’s not that easy conside

by Lindsey Richardson (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) I’ve talked about the importance of a writing schedule before on the blog, but...

by Meg Dowell (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) Do you like promoting your own work? Like REALLY like it? We all feel a rush of...

by Manas Patil (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) The biggest mistake one can make while writing a book is to give up. Writing a book...

by Lev Raphael (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) Writing is lonely and sometimes it seems that the only people who truly understand...

by Laura Peters (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) As ever, there is a constant wave of fresh talent washing up on the shores of the...

by Teagan Berry (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) Writer: A person who writes books, stories, or articles as a job or regular...

Unpacking Characters That Aren’t Like You by Andrea Lundgren (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) Sometimes when we write, our main...

by ARHuelsenbeck In my file cabinet I have a thick folder packed with negative responses, many dating back to my freelance writing days...

by Laura Peters When it comes to a page-turner, we like the idea of something that is in-between reality and fiction. When we consider t

by Lizard is Writing Anonymous asked: “Hi Lizard! I have an idea for a writing piece I want to do. I have characters, a majority of the