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Jan 9
2 min

20 Ways to Get Yourself Out There as a Writer

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. Blog...

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Writing With Heart: Creating an Emotionally Engaging Character

P. Barrera

Dec 25, 2020
4 min

Writing With Heart: Creating an Emotionally Engaging Character

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

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Why Survival Skills Are So Important For a Writer

P. Barrera

Dec 23, 2020
4 min

Why Survival Skills Are So Important For a Writer

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

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Writers, Please Remember, It’s Called a Bad First Draft for a Reason

P. Barrera

Dec 21, 2020
4 min

Writers, Please Remember, It’s Called a Bad First Draft for a Reason

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 tw...

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P. Barrera

Dec 19, 2020
4 min

10 Things My Blog Taught Me

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 ...

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P. Barrera

Dec 17, 2020
3 min

How to Kill Adverbs and Adjectives

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, st...

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P. Barrera

Dec 15, 2020
3 min

Has Your Antagonist Stolen Your Story?

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

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7 Tips to Effectively Promote Your Book Online

P. Barrera

Dec 14, 2020
4 min

7 Tips to Effectively Promote Your Book Online

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

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P. Barrera

Dec 5, 2020
2 min

Adjusting Your Writing Schedule

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

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Writers, Be Honest: What REALLY Scares You About Self-Promotion?

P. Barrera

Dec 3, 2020
3 min

Writers, Be Honest: What REALLY Scares You About Self-Promotion?

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 excitem...

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Mistakes I’ve Made While Writing My First Book

P. Barrera

Dec 1, 2020
3 min

Mistakes I’ve Made While Writing My First Book

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 ca...

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P. Barrera

Nov 27, 2020
2 min

5 Things New Writers Need To Hear

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 ev...

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P. Barrera

Nov 25, 2020
2 min

Is There a Difference Between a “Writer” and an “Author”?

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

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P. Barrera

Nov 23, 2020
2 min

Unpacking Characters That Aren’t Like You

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

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Conspiracy Theories in Fiction to Inspire Your Page-Turner

P. Barrera

Nov 15, 2020
2 min

Conspiracy Theories in Fiction to Inspire Your Page-Turner

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

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P. Barrera

Nov 13, 2020
4 min

Why Writers Use Multiple Points-of-View

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

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How to Not Strangle People Who Are More Successful Than You

P. Barrera

Nov 12, 2020
4 min

How to Not Strangle People Who Are More Successful Than You

by Daniella Levy Poet and blogger Trish Hopkinson reposted an article I wrote about rejection and the value of hope. That article was a

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Using Rhetorical Devices in Your Writing

P. Barrera

Nov 10, 2020
3 min

Using Rhetorical Devices in Your Writing

by ARHuelsenbeck Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, rhetorical devices are among your most useful tools. Use them, and y

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The Dreaded Question for Authors: What’s it About?

P. Barrera

Nov 7, 2020
3 min

The Dreaded Question for Authors: What’s it About?

by Doug Lewars Here we have the three most frustrating or even terrifying words for an author. “What’s it about?” You’re at a family

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P. Barrera

Nov 6, 2020
5 min

10 Commonly Misused Words in Writing

by Laura Blackhurst The English language is one of the most complex in existence. With more words than any other language in the world,

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