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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 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 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

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

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

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

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