Category Archives: pop culture

When the Babies Arrive

Posted on August 25, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

You’ve written and rewritten and rewritten your novel. Gotten beta readers and proofreaders to go through it, maybe copy editors and lime editors if you’re able. Everything that can be done has been done. Cover have been designed, tweaked, polished, … Continue reading →

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Making it Suck Less: Rewriting is the Key to Success

Posted on August 17, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

So we’ve explored ways to get your story out of your head and onto the computer screen. We’ve agreed to quit worrying and let it suck (for now) and we’ve got ourselves a draft. Now what? Well, some of us … Continue reading →

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Let It a Suck Series: Joyce Carol Oates and Running Through Your Story Revisited

Posted on June 28, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

Continuing a re-share of some earlier blogs that fit the “Let It Suck” Series, here’s some great advise for writing and planning. Years ago, I attended the South Hampton Writers Conference, and one of the best speakers there was Joyce … Continue reading →

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Let It Suck Series: Pacing

Posted on June 21, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

Pacing is a tricky thing. And like every other element of writing I say let it suck, at first, but with a catch. Addressing pacing is kind of like playing along with music- you probably can’t get away with slapping … Continue reading →

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Let It Suck Series: Covers Get Rewrites Too

Posted on June 14, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

We’ve been talking about leaping into writing your story and not worrying. Just getting the story onto the page or screen is a huge accomplishment, makes the rewrite process a joy. Or at least easier. Same goes for covers. I … Continue reading →

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Let It Suck Series: What Would Your Character Do?

Posted on May 31, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

We’ve agreed to “let it suck” on first draft, yes? Just let it rip with the writing and get a draft completed. And we’ve been discussing ways to find and refine your work during rewrite. Now let’s let the character … Continue reading →

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Let it suck series: Setting up setting

Posted on May 24, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

Elmore Leonard famously advised writers to “try to avoid the parts that readers skip”. This is a definite risk when it comes to describing where your characters are, so listen to the master when dealing with setting. I tend to … Continue reading →

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Let It Suck Series: overwrite the scene, then pick up the scalpel

Posted on May 17, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

As we move beyond the blank screen and into our efforts as writers, we need to deal with scene work. The conventional wisdom is “enter the scene as late as possible and leave as soon as you can”, and I … Continue reading →

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Creativity Worth Talking About

Posted on April 24, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

For those of you who have enjoyed my blog posts about writing and creativity, this new show may be perfect for you: https://youtu.be/HyNRNm6fx3s </ Ryan is author of City of Woe, available on Kindle and in print. For more info, click here.<

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The Power of “What If”?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

Writing is an optimistic enterprise. Even the most cynical writer, the one who believes everyone is corrupt and the world is doomed, if that person still writes, s/he proves hope is alive. If that person truly believes nothing matters, why … Continue reading →

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