Tag Archives: #WriterWednesday

WEDNESDAY WIP: Me

Posted on March 30, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

Today I turn 60 years old. And I feel like I have hardly begun. Yes, I have been an award-winning journalist, teacher, union president, Board of Education vice president, actor, producer, and director, but mostly, I’ve been a writer. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Saturday Self- Promotion: Tell The Damn Story podcast is still relevant for aspiring and emerging writers

Posted on March 26, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

With 222 episodes under its belt, Tell The Damn Story, a podcast for aspiring and emerging writers, is not only going strong, it is improving, if I do say so myself. Full disclosure, I am one of the co-hosts of … Continue reading →

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Getting to the chair is most of the battle

Posted on January 5, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

by Christopher Ryan With the start of 2022, one of my priorities is increasing productivity. I even created a daily schedule for myself. While adhering to that schedule has not been perfect, there has been one undeniable success: more productivity. … Continue reading →

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A Return to Learning as a Writer

Posted on February 18, 2021 by chrisryanwrites

I have a break from my day job as a teacher this week and have been filling it as a student of writing. And yes, it has been a thrilling week. First, I am getting more involved with writing associations … Continue reading →

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Missing Writing Cons? Here’s One For Free

Posted on July 26, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

Alex Simmons and I do a podcast for creatives, especially writers, called TELL THE DAMN STORY. Since COVID-19 took away summer writing conferences this year, we decided to create one for you. We invited pop culture author and journalist Caseen … Continue reading →

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Horror Fiction: After The Party

Posted on July 8, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

Here’s a slightly rewritten free short story for your enjoyment. By Christopher Ryan He ran a hand through thick gray hair as he peeked out the window at the holiday barbecue his sons were throwing. “They’re not kids anymore, ya … Continue reading →

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How to Tell The Damn Story Summer Series, Part 1: Inspiration

Posted on July 5, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

‪Today I would like to share a podcast I do. @How to TELL THE DAMN STORY Summer Series” launches today with @BlackjackAD (Alex Simmons), @caseengaines, @herhymeswithme (Toney Jackson), and I discussing inspiration, focusing on how we get it and use … Continue reading →

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Testing, Testing….

Posted on December 17, 2019 by chrisryanwrites

I have had months of problems with publishing on this blog and very little time to work to correct it (happy problem: writing deadlines! Yay!) So here’s a test post and a reminder: I am a husband and father first, … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Away Awhile, Rebuilding

Posted on September 18, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

I haven’t posted since mid-summer when I gushed about U2. Been rebuilding. This blog now appears on my new website, http://www.chrisryanwrites.com. Worth a look, if I do say so myself. Been rebuilding my social media presence, too. Much more Instagram, … Continue reading →

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Lightning Bugs Hang Out All Night Long

Posted on July 19, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

So I decided to get off drugs. Sleep aids, actually, because I live a roguishly rough and tumble life. They haven’t been completely successful and they often leave me sluggish in the morning, requiring more drugs, morning drugs, which for … Continue reading →

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