Hank Phillippi Ryan, Author at Career Authors • Page 2 of 34

“The main thing in any book, for me, is the momentum, the enthusiasm, the narrative rush.”

Patricia Highsmith

A True Holiday Story

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Dec 26, 2022 | Life

‘Twas the night before Christmas—no, it really was. And at Hank Phillippi Ryan’s home in rural Indiana, back in–1960-something? She had just turned sixteen.

Writing Prompt: Leftovers

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Nov 25, 2022 | Writing Prompts

How does your character feel about …leftovers? Share them? Store them? Eat them? Toss them? What does that say about your character?

Jumpstart Your Writing

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Nov 23, 2022 | Craft

Can’t decide what comes next in your book? Award-winning author Dana Cameron reveals her favorite suggestions for nudging your muse into action.

Show No Fear!

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Nov 21, 2022 | Craft

Multi-bestselling author Barbara Nickless says: But if you are committed to the work, properly armored with the tools of your trade, and willing to take some risk, you will lose any fear you have as you give yourself over to the job.