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The Big Question

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Mar 10, 2023 | Writing Prompts

Has your character done their DNA? If so: what did they discover? If not: Why not?
Write that scene.

Honing Your Author Voice

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Mar 8, 2023 | Craft

Voice is one of the first things we connect to when we open a book. It’s very often what draws a reader into a story. Bestselling author Heather Webb says
honing your author voice can be a moving target, and she explores how to bring it to its fullest potential.

BEHIND THE PAGES: Moorman’s Magical Realism

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Mar 6, 2023 | Behind the Pages, Craft

British novelist and critic David Lodge defined magic realism: “when marvellous and impossible events occur in what otherwise purports to be a realistic narrative.” Here’s how Author Jennifer Moorman did that.

Behind the Pages: with Andrews & Wilson

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Feb 26, 2023 | Behind the Pages

This week we go Behind the Pages with Andrews & Wilson and talk about their new release titled DEMPSEY, the seventh installment in the Tier One military thriller series.

SO. Very. Cold.

Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Feb 3, 2023 | Writing Prompts

It’s about to be cold. Really really cold. Does your character care? Are they prepared? What will happen when they realize they are alone, and in danger is they even go outside? Write a scene where your character is unexpectedly, life-changingly cold. (What does that reveal to you?)

Author: Hank Phillippi Ryan

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