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A Writer's Path

Sharing writing tips, information, and advice.

Month: August 2015

Why Writing a Novel Is Like the AK-47 Rifle

  Several years ago, I wrote a non-fiction book about the AK-47 rifle. It was not a gun book, per se, but a history about how this ubiquitous weapon changed the world, certainly the world of war. For those of you who never watch television, read the web or see a magazine, the AK-47 is… Read More Why Writing a Novel Is Like the AK-47 Rifle

August 30, 2015August 26, 2015 theryanlanz24 Comments

How To Pick an Agent (and Live Happily Ever After)

  Warning: I can get over-excited with my blog posts and pull an Agatha Christie sort of “I will make you wait until the very end to see the take home message.” Here it is, up front: Ask agents offering you representation for at least three client references. Contact them.

August 24, 2015September 4, 2015 theryanlanz24 Comments

Publishing Tips With Kameron Hurley: An Interview

  I’m pleased to welcome Kameron Hurley to the interview portion of the blog. Kameron is the author of the novels God’s War, Infidel, and Rapture–a science/fantasy noir series which earned her the Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer and the Kitschy Award for Best Debut Novel.

August 21, 2015August 12, 2015 theryanlanz6 Comments

Contest Time!

  Hello readers and writers! Today marks the first day in a month-long contest. The talented Katie McCoach at KM Editorial has generously donated a prize to the winner of the contest. Here’s what one lucky person will win: A free, professional critique and editorial review of your manuscript for the length of 50 pages. You’ll… Read More Contest Time!

August 15, 2015August 18, 2015 theryanlanz27 Comments

How to Write 5,000 Words a Day

  For at least 16 consecutive days now, I’ve been averaging 5,000 words a day; that’s around 80,000 words in a little over 2 weeks. In the past, I’ve had certain occasional days where I wrote 8,000 – 10,000 words, but that often meant I was unable to write for the rest of that week.… Read More How to Write 5,000 Words a Day

August 12, 2015August 15, 2015 theryanlanz65 Comments

16 Query Tips From Literary Agents

  When your manuscript is polished, your query letter honed to perfection and you’re ready to contact agents about representing your baby, you still aren’t done. Each agent you contact will have unique requirements, personal favorites as to how to oil your manuscript so it slips smoothly through the gears of their application process.

August 9, 2015September 11, 2015 theryanlanz44 Comments

5 Ways to Know You’re Really a Writer

  So, the other day, I arrived bright and early for the morning shift at my job. One coworker remarked that I looked too bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for somebody who was going to work at 6 am. I explained to her that I woke up at 4 in order to write a little before I came… Read More 5 Ways to Know You’re Really a Writer

August 6, 2015August 23, 2015 theryanlanz67 Comments

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