by Ryan R. Campbell | Jan 18, 2021 | And Ampersand, Book Review, On Writing
If you’re a longtime reader (or listener) of mine, you know 2020 was a year of reckoning, identity-wise. Who did I want to be as a writer? Who did I want to be as, you know, a regular old person? As one might have expected, when the clock struck midnight on the...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Dec 7, 2020 | On Writing
It’s hardly a secret that I’ve had far too many pots on the stovetop since 2019. Dating back to 2018, in fact, I’ve been isolating myself from corners of the community with which I was once engaged, all in the interest of stirring those pots, in...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Nov 23, 2020 | On Writing
Forget ‘rithmetic. This month has been one of reading, revising, and researching, and I like to think I’ve learned a thing or two while focusing on these new three Rs. And today? Well, I’d like to share what I’ve learned with you. Reading...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Oct 19, 2020 | On Writing
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted, I know, but that doesn’t mean I’ve gone quiet. Since my last post, I’ve connected or reconnected with two critique groups, have added 27,000 words to the first draft of TO HAVE BEEN RICH, and have led...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Oct 13, 2020 | On Writing
It’s been a while since I’ve shared updates on the actual writing process, and with all of our in-person events canceled this year, I haven’t had a chance to hear from you. First, I’ll share, but be sure to comment on this post to let me know...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Feb 18, 2020 | On Writing
Sometimes inspiration comes not from doing, but being. “Imagine a forest. Can you see it?” “Yes, oh yes. Trees as far as the eye can see. Trunks so thick they can’t be hugged. Fruits so splendid, you’d never long to taste another. A forest of unmatched...
