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Award-winning Author, Lecturer, Story Consultant

California
Joined August 2018
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Setting Early Stakes in Your Novel—Shirley Jump OUTLIERS WRITING UNIVERSITY: Where Writers Come to Learn: outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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GET TO KNOW Best-selling Author and Outliers Instructor Hilary Davidson outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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How do you handle feedback on a manuscript you've spent months or years writing? OUTLIERS WRITING UNIVERSITY: outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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GET TO KNOW Author Ty Landers Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with author Ty Landers on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Outliers Podcast Series outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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Tessa Wegert on Writing Scenes Out of Order Stuck on a scene in your novel? You don't have to write your first draft in order. If you're stuck, try jumping ahead to a scene you're excited to write. OUTLIERS WRITING UNIVERSITY: outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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How much slang is too much in your fiction writing? Slang can give your characters a distinctive voice, but overusing it can distract readers from the story. Slang is like Tabasco: a little goes a long way. OUTLIERS WRITING UNIVERSITY outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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FORENSICS FOR DUMMIES, 3RD EDITION Available for Pre-order Coming January 7, 2027 Updates include the latest in DNA Analysis and a new chapter on Digital Forensics Foreword by Dr. Katherine Ramsland PRE-ORDER NOW: dplylemd.com/books/forensics… Original Version 2005 Edgar Nominee
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DEEP CRAFT 4-PART SERIES with DON MAASS outlierswritinguniversity.co… November 4 | Deep Reader Engagement December 2 | Character Depth January 6 | Depth of Plot February 3 | Story Meaning & Importance 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET | LIVE on Zoom Bundle all four workshops and save $50.
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Baddies from the Inside Out: Use Psychology to Create a Unique Villain with Jenny Milchman Tuesday, November 3, 4 PM PST LIVE on Zoom outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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WORLD BUILDING with Best-selling Author and Outliers Instructor Donna Grant Join OUTLIERS WRITING UNIVERSITY today and Donna on 11/17/26 for Building Immersive Fantasy Worlds That Readers Can’t Escape outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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Nailing the Ending with Hank Phillippi Ryan Live on ZOOM October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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GET TO KNOW Best-selling Author and Outliers Instructor Tessa Wegert Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author Tessa Wegert on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Outliers Podcast Series Blog: outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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Every writer starts the same way: an idea, a blank page, and the decision to write. But success isn't desire alone. It's building stronger craft from people who've walked the path! That's why Outliers Writing University exists. Join us today! outlierswritinguniversity.co…
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