<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Outliers Writing University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outliers Writing University]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:21:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Retired Detective and Story Consultant Adam Richardson [Ep. 79]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join DP Lyle for a fun chat with Retired Detective and Story Consultant Adam Richardson. Adam Richardson spent seventeen of his twenty-eight years in law enforcement as a detective in California, including assignments to state and federal task forces.  He has been helping screenwriters, fiction authors, TV shows, and film productions with the cop stuff in their stories since 2015.  Join his online community, Writer’s Detective Bureau. "A world-wide membership of crime-fiction writers. You are...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/criminal-mischief-retired-detective-and-story-consultant-adam-richardson-ep-79</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e78655609e28a4f9efd344</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:17:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_99bfcf56d8cf46919c9b6f10bb8a8a4a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSYCHOLOGY &#38; WRITING | 5 Tips from the Science of Writing]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been writing professionally for nearly four decades. I watch for research that confirms the benefits. There’s evidence that expressing yourself in writing can improve your outlook, enhance momentum, increase self-awareness, strengthen memory, and just plain bring you joy. It can even reduce symptoms of illness and expand your social reach. Here are five tips for using writing for positive benefit: Exploit the effort of revision for personal awareness.  One study had college freshmen at...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/psychology-writing-5-tips-from-the-science-of-writing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e686378e63193b95d3ae69</guid><category><![CDATA[Psychology & Writing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:04:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_bba96eb312184906b1a8bd615d96176f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Katherine Ramsland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome [Episode 78]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Host DP Lyle, MD for a clever question from a crime writer and a discussion of this fascinating neurological syndrome. " What Drugs Might Cause Side Effects in My Character With Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?"  WATCH:  Criminal Mischief on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet   Q: I have a question about Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) My character is in his mid-30s. From what I've gathered from reading this syndrome, it is fairly...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/criminal-mischief-alice-in-wonderland-syndrome-episode-78</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd217fc31b00fb85143144</guid><category><![CDATA[Criminal Mischief]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:05:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_df2538777c514a488a0eabd420220d45~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Author and Outliers Instructor Kaira Rouda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another episode of "Get to Know," hosted by DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim! In this amazing interview, we sit down with bestselling author Kaira Rouda .  WATCH: Get to Know on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet Join us for a class taught by Kaira Rouda! Unreliable Narrators and Twisted Truths: Creating Characters Readers Love to Hate Tuesday, June 16 at 4pm PT / 7pm EST Kaira Rouda  is an award–winning USA TODAY and Amazon Charts...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/get-to-know-bestselling-and-outliers-instructor-kaira-rouda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d95746b1404b5ae2d66eb4</guid><category><![CDATA[Get to Know]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:07:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_16d800119a6b4c6282805942c3547e2f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Open Mic: Writers in Their Own Words with DP Lyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[DP Lyle was featured on The Open Mic with host Rich Ehisen. Episode Description: "My guest today is an multi-award-winning author, lecturer and writing instructor who has more than two dozen books to his credit, including five different fiction series as well as a number of forensic science books aimed at helping writers get their medical science-based stories right. With that you might have guessed he knows something about medicine, and you would be right – in addition to his many writing...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/the-open-mic-writers-in-their-own-words-with-dp-lyle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d83096a51db32c14c3d30c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBD9lGOsQUo" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Author Craig Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another episode of "Get to Know," hosted by DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim! In this amazing interview, we sit down with best-selling author Craig Johnson.  WATCH: Get to Know on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet Craig Johnson  is the New York Times  bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series  Longmire . He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, the...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/get-to-know-bestselling-author-craig-johnson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cde47b535e7bcd2696b199</guid><category><![CDATA[Get to Know]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:40:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_daf7584c67ea40b0bb5d28aa9b89f0cf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Post When You’re Between Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever thought, “I have nothing to post,” this month’s column is for you. Here’s how to stay visible, relevant, and engaging even between projects.]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/what-to-post-when-you-re-between-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cde82df7044e6cf7a75def</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Media Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_8def3fbee7764ad9916afa0382ac3238~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magen Mintchev</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Knife Wound Analysis with DP Lyle, MD [Episode 77]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the ME Determine the Type of Knife Used in a Murder By Examining the Wounds? Join Host DP Lyle, MD for a fascinating question from a crime writer and a discussion of forensic knife wound analysis.  WATCH: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet DP Lyle is the Amazon #1 Bestselling; Macavity and Benjamin Franklin Award-winning; and Edgar(2), Agatha, Anthony, Shamus, Scribe, Silver Falchion, and USA Today Best Book(2)...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/criminal-mischief-knife-wound-analysis-with-dp-lyle-md-episode-77</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6dc67653657f03d63307b</guid><category><![CDATA[Criminal Mischief]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:41:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_f00c8f20d1c04c61be10125fbfc351a8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Author and Edgar Award Nominee Scott Turow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another episode of "Get to Know," hosted by DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim! In this amazing interview, we sit down with the incredible Scott Turow and chat about his life, career, and his latest book which is nominated for the Edgar Award Best Novel  WATCH: Get to Know on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of fourteen works of fiction, including  Presumed Innocent  and most...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/get-to-know-bestselling-author-and-edgar-award-nominee-scott-turow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b97638179d01fa61c1d812</guid><category><![CDATA[Get to Know]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:45:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_6425220a6acd4ebaba9a3a939ce128f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Author Sandra Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another episode of "Get to Know," hosted by DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim! In this amazing interview, we sit down with the incredible Sandra Brown, author of 77 New York Times bestsellers.    Sandra shares the story of how getting fired from a TV job before she turned 30 became a major blessing. She reveals how she found the courage to set up a card table with a typewriter and begin a career that completely changed her life.   WATCH: Get to Know on Outliers YouTube Channel ...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/get-to-know-best-selling-author-sandra-brown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bad717293fee368c8017bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Get to Know]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_f48dee29ab2f4c1cb1f11ed595f14f98~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEDICAL-FORENSIC FILES: What Happens If a Vampire Consumes Harmful Blood?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In my scenario, a girl believes she could be both a vampire and a vampire slayer. The problem with this idea is that the two bloods fight each other and eventually end up killing the host, one way or the other. I had heard that this is similar to what could happen with a fetus if the parents are of two different blood types. Is this true? If so, how can the death be prevented, and how often would the infant die without treatment?   A:        What a fascinating and clever question....]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/medical-forensic-files-what-happens-if-a-vampire-consumes-harmful-blood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aa355395f89686635660e6</guid><category><![CDATA[Medical-Forensic Files]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_befc855d627140059629dfd6cda72f25~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations, James L'Etoile — 2026 Lefty Award Winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acclaimed crime writer James L’Etoile has taken home one of the genre’s most respected honors. At the 2026 Left Coast Crime convention, L’Etoile was awarded the Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel for his gripping book River of Lies . The Lefty Awards celebrate excellence in mystery fiction, recognizing standout voices in a field known for its depth, suspense, and unforgettable characters. With River of Lies , L’Etoile delivers a masterfully layered story filled with tension, moral complexity,...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/congratulations-james-l-etoile-2026-lefty-award-winner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4bf27fe2730c04131f988</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_8937be2cf95a4cf49712718095330d15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writing Advice For Your Younger Self]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every writer has been asked—If you could go back and give your younger fledgling-writer self one piece of advice, what would it be? It’s asked by other writers, at book signings, at presentations, during conference panels, everywhere. So? For me, it would be: Get out of your own way and tell your story your way. Took years to learn that. So, I popped this question our Outlier Instructors:  Hank Phillippi Ryan : Don't worry! Everything  will be fine. You don't know exactly how yet, but you...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/writing-advice-for-your-younger-self</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4b64860298c02e5bd5569</guid><category><![CDATA[One More Thing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:07:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_0b8b33c49b204197a2b39d3f5903fa08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Authors and Outlier Instructors Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Outliers GET TO KNOW hosts DP Lyle for a fun chat with Best-selling Authors, Outlier Instructors, and Popular Podcasts Hosts Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey. And check out their podcast: Two Authors Podcast  WATCH: Get to Know on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet A  USA Today  Bestselling author, Nicholas Harvey's life has been anything but ordinary. Race car driver, adventurer, divemaster, and since 2020, a full-time novelist. Raised...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/get-to-know-bestselling-authors-and-outlier-instructors-douglas-pratt-and-nicholas-harvey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4b4342b1318a248502afe</guid><category><![CDATA[Get to Know]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:51:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_e51ebb0a8abd44f88c3c1591e88cf355~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating Shareable Content That Spreads Organically]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to grow your platform without spending money on ads, you need to create content people want to share. Shares are powerful. When someone sends your post to a friend or adds it to their Story, they’re essentially saying, “You need to see this.” That kind of word-of-mouth marketing is gold for writers. So how do you create content that spreads naturally? 1. Make It Relatable The most shareable posts make someone say, “This is SO  me.” Think about common writer struggles or reader...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/creating-shareable-content-that-spreads-organically</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a76a577c30ee37983108b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Media Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:46:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_fa60b3c7eddd4c90a7d1a77d3ff085d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magen Mintchev</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET TO KNOW: Best-selling Author and Outlier Instructor Linda Castillo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Outliers GET TO KNOW hosts DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim for a conversation with best-selling author and Outlier Instructor Linda Castillo  WATCH: Get to Know on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet LINDA CASTILLO is the author of the New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/get-to-know-best-selling-author-and-outlier-instructor-linda-castillo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69952b39f3bdbffca928eab2</guid><category><![CDATA[Get to Know]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_b666dc1ab9a64155aec1ffb55188082c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>D. P. Lyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSYCHOLOGY &#38; WRITING | Increase Your Output with Body Doubling]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a therapeutic approach to people with ADHD called “Body Doubling.” It’s a way to assist them to focus for increasingly longer periods of time. It adds accountability and motivation. I’ll explain the set-up and then list the benefits for writers. First, you need a partner. They don’t have to be in the room with you. Often, they’re just on a computer monitor. They don’t need to be writers, but it helps if they want to do this, too. They’re your motivator (as you could be for them)....]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/psychology-and-writing-increase-your-output-with-body-doubling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698638a0e14322a9a9123d9c</guid><category><![CDATA[Psychology & Writing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:55:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_4ef22eda5bab47a0afac2bfe2c43cb96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Katherine Ramsland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Write Like a Seagull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next time you’re so lucky as to be at the beach, spend a little time watching seagulls. No, I’m serious. Just watch them. If you do that a while, you’ll see one of them lean its head down and take a look at its feet. Soon enough, you’ll see another one do it. Why do they do that? Time spent looking at feet is time that could be spent fishing or begging for your French fries. (Or just flat out stealing them. What are you gonna do? You don’t have wings.) A scientist of my acquaintance explained...]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/write-like-a-seagull</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979060fda77a8ffff050627</guid><category><![CDATA[One More Thing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:49:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_0954ca62bf6e4a4c8b61b06775eeac3c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Anna Evans</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build a Loyal Reader Community Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month’s column is all about building a reader community, one that engages, sticks around, and roots for your success. If you’re ready to turn likes into loyalty, this one’s for you.]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/how-to-build-a-loyal-reader-community-online</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697911ba66503bc679d17e0c</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Media Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_2e9b0f6f1ecd420590257e417c8eec57~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magen Mintchev</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — PSYCH TALK: Stretch Yourself As A Writer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join DP Lyle for an informative chat with author and forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland as she discusses ways to energize and improve your writing. Finding a unique application for your writing can infuse energy and offer new skills. I got a gig as a travel writer, with a column, "Haunted Crime Scenes." It drew on prior books and set up a crime fiction series.  WATCH: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF on Outliers YouTube Channel  LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet]]></description><link>https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/criminal-mischief-psych-talk-stretch-yourself-as-a-writer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69718ce561068570a94d5e3a</guid><category><![CDATA[Criminal Mischief]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce7ed_a0398581dfdf4f66a8c2dde73a3ecbd0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Katherine Ramsland</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>