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THE OUTLIERS BLOG
Writing Tips, Workshops, and Inspiration from Bestselling Authors


GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Author and Edgar Award Nominee Scott Turow
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
D. P. Lyle
Mar 171 min read


GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Author Sandra Brown
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
D. P. Lyle
Mar 122 min read


MEDICAL-FORENSIC FILES: What Happens If a Vampire Consumes Harmful Blood?
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 ques
D. P. Lyle
Mar 104 min read


Congratulations, James L'Etoile — 2026 Lefty Award Winner
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,
D. P. Lyle
Mar 22 min read


Writing Advice For Your Younger Self
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
D. P. Lyle
Mar 13 min read


GET TO KNOW: Bestselling Authors and Outlier Instructors Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey
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
D. P. Lyle
Mar 11 min read


Creating Shareable Content That Spreads Organically
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 strugg

Magen Mintchev
Feb 272 min read


GET TO KNOW: Best-selling Author and Outlier Instructor Linda Castillo
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 Ne
D. P. Lyle
Feb 171 min read
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